Term Two- Romans
In term two we will be asking:
Who were the Romans?
Click on the wolf for this terms topic web.
Literacy:
This term we have been sharing the story of Romulus and Remus. The Romans enjoyed stories of marvelous heroes and extraordinary men. We will be learning about many of the myths and legends that they shared with the Greeks and the differences.
http://readytogoebooks.com/jgbooks/Romulus.html
RE
We will be preparing for Advent by studying our unit on Reconciliation and linking this to our themes of attentiveness and discerning.
We will prepare for the birth of Lord Jesus by thinking carefully about the symbols we use at this time of year.
Follow the link by clicking on the wreath for more information. We are truly excited about this period in our church calendar and learning lots about advent! Please come see our advent wreaths, choiring angels and ask us about the incredible bible stories associated with this special time of year; including the annunciation, the visitation and how we recognize Jesus' presence.
Maths
This term we will be learning addition, subtraction, multiplication and division! As well as learning about time and fractions.
Have a go at the games below to practice:
http://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/time/index.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks1/maths/telling_the_time/play/popup.shtml
http://resources.oswego.org/games/BangOnTime/clockwordres.html
http://resources.oswego.org/games/fractionflags/fractionflags.html
http://resources.hwb.wales.gov.uk/VTC/ngfl/ngfl-flash/fractions/fractions.html
Science:
We will be observing forces and magnetism this term. Can you help us to find forces around our homes?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/science/physical_processes/magnet_springs/play/
http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/revision/science/physical.htm
http://mrcrammond.com/games/science/magnet.swf
Topic:
We will be learning many things about the Romans this term including:
Roman armies,
Roman Gods,
Roman myths and legends,
Creating Roman shields (please collect large pieces of cardboard)
Spellings
Week 1:
Early
Earth
Eight
Eighth
Enough
Exercise
Experience
Experiment
Experimentation
Experimental
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Week 2:
Expressive
Expression
Extreme
Famous
Famously
Favourite
Favouritism
February
Forward
Forwards
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Week 3:
Fruit
Grammar
Grammatical
Group
Grouping
Regroup
Guard
Guardian
Guide
Heard
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Week 4:
Heart
Height
History
Historical
Historically
Imagine
Imagination
Unimaginative
Increase
Increased
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Week 5:
important
Importance
Unimportant
Interest
Disinterest
Interested
Interesting
Uninterested
Island
Forget
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Week 6:
Forgetting
Forgotten
Beginning
Beginner
Prefer
Preferred
Gardening
Gardener
Limiting
Limited