
Phase Two - Year 2
Welcome to Year Two!
Cyan class: Alastair
Turquoise class: Chloe
Support staff: Rishia, Debbie, Hannah, Sharron
Whilst Covid restrictions are in place, you can email your child's class teacher if you have any concerns. Please remember that we are in class full time so responses will not be immediate! Thank you for your patience.
Cyan - cyanclass@alfredsalter.com
Turquoise - turquoiseclass@alfredsalter.com
For further details of what your child will be learning this term, go to the Virtual Learning Hub (on the 'Learning' tab). The username and password remains the same as last year. Please contact the office if you do not have the details
Friday 16th October
English
This week in English we have been learning the story of the Bear Under the Stairs and then we came up with our own foods for William to feed the alliteration. Now we are writing our own versions of the story using the foods we thought of.
Maths
In Maths, we have been working on numbers bonds up to 10 and extending our number bonds that make 10 to number bonds that make 100 eg.
6 + 4 = 10 60 + 40 = 100
Science
In Science this week, the children identified the four things which humans and other animals need to survive (air, water, food, shelter) and then identified things which are part of a healthy lifestyle, and things which are not healthy to human. We included our mental health, so we learnt that relaxing and sleeping are healthy for humans, but stressing and using too much technology can be unhealthy to us.
Homework
Reading
We have noticed many more children reading a home daily with their parents this week. Thank you so much for your support. It makes a huge difference to children’s progress.
Spelling
Spelling test Thursday 22/10/20
‘ar’ sound
In English there are lots of spellings which we say with an ‘ar’ sound: ar, a, al, au
car
dart
smart
grasp
fast
ask
calm
almond
palm
draught
laugh
Maths (optional)
- This week’s work is page 3 of your child’s homework book.
- Please make sure your child brings their Maths homework book to school on Monday.
English (optional)
We have been learning to use the following ‘openers’ to start sentences in our writing this week. Listen to your child practice saying sentences with these openers, or they could write the sentences down.
Soon, Before long, After that, From that day on,
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One day, Every time, Every day,
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On Monday, |
Handwriting (optional)
- Your child had brought home some additional optional handwriting practice sheets.
Key Information
In Year 2, children’s learning in Key Stage One comes together as pupils develop into independent learners. By the end of the year, pupils are able to read, write and answer mathematical problems with greater fluency.
Year 2’s topics are London, Rainforests and Heroes and Heroines. We explore these topics through History and Geography enquiries; non-fiction written work and art projects. Recent trips have included a boat ride on the River Thames and a trip to London Zoo! In Science, pupils build upon their previous knowledge to carry out simple investigations and to work together to ask and answer questions.
In the Summer term, pupils have the opportunity to go on a mini school journey, where they stay overnight at Rippledown House. This is a fabulous time for everyone involved as the children experience different activities and are able to develop their independence.
At the moment, pupils will have one PE session a week (due to Corona Virus restrictions).
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Cyan Class | Friday | |
Turquoise Class | Friday |
Previous Home Learning
Brief explanation of homework/reading books expectations
Week Beginning | English | Maths | ||
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9th March 2020 | This week we finished reading 'The Minpins' and the children have written the end of the vicious Gruncher in their own words. | We have continued our learning on fractions and introduced thirds: splitting into three equal parts or three equal groups. | ||
Spellings |
s/es at the end of words & words where ‘a’ is said /ar/. For all other words, use –s to make plural. boxes Spelling test Thursday 19/03/2020. |
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19.3.20 |
Writing www.pobble365.com 'Save our Habitat!' In your blue workbooks, complete the activities on this page! |
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20.3.20 |
Writing On http://www.pobble365.com/ the writing task for today is 'Giant Tennis'. Complete the activities in your blue workbooks. |
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Monday 23rd March |
Writing Click the link below and complete the writing tasks called Toby. Use your blue exercise book to write your story and answer the questions. When you have finished, email your work to us using the class emails.
Weekly Spellings - words ending in 'y': |
Maths Click on the link https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button Make a Fraction poster and send a photo of it to us on the class email |
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Tuesday 24th March |
Complete the Pobble activity www.pobble365.com/please-look-after-this-bear Read for 15 minutes |
Complete the maths sheet emailed to you. Write out the number sentences in your blue exercise books, showing your working out. Then, change the operations to make new number sentences. Challenge complete White Rose lesson 2 |
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Weds 25th March |
Use Pobble to complete the writing tasks and email the finished work back to the class email |
Log into TTRockstars or Numbots for 30 minutes practice. Use the White Rose website to complete lesson 3 |
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Thursday 26th March |
Today's Pobble activity is called Hanging on, choose 2 or 3 of the tasks to complete in you your blue book and email it back to the class account.
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Friday 27th March |
Today's Pobble activity is called 'Supermans Dilemma' choose 2 or 3 of the tasks to complete in you your blue book and email it back to the class account. |
Use the White Rose website to complete lesson 5 https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/ If you fancy a challenge why not give this activity from NRICH a try. https://nrich.maths.org/218 Maybe you could use real fruit to help you solve the problem - send us pictures of your answer.
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Monday 30th March |
Today's Pobble activity is called 'Rumpelstiltskin'. 2. Question Time! Can you write your answers to some of the questions? 3. Can you write the next paragraph of the story, after Rumpelstiltskin arrives? |
Use the White Rose website to complete Week 2 - Lesson 1. https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/ Challenge Activity If you fancy a challenge why not give this activity from NRICH a try. https://nrich.maths.org/154? I would suggest drawing the biscuits to help you work this one out! |
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Tuesday 31st March |
Today's Pobble activity is called 'Flight Club'. 2. Question Time! Can you answer the questions? This will be useful when you do your writing. 3. Now, can you write a story about what you think happened next? Be creative - it's up to you what happened! |
Use the White Rose website to complete Week 2 - Lesson 2 - Step 7. https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/ If you fancy a challenge why not give this activity from NRICH a try. |
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Wed 1st April |
Today's Pobble activity is called 'Animal Town'. 2. Question Time! Can you answer the questions? This will be useful when you do your writing. 3. Now, imagine you were a visitor in Animal Town. What did you do? What did you see? This is a great opportunity to use your imagination and try out some wonderful adjectives/expanded noun phrases. Remember to keep writing in the past tense! |
Use the White Rose website to complete Week 2 - Lesson 3 - Step 8. https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/ If you fancy a challenge why not give this activity from NRICH a try. |
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Thursday 2nd |
Today's Pobble activity is called 'The Wave'. 2. Question Time! Can you answer the questions? This will be useful when you do your writing. 3. Now, use your imagination to continue writing the story. What happens next?! Is it an exciting adventure or a terrible disaster? Is there something lurking under the water? |
Use the White Rose website to complete Week 2 - Lesson 4 - Step 9. https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/ If you fancy a challenge why not give this activity from NRICH a try. |
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Friday 3rd April |
Reading: Read for 15 minutes and then tell someone about what you have read. Some things you might tell them are: what your favourite part was; what you think might happen next; who your favourite character is and why. Remember to log into Epic reading to discover some wonderful new books! Today's Pobble activity is called 'Ladybird'. 2. Question Time! Can you answer the questions? This will be useful when you do your writing. 3. Now, use your imagination to carry on writing. You can either continue describing the ladybird or, if you like, write a story about something which happens to her. https://www.pobble365.com/ladybird? Challenge Activity: If you fancy a challenge why not give this activity from NRICH a try.
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Log into TTRockstars or Numbots for 30 minutes' practice. Use the White Rose website to complete Week 2 - Lesson 5 - Step 10. https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/ If you fancy a challenge why not give this activity from NRICH a try. |
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6th & 7th |
Reading: Read for 15 minutes and then tell someone about what you have read. Some things you might tell them are: what your favourite part was; what you think might happen next; who your favourite character is and why. Choose new books to read from 'Big Cat Reading' - An excellent resource which links to the colour bands that we use in school. The log in details are here:
Writing: This week's Pobble writing challenge can be found here: |
Maths: Log into TTRockstars or Numbots for 30 minutes' practice. |
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8th & 9th April |
Toy Theatre: Revise your Maths and English skills by playing these games.
Why not spend the time in quarantine working towards earning a Blue Peter Badge? There are 8 you can work towards earning. It would be great to show your badge to the rest of the class when we come back to school! https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/joinin/about-blue-peter-badges
Tessellation is when shapes fit together in a pattern with no gaps or overlaps. A really good example of this is in Islamic tiles. This tile is from the Alhambra in Spain. Which shapes can you see within the tile? You can take a virual tour of The Alhambra here to see more tiles. Now try this: Create your own tessellating tile patterns using 2D shapes here. Remember, NO GAPS! Here is my attempt! If you are feeling brave, try and create more complex patterns here! Here's mine. I'd love to see pictures of your examples! How well do you know your continents? Or your oceans? Have a go at these games to learn some new facts. https://world-geography-games.com/world.html
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14th & 15th April | Computing: ![]() Have you tried the Hour of Code? There are lots of fun activities available to get you thinking like a proper computer coder! At the end of your activity, you can print a certificate. We'd love it if you shared your certificates with us by email! Arts & Crafts: Can you make an NHS Rainbows poster for your window or door? We would love to see photographs of your efforts! Have a look at this BBC Newsround page to get ideas and inspiration from others. There's a link at the bottom if you have your own message you would like to send to key workers! ![]() |
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16th & 17th April | Computing: ![]() Scratch is a great way to improve your coding skills. Can you make the sprite (small character) move in a shape on the screen by giving him simple instructions? Creative Comic: Watch the British Astronaut Tim Peake read 'The Incredible Intergalactic Journey Home' from the International Space Station: https://storytimefromspace.com/stories/the-incredible-intergalactic-journey-home/ Can you make a comic book about Rory and the Robot? It could be about them getting lost or it could be a different adventure in space. 1. Start by mind mapping some ideas. ![]() 2. Then, plan out your story. ![]() 3. Now, draft your comic and illustrate it (if you have a printer, you can use this template, or you can draw your own with a pencil and ruler). Don't forget to check your spellings and use your best handwriting! You can get some tips from a professional writer here. |
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Extra ideas for the Easter break. |
Blockly: Learn computer programming skills! https://blockly.games/?lang=en
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Monday 20th April |
Maths: We are now in Summer Term Week 1 on the White Rose Maths website. Please do lesson 1 - Find three quarters. Watch the video first, then click on 'Get the Activity'. Grown ups can also click on 'Get the Answers' to check work. Don't forget to log into TTRockstars or Numbots for 30 minutes' practice! Maths Challenge: Try this challenge activity from NRich. I would suggest (carefully!) cutting out the strips of paper to make the triangles! Humanities: It's been a while since we took a virtual tour of the Natural History Museum, so let's have a look inside a much bigger space. The entire British Museum is available to explore online. Have a good look around: can you find some really interesting objects and write a paragraph about them? (Tip: you can't walk up and down stairs, but can change floors by clicking on the number bar on the right hand side. When you are in a room, click on one of the pictures along the bottom to explore the object! If you click on the object's name, you will find out plenty of facts about it!) |
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Tuesday 21st April |
Maths: We are now in Summer Term Week 1 on the White Rose Maths website. Please do lesson 2 - Count in fractions. Watch the video first, then click on 'Get the Activity'. Grown ups can also click on 'Get the Answers' to check work. Don't forget to log into TTRockstars or Numbots for 30 minutes' practice! Extra Maths Practice: If you fancy a bit of extra Maths, try this hundred square jigsaw puzzle! Maths Challenge: Try this challenge activity from NRich. I would suggest writing down what you did each time so you can try to improve your strategy and get as close to 50 as possible! If you don't have a die at home, use this online die. Art: The BFG by Roald Dahl is a book all about giants! The main character is big and friendly, which is how he got his name (Big Friendly Giant) but some of the other giants are really terrifying and vicious. Have a look at this activity. Can you draw your own Wanted! poster for an escaped, terrible giant? It would be great if you can label the poster with some descriptive writing too! |
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Weds 22nd April |
Maths: We are now in Summer Term Week 1 on the White Rose Maths website. Please do lesson 3 - Measure length (cm). Watch the video first, then click on 'Get the Activity'. Grown ups can also click on 'Get the Answers' to check work. Don't forget to log into TTRockstars or Numbots for 30 minutes' practice! Extra Maths Practice: If you fancy a bit of extra Maths, try this problem called The Animals' Sports Day. Can you write out your answers in sentences? Maths Challenge: Try this challenge activity from NRich. I would definitely suggest printing or drawing the triangles and then (carefully, with an adult) cutting them out to help you. |
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Thursday 23rd April |
Maths: We are now in Summer Term Week 1 on the White Rose Maths website. Please do lesson 4 - Measure length (m). Watch the video first, then click on 'Get the Activity'. Grown ups can also click on 'Get the Answers' to check work. Don't forget to log into TTRockstars or Numbots for 30 minutes' practice! Extra Maths Practice: If you fancy a bit of extra Maths, try this problem called Three Squares. There is an interactive section to practise and it would be good to see your working carefully drawn with a ruler! Maths Challenge: Try this challenge activity from NRich. If you don't have a printer to print the Tangram, you could ask an adult to help you draw one and cut it out. Spellings: Commonly confused words (some helpful explanations below): to too two their there they’re of off people to (going to somewhere, to do something) too (too much or as well) two (2) their (belonging to them) there (over there) they’re (they are) of ('ov') off people |
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Friday 24th April |
Writing: Maths: |
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Monday 27th April |
Writing:
Here are some great examples from last week. The children each received a Postcard for their hard work. This week, we would like to give out even more Postcards so don't forget to email in your work!
Read for 15 minutes and then tell someone about what you have read. Some things you might tell them are: what your favourite part was; what you think might happen next; who your favourite character is and why. Task- Choose one of the characters in your book to draw and colour in, then write a paragraph to describe using adjectives and similes. Well done to all those who have been reading on Epic! We have recieved a Readerpillar Badge! Keep looking out for new assigned books!
Earth Day was on April 22nd. We celebrate Earth Day each year on this date to create awareness of the environment and how we treat nature. Design a poster celebrating trees and highlight all the uses of trees and why we need to save them.
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Tuesday 28th April |
Maths: Here are your Spellings for this week. Use Look, Say, Cover, Write and Check to learn them.
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Wednesday 29th April |
Maths:
Write out each word three times in your BEST handwriting. Choose 5 words to write sentences about.
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Thursday 30th April |
Maths: Science: In Science, we have been learning about Humans and Other Animals. Complete this quiz then make a list of as many Herbivores, Carnivores and Omnivores that you can think of. |
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Friday 1st May 2020 |
Writing: Maths: |
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Monday 4th May |
Maths challenge
Here are some great examples of work from last week. There were so many good examples. Sadly we can't share them all here but we gave out lots of Postcards for hard work. This week, we would like to give out more Postcards so don't forget to email in your work!
Today's tasks are called: All about the past https://app.pobble.com/lessons/preview/0d9f64df https://app.pobble.com/lessons/preview/ee435684 Read for 15 minutes and then tell someone about what you have read. Some things you might tell them are: what your favourite part was; what you think might happen next; who your favourite character is and why. Task- Choose one of the characters in your book to draw and colour in, then write a paragraph to describe using adjectives and similes. Well done to all those who have been reading on Epic! We have received a new Badgefrom Epic reading. Keep looking out for new assigned books!
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/ History - VE Day On Friday it will be VE Day. VE Day - or 'Victory in Europe Day' - marks the day towards the end of World War Two (WW2) when fighting against Nazi Germany came to an end. All week we will be finding out more about VE and why it is an important date. Click on the link below to find out more about VE day. https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/48201749
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Tuesday 5th May |
History - VE Day On Friday it will be VE Day. VE Day - or 'Victory in Europe Day' - marks the day towards the end of World War Two (WW2) when fighting against Nazi Germany came to an end. All week we will be finding out more about VE and why it is an important date. Click on the link below to find out more about VE day. https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/48201749 I really liked this photo that I found which shows people celebrating the end of the Second World War. Who can you see in them? How do you think they are feeling? How do you think they are celebrating? How do you think you would have celebrated VE Day? |
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Wednesday 6th May |
Home Learning:
Beasts from the past https://app.pobble.com/lessons/preview/0d9f64df https://app.pobble.com/lessons/preview/ee435684 We have already had some great work today, well done year 2. Here is Thea's superhero; hasn't she worked hard.
Read for 15 minutes and then tell someone about what you have read. Some things you might tell them are: what your favourite part was; what you think might happen next; who your favourite character is and why. Task- Choose one of the characters in your book to draw and colour in, then write a paragraph to describe using adjectives and similes. Well done to all those who have been reading on Epic! We have received a new Badgefrom Epic reading. Keep looking out for new assigned books!
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/ For more interactive Math challenges click here History - VE Day At the end of the second world war, many people celebrated by having street parties. Imagine that you are planning a party, where will it be? Who will come? I would like you to plan the party from food to music, You can present your party plan however you would like; maybe with a piece of art or a mind map. You might even imagine that you have had the party and write a diary entry telling how the party went. Send them to me and I will post a selection on the website. Click on this link to hear the Horrible Histories VE Day song and get into the party mood. https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/watch/horrible-histories-songs-ve-day-song Get Moving! |
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Thursday 7th May 2020 |
Writing:
Beasts from the past https://app.pobble.com/lessons/preview/0d9f64df https://app.pobble.com/lessons/preview/ee435684
Read for 15 minutes and then tell someone about what you have read. Some things you might tell them are: what your favourite part was; what you think might happen next; who your favourite character is and why. Task- Choose one of the characters in your book to draw and colour in, then write a paragraph to describe using adjectives and similes. Well done to all those who have been reading on Epic! We have received a new Badgefrom Epic reading. Keep looking out for new assigned books!
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/ For more interactive Math challenges click here Science We will be learning all about seeds and how they grow. We will be getting you to all plant your own seed and keep a seed journal. We will organise collecting your seed and soil from school next week. Task Watch the video about seeds and makes notes or make a fact poster that explains what you have learned from the video.
History - VE Day. At the end of the second world war, many people celebrated by having street parties. Imagine that you are planning a party, where will it be? Who will come? I would like you to plan the party from food to music, You can present your party plan however you would like; maybe with a piece of art or a mind map. You might even imagine that you have had the party and write a diary entry telling how the party went. Send them to me and I will post a selection on the website. Click on this link to hear the Horrible Histories VE Day song and get into the party mood. https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/watch/horrible-histories-songs-ve-day-song Axel's VE Day party poster. Looks great Axel, wish I could come.
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Friday 8th May 2020 |
Today was a Bank Holiday to celebrate VE day so there was no new home learning. Here is a selection of great work produced by Year 2 this week - Great work everyone!
At the end of the second world war, many people celebrated by having street parties. Imagine that you are planning a party, where will it be? Who will come? I would like you to plan the party from food to music, You can present your party plan however you would like; maybe with a piece of art or a mind map. You might even imagine that you have had the party and write a diary entry telling how the party went. Send them to me and I will post a selection on the website. Click on this link to hear the Horrible Histories VE Day song and get into the party mood. https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/watch/horrible-histories-songs-ve-day-song |
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Week ending 15th May 2020 |
Science In Science, we will be learning all about seeds and they need to make them grow. The children will be keeping a seed diary of their own mystery seed as it grows. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/z6bygk7 https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/z9f87hv https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zy66fg8/articles/zcmtk2p Your seed diary and seed will be available to collect all this week from the main playground. Please come on your allocated book swap day to avoid crowds forming. The children should complete all of the week 1 activities this week and then each week they should fill in their diary by drawing a picture of what their seed looks like and writing about any changes they have observed during the week. The video clips will help you to understand what seed needs to grow and will be useful when completing the week 1 activity. |
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Science Weeks 1-4 Plants |
Week 4 - The lifecycle of a plantThis week we will be learning about the lifecycle of a plant. Watch the BBC Bitesize video below by clicking on the link to find out all about the lifecycle of a plant and then take the quiz to see how much you have learned. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zpxnyrd/articles/z2vdjxs Use what you have learned to draw your own plant lifecycle in your book, remembering to label your diagram carefully. In the documents section at the bottom of the page, there are some examples you can look at to help you. Week 3 - Parts of the plantClick the link to take you to the BBC Bitesize page all about parts of the plant. Watch the video and then try the activities to test your knowledge. At the bottom of the page, in the documents section you will find a labeling activity. Don't forget to fill in week 3 of your seed journal; has your seed started to grow yet? https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zy66fg8/articles/zcjnp39 Week 2 - Seed DispersalThis week in Science, we will be learning how plants spread their seeds so that new plants can grow. Task 1 Use the videos to help you create a poster to explain the different ways that plants disperse their seeds. Task 2 Keep a close eye on the seed you planted last week. Has anything changed? Keep a record of any changes in your seed diary. Be careful when you draw your observations and only draw what you see. Week 1In Science, we will be learning all about seeds and they need to make them grow. The children will be keeping a seed diary of their own mystery seed as it grows. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/z6bygk7 https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/z9f87hv https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zy66fg8/articles/zcmtk2p Your seed diary and seed will be available to collect all this week from the main playground. Please come on your allocated book swap day to avoid crowds forming. The children should complete all of the week 1 activities this week and then each week they should fill in their diary by drawing a picture of what their seed looks like and writing about any changes they have observed during the week. The video clips will help you to understand what seed needs to grow and will be useful when completing the week 1 activity. |
News and Events
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