Other Curriculum Areas
Other Curriculum Areas
On this page, you will find a range of activities for different subjects. These are extra ideas which could be done after English and Maths each day - maybe in the afternoons. Each week, choose one piece of learning that you are especially proud of, take a photo of it and ask you parents to email it to the Year 1 email address. Mrs Bertenshaw will be looking at your work this week and she can't wait to see what you've been up to.
Art
There has been a lot in the news recently about the Black Lives Matter movement. This is because, sometimes, people are treated differently because of the colour of their skin. It is really important to respect and learn about other cultures so, for the next 3 weeks, we will be exploring the work of 3 different black artists.
This week, we will learn about Kimmy Cantrell and look at the amazing, creative and imaginative ceramic African marks that he makes.
First, go to his website and have a look at some of his incredible creations. https://kimart.com/works/faces/
Then, look at the pictures below for inspiration. Also, watch the video below where Kimmy talks about his art and shows you how he makes it.
After that, collect some recycled materials from around your house (cardboard, bubble wrap, newspaper, wrapping paper, tin foil etc) and have a go at making your own African mask in the style of Kimmy.
Kimmy Cantrell
Geography
In this lesson, we are going to be virtually flying to Africa!
Today, we will be learning more about this huge continent. First, we will be filling our brains with facts about the population and how many countries there are in Africa. We will also be looking at different foods which are grown in Africa and transported all over the world. Then, we will be looking at the interesting animals and landmarks you could see if you visited Africa.
Get your passport ready and let’s virtually fly to Africa!
Make sure you have a pencil and paper ready. Then click on the link below to get started.
Science
In this lesson, you will learn how to build your own rain gauge to measure the amount of rain that falls during one week.
Before you start the lesson, think about these questions:
Can you remember the last rainy day we had?
What did the rain sound like?
What was the ground like after the rain had stopped?
What did it smell like?
For this lesson, you will need: a pencil, some coloured pencils, the worksheet below (you can either print it or write on paper), a plastic bottle, a black marker pen, a pair of scissors, a ruler and some sticky tape.
Click on the link below to start your lesson:
https://www.thenational.academy/year-1/foundation/how-can-you-measure-rainfall-year-1-wk4-3
Watch the video. Pause it when asked and complete the tasks set out the worksheet or on paper. During the video you will be prompted to ‘Have your turn’ where you should answer questions or repeat key facts. Miss Harris will talk you through the steps for making your own rain gauge. You will need an adult to help you complete this. Then, you can measure and record how much rain falls each day.
Next, explore what happens when you pour liquids into different containers. For this you will need a collect of different sized bottles or beakers. Try pouring in different liquids (eg: bubble bath, oil, honey, vinegar).
After that, listen to this audio story exploring if the weather is always the same at the same time of year.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/school-radio/audio-stories-same-time-same-weather/zmvfhbk
PE
It's so important to do some exercise every day. It's good for our bodies and our minds.
These websites help you to have fun while keeping fit!
Here are a couple of mindfulness videos which give tips on how to cope with worries and anxiety and how to calm our bodies and minds.
Managing Worries
Mindfulness
