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 2 email address. Mrs Bertenshaw can't wait to see how creative you've been.
Science
This term we have been looking at plants. This week we will start an investigation to find out how plants grow in different conditions. We want to find out the best conditions for growing seeds.
For this investigation, you will need some compost/ soil, cress (or other fast growing) seeds and four pots.
I have done a video to show you how to set up your investigation. I would like you to set up the investigation in your house and complete the worksheet.
Seed growing investigation
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
History
The SS Great Britain
This term we are looking at a significant person from the Victorian era called Isambard Kingdom Brunel and his influence on our local area, Bristol.
This week, we will look at another of Brunel's Bristol inventions, the SS Great Britain steam ship. Have you seen it when you have been walk around the Bristol harbourside?
First, watch this video to tour the ship and find out more about it.
Following watching the video, explore and discuss the famous artwork by Joseph Walter which depicts the launch of the SS Great Britain.
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.
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
