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 6 email address. Mrs Simmons will be looking at your creations this week.
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
This week you will be learning all about life for the Maya people. Are there any similarities between modern day life and life in Maya times? Are there any major differences? Follow the PowerPoint and watch the videos then create a poster to compare life for Ancient Maya people to modern day civilisations.
Science
This week you will be investigating what happens to the size of a shadow when a light source is moved away from the object. You will make a prediction, perform the experiment 3 times, take an average of your results then plot them as a graph. What do your results show? What will you be able to conclude? Remember to be precise with your scientific vocabulary and when measuring!
Follow 'Lesson 3' from the PowerPoint below.
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
RE
In this lesson, we will be learning about the Buddhist festival called Wesak. We will learn about why this festival is so special to Buddhists and about the traditions that they observe. Finally, we will learn about the Noble Eightfold Path which Buddhists reflect upon during Wesak.
You will need a piece of paper and a pencil. Click the link below when you are ready to start.