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 5 email address. Mrs Simmons is really looking forward to see what you create.
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. Last week, we learnt about Lois Mailou Jones and the teachers were amazed by the quality of artwork that was emailed in.
This week, we are going to learn about the Tanzanian painter Edward Tingatinga (1932 - 1972). He was famous for painting incredible pictures of African animals. He was so good, that his style of painting has been named after him - Tingatinga painting!
Start the lesson by researching a bit about Edward and looking at some of his paintings. You could start by clicking on this link below:
https://www.tingatingaart.com/pages/about-tingatinga-african-art
Then, to get some inspiration, watch the theme tune below from the Cbeebies program Tingatinga Tales telling traditional African folk stories using Tingatinga art inspired creations.
After that, you can either choose your own African animal to paint or you can watch the step by step video below to show you how to paint a leopard in a Tingatinga style (you might even recognise one of our own Northleaze teachers!).
Tingatinga Tales
How to paint a Tingatinga Leopard
Science
In this lesson, you will find out about different stages in the rock cycle and their links to different types of rocks.
Before you start the lesson, think about these questions:
Do you think the surface of the Earth can move?
Do you think our planet’s surface has always looked the same as it does today?
Start by watching the video. Pause it when asked and complete the tasks set out the worksheet below or on paper. During the video, Miss Simkin will demonstrate the rock cycle using jelly beans to represent rock sediment. If you want to try this out for yourself you must ask an adult first and be warned, it gets very messy!
When you are ready to start the lesson, Click on the link.
After that, have a go at sorting the rock cycle loop cards below to show each step of the rock cycle in more detail.
Want to find out more? Explore the rock cycle DK diagram to find out more details about each of the steps within. Click on the key words to uncover more. For even more information about the types of rocks produced at each stage download the interactive rock cycle.
DT
Did you enjoy the marbling activity a few weeks ago? Well, the same teacher is going to show you some other objects you can create amazing marbling patterns on.
Marbling
RE
In this final lesson on Buddhism, we will be learning about reincarnation which is the Buddhist notion of rebirth. We will learn about karma and the belief that a being’s actions determine whether the rebirth is positive or negative. We will then go on to learn about the Dalai Lama who is someone some Buddhists believe has reached enlightenment but remains on Earth to help others reach enlightenment or Nirvana. Make sure you have a piece of paper and pencil ready.
Click the link below to begin:
PE
It's so important to do some exercise every day. It's good for our bodies and our minds.
These websites below help you to have fun while keeping fit!