Literacy Links
UNIT 1- Non- fiction Labels, lists and captions- look at different dinosaurs and label the different parts of a dinosaur. UNIT 4- Non-fiction Information texts- to look at non-fiction
Geography
Theme Overview
7b- Carry out fieldwork investigations outside the classroom.
dinosaur books and collect and record some information from them to
NC- key physical features, including: beach, cliff, coast, forest, hill, mountain, sea, ocean, river, soil, valley, vegetation, season and weather
make information book
Dinosaur dig- different textures to dig for bones
UNIT 2- Fiction Stories with predictable and patterned language *-
Where have dinosaurs/ fossils been found?
Harry and the bucketful of dinosaur
Numeracy Links
Dinosaurs
Count to and across 100, forwards and backwards, beginning with 0 or 1, or from any given
8 weeks
number. Count, read and write numbers to 100 in numerals. Given a number, identify one more and one less. Read, write and interpret mathematical statements involving addition (+), subtraction (-) and equals (=) signs. Compare, describe and solve practical problems for lengths and heights Compare, describe and solve practical problems for mass/weight Recognise and name common 2-D and 3-D shapes, including 2-D shapes
Outcome/ TASC
Why are humans different to dinosaurs?
Describe position, direction and movement, including whole, half, quarter and three-quarter turns.
Children to understand the
Science – Animals including Humans NC- Identify and name a variety of common animals including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. NC- Identify and name a variety of common animals that are carnivores, herbivores and omnivores. NC- Describe and compare the structure of a variety of common animals (fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals, including pets) NC-Identify, name, draw and label the basic parts of the human body and say which part of the body is associated with each sense.
differences between humans and dinosaurs.
History
NC- Events beyond living memory that are significant nationally or globally.
Talk about dinosaurs, where they come from, what they turned into. How they become extinct. How they are born. What dinosaurs eat
Art 5a- Explore a range of starting points for practical work. 5b- working independently and collaborating with others on projects in 2d and 3d on different scales
To make dinosaur skeletons using art straws Sketching pictures of dinosaurs looking at basic shapes Dinosaur eggs using pebbles/ paper mache
Enrichment
Dinostar ICT
Design Technology
NC- Select from and use a range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks [for example, cutting, shaping, joining and finishing]
Making a clay fossil
5a Working with a range of information to investigate the
Dinosaur world
different ways it can be presented.
Dinosaur bones- salt dough
5b exploring a variety of ICT tools.
Searching the internet for information on dinosaurs Create a picture of a dinosaur using paint/ textease.link to maths 2D shapes
Parent Workshop
R.E. 1a. Explore a range of religious stories and sacred writings and talk about their meanings;3d understand what people believe about God, humanity and the natural world- Beliefs about natural world, beliefs about God and special people To name and explore a range of celebrations, worship and rituals in religion, noting similarities where appropriate.-
PSHE
Harvest
Build a Volcano
Seal completed in PPA Music 5a- A range of musical activities that integrate performing, composing and appraising
Children to create own songs that represent the sound/ movement of a dinosaur Put music using instruments with their songs to show understanding of different dinosaurs.