YEAR 2 Year 2 Discovery Units

Our Class Is A Family

In this unit, the children develop their sense of self and belonging to their class and school community. They consider their place in their own family and the role they play in the class family. They explore where they belong in the world and the role they play in their community. They discuss the consequences of their actions and how their actions affect others.

CONCEPTUAL LENS & KEY CONCEPTS

BELONGING

Process, Learning, Growth Mindset, Beliefs, Values, Relationships, Psychology, Potential, Technology, Systems

SUBJECT DRIVERS

English, Maths, Science, Geography, History

BRILLIANT BOTANISTS – NATURE CLASSIFICATION

In this unit, the children study plants and their natural environment. They observe growth and change and look at art inspired by nature. They make observations about plants and living things around them and study life cycles of plants.

CONCEPTUAL LENS & KEY CONCEPTS

GROWTH

Evidence, Information, Art, Living Things, Condition, Health, Habitat, Weather, Climate, Responsibility, Tone, Colour, Shade, Mood

SUBJECT DRIVERS

English, Maths, Science, Geography, Art

Inspiring Artists

In this unit, the children explore what it means to be an artist. They study different art forms, including music, dance, performance, painting, drawing, sculpture and poetry.

CONCEPTUAL LENS & KEY CONCEPTS

CREATIVITY

Design, Process, Tone, Colour, Shade, Mood, Make, Genius, Innovation

SUBJECT DRIVERS

English, Maths, Science, History, Art, Design & Technology