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Monday 22nd February |
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Lesson 1 9.00-9.45 |
PE: Joe Wicks workout |
Lesson 2 9.45-10.30 |
Grammar: To explore expanded noun phrases In this lesson, we will explore the purpose and rules of using expanded noun phrases and practise writing them, using a range of ambitious vocabulary. https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-explore-expanded-noun-phrases-ccwk8d Write a few expanded noun phrases to describe this image: |
Break 10.30-11.00 |
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Lesson 3 11.00-11.45 |
Maths: Long division (2) Worksheet available |
Lesson 4 11.45-12.30 |
Reading: Watch Sir David Attenborough’s video on ‘The Marine Iguana’ and answer the following comprehension questions. 1) Why is it surprising that the marine iguanas live on this island? 2) Why do the cormorants bring seaweed ashore? 3) Pause at 48 seconds. Pick a word to explain how you think first the cormorant and then the marine iguana feel at this moment. Explain your two choices. 4) Sir David Attenborough says, “Both of these species have evolved here.” Explain what the word ‘evolved’ means. 5) Find and copy a phrase which tells you that the cormorant and marine iguana don’t always get along. 6) What is unusual about where the marine iguana gets its food? 7) Find and copy a phrase which shows that the marine iguana is dependent on the seaweed for survival. 8) Sir David Attenborough says, “The seaweed, on which he totally relies, only grows in abundance here…” Can you think of a synonym and antonym for the word ‘abundance’? 9) What is the name of the ocean current which brings the nutrients that enable the seaweed to grow? 10) How long can the marine iguana spend underwater? 11) Can you explain what would happen to the marine iguana if it was to spend too long in the water? 12) Sir David Attenborough says, “Any longer than that and his muscles will seize up.” Can you explain what the phrase ‘seize up’ means? 13) Which class of animal is unable to handle cold temperatures well? 14) Complete the table to show whether each statement is true or false. 15) Order the following events from 1 – 5. One has been done for you. A marine iguana attempts to steal some seaweed. _ A marine iguana stands on a cliff edge. 3 A marine iguana searches for food in the sea. _ A marine iguana is shown diving into the sea. _ A cormorant brings seaweed ashore to build a nest. _ 16) Did you enjoy this clip? Explain your answer fully referencing what you have seen in the clip. 17) Summarise the events of this clip in a single sentence. |
Lunch 12.30-1.30 |
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Lesson 5 1.30-2.30 |
History: History: To understand why coal and iron were so important for the Industrial Revolution.
Much of the machinery and buildings needed by the industrial revolution (trains, railway bridges, steam engines) were built out of iron. A new process for producing strong, cheap iron was perfected by a man called Abraham Darby during the 1700s, called the blast furnace. Steam engines and blast furnaces also needed a huge amount of coal, so coal mining became a very important industry.
Study an animated diagram: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/interactive/animations/blast_furnace/index_embed.shtml of a blast furnace to understand how it worked, and why it needed both coal, and rotary motion (provided by water or a steam engine).
Why was coal needed during the industrial revolution? How was coal mined?
A lot of factory conditions were not suitable for young children. Use the following links to research into what life was actually like working in an early factory, particularly the high levels of heat, noise and danger.
https://www.ducksters.com/history/us_1800s/working_conditions_industrial_revolution.php https://celestetmoc.weebly.com/industrial-revolution-childhoods.html https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/zsdw2hv
Independent task: Write the pros and cons of working in a factory as a child. Then, write a diary account of life as a child working in a factory. See the example provided to help you.
We would love to read some of your diary accounts. Please share them with us! |
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Tuesday 23rd February |
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Lesson 1 9.00-9.45 |
PE: Joe Wicks workout |
Lesson 2 9.45-10.30 |
Grammar: To explore conjunctions In this lesson, children will explore joining or coordinating conjunctions used in compound sentences. They will identify the two main clauses, the verbs and the coordinating conjunctions in compound sentences. They will look at the difference between 'but' 'and' and 'or' and discover when it is appropriate to use each one. Finally, they will write some compound sentences using coordinating conjunctions. https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-explore-conjunctions-c4wkee Write a setting description for the image below. Remember to use all the writing skills you’ve been revising! Email this to your teacher when you’re done! |
Break 10.30-11.00 |
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Lesson 3 11.00-11.45 |
Maths: Long division (3) https://vimeo.com/463003911 Worksheet available |
Lesson 4 11.45-12.30 |
Reading: Watch Sir David Attenborough’s video on ‘Arctic Wolf hunts’ and answer the following comprehension questions. 1) What adjective is used to describe the wolves at the start of this clip? 2) Which animal is revealed to be the focus of unwanted attention from the wolves? 3) Pause at 16 seconds. Choose one word to describe the hares at this moment. Explain your answer. 4) Why have the Arctic Hares gathered together in large groups? 5) Pause at 48 seconds. How do you think the wolf is feeling at this moment? Explain your answer fully. 6) Sir David Attenborough says, “Even if they do catch one, its not much of a meal.” What does this mean? 7) Sir David Attenborough says, “Sometimes you just have to admit defeat.” What do you understand the phrase ‘admit defeat’ to mean? 8) How does the music chosen in this clip affect the mood? Why do you think this choice of music was made? 9) How does this clip make you feel sorry for the Arctic Wolf? Explain your answer fully. 10) Has this clip made you want to watch the rest of this episode of A Perfect Planet? Why? 11) Summarise this clip in a paragraph, then in a single sentence, then with one word. |
Lunch 12.30-1.30 |
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Lesson 5 1.30-2.30 |
History: LO: To describe the impact of the Industrial Revolution on Birmingham Today, we want you to think about how the Industrial revolution impacted Birmingham in particular. Use these pictures to help you understand.. St Martin's in the Bull Ring A 1950s view. There's little change in appearance A view from 1811
Independent task: Use Worksheet 1 provided to help you understand Birmingham at the time. Compare and contrast- Then and now (use worksheet 2 to help you by using the sentence stems provided).
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Wednesday 24th February |
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Lesson 1 9.00-9.45 |
PE: Joe Wicks workout |
Lesson 2 9.45-10.30 |
Grammar: To explore punctuating speech first In this lesson we will explore punctuating speech first and speech second sentences, which we will use when we come to write the ending of the story. https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-explore-punctuating-speech-first-c9j30c |
Break 10.30-11.00 |
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Lesson 3 11.00-11.45 |
Maths: Long division (4) Worksheet available |
Lesson 4 11.45-12.30 |
Reading: Watch Sir David Attenborough’s video on ‘A message from Sir David Attenborough’ and answer the following comprehension questions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQnDVqGIv4s 1) Why is Sir David Attenborough speaking to you from his home? 2) How do you think Sir David Attenborough feels about the challenges of the last year? 3) Find and copy a word which shows that the last few months have been very difficult for many people. 4) Sir David Attenborough says, “When we work together, there is no limit to what we can accomplish.” Which definition most closely fits the word ‘accomplish’? a) Cope with something very difficult. b) Look after babies and those in need. c) Achieve or successfully complete something. d) Eat a large amount of something. 5) Find and copy a phrase which shows that we must do something about environmental change as soon as possible. 6) In which city will the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference be held? 7) Find and copy a phrase which shows that Sir David Attenborough believes the climate change conference is a very important event. 8) List three groups that Sir David Attenborough hopes 2021 could be a year of positive change for. 9) What does Sir David Attenborough hope you consider when making a New Year’s resolution? 10) What does Sir David Attenborough mean when he says, “So here’s to a brighter year ahead.”? 11) Why do you think the last 15 seconds of the video clip show images from the natural world without anything else being said by Sir David Attenborough? 12) Complete the following table to show whether each statement is true or false. 13) Could you summarise the key message conveyed by Sir David Attenborough in this clip in a single sentence. |
Lunch 12.30-1.30 |
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Lesson 5 1.30-2.30 |
Science: L.O: To understand how much we rely on electricity. https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/how-much-do-we-rely-on-electricity-cnhkct In this lesson, we will learn about mains and battery electricity. We will identify and sort appliances based on whether they are electrical or non-electrical and also whether they are powered by mains or battery electricity. We will explore the idea of a world without electricity. |
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Thursday 25th February |
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Lesson 1 9.00-9.45 |
PE: Joe Wicks workout https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hozv0a23eKk&list=PLyCLoPd4VxBuS4UeyHMccVAjpWaNbGomt&index=8 |
Lesson 2 9.45-10.30 |
Grammar: To revise speech punctuation In this lesson, we will practise writing speech at the beginning and end of sentences with a focus on accurate punctuation. https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-revise-speech-punctuation-cngp8t Write a conversation between these two people. Remember to punctuate accurately. Think about continued speech too! Email this to your teacher once you are done! |
Break 10.30-11.00 |
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Lesson 3 11.00-11.45 |
Maths: Recap factors Worksheet available |
Lesson 4 11.45-12.30 |
Reading: Watch Sir David Attenborough’s video on ‘Kilauea Volcano Eruption’ and answer the following comprehension questions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4qDgsyFw7M 1) How many active volcanoes are there on Earth? 2) What is the name of the world’s most active volcano? 3) Where in the world would you find the world’s most active volcano? 4) Find and copy an appropriate definition for the word ‘magma.’ 5) Sir David Attenborough says that the magma, “Bursts out through fractures in the Earth’s crust.” Which of these is a synonym for the word ‘fractures’? a) Dentures b) Ruptures c) Mixtures d) Tortures 6) Find and copy a phrase which suggests that it is impossible to stop flowing lava. 7) Pause at 1.22. Why is this a shocking image? 8) Sir David Attenborough lists four things that wouldn’t exist without volcanoes. What are those four things? 9) Find and copy a phrase which shows that humans are unable to successfully manage volcanoes. 10) Sir David Attenborough says that volcanoes, “Are vital for all living things on planet Earth.” Can you think of a synonym and antonym for the word ‘vital’? 11) Has this clip made you want to watch the rest of this episode of A Perfect Planet? Why? 12) Summarise this clip in a single word. Explain your choice of word. |
Lunch 12.30-1.30 |
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Lesson 5 1.30-2.30 |
Science: L.O: To revisit the component of a circuit In this lesson, we will learn how to build an electrical circuit. We will look at all the different components of an electrical circuit and learn the rules for building them. You will need a piece of paper, a pencil and a ruler for this lesson. |
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For this week's project, have a look at the document below! Create a model volcano and once you're done write up a description about how a volcano erupts!