Hi Brilliant Badgers! What a difference we've had in the weather lately! I hope you have managed to get outside still in between the rain showers to get some fresh air. Did you manage to watch any of recent thunderstorms? Wasn't the lightening exciting. Please keep sending me emails so I can see what you have been up to, it really makes my day to hear from you  Take care, Mrs Maynard 

Literacy

Reading Activities

Watch Newsround and discuss what is happening in the wider world https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/news/watch_newsround

 

With your child, look in magazines, newspapers and books for new vocabulary they are unfamiliar with. Highlight the words, discuss the meaning and write and / or talk into a sentence.

TOPIC - SCIENCE 

As this weeks theme is Environments, you might want to have a go at some of the activities below. (Please don't feel you need to do everything, I just want to give plenty of options so that you can pursue aspects that interest your child.)

* Draw a scientific diagram of the water cycle then add labels and captions to explain how it works.

 

*Design a poster that either expresses the importance of recycling, not dropping litter or another UK environmental issue. Can they think of a catchy slogan to accompany their design? 

 

*Have a look at these BBC lessons, which might give you some ideas to help you with your poster about recycling.

What is renewable and non-renewable energy?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zp22pv4/articles/ztxwqty

What is waste?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zp22pv4/articles/z2rhcj6

How do humans impact the environment?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zp22pv4/articles/z2md82p

 

 Perhaps also have a look at these other clips relating to the environment

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zp22pv4/resources/1

TOPIC

 

Learning Project

 

This week the Learning Project is titled: Environments.

The project this week aims to provide opportunities for your child to learn more

about the environment. Learning may focus on changes to different environments,

the impact of humans on environments, climate change etc.

 

Activities for you to choose from throughout the week:

 

Let us wonder

 

What is the weather like around the world? Which countries are most likely to have a

snowstorm, torrential rain, heatwaves etc…. Find out about natural disasters such as

forest fires, earthquakes, tsunamis, floods and tornadoes. How is climate change influencing the weather and natural disasters?

Did you hear / see the storm last Tuesday night? How did it make you feel?

 

Let us create

 

Using recycled materials design and make a recycling mascot to spread

the word about the importance and need to recycle. Think about what it is

going to look like? Which materials are you going to use? How are you

going to join the materials together? Once completed, remember to

evaluate your mascot. What would you do differently next time? Which parts did you find the most challenging and why? Don’t forget to send us your photos.

 

Be Active

 

Get into the garden and practise throwing and catching skills and keeping control of ball-based equipment like bats and balls.

See the PE section of the home learning page for more activities.

 

Time to Talk

 

Discuss environmental issues in the UK. Air pollution, climate change,

litter, waste, and soil contamination are all examples of human activity and

have had an impact in the UK. What are the global environmental issues?

Various processes that can be said to contribute to the global environmental

problems include pollution, global warming, ozone depletion, acid rain,

depletion of natural resources, overpopulation, waste disposal and

deforestation. These processes have a highly negative impact on our

environment. Decide as a family how you could ‘do your bit’ to look after your environment e.g. you could set up a recycling station in your home, Paper, plastics and glass.

 

Understanding Others and Appreciating Differences

 

Throughout our lives, culture and experience shapes worldviews. We have a much different understanding of the role of water in our lives than people in the Sahara Desert. The difference between the abundance and scarcity of water in each of these physical environments affects every aspect of their respective cultures, including the global perceptions they will carry with them throughout their lives. Think about food. How do you think people view food in the UK compared to those living in Ethiopia for example? Research a country where food and water are scarce. Find out about charities that help people in need, Red cross https://www.redcross.org.uk/  Christian Aid https://www.christianaid.org.uk/ Islamic Relief https://www.islamic-relief.org.uk/ or other charities that are significant to them.

PE -

Have a go at these Outdoor and Adventurous Activities and / or the lessons from Derby County Community Trust.