Ladygrove Park Primary School

We will be learning about dinosaurs from the Jurassic period this term, discussing different explanations on how they became extinct, and exploring fossils and what they teach us. In English, we will be using a range of non-fiction texts to inspire and inform our writing, working toward producing a non- fiction report on dinosaurs and how the Earth has evolved over millions of years. Whilst in guided reading, we will be looking at fictional stories featuring dinosaurs, to be able to compare how dinosaurs are represented. We will also be linking: to history, building a chronological timeline of events through the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods; and to science with animal classification and diets; and to art by looking at animal prints. 

In maths, we will be learning the first concepts of multiplication, division and fractions, as well as working on position and direction, linked to geography and PE. 

We will of course also continue to focus on children’s physical and mental health and wellbeing, through subjects including PHSE, PE and Forest School with time prioritised for friendship building and developing social and teamwork skills.

Our Big Idea this term is RESPONSIBILITY.  We will be asking broad questions such as:

• Why is it important to be responsible?
• What are you responsible for?  
• Does responsibility change?
• Does everybody have the same responsibility?

Inspirational People we will be learning about include:

• Sir David Attenborough
• Mary Anning
• Stephen Hawking