Year 5

Topic – Vikings and  Anglo Saxons

(440 – 1066)   

Role 

I am an archaeologist

Wonder Question

If Vikings and Anglo Saxons had social media, what would they post about?

The children became archaeologists for the afternoon and excavated chess pieces and coins from rock.  Using brushes and water, the children released their treasure.  They also used brushes to find artefacts covered in soil.

As part of our Remembrance Day celebrations, a war veteran came into school to explain the reasons for selling poppies.  This was in conjunction with Burnley Football Club in the community.

Some of our children participated in ‘Play Leader’ training provided by the School Sports Partnership.  This is the organisation that sorts all the competitions.  The children will now organise and manage some games on the playground at lunch times for the other children in school.

Three children each week take a book bag home and produce work whilst enjoying a hot chocolate.  Here are some of the photos showing the work after reading poetry, non-fiction or fiction books.

Topic – Volcanoes and Earthquakes 

Role 

I am a Volcanologist

Wonder Question

What makes the Earth mad?

Topic Launch

To launch our ‘Volcanoes’ topic, we built a model in class and created an eruption.  We used baking soda, vinegar and red food colouring to mimic this.

PSHE

This half term, Year 5 pupils will learn how the PANTS rules can help them recognise unsafe situations and understand when and how to seek help from a trusted adult. They will develop their understanding of boundaries, consent and making assertive choices, as well as learning to use appropriate vocabulary to describe their feelings and take responsibility for them.

Science

The children have been separating mixtures using filtration, evaporation, magnets and sieving.

Gymnastics

The children worked with a partner to build a sequence on mats and on apparatus.  They had to use travelling, rolls, jumps, counter balances and counter tension balances.

Play Leaders

In teams of 3, some of our class have been working as play leaders.  They plan, resource and deliver games where children can earn personal bests.

RE – Colour Run

The children studied the Hindu festival of Holi.  They then threw powder paints at each other in the way that Hindus do whilst celebrating.

Book Bags

Three children each week take a book bag home and produce work whilst enjoying a hot chocolate.  Here are some of the photos showing the work after reading poetry, non-fiction or fiction books.

Science – Earth and Space

Wonder Question

Is there life beyond Earth?

Role

I am an Astro Biologist

Topic – The Mayan Civilisation

Wonder Question

What do sources tell us about life in Ancient Maya?

Topic Launch – Lego experience

The children completed spent an afternoon leaning about Mayan settlements and how temples were important in their lives. They found that animals played a part in these temples – can you spot the jaguars in the gallery of photos below?

Bikeability

The children completed Level 1 and 2 Bikeability training in school and on the local roads.

Tree Planting

All our children in school are planting trees so we are eco-friendly.  Year 5 have had their turn planting them with Mr Parsons.

Book Bags

Three children each week take a book bag home and produce work whilst enjoying a hot chocolate.  Here are some of the photos showing the work after reading poetry, non-fiction or fiction books.

Science – Forces

Wonder Question

What makes objects fall to the ground?

Role

I am a design engineer.

Topic- Romans (Hadrian’s Wall) AD43-410

Wonder Question

Why do you think the Romans built Hadrian’s wall?

How might life have been different on each side?

Role

I am a Roman.