Spring 1

Spring 1

Please choose one option below and complete your assignment by the 12th February 2025. Return your completed work to school for a celebration of your achievement and marking.

Art link

Investigate the work of Andy Goldsworthy and the way he uses nature to create 3D art installations. Using leaves, twigs, stones or other natural products, make a sculpture of your own. Send in a sketch or a photograph of your finished piece or pieces.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0114tmj

Geographical Research

Investigate volcanoes and earthquakes through the following sites. Remember to use the Internet safely with an adult.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/geography-ks1--ks2-earthquakes/zbr2mfr

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z849q6f/articles/zj89t39

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z849q6f/articles/zd9cxyc

Present your findings as a fact file, interactive presentation or a model.

History

Create a model of a Roman shield. Decorate this with facts about the Roman army. A possible example can be found using the link below:

https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/ideas/how-to-make-a-roman-shield.html

Information about army life can be found here:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zwmpfg8/articles/zqbnfg8

Science Link

Visit Salthill Quarry and investigate fossils and remains. Use the guide below as a starter.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z9bbkqt/articles/zt3ntrd

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/animals/prehistoric-animals/a-quick-guide-to-fossil-hunting/

Music

This half term we are learning to compose. Use the following website to compose a short piece of music and ask an adult to film you playing your piece. Try to consider the tempo and the pitch of your soundtrack as well as the instrument choice. Send your completed film to the class address.

https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Song-Maker/

English

Choose your favourite poem to learn off by heart. Perform your poem to your family and send in a short film to the class email address or perform to your classmates to show them your talents!