Year 6 – Summer 1 – Week 3

English Topic:
HOLES
Maths Topic:
Maths Tasks
Non-core Topic:
Spanish
Science
Tasks:
Physical Activity
PSHE
RE
Computing
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Spellings Week 3
Weekly Online Curriculum
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

Wellbeing
OAK National Academy
Purple Mash
Education City
Maths Watch
Times Table Rock Stars
Tapestry (EYFS)
Email Login
DfE
list of Educational Online Resources
Monday
English:
Read chapters one and two of Holes, by Louis Sachar.
http://www.hayatschool.com/kuwait/articles/Holes_by_Louis_Sachar1.pdf
Choose a chilli challenge
1 – easier
2 – medium
3 – challenging
Complete the questions linked to the chilli challenge you have chosen.
Question document attached:
Topic:
Over two lessons
Create a project folder with all the information you have learnt about the solar system.
You can create a:
Powerpoint
Fact file
Fact cards with illustrations
REMEMBER:
Use the above websites
You can research more using the science clips
Task: PE:
PE- Join Joe Wicks at 9am each morning for a live 30min P.E lesson
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyCLoPd4VxBvQafyve889qVcPxYEjdSTl
What is your heart rate before the activity?
What about afterwards?
Compare.
Heart rate = count how many beats in 6 seconds x 10.
—bpm
Research the rules of rounders – How do you score a rounder?
What is the role of the back stop?
How should you bowl the ball?
When should you stop running?
Tuesday
English:
The three dangerous animals in Camp Green Lake are:
– Scorpions
– Rattle Snakes
– Yellow-spotted lizard (fictional)
Create a warning poster for these animals – keep the camp mates safe!
What do they look like?
Where are they found?
What can they do to you?
Topic:
Continue with project folder
More useful links to help you!
https://theplanets.org/space-facts/
https://www.nasa.gov/kidsclub/index.html
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zkbbkqt
I cannot wait to see the completed projects!
Maths:
Indoor Maths-
Volume
Work out volume of all of the rooms in your house, for the height you might have to use estimation (be as accurate as you can)
Make a prediction before you do and check if it was right.
Task: PE:
PE- Join Joe Wicks at 9am each morning for a live 30min P.E lesson
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyCLoPd4VxBvQafyve889qVcPxYEjdSTl
What is your heart rate before the activity??
What about afterwards?
Compare.
Heart rate = count how many beats in 6 seconds x 10.
—bpm
Practice bowling and catching in the garden!
Remember, keep your eye on the ball!
Wednesday
English:
Read to the end of chapter 4. You learn lots about what Stanley’s days are going to be like.
Map out what you have learnt.
You could make a week’s timetable for Stanley, or create a mind-map of what he has just learn from Mr Sir.
Topic:
ENGLISH LINK
Watch video of moon landing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMINSD7MmT4
We are going to be the main reporter for the Evening Times the day after the moon landing. You have been given the front page spread!
Q: What are the features of a newspaper article? Title, introduction, chronological order, quotes etc.
Q: What facts do we need to include?
Create a mind map of key information
Maths:
Outdoor Maths
Scavenger hunt- can you find items outside in your garden if possible, otherwise inside which have the following properties.
Tip- remember you can use your CGP books to help!
Task: PE:
PE- Join Joe Wicks at 9am each morning for a live 30min P.E lesson
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyCLoPd4VxBvQafyve889qVcPxYEjdSTl
What is your heart rate before the activity?
What about afterwards?
Compare.
Heart rate = count how many beats in 6 seconds x 10.
—bpm
Practice throwing and catching in the garden.
Don’t always throw directly to your partner – think about how you need to move to catch balls thrown at different heights, speeds and directions.
How many can you catch in a row?
Thursday
English:
http://www.hayatschool.com/kuwait/articles/Holes_by_Louis_Sachar1.pdf
Read p. 11-12
Read p. 18-19
Watch video opening to 2 minutes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwzUXN9OhSY
(might not work on google)
What do you think about Camp Green Lake?
Is it a camp or a prison?
Justify your answer.
Topic:
Watch video of moon landing again:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMINSD7MmT4
Continuation from previous day
REMEMBER:
Add captions
Add images
Add quotations
Key facts and statistics
Maths:
Timestable Rockstar and Numbots
Play both TTR and Numbots
Get has high up the leader board as you can.
Task: PE:
Join Joe Wicks at 9am each morning for a live 30min P.E lesson
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyCLoPd4VxBvQafyve889qVcPxYEjdSTl
What is your heart rate before the activity?
What about afterwards?
Compare.
Heart rate = count how many beats in 6 seconds x 10.
—bpm
As a batter, you may need to spring for the post to outrun the ball!
Practice your fastest sprints. Remember, these should be short and straight.
What is your fastest time?
Friday
English:
Stanley does not want to stay at Camp Green Lake.
He is a going to send a complaint letter to the judge, telling him why he should close it down.
What has Stanley got to complain about? Plan out the key problems.
1 – The dangerous animals
2 – The Warden and guards
3 – The working and living conditions
Topic: Spanish
Exploring Spain: Sevilla – In today’s lesson we are going to learn about this traditional city in Andalucía. Find it in Google maps and search what is the most popular festivity that attracts hundreds of people every year. Then watch this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECGULsP3ik4
What’s the most popular folklore dance? What is a torero? What happens at night in the city during the festivity?
Activity: Today you are going to complete a quiz in your favourite website: Kahoot! Copy this link in your browser:
https://kahoot.it/challenge/0944982?challenge-id=e49a7a0b-d79d-4852-92e0-0c1d5fa7a8b4_1585579774888
Or PIN number: 0944982
Maths:
MathsWatch
Login to your maths watch account, complete the work that has been set by your class teacher
Task: PE:
Join Joe Wicks at 9am each morning for a live 30min P.E lesson
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyCLoPd4VxBvQafyve889qVcPxYEjdSTl
What is your heart rate before the activity?
What about afterwards?
Compare.
Heart rate = count how many beats in 6 seconds x 10.
—bpm
- What is sportsmanship?
- Why is good sportsmanship important?
Have you ever been in a game where there was not good sportsmanship?
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