SCIENCE: Plants Identify and name a variety of common wild and garden plants /flowers.

Identify and describe the basic structure of a variety of common flowering plants Working scientifically Observing closely, using magnifying glasses. Comparing and contrasting familiar plants: describing how they were able to identify and group them. Drawing diagrams showing the parts of different plants. Keeping records of how plants grow - keeping a bean dairy

PSHE I understand how to use the internet safely. I understand how to keep myself safe in the home, at school, on the roads, near water and in the event of a fire. In recognise the importance of turn taking in conversation and can show respect when listening to the views of others. I know which groups and communities I belong to. I know what harms the local environment and how I can help protect it.

Y1 Spring 2:Little Explorers

English link texts Meerkat Mail

HistoryWithin this geography-based topic there are opportunities for us to refer to the following objectives which are looked at in more detail within our history-based topics:

NC: significant historical events, people and places in their own locality. How have maps changed over time?

Geography

NC: use world maps, atlases and globes to identify the United Kingdom and its countries, as well as the countries, continents and oceans studied at this key stage

Where is Gorton on the map? Can I find my house on Google Earth?

NC: use aerial photographs and plan perspectives to recognise landmarks and basic human and physical features.

NC: Use geographic vocabulary to refer to key human features.

Hook Classroom Picnic in the

local area. (Smoothie Making)

Maths opportunities Position and direction Follow directions using

left, right, near, far Shapes.