History - Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole

This half term in Year 1 History, children will learn about Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole. We will place Florence Nightingale on a simple timeline and explore who she was and why she is important. Children will learn how nursing has changed over time, comparing nurses in the past with those today. We will also study Mary Seacole, discussing how she was different from Florence and whether she is any less important. Finally, we will compare hospitals past and present, identifying what is similar and what has improved over time. 

Florence Nightingale Knowledge Mat

Computing - Scratch Junior 

In Computing, the children will be introduced to the programming app, Scratch Junior and will be using the iPads to cover the following objectives:

• Can I explore Scratch Junior?
• Can I use grow and shrink?
• Can I make my sprite move?
• Can I use repeat?
• Can I introduce sounds?
• Can I sequence? 

RE

This half term, the children will be learning about Hinduism, focusing on the question: What do Hindus believe about God? They will explore the idea that Hindus believe in one God who can be represented in many different forms. Children will also learn that many Hindus believe God is present in all things, including people, animals, and nature. We will encourage pupils to think about and express their own ideas about God in a respectful and thoughtful way. Through stories, discussion, and creative activities, children will develop an understanding of these important beliefs. 

PSHE

Children will learn how to keep themselves safe and healthy. They will explore what can go into or onto their bodies and understand when it is important to check with a trusted adult. We will also learn about hazards in the home and how to avoid them safely. Children will be introduced to the important jobs people do to keep us safe, such as firefighters, police officers, and doctors. In addition, we will discuss the different needs of a range of pets and how to care for them responsibly and kindly.

Y1 keeping safe and the changing body knowledge mat

Music - 'Dance, Sing and Play'

During this terms unit, the children will learn that music is made up of long and short sounds called ‘rhythm’ and high and low sounds that we call ‘pitch’. They will have lots of opportunities to dance, sing and play instrumers with the music in this unit, exploring different sounds and how they work together.  

PE

Athletics 

 Running/ pumping arms at various speeds  

Throw a variety of objects with some accuracy  

Jumping, bending knees and pushing off – being competitive to improve distance as a pair  

Co-operate and compete in a team in various running games 

Leaping over throw down strips and low hurdles when moving 

Outdoor Adventure activities

How can you work with your friends to overcome a challenge? 

How can you work with a partner in different challenges? 

How can I travel using different directions? 

How can you make up your own instructions? 

How can you work together to match up the pictures? 

How can you work as a team? 

DT - Fruit Smoothies

• -Describe fruits and vegetables and explain how to identify fruits. 
• -Name a range of places that fruits and vegetables grow. 
• -Describe basic characteristics of fruit and vegetables. 
• -Prepare fruits and vegetables to make a smoothie. 

Y1 Cooking and nutrition Knowledge mat