Subjects
eBook:
Please download the following eBook about the Mayans to read at home:
Monday
9:00 - 10:00 - Maths
Task set on DB primary – Converting units of measure
Watch the following video for additional help
10:00 - 11:00 - Science (forces)
Introductory activity to the new topic set on DB primary.
See 'Introduction to Forces PowerPoint' for more information.
11:20 - 12:20 - English
Task set on DB Primary - The Piano
- Watch the following short animated story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9NZeIAKmgM
- Discuss the content with an adult and re-watch the video
- Break the narrative up into 8 main parts. Complete a storyboard of to show the main events (use the template or draw your own)
13:00 - 14:00 - Computing
Use the following website to complete coding sessions-creating games.
https://studio.code.org/courses
Once on the page, scroll down to this section and click on any of the games you want to create.
Experiment around with how many different codes you can create.
Tuesday
9:00 - 10:00 - English
Spelling practice - words containing the 'ough' letter string
- Watch this practice video from BBC Teach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVKByABSvjk
- Complete the spelling practice sheet and extension activities
- An adult can test you on your spellings afterwards!
10:00 - 11:00 - History
Task set on DB Primary - Timeline of the Ancient Maya
- View the resources sent in the Task page (Some are only accessible via DB Primary)
- Watch the video to recap how BC and AD dates work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDNH4G9iacw
- Complete a timeline of key events and dates from the Mayan civilisation
11:20 - 12:20 - Spanish
See the Spanish Home Learning page and DB Primary for the latest Spanish lesson.
13:00 - 14:00 - Music
See the Spanish Home Learning page and DB Primary for the latest Spanish lesson.
Wednesday
9:00 - 10:00 - Maths
Go onto TTrockstars and get involved in class tournaments.
10:00 - 11:00 - Science (Forces)
Watch this video on ramps and weight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6VjHcOX8_o
Using everyday objects at home, try to recreate this experiment and write down your results.
11:20 - 12:20 - English
Task set on DB Primary - Reading Comprehension
- Download the reading comprehension, Earth Day - Text and Questions. Read and complete.
- Questions can be answered online using DB Primary, or download the answers here.
13:00 - 14:00 - Responding to feedback and self study
Use this slot to respond to feedback from your teacher, make corrections and re-submit work, to complete 'expand' or 'enrich' activities from previous tasks, or carry out some 'self-study'.
Thursday
9:00 - 10:00 - English
Handwriting Practice - choose your activity based on your fluency with joined handwriting:
- Still learning to join correctly: Complete up to 3 sections from the practice booklet. Practice words from the high-frequency word list
- Fluent, joined handwriting: Complete up to 3 pages from the KS2 word lists. Write out one line of each word
10:00 - 11:00 - Maths
Complete the reasoning questions set on DB primary.
Create a poster on how to covert different lengths and weights, take a photo of it and upload it on the task link sent on DB primary or email it to your teacher.
If possible, try to display the poster in you room so that you can memorise the steps.
11:20 - 12:20 - History
Design a Mayan Mask
- Look at the attached information PowerPoint on Mayan masks
- Design your own mask using the template provided, or draw your own free-hand.
- Up for a challenge? Make your mask out of paper! Follow the instructionsin this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7HxkPGdKYg
- Upload for finished designs to DB Primary for bonus rewards!
13:00 - 14:00 – PSHE (mindfulness)
Watch this video and get ready to relax and strengthen your concentration.
Friday
9:00 - 10:00 - Science (friction)
Watch and complete the activities on this website:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zvr3nrd/articles/zxqrdxs
10:00 - 11:00 - Art
Learn to draw a Mayan pyramid
- Watch the following clip about the Mayan city of Chichen Itza: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyvw6G9Max0
- Draw the pyramid at Chichen Itza following the steps in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2JTKYrHbKY
- Upload your finished artwork to DB Primary for bonus rewards!
11:20 - 12:20 - English
Using subordinate clauses
- Recap the rules for subordinate clauses using the PowerPoint, and/or the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BT1HhMcB8aw
- Complete the activities on the 'Using subordinate clause' sheet.
13:00 - 14:00 – Maths
- Interactive task set on DB primary (activity set by teacher)
- Try this fun game on measuring to the nearest cm (link below)
