Welcome to year 2- PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR LINKS TO KNOWLEDGE ORGANSERS
During the year the children are taught through these topics.
Autumn 1
History
Children will find out about the life of Neil Armstrong and Christopher Columbus and make a comparison.
Geography
The children will learn about the weather: Comparing weather patterns in the UK to hot and cold areas of the world in relation to the equator.
The children will learn to name and locate the 7 continents and 5 oceans of the world.
The children will compare locations –understand geographical similarities and differences through studying the human and physical features of a small area in the United Kingdom and a small area in a contrasting non-European country.
Autumn 2
History
Children will learn about the Victorian time period and Queen Victoria.
Art
The children will be taught how to make a clay pot linked to the festival of Diwali.
Children will study Picasso and consider form, drawing, colour making and shapes. They will create a collage using different materials to create a portrait.
Spring 1
History
The children will be taught about the significant events of the first motor car, steam train and aeroplane. They will visit the Transport Museum linked to this.
DT
The children will create their own moving vehicle. They will learn to use axles and wheels to create a moving chassis. Also, they will explore structures to create faster and stronger vehicles.
Science
The children will identify and compare the suitability of every day materials including wood, metal, plastic, glass, brick, rock, paper and cardboard for their particular uses. They will find out how the shapes of solid objects made from some materials can be changed by squashing, bending, twisting and stretching.
Spring 2
Geography
The children will learn compass directions and location and directional language. They will devise a map with routes and a basic key.
DT The children will learn cooking skills so that they can make savoury scones. They will learn how to keep and store ingredients and food hygiene.
Art
In year 2, the children will learn about Piet Mondrian and his techniques as an artist. From this, they will create their own piece of art inspired by Mondrian. The children will learn how to draw straight horizontal and vertical lines and measure shapes on different materials to create a collage.
Summer 1
Science
In Science, children will learn that animals, including humans, have offspring which grow into adults. They will find out about and describe the basic needs of animals including humans for survival. They will also describe the importance of exercise, eating healthily and being hygienic.
The children will observe and describe how seeds and bulbs grow into mature plants. They will learn how plants need water, sunlight and a suitable temperature to grow and stay healthy.
Summer 2
Science
The children will observe and describe how seeds and bulbs grow into mature plants. They will learn how plants need water, sunlight and a suitable temperature to grow and stay healthy.
The children will explore and compare the differences between things that are living, dead and have never been alive. They will identify that most living things live in habitats to which they are suited and describe how different habitats provide the basic needs for animals and plants to survive. They will identify and name a variety habitats including micro-habitats. They will describe how animals obtain their food from plants and other animals using the idea of a simple food chain and identify different sources of food. They will visit Coombe Abbey linked to this.
English Texts
The Great Explorer- Chris Judge, Grandad's Island- Benji Davies, Diwali poetry, Audrey the Amazing Inventor- Rachel Valentine, Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch- David and Ronda Armitage, Little Red Riding Hood and poetry, Victorian Diary of Jane Pinny and non-fiction texts about wolves.
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Maths
We use the Mastery approach and ensure concrete, pictorial and abstract is used in every objective covered in the curriculum.
The children will build upon the basic skills learned in Reception and Year 1. They learn how to solve questions involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, using a variety of methods. Work is also carried out in relation to fractions, space, shape, measures and data handling. The children also take part in problem solving activities where they can demonstrate their understanding of maths skills.
P.E. (Physical Education)
The children have two sessions of PE a week. This year the children will have their lessons on a Thursday and Friday. The school uses "Real P.E." which develops : personal, social, cognitive, creative, applying physical and health and fitness elements.
Please ensure that your child has a named PE bag on their peg containing a PE kit consisting of a white t-shirt, dark coloured shorts and pumps. We often complete PE sessions outside and the children can bring in a jumper, jogging bottoms and trainers to wear in these sessions if they wish to do so. Please ensure that earrings are either removed or covered up on PE days.
R.E. (Religious Education)
R.E. is taught by Mrs. Maguire. The units taught in year 2 are: How should we care for others in the world?, How and why do we celebrate special and sacred times?(Harvest Festival and Christmas), Who is Hindu an how do they live?, Who is Jewish and what do they believe?, Who is Sikh and how do they live?, Who is Muslim and what do they believe?, What can we learn from the life of Buddha?
Music
Music is taught by Sarah Morgan. Children in year 2 will learn how to play the Ukulele. They will listen to these types of music: Musical Theatre, Country, Classical, 80's, Rock and Jazz.
P.S.H.E. (Personal, Social, Health Education)
We use the scheme "Jigsaw" to deliver P.S.H.E. lessons. The units covered are: Being me in my World, Celebrating Differences, Dreams and Goals, Healthy Me, Relationships and Changing Me.
S.A.T.S.
Children take their S.A.T.S. in the Summer Term of Year 2. These are statutory and must be taken by every child. The children really enjoy the S.A.T.S. and they are presented to them as a special task.
Transition
For the children transitioning to Dunchurch Junior School we begin the process in the Summer Term. All children visit the school and carry out fun and exciting activities with their new Year 3 teachers.
Knowledge Organisers- Please click on the links below to find out more about the learning in Year two.
Art-Picasso and Self Portraits
Geography- Continents and Oceans
History- Transport and Inventions
R.E. - How do we care for others?
Science- Animals including Humans
Please feel free to contact us at any time if you have any questions or concerns. Our doors are always open!