Topic: Our first topic is 'Extreme USA' – a study of hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes, focused on the  USA and exploring the causes and impacts of these natural phenomena.

Key Questions for this unit:

• Where on Earth is the USA?
• What do I already know about this enormous country?
• How does the geography of the USA change between the Pacific and Atlantic coasts?
• What causes hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes and why do they affect some regions but not others?
• How do people in the different areas of the USA prepare for these disasters and what is the human impact of these events?

Geography:

• Using maps to locate the countries of North America and to become familiar with the some of the states and the geography of the USA
• Using a range of evidence to study the causes of hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes
• Using case studies to focus on the human impact of these phenomena

English:

• Revision and extension of sentence level grammar; labelling and understanding different word types
• Using guided reading sessions to explore ways in which authors use grammar structures for effect
• Looking at discussion texts and presenting different points of view
• Using hurricanes as a theme and stimulus for story writing, focusing on planning and structure to create  tension and suspense

Maths:

• Place Value - reading, writing, comparing numbers up to 10 million; decimals - tenths and hundredths
• Revision of formal written methods of the four operations and the application of these in real life situations
• Maths investigations and development of problem-solving skills

Science: Light

• Explore the idea that light travels in straight lines
• How do we see objects?
• Plan and carry out scientific enquiries to investigate ideas about light, record and present findings 

Computing:

• Editing images to create Pop Art-style art
• Use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work
• Use MOTION, LOOKS, SOUND blocks in Scratch, to create and alter variables and to explore effects

Art: Pop Art

• Study the work of Jasper John and Roy Lichenstein and produce art work in the style of these artists
• Design 3D Letter sculptures in a Pop Art Style  

RE: Jesus as a leader

PE: 

• Tag Rugby
• Athletics