In the Summer term we will be covering the following

To research......the main African animals
...differences between Africa and the UK
...why some animals are endangered
...animal habitats
...what is a safari?
...traditional African stories
...the flags of Africa
...and interview Africans about their country

We will also have an amazing visit from Zoo Lab where we will get to meet lots of exotic animals. Don't worry mum's - no lions!

To talk...
...what we have found out
...about the issues facing African people and animals
...to plan, develop and evaluate our work
...to express likes and dislikes
...to establish roles and responsibilites within the class
...to find answers to problems
...to ask questions and record answers
...about endangered animals with Zoo Lab

To read and write...
...a non-fiction report about an African animal
...a poster showing how we can save animals
...a report on Africa as a holiday destination
...a poem about an African safari
...a letter to an African child
...labels for a role play area
...booking forms for role play area
...an animal adventure story

To calculate...
...number problems and number facts based on African animals
...aspects of number when looking at sizes of animals
...measuring using standard units to make a jeep
...which is our favourite African animal and show in graphs
...repeating patterns for African jewellery

To make / produce...
...create an Andrinka cloth using prints and stamps
...clay coil pots
...an African animal mask
...an African drum
...a jeep
...a safari role play area for classroom
...weave a Kente strip
...a traditional knot dress and wrap around
...rock art painting

To perform...
...a game of tic-tac-oe
...music made from recycled instruments
...songs from Africa
...a simple African dance

Discrete subjects to be taught: Maths, R.E., PSHE

Homework Project - This terms family project will be to design a safari role play area in a shoe box. We will then use children's ideas and incorporate them into the class role play area.
1st Prize - £10 cinema voucher
2nd Prize - £5 cinema voucher
3rd Prize - Surprise!