Hello!
Below is the home learning for those children who are working from home at the moment.
We are continuing with our daily loom videos this week. You can watch all of the videos daily. They will be uploaded to the webpage by 9.30am each day. If you want to watch a video back to help you recap previous learning, click on the links below.
Remember you can call the school office for a paper pack of all the work if you prefer. Complete your work in the Home learning book you were given over lockdown. If you require another one, please don’t hesitate to ask. Send in your work to year6homework@sandylands.lancs.sch.uk
Morning Welcome Loom videos for wk beg. 11/1/21 are below
Monday – https://www.loom.com/share/0a6356290a5647f79400c5fc222f42ba
Tuesday https://www.loom.com/share/383c0741cfba493e94637f7a82ed2012
Wednesday – https://www.loom.com/share/2b91974d9cec4bf5ba8869b326f71dd5
Thursday – https://www.loom.com/share/d9ed21b891be46d49a4997ea060e65a9
Friday – https://www.loom.com/share/98c6197af6964a53a7a1a108d797104e
Morning Welcome Loom videos for this week
Monday – https://www.loom.com/share/0e0c0a621506476cb0b7f7610a646180
Tuesday – https://www.loom.com/share/6c1ce72f4e034e618bb1cf7200663f92
Wednesday – https://www.loom.com/share/2a8aed266f8044c8b1f5fdcc1e7b6073
Thursday – https://www.loom.com/share/6859b07228ae4d14bc5cb76cf915f5d0
Friday
English
Loom videos for wk beg. 11/1/21 are below
Monday – https://www.loom.com/share/7655b117060b449c98dcdec097e209e4
Tuesday – https://www.loom.com/share/0a763c64ce0b46f7bfd567b88d697eca
Wednesday – https://www.loom.com/share/f234f307392b49e2ac049c41c016f50f
Thursday – https://www.loom.com/share/d8f448579e9a4ad48088f5388c1abd28
Friday – https://www.loom.com/share/5b0d28c2cda649e89f12ebaa0fd788e9
This week’s English Loom videos are below
Monday – https://www.loom.com/share/34e8fe52eb3d479f9f9b124d6c021fa8
Tuesday – https://www.loom.com/share/50235ea14dda42119592a6dae60295f5
Wednesday – https://www.loom.com/share/3655c9daceb34c6baaa74cffb0398bcf
Thursday – https://www.loom.com/share/16f5168678d042f2a4675e2c5b43f29a
Friday
You will find the activities for this week’s English below – click on the link for a printable version. Watch the daily loom videos and then complete the work.
English plan_report writing_18jan21_pupil-friendly
You will need the texts of ‘Daedalus and Icarus’ and ‘Garden birds’ below to access the reading activities.
Daedalus and Icarus
Printable version below
https://www.sandylands.lancs.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Daedalus-and-Icarus.pdf
Get to Know Garden Birds
Printable version below
https://www.sandylands.lancs.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Get-to-Know-Garden-Birds.pdf
Bootleg loom videos for wk beg. 11/1/21 are below
Monday – https://www.loom.com/share/9bcf12a0149249e9a46efe39c5686320
Tuesday – https://www.loom.com/share/2ba568c8911747529dcab954f7ace883
Wednesday – https://www.loom.com/share/9935f2c940ad4ce2a645ca96f51260fa
Thursday – https://www.loom.com/share/7b62dc6554874b33b435d8e71ea12ba0
Friday – https://www.loom.com/share/1af3366494a84873896733442eae9151
This week’s Bootleg loom videos are below
Monday – https://www.loom.com/share/7dd4c36a811c4b7c9d7f0df42af87786
Tuesday – https://www.loom.com/share/edfeb5287fbe40059e53953c3ada79c3
Wednesday – https://www.loom.com/share/e2eccaa9ac034fa6bfcb52221e0b506a
Thursday – https://www.loom.com/share/8d48a4c926494ed6a61ab084b546a5cb
Friday
Maths
Loom videos for wk beg. 11/1/21 are below
Monday – https://www.loom.com/share/c7a4f201bcfc4ebcace5ed6e84d1a703
Tuesday – https://www.loom.com/share/c17f49e273ac44919bce2036bbf46ef5
Wednesday – https://www.loom.com/share/a616b1c8f8354a7385ce2d3ed2331ed9
Thursday – https://www.loom.com/share/d886b03b276c47109d35ea392a126475
Friday – https://www.loom.com/share/b18908ba953246d1817fb7d4b684ea6e
This week’s Maths Loom videos are below
Monday – https://www.loom.com/share/95ea90c2c09644c5ab6d07a690ce537c
Tuesday – https://www.loom.com/share/a20073a7ee4245938f3fb13f064c3336
Wednesday – https://www.loom.com/share/744e7aeccb22427a83fb6cfce1bf7b4d
Thursday – https://www.loom.com/share/10c4b281b7ab4532850dc9ceecb7ef85
Friday
Session 1 Monday
Objective: Read and plot co-ordinates in the first quadrant.
Watch the video below and then complete the tasks.
First Quadrant
Task 1 – White Rose worksheet (First Quadrant)
Printable version below
SHOW See LOOM video.
DO Task2 – MNP, workbook B, page 131 (Describing Position).
MNP_describing positionPrintable version below
https://www.sandylands.lancs.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/MNP_describing-position.pdf
Session 2 Tuesday
Objective: Read and plot co-ordinates in all four quadrants.
Watch the video below and then complete the tasks
Task 1 – White Rose worksheet (Four Quadrants)
Position and direction_four quadrants
Printable version below
SHOW See LOOM video above
DO Task 2 – MNP, workbook B, page 135 (Drawing Polygons on a Coordinate Grid).
MNP_drawing polygons on coordinate grid
MNP_drawing polygons on coordinate grid_2
Printable versions below
Session 3 – Wednesday
Objective: Translate shapes in all four quadrants.
Watch the video below and complete the tasks
Task 1 – White Rose worksheet (Translations)
Position and direction_translations
Printable version below
SHOW See LOOM video above
DO Task 2 – MNP, workbook B, pages 137-138 (Describing Translations).
MNP_translations
MNP_translations_2
Printable versions below
https://www.sandylands.lancs.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/MNP_translations.pdf
https://www.sandylands.lancs.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/MNP_translations_2.pdf
Session 4 Thursday
Objective: Reflect shapes in all four quadrants.
Watch the video below and then complete the tasks
Task 1 – White Rose worksheet (Reflections)
Position and direction_reflections
Printable version below
SHOW See LOOM video above
DO Task 2 – MNP, workbook B, pages 139-140 (Describing Reflections).
MNP_reflections
MNP_reflections_2
Printable versions below
https://www.sandylands.lancs.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/MNP_reflections.pdf
https://www.sandylands.lancs.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/MNP_reflections_2.pdf
Session 5 – Friday
Objective: Develop arithmetic skills.
Complete the arithmetic questions below
ArithmeticPaper9
Printable version below
https://www.sandylands.lancs.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ArithmeticPaper9.pdf
Science
Living Things and Their Habitats
Objective: Research the history of classification.
Key question: Why do we need to classify living things?
Key Vocabulary Linnaeus, Linnaean system, classification, amphibian, arachnids, birds, crustaceans, fish, insects, mammals, molluscs, reptiles, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species.
Learning Activities Research Carolus Linnaeus and create a fact file about him. Why is Linnaeus important in the field of biology? Linnaeus’ favourite plant was named after him – can you find out what it is?
Research Carolus Linnaeus here – click on the link below or use the information below
https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Carolus-Linnaeus/625446
Carolus Linnaeus_research
Printable version below
Have you ever played the card game, Happy Families? We would like you to make another card to add to each animal group. E.g. In the mammals group we have squirrel, elephant, rabbit and dolphin. What are the features of a mammal? Can you make another card to fit in that family? Why not make a set and play the game at home?
The Happy Animal families cards are below – click on the link and then add some more of your own
Can you now find out the scientific names for five of your favourite plants.
Use the Classification sorting games to practice what you have learnt today. Click on the link below to take you to the game:
http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/revision/Science/living/keys.html
Art
Seascapes To explore different pencil shading techniques.
Key Vocabulary Line, outline, hatching, cross hatching, stippling, back and forth strokes, scumbling.
Learning Activity Create a sample page for the six different pencil shading techniques. Label each technique.
These pencil shading techniques will be useful as we continue through our unit on seascapes.
Watch the video below to help you complete the learning activity
How to shade with pencil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iijhNQyF-gg
Music
Learn to sing the song, Happy’ by Pharrell Williams.
Key Vocabulary Song, introduction, rhythm section, riff, tempo, melody, verse, chorus, hook, backing vocals.
Learning Activity Teach yourself the song by breaking it down into different parts: verse 1, chorus, verse 2 and bridge. Practise each part until you feel confident. Can you sing the whole song? Can you teach it to a family member?
R.E
Buddhism
Key Question What is enlightenment? Explore the story of Prince Siddhartha Gautama and how he left a life of luxury to search for life’s answers. He eventually became the Buddha, the Enlightened One. Use can access the story below by clicking on the link.
The Enlightenment of the Buddha
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVKK-WVW2uw&list=PLNkH6cuhPKhdPJt8qG8LmHVqec8t6hc9-&index=29&t=0s
Key Vocabulary Buddhism, enlightenment, meditation.
Learning Activity Make a comic strip to show Prince Siddhartha Gautama’s personal journey to become enlightened.
Use the website – Buddhism for kids to help you. Click on the link below to access the website
History
The Vikings
Objective: Know where the Vikings came from and when they came to Britain.
Key Question : Where were the Vikings from and why did they attack?
Key Vocabulary Seafarer, raider, invader, settler, trader, Dane, Norsemen, longship.
Learning Activities Look at the map. Can you see the routes the Vikings took to arrive in Britain? Research where the Vikings originated and write a paragraph to explain this. You can look at the pupil versions to help you but we would love to read your own versions. Click on the links below to access the resources.
Look at the timeline. When did the Vikings come to Britain? Can you use your learning about the Romans in Year 4 and the Anglo-Saxons in Year 5 to help you place the Vikings in history? Did the Vikings invade before or after the Romans or Anglo-Saxons?
When did the Vikings come to Britain_timeline
Play the game of ‘Viking Quest’, which takes you back to AD 793. Can you build a ship, cross the seas, loot a monastery and return home to claim your prize? Your chief has set the challenge; it’s up to you to respond. Click on the link below to access the game
https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/vikings/launch_gms_viking_quest.shtml
Use the website below to help you complete the activities above – click on the link below
http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/viking/who.html
P.E
PE with Joe sessions are back on Joe’s official YouTube channel at 9am, (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays).
Key Vocabulary Exercise, cardio-vascular, circuit training.
Learning Activity Work out with Joe – it’s only 20 minutes!
Search for Joe Wicks’ official YouTube channel.
