Welcome to Year 2
Our topic this term is
Where does our Food Come From?
This term, we will be exploring an exciting new topic all about food. We will identify different food sources and locate where various fruits and vegetables originate using maps. We will learn about “food miles” and investigate the journey that exotic fruits take before reaching supermarkets. Alongside this, we will be embracing Sustainability as one of our ‘Love in Action’ values. We will be learning how to care for our world by reducing waste, reusing materials, and thinking about how our everyday choices can make a positive difference. We will also study the seasonality of produce nd visit the Harbury allotment to observe how food grows in real-life conditions.
In Science, the focus will be on Living Things and their Habitats, as well as Animals including Humans. We will revisit the conditions plants need to grow and stay healthy, and explore how animals obtain food through simple food chains. We will also learn about the basic needs of animals and the importance of keeping fit and healthy.
In Art, the class will study the work of Pablo Picasso and create food-inspired sketches in his distinctive style. Design and Technology lessons will involve exploring fruits and vegetables through taste testing and preparing a deliecious healthy salad by following a recipe.
In English, our writing will be inspired by texts such as Grandad’s Island and Chocolate Cake, alongside other topic-related texts. We will also write travel brochures based on a non-European country. In Maths, learning will cover Fractions and Time in Summer 1, followed by Statistics and Geometry in Summer 2, while continuing to consolidate key Year 2 skills.
Our values for Summer 1 are Thankfulness and Friendship, while in Summer 2 they are Trust and Compassion. We will explore and discuss these values together and celebrate them through our Reflection Area.
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