Thursday 14th May

Hello everyone! I hope you all enjoyed finding out about our wonderful country yesterday.  Today we will be continuing with our theme BRITAIN IS GREAT! by learning about the Queen.  Remember to send examples of your work into our class email.

otters@knowle-plymouth.co.uk

So, here is your home learning for today.

English:

Today you will be learning about Queen Elizabeth II – the ruler of Great Britain and the Commonwealth. Use these sites for great information: https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/history/kings-and-queens/elizabeth-ii/

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/history/monarchy/facts-about-the-queen-elizabeth-ii/

This YouTube clip is also useful:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFxlSVVcNXk

Your task is to write a fact file about the Queen.  You could include:

• A picture
• When and where she was born
• Information about her parents
• What she did as a child or during the war
• Married life and children
• The countries she rules over
• Major events in her life
• Where she lives
• How old she is now
• How long she has reigned

Have a look at this website showing fabulous images of Britain and try to learn the National Anthem (it takes a while to get going!).  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuNX86V4adI

Maths:

Today we are going to continue to use bitesize daily for our maths work.  Today’s lesson is multiplication and division problem solving.

Click this link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zhvbrj6

Complete the maths in your book.

Remember to continue to use TTRS to practice your times tables.

Topic:

You are going to learn about Windsor Castle which is the official residence of the Queen.  Look at the following clip that gives you a guided a tour of the famous castle.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUDDsZ2I_gk

You task is to create your own castle.

• Use modelling resources
• Use construction kit
• Simply draw or paint a picture

This website shows some of the best castles in the UK – to give you more ideas.             https://www.historyhit.com/britains-best-castles/

Please make sure you are staying active, doing some exercise throughout the day. You can use the Joe Wicks sessions or just enjoy a nice walk with your family.

You can log into myON using your AR reading username and password.  There are lots of exciting books to choose here and they will add to your word count.

Don’t forget to do plenty of reading at home. New books can be accessed online through this link. https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/find-a-book/library-page. You will need to register but it's completely free.