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Greensted Primary School & Nursery

Year 2 - Summer Term

Plants

During this topic children will

  • Investigate a variety of seeds and the conditions needed for growth.
  • Plan a fair test in science.
  • Learn the story of Jack and the Beanstalk and write their own twisted tale.
  • Begin to become more adept at telling the time.
  • Solve problems involving fractions.
  • Explore the work of the artist Rousseau and recreate the ‘tiger in the jungle’ painting.
  • Discuss why people have different views of God.
  • Understand how they can be a responsible global citizen.

Please click on the medium term plan for more details on what your child will be learning each week:

Year 2 Summer 1 Medium Term Plan

Sun, Sea & Sand

During this topic children will

  • Perform their version of the Jack and the Beanstalk story.
  • Visit Colchester zoo to find out more about habitats.
  • Write character descriptions from the story of the Lighthouse Keepers lunch.
  • Compare the seaside habitats of the UK with other parts of the world.
  • Design, make and evaluate their own fruit ice lollies.
  • Identify and locate the oceans and continents around the world.
  • Explore the book Flotsam.

Please click on the medium term plan for more details on what your child will be learning each week:

Year 2 Summer 1 Medium Term Plan

 Here are some examples of Children's work: