Corona virus- Sycamore class recommends

During our school closure, I will keep updating this page with recommended websites and activities.

If there is a website or activity that you have particularly enjoyed, send me an e-mail to tell me all about it and I can add it to this page for everyone else to enjoy: catherine.back@school360.co.uk 

Maths -11.6

History- World War II- 3.5

Science- 9.6 

 

Miss Back's Recommendations:

Google classroom

I have created a Google classroom where we can chat together and help each other with different tasks. You can access this on your School360 homepage- classroom. 

Maths

 

White Rose Maths

https://whiterosemaths.com/resources/classroom-resources/problems/

Keep those maths brains ticking kids and get problem solving each day, you are fabulous at reasoning and explaining in maths!

Times Table Rockstar

 https://ttrockstars.com/

Keep up your hard work with your Times Tables. I will be checking daily and awarding 360 points for every day you go on. 

Gareth Metcalfe - I See Maths 'Interactive Lessons'

http://www.iseemaths.com/home-lessons/

Take part in an interactive maths lesson each day and put your mastery skills to the test. These fabulous lessons will cover all areas of the maths curriculum, providing you with endless opportunities to make mathematical connections whilst also explaining and reasoning.

Online games

This website has a number of online games to help you master different aspects of the curriculum. Why not challenge your family and see who can gain the most points.

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/times-tables

PE

Body Coach TV

https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1/videos

Starting Monday 23rd March at 9am, Joe Wicks will be hosting a free workout aimed at kids LIVE on his YouTube channel. There are also other kids workouts on his YouTube channel to keep you fit and healthy.

BBC Teach - Super Movers
 
 
Fun curriculum linked resources to get you up and moving whilst learning.

English- Reading

Scholastics

https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html?caching

Reading, investigating text and activities.... Lets read, read, read Sycamore Class!

Elevenses with The World of David Walliams

https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses/

Grab a snack & get cozy for the next 20 minutes. At 11am every day, sit back and listen to David Walliams read some of his hilarious stories. 

The fabulous people at LitFilmFest have some really fun writing activities, all for free!

History- Tudors

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zsgkwmn

 BBC Bitesize has 18 class clips to help you learn about the Tudors. 

History World War II- Our next topic

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/history-ks2-world-war-two/zjnyscw

Short films helping you to learn about how and why war was declared, rationing, propoganda and much more

Science- Evolution

 https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zvhhvcw/articles/z9qs4qt

A great page for you to read through to understand evolution. 

Science - Investigating and Experimenting!

https://www.rigb.org/families/experimental

https://telusworldofscienceedmonton.ca/explore/experiences/science-home/

A great selection of simple investigations and experiments to fuel those curious minds.

Science- Our Bodies-Diet and exercise

Extra information about the circulatory system

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zwdr6yc

This page is full of informative videos about the different systems in our body and how they work

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/science-ks2-amazing-me/zbdsjhv

 

Computing

https://scratch.mit.edu/

This website helps with the programming aspect of computing. With Scratch, children can program their own interactive stories and games. In the process, they learn to solve problems, design projects, and express themselves creatively on the computer.

General resources

The Great Indoors

https://www.scouts.org.uk/the-great-indoors/

For those rainy days, the Scouts and Bear Grylls have developed the Great Indoors. A collection of inspiring indoor activities. Keep learning and having fun whilst at home!

National Geographic Kids

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/teacher-category/primary-resources/

This site offers free online games, resources and competitions and covers a wide range of subjects: History, Science, Geography, English, Maths, Art & Design and PSHE. Something to interest all of you.