Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary

Classes

Year 5 Overview

Mrs Hignett is our class teacher.

Our Teaching Assistants are Mrs Jones and Mrs Green.

This half term's topic research title is:

Space - Earth and Beyond

This is a science focused theme exploring space, with cross-curricular links to art, history, maths, literacy, dance, drama and design technology with ICT / computing embedded throughout.

We begin by mapping the whole Earth and considering its place in the solar system. We consider our relationship to the Moon and study its different phases. We then look at the history of space travel and marvel at how humans travelled to the Moon.

The topic then explores the movement of the earth, moon and planets in our solar system. One of the best ways to understand this topic is to build a model of the solar system - as well as being fun!

We will start this year by reading the hugely entertaining

Cosmic

Frank Cottrell-Boyce.

It's one giant leap for all boy-kind in an out-of-this-world story.

Liam is too big for his boots. And his football strip. And his school blazer. But being super-sized height-wise has its advantages: he's the only eleven-year-old to ever ride the G-force-defying Cosmic rollercoaster - or to be offered the chance to drive a Porsche.

Long-legged Liam makes a giant leap for boy-kind by competing with a group of adults for the chance to go into space. Is Liam the best boy for the job? Sometimes being big isn't all about being a grown-up.

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What	When	Due back and/or tested on
Spelling	Monday	Friday
Times Tables	Monday	Friday
Maths / English	Monday	Friday
Reading	Friday	Return books the following Thursday, to change on Friday

Useful websites:

Hey You What If? - You could live on the MoonSome day people will live on the moon – find out just what they are in for.

Apollo 13 In Real TimeAn amazing website covering the entire ill-fated mission of Apollo 13 and the teamwork which eventually enabled the safe return of the astronauts back to Earth.

Apollo 11 In Real TimeRelive events as they unfolded through this amazing website.
SpaceXSpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft.
'This time we'll stay': NASA to send humans to the MoonNASA announces intentions to set up a permanent base on the Moon.
3D model of the inside of Apollo 11's command module.Ever wondered what it is like inside a space rocket? Have a look around in this 3D model. Just don't ask me what all the switches do!
Google MoonFind out where on the Moon the different Apollo missions landed.
Lunar module tourHave a look around a 3D model of the lunar module which carried the astronauts to the Moon's surface.
Up-to-date space newsRead all about the latest space-related discoveries and events on this super BBC website. One to share with a grown-up.
Find out about the lunar eclipseFrom time-to-time we can experience a lunar eclipse if we're in the right place at the right time. Find out more about these amazing events.
Chinese robotic lunar rover explores the 'dark side' of the Moon.Chang'e-4 makes a successful start to its lunar exploration.
NASA's New Horizons probe Ultima Thule flypastNASA's deep space probe makes an historic flypast of Ultima Thule in the Kuiper Belt.
NASA Kids' ClubA website for children with lots of fun activities and things to learn about.
NASA's websiteThis is a huge resource with plenty for children and adults alike.
Margaret Hamilton - The programmer who made the Moon landings possibleFind out about this amazing lady who led the team producing the code for the computers used by the Apollo astronauts.
The Children's University of Manchester - Earth and BeyondThe Children's University of Manchester space pages. Some great stuff here!
ESA - Space for kidsThe European Space Agency's website for children. Find out about the ISS.
BBC iWonderAnother interesting website, crammed with lots of interesting facts. One to look at with a grown-up.
Tim Peake's ESA websiteTim Peake's pages on The European Space Agency's website. Well worth a look with a grown-up.
ISS TrackerThis website shows (in real time) the position of the International Space Station in orbit.
Spot the StationWant to know when the ISS will be visible? This part of NASA's website has the answers.