CLERMISTON PRIMARY SCHOOL INTERDISCIPLINARY THEME TERM PLAN 2008-2009

CLASS:P2a TERM: Aug-Oct 2010 NO. OF WEEKS: 5

Subject Area: Science

Learning Intentions/Pupil Outcomes Subject Area: Art
I can… Learning Intentions/Pupil Outcomes
*identify the differences between day and night I can....
*demonstrate an understanding of the dangers of looking * recreate a star constellation using a wax resist technique
directly at the sun *explore and make choices of materials to create an image of an imagined
*describe the movement of the sun and earth alien from the storyline.
*identify how the suns movement affects the length of a day *use the papier mache technique to create models of the earth, sun and
*sequence the pattern of the day (sunrise to sunset) showing the moon
position of the sun in the sky *demonstrate control of line to create a line drawing of a rocket
*use knowledge of the suns position in the sky to solve a problem
*demonstrate understanding of how the moon appears to shine
at night although it has no light of its own
*identify the changes in the world around us as the seasons
change (link to the weather within each season) Subject Area: Technology
*sequence the 4 seasons and demonstrate an understanding of Learning Intentions/Pupil Outcomes
how the relationship between the sun and earth causes the
Sun,
Title : Moon and Stars I can…
seasons to change * follow simple instructions to create a moving rocket
*recognise and name some popular star constellations
*recognise and name the planets in our solar system

Subject Area: Language

Learning Intentions/Pupil Outcomes Subject Area: Drama/Music
I can… Learning Intentions/Pupil Outcomes o
*work with a partner to create simple fact sheets sharing information gathered I can…
from science work and non-fiction *(Drama)use expression, voice and movement to explore events within
*share my knowledge with others with growing confidence the space storyline e.g. blasting off in to space, visiting and
*select appropriate key information for a specific task
exploring the moon.
*write briefly using appropriate vocabulary and layout to record information in an
*(Drama) express my ideas and understanding about the earth, moon,
adventure log book
*read and write words specific to the theme stars, sun and their relationships through drama and movement.
*identify characteristics of non-fiction texts *(Music)choose appropriate instruments to represent specific parts of a
*learn and recite a poem ‘The Moon’ journey through space – sound map
*listen to and demonstrate understanding of the main events and characters of *(Music) read a pictorial score - sound map
‘The Owl who was afraid of the Dark’