Year 2 - Miss Walter Homework

week beginning 15.7.2013

17 Jul 2013

Literacy:

In literacy this week we have been writing book reviews for our favourite books.

http://www.spaghettibookclub.org/

http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/english/englishbooks.htm

http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/books/

http://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/FindBook
Numeracy:

In numeracy this week we have been learning how to draw 3D shapes and discussing their properties. We have also been learning different fractions and how to make one whole using smaller fractions. See also the purple mash homework challenge for this week.

Fractions: http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/game/ma17frac-game-dolphin-racing-fractions

http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/math-games/melvins-make-match/

http://resources.oswego.org/games/fractionflags/fractionflags.html

http://www.kidsolr.com/math/fractions.html

http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/mentalmaths/fractotron.html

http://www.freewebs.com/weddell/equivalent.swf

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/topic/fractions

3D shapes:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/maths/shape_space/3d_shapes/play/

http://www.familylearning.org.uk/shape_games.html

http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/shape.htm
 


Science:

In Science this week we have been using our knowledge of circuits to make our own lighthouses. Here are some websites to remind you about circuits:

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities/circuitsconductors.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/science/physical_processes/electrical_circuits/read/1/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/teachers/ks2_lessonplans/science/circuits_conductors.shtml

http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/science/contents_circuits.htm

http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/revision/science/electricity.htm
 


Art:

In art this week we have been exploring different settings using mosaics. Develop your mosaic skills with the following websites:

http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/jo/mosaic/mkmosaic.htm

http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/jo/mosaic/tri.htm

http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/jo/mosaic/easy.htm
 


Music:

In music this week we have been learning about African drumming and dancing.