In this project, we will be learning about how diverse, wonderful and unique our rainforests are as well as what we need to do to ensure their survival. Did you know that rainforests once covered 14% of our world’s surface? Now sadly they cover between 3-4% of the world. Why are they vanishing? You will need to be geographers and scientists, including being botanists who explore the plant world to find out the answers to critical real-life problems. If we don’t act soon it could be too late!

It would be helpful to talk with your child about this knowledge organiser. As the project develops, they will be able to share more knowledge. Thank you!

Geography

We will be able to:

• identify the equator, and northern and southern hemispheres on maps
• explain why Malaysia and Cornwall have different flora and fauna
• compare physical features of Malaysia with Tanzania (learnt about in Y2)
• compare the Eden Project with Kew Gardens
• use digital mapping
• use eight points of a compass and left/right
• draw a sketch map

We will know:

• that there are different climate zones
• that the location of a country affects its cimate
• at least one cause of global warming
• that countries trade resources
• what fair trade is

Science

We will be able to:

• investigate the way in which water is transported within plants
• explore  the life cycle of flowering plants
• find patterns  in the way that the size of shadows change
• conduct scientific explorations involving comparing, fair testsing, pattern seeking and observation over time

We will know:

• and describe the functions of different parts of flowering plants
• the requirements of plants for life and growth
• that we need light in order to see things
• that light is reflected from surfaces
• that shadows are formed when the light from a source is blocked

Computing

We will know:

• more about computer systems and networks

We use a knowledge organiser for every project in every year group. It is a helpful way for children and families to see the key knowledge that children will learn. This key knowledge helps the children ask more questions and then find out more information.

It would be helpful to talk with your child about this knowledge organiser. As the project develops, they will be able to share more knowledge. Thank you!

Please help your child to know their 2, 5, 10, 3 and 4 times tables by Christmas. We will also be able to:

• read, write and compare numbers up to 999
• add and subtract numbers up to 999

We will be able to:

• form all letters correctly, and join all letters more consistently
• punctuate all sentences correctly
• use ‘The Kapok Tree’ by Lynne Cherry to help ask and answer questions

Communication With Teachers:

There are two main ways to talk with your child’s teacher.

You can talk at the start or end of the day – remember that teachers have more time at the end of the day!

Alternatively, teachers check the year group email every day so you can contact them here:

unicorn@greendragon.hounslow.sch.uk

Teachers will respond between the hours of 8:00 and 4:00pm.