This term, Year 5 blast off into their Earth and Space topic, “To Infinity and Beyond”, exploring how our solar system works, why we have day and night, and how the Moon moves relative to Earth. In history, they investigate the historic Space Race between the USA and the Soviet Union, alongside the invention of the telescope and its impact on how we view the universe. In geography, the children study global trade by mapping Fairtrade producers and plantation workers across the globe. Inspired by texts like The Darkest Dark and The Iron Man, they produce a rich variety of writing, including planetary poetry, Neil Armstrong biographies, persuasive job adverts, and scientific fact files on Professor Brian Cox.

	School Learning Zone - Earth and Space
	School Learning Zone - Time Zones

Year 5 continue to develop their Science Skills, Healthy Eating and Digestion and Earth and Space. Children identify organs and the digestive system while learning about the solar system, planets, the moon, day and night and seasons. 

	Earth and Space Learning Outcomes	[pdf 289KB]
	Earth and Space Topic Mat	[pdf 287KB]
	Healthy Eating Learning Outcomes	[pdf 203KB]
	Healthy Eating Topic Mat	[pdf 197KB]

At Knowsley Junior School, we know that children achieve their best when home and school work together. This year, we have developed our approach to home learning, informed by research from the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF).

Our home learning activities are designed to be purposeful, manageable and enjoyable, reinforcing classroom learning, encouraging regular reading and helping children practise key skills. We encourage children to complete activities little and often, developing their confidence, independence and positive learning habits.

Please encourage your child to take part and use their school planner to record, share and celebrate their learning at home.

Learning happens everywhere. By working together, we can help our children develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to thrive.

• Choose 3 or 4 words from the Year 5/6 spelling list (e.g. ancient, develop, curious, accompany) and use each in a sensible sentence.
• Write 3 - 4 bullet points about a famous space scientist, astronaut, or figure from history you have learned about.
• Write 4 - 5 sentences about something you enjoyed, learned, or achieved this week, remembering neat capital letters and full stops.
• Write 4 clear, numbered steps explaining how to make an easy healthy snack or meal (like fruit salad, toast, or astronaut trail mix).
• Write 3 sentences describing a scene or your morning routine, starting each with a time or place adverbial (e.g. Across the dark sky,... or Before breakfast,...).
• Pick 3 everyday words (such as said, big, ran) and find 3 more ambitious alternatives for each to up level your writing.