Keeping Dry
This curriculum topic scheme of work for the Foundation Stage gets the children to investigate and test some of the properties of different materials that can be used for clothing to provide protection from the rain. The class can select the designs for boots, hats and umbrellas to keep them dry when outside in the rain.
Investigate and test some of the properties of different materials that can be used for clothing to provide protection from the rain
Lesson One : Rain Clothes
Identify, describe and compare some of the different types of clothing that can be worn for a range of functions, experiences and events
Lesson Two : Waterproofing
Identify, describe and test different types of materials that can be used for waterproofing a range of items of clothing including hats for wearing outside
Lesson Three : Footwear
Name, describe and compare some of the special materials that can be used for footwear so that it is waterproof from the rain and walking in puddles
Lesson Four : Waterproof Hat
Investigate and explain how to select a range of different types of materials by their matching properties to use when making an item of clothing that is waterproof
Lesson Five : Umbrellas
Identify and model how to design and test a waterproof umbrella using a range of different materials to make each of the parts
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Easter Story
Explore and illustrate the main sequence of events in the Easter story and understand the role of different characters in the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus
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Easter Shapes
Identify and describe the properties of different 2D shapes when creating food snacks and decorations to celebrate Easter
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School Events
Practise using storyboards to sequence some of the special events that might happen in a school by recording personal recounts
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Water
Explore, describe and illustrate the importance of water in the world including how it can be used by families for different purposes