Mild Tasks
Literacy
Be prepared for our school trip to Glasgow Science Centre where we will be doing a workshop called ‘Into Space’.
What is space?
Space is the huge area all around our planet, Earth. It is very, very big and has no air to breathe. In space, we can find stars, planets, and moons. It is dark, but the stars shine brightly.
Our planet Earth
Earth is the planet we live on. It has land, water, and air, which help people, animals, and plants live. From space, Earth looks like a blue and green ball. It is special because it is the only planet we know that has life.
The Sun and the Moon
The Sun is a star that gives us light and heat. It helps plants grow and keeps us warm. The Moon goes around Earth and can be seen at night. Sometimes it looks full and round, and sometimes it looks like a thin shape.
Planets in space
There are many planets in space, and they all travel around the Sun. Some are very hot, and some are very cold. Each planet is different in size, colour, and surface. Earth is one of these planets.
Exploring space
People called astronauts travel into space using rockets. They wear special suits to help them breathe and stay safe. Astronauts explore space to learn more about planets, stars, and our universe.
Questions:
- What is space like?
- Why is Earth special?
- What does the Sun give us?
- What is the Moon and when can we see it?
- Who travels into space and how do they get there?
Have a read of this and become an expert about Electricity!: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zj44jxs/articles/zsj9r2p
Listening & Talking
Can you select a book to read for enjoyment (can be your school library book) and tell an adult the reason why you have chosen this book.
What is the book about? Is it fiction or non-fiction?
Medium Tasks
Spelling
Practise reading and writing your words with an adult at home.
| Mild (ou / ow) | Medium soft c | Spicy silent letters o, h & c |
| owl | price | young |
| growl | mice | double |
| clown | dice | chemist |
| our | race | scene |
| about | centre | science |
| scout | face | scientific |
| house | cellar | echo |
Numeracy: Money
Work out how much change you would get from £2.00/ £5.00/ £10.00
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z47mkty#zmyw6rd
SUMDOG challenge: complete the homework task that has been set for you!
| Mild (change from £2) | Spicy (change from £5.00) | Hot (change from £10) |
| £1.00 | £2.75 | £4.90 |
| 50p | £1.90 | £5.82 |
| 25p | £2.45 | £7.77 |
| £1.20 | £3.20 | £6.22 |
| £1.75 | 80p | £8.87 |
| 95p | £4.32 | £9.29 |
Online numeracy extra practise:
Play Sumdog for extra coins. Can you play for 20 minutes to earn the item for your house this week?
Practise addition/subtraction/doubles using Hit The Button: https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
Hot Task: Head Teachers Challenge
Its nearly Burns Night and everyone in school will enjoy learning a poem (or part of a poem) as well as exploring Scots. Have a look here KS1/KS2 History: Robert Burns – Scottish poet – BBC Teach and create a three slide powerpoint presentation for Mrs Favier. Email your slides along with your name and class to the admin account (admin@craigroyston-pri.edin.sch.uk) before the 21st of Janury. You can then meet with Mrs Favier and share your presentation! Lang may yer lum reek!