Year 6 Alexander Von Humboldt Class
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Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) was a nature researcher and explorer, universal genius and cosmopolitan, scientist and patron. His lengthy Latin American journey from 1799 to 1804 was celebrated as the second scientific discovery of South America. Members of natural science subjects such as physical geography, climatology, ecology or oceanography see Humboldt as their founder. His masterpiece, the five-volume “Cosmos’, writing about the Physical Description of the World, has remained unique in its comprehensive approach.
Our theme this term is 900CE
We will be learning that at 900 CE different ancient civilizations were rising and declining across the world. We will study the ancient Mayan civilization, the Kingdom of Benin and the rise of the Islamic empire. We will need to be historians and use artefacts and historical sources to make observations about the life cycle of civilizations and the legacies they leave us. What happens when empires grow? What causes change and decline? What have we learnt from these past civilisations?
Please see below for Homework Grid and how to support your child at home.
Websites and tools we use in school:
All of the below can be monitored and supported by teachers and meet curriculum objectives. Some of these allow teachers to set tasks. Internet access is needed for each of the below.
www.lexiacore5.com (Reading, spelling, punctuation and Grammar – teacher can monitor)
How to log in: visit website, put in teacher’s email address reecewickwar@moulsecoomb.brighton-hove.sch.uk
Individual login details in pack.
https://ttrockstars.com/ – (multiplication tables – teacher can monitor and set tasks)
How to login: Visit website, enter school postcode (BN2 4PA). Individual logins in pack.
https://www.purplemash.com/login/ – (computing, Maths, spelling, reading – teacher can monitor and set tasks).
How to login: Visit website, find school, individual logins in pack).
https://classroom.google.com/ – Virtual classroom. Teacher can set work and send messages to communicate with children.
How to login: Visit website and use email and password (this is locked down so messages cannot be sent or received other than from class teachers). Individual logins in pack.
Other useful links/website:
https://uk.ixl.com/math/ – curriculum based maths quizzes
https:/myminimaths.co.uk/ – maths resources
https://www.mathantics.com/ – explanative maths video tutorials
https://www.theschoolrun.com/ – guides for parents to help with learning
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/primary – supporting resources for English/Maths/Foundation
http://www.pobble365.com/ – Provides a different picture each day as a writing stimulus
https://www.onceuponapicture.co.uk/ – Provides many writing stimuli
https://www.duolingo.com/ – Sign up for free and learn Spanish
