Autumn 1 Tipton in Time

As part of their learning for this current topic, pupils will be learning about The Black Country's impact during the Industrial Revolution that started into the 18th Century and continued through the Victorian Era.

We will be learning about this through our History and Geography lessons, with a trip to The Black Country Museum in November this year.

 

In Art and Design Technology, we will be learning about the artist WIlliam Morris. He was an English textile designer, poet, artist and writer. William Morris is famous for his pattern designs, particularly for wallpapers and textiles and his role in revolutionising design in Victorian Britain with his nature-inspired designs.

The skill we are focusing on is Printing. Printmaking is an artistic process based on the principle of transferring images from a matrix onto another surface, most often paper or fabric. The skill we are focusing on is Printing. Printmaking is an artistic process based on the principle of transferring images from a matrix onto another surface, most often paper or fabric. Our key artwork below is called The Trellis 1864.

     

 Our Science Learning Unit is called Forces and Mechanisms. 

Knowledge and key information: In this unit, pupils will develop their knowledge and understanding of forces. It will develop their understanding of friction, resistance and mechanisms that can affect these. Also, to recognise how forces link and can be found in their everyday lives and future careers. Pupils will use specific scientific and other vocabulary as they describe, explain and communicate their understanding of forces clearly and concisely.

Enquiry Question(s)

L1 - What is the friction between different surfaces?

L2 - Why do some objects fall faster than others?

L3 - How does the size of the canopy affect the time it takes a parachute to fall?

L4 - How does the shape of an object affect its movement in water?

L5 - How does the number of pulleys affect the force needed to lift a load?

L6 - How does the length of the lever affect the force needed to lift a load?

L7 - How do gears work?