Year 5 Home

Learning

Week 5

30th

November

2020

Year 5 Home Learning

Week beginning 30th November 2020 PE and

Active30

Maths

English Wider Curriculum

Mon

Daily Mile Joe Wicks

Lesson 1 – Rounding numbers to the nearest 10, 100, 1000 and ordering numbers

Comprehension – Phone Trouble

IPC – Read facts about Ancient Greece and the Ancient Greek culture

Tues

Fitness at home – https://youtu.be/i1pTamAzRD8

Lesson 2 - Data handling – Bar Chart and Line Graph

Writing – setting description of abandoned building

IPC – Create a visual poster on the Ancient Greek Culture for display

Weds

Daily Mile Joe Wicks

Lesson 3 - Compare numbers beyond 1000 and place value of numbers

Comprehension – Written in March (poem)

RE – Learning about the Jewish festival Hanukkah

Thurs

Fitness at home – https://youtu.be/A1h0WR6Xbt4

Lesson 4 – Recap adding and subtracting fractions with common denominators

SPaG – Choosing appropriate prefixes and identifying word classes

Science- Recapping solids, Liquids and Gases

Fri

Daily Mile Lesson 5 - Recap positive and negative numbers on a number line and placing numbers on number lines

SPaG - Revisiting adverbials, adverbs, suffixes and word families

PSHE- Raising awareness of bullying and its impact

Monday - Maths – Lesson 1

Challenge:

Monday English- Comprehension

Questions

Monday Wider Curriculum (IPC) Read facts about Ancient Greece and the Ancient Greek

culture

Athens the city Athens is one of the great cities of the world. During the time of the Ancient Greeks it was the center of power, art, science, and philosophy in the world. Athens is one of the oldest cities in the world as well, with recorded history going back over 3400 years. It is the birth place of democracy and the heart of the Ancient Greek civilization. Named after Athena - Athens is named after the Greek goddess Athena. She was the goddess of wisdom, war, and civilization and the patron of the city of Athens. Her shrine, the Parthenon, sits on top of a hill in the centre of the city. The Agora The agora was the centre of commerce/business and government for ancient Athens. It had a large open area for meetings which was surrounded by buildings. Many of the buildings were temples, including temples built to Zeus, Hephaestus, and Apollo. Some of the buildings were government buildings like the Mint, where coins were made, and the Strategeion, where the 10 military leaders of Athens called the Strategoi met. The agora was a place for people to meet and discuss ideas on philosophy and government. This is the place where the democracy of ancient Greece first came to life.

The Acropolis The Acropolis was built on a hill in the middle of the city of Athens. Surrounded by stone walls, it was originally built as a citadel and fortress where the people could retreat when the city was attacked. Later, many temples and buildings were built here to overlook the city. It was still used as a fortress for some time, however. At the centre of the Acropolis is the Parthenon. This building was dedicated to the goddess Athena and was also used to store gold. Other temples were in the acropolis such as the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erchtheum. On the slope of the acropolis were theatres where plays and festivals were celebrated. The largest was the Theatre of Dionysus, god of wine and patron of the theatre. There were competitions held here to see who had written the best play. Up to 25,000 people could attend and the design was so good that all could see and hear the play. The Age of Pericles The city of Ancient Athens reached its peak during the leadership of Pericles from 461 to 429 BC, called the Age of Pericles. During this time, Pericles promoted democracy, the arts, and literature. He also built many of the cities great structures including rebuilding much of the Acropolis and building the Parthenon.

Homes What were the Ancient Greek's homes like? Greek homes were built around an outdoor courtyard. The courtyard was the centre of activity. It usually had a well for water, an altar to worship the gods, and was a good place for the kids to play. Around the courtyard were the rooms of the house. Different rooms included a work room, a store room, and bedrooms. Most of the time there also was a room called an andron where the men of the house would hang out and entertain their male friends or business associates. Sometimes there was a separate entrance to this room so visiting men would not see the women of the house. Generally, the woman stayed away from the men in the house, especially visiting men. Oftentimes the house had a room set aside just for the women called a Gynaikon. The walls of Greek homes were made from sun dried bricks with small windows set high in the walls. They were designed to keep the house cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

Growing up in Greece What was it like growing up in Ancient Greece? When a Greek child was born, the father could decide whether to keep the child or not. If the child appeared weak or was a girl, sometimes the father would abandon the child. Once a child was accepted by the father, he or she was treated well. Greek children had toys and spent the day playing games. When boys became seven years old, they started school. They learned math, reading, and writing. Sometimes they would also learn a musical instrument. When they got older they learned how to debate. Girls did not go to school. Children were considered adults by the age of 13.

Food What food did they eat? The Ancient Greeks ate fairly simple foods. Unlike some other ancient cultures, they did not consider extravagant and rich meals a good thing. The three main staple foods of the Greek diet were wheat, oil, and wine. They also ate a lot of vegetables such as cucumbers, beans, cabbage, onions, and garlic. Figs, grapes, and apples were common fruits. They used honey to sweeten their foods and make desserts such as honey cakes. The main meat was fish, but the wealthy would sometimes eat other meat including beef, chicken, lamb, and pork. The Greeks mostly ate bread dipped in wine, cheeses, fish, olives, and vegetables. Meat like pork or beef was only eaten on rare occasions such as festivals. Watered down wine was the main drink. The men would often have dinner parties for their friends. They would start at sundown and run until late. Only the men attended, women were not allowed. The Ancient Greeks typically ate three meals a day. Breakfast was a light and simple meal that usually consisted of bread or porridge. Lunch was also a light meal where they would again have some bread, but would also have some cheese or figs. The big meal of the day was dinner, which was eaten around sundown. Dinner would sometimes be a long social event with a variety of foods including vegetables, bread, eggs, fish, and cheese. What did they drink? The Greeks drank water and wine. Wine would be watered down so it wouldn't be too strong. They sometimes drank a thick gruel called Kykeon which included water, barley, and herbs. The Greeks drank wine from a large shallow cup called a "kylix." Sometimes the kylix had a picture at the bottom that would be revealed as more wine was drunk from the cup.

Clothes What clothes did they wear? Because the weather is hot in Greece, the Ancient Greeks wore light and loose clothing. Clothing and cloth was typically made in the home by the servants and the women of the family.

What materials did they use to make clothes? The two most popular materials were wool and linen. Wool was made from the fleeces of local sheep and linen from flax that came from Egypt. Linen was a light fabric that was great in the summers. Wool was warmer and good for the winters. In the later periods of Ancient Greece, the wealthy were able to buy clothes made of cotton and silk. How did they make cloth? Making cloth took a lot of work and was one of the major jobs of the wife of a Greek family. To make wool from sheep, they used a spindle to spin the fibres of wool into fine threads. Then they would weave the threads together using a wooden loom.

Typical Clothing for Women The typical garment worn by women in Ancient Greece was a long tunic called the peplos. The peplos was a long piece of cloth that was fastened about the waist with a belt. Part of the peplos was folded down over the belt to make it appear as if it was two pieces of clothing. Sometimes a smaller tunic called a chiton was worn under the peplos. Women sometimes wore a wrap over their peplos called a Himation. It could be draped in different ways according to the current fashion.

Typical Clothing for Men Men generally wore a tunic called a chiton. The men's tunic could be shorter than the women's, especially if they were working outside. Men also wore a wrap called the himation. Sometimes the himation was worn without a chiton and was draped similar to a Roman toga. When hunting or going to war, the men sometimes wore a cloak called a chlamys. Did they wear shoes? A lot of the time, the Ancient Greeks went barefoot, especially when at home. When wearing footwear, they usually wore leather sandals.

Jewellery and Makeup Wealthy Greeks wore jewellery made from precious metals like gold and silver. They wore rings, necklaces, and earrings. Women would sometimes have jewellery sown into the fabric of their clothing. The most popular type of jewellery was a decorated pin or fastener used to attach their wrap or cloak. One of the most desired features of a Greek woman was to have pale skin. This showed that she wasn't poor or a slave that had to work outside. Women would use makeup to powder their skin and make it appear lighter. They also sometimes used lipstick. Hair Fashion The Ancient Greeks loved to style their hair. Men generally wore their hair short, but they parted their hair and used oils and perfumes in it. Women wore their hair long. This helped to separate them from slave women who had their hair cut short. Women wore complicated hairstyles with braids, curls, and decorations such as headbands and ribbons.

Jobs in Ancient Greece There were many jobs for men in Ancient Greece including farmer, fisherman, soldier, teacher, government worker, and craftsman. The women, however, were generally homemakers and would raise the children and cook the meals. Women were not allowed to work or trade.

Science and Technology The Ancient Greeks made many advancements in science and technology. Greek philosophers began to look at the world in different ways. They came up with theories on how the world worked and thought that the natural world obeyed certain laws that could be observed and learned through study.

Mathematics The Greeks were fascinated with numbers and how they applied to the real world. Unlike most earlier civilizations, they studied mathematics for its own sake and developed complex mathematical theories and proofs. One of the first Greek mathematicians was Thales. Thales studied geometry and discovered theories (such as Thale's theorem) about circles, lines, angles, and triangles. Another Greek named Pythagoras also studied geometry. He discovered the Pythagorean Theorem which is still used today to find the sides of a right triangle. Perhaps the most important Greek mathematician was Euclid. Euclid wrote several books on the subject of geometry called Elements. These books became the standard textbook on the subject for 2000 years. Euclid's Elements is sometimes called the most successful textbook in history. Astronomy The Greeks applied their skills in math to help describe the stars and the planets. They theorized that the Earth may orbit the Sun and came up with a fairly accurate estimate for the circumference of the Earth. They even developed a device for calculating the movements of the planets which is sometimes considered the first computer. Medicine The Greeks were one of the first civilizations to study medicine as a scientific way to cure illnesses and disease. They had doctors who studied sick people, observed their symptoms, and then came up with some practical treatments. The most famous Greek doctor was Hippocrates. Hippocrates taught that diseases had natural causes and they could sometimes be cured by natural means. The Hippocratic Oath to uphold medical ethics is still taken by many medical students today. Biology The Greeks loved to study the world around them and this included living organisms. Aristotle studied animals in great detail and wrote down his observations in a book called the History of Animals. He heavily influenced zoologists for years by classifying animals according to their different characteristics. Later Greek scientists continued Aristotle's work by studying and classifying plants. Inventions While the Greeks loved to observe and study the world, they also applied their learning to make some practical inventions. Here are some of the inventions that are typically attributed to the Ancient Greeks. Watermill - A mill for grinding grain that is powered by water. The Greeks invented the waterwheel used to power the mill and the toothed gears used to transfer the power to the mill. Alarm Clock - The Greek philosopher Plato may have invented the first alarm clock in history. He used a water clock to trigger a sound like an organ at a certain time. Central Heating - The Greeks invented a type of central heating where they would transfer hot air from fires to empty spaces under the floors of temples. Crane - The Greeks invented the crane to help lift heavy items such as blocks for constructing buildings. Archimedes' Screw - Invented by Archimedes, the Archimedes' screw was an efficient way to move water up a hill.

Tuesday – Maths- Data handling – Bar Chart

Maths Data handling continued – Line graph

Tuesday English

Write a setting description about this setting:

Think about:

• What you can see

• What you can hear

• What you can smell

• How you feel in the place

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Tuesday Wider Curriculum- Create a visual poster on the Ancient Greek culture

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Wednesday – Maths – Compare numbers beyond 1000 and place value of numbers

Wednesday English - Comprehension

Questions about the poem ‘Written in March’

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Wednesday Wider Curriculum RE – Learning about the Jewish festival of Hanukkah

Thursday – Maths – Adding and subtracting fractions with common denominators

Adding fractions:

Subtracting fractions:

Thursday English -SPaG – Choosing appropriate prefixes and identifying word

classes

Challenge:

Thursday Wider Curriculum (Science) Recapping Solids, Liquids and Gases

Stick them on the next blank sheet

Friday Maths- Recap positive and negative numbers on a number line and placing

numbers on number lines

Think about what numbers will be on the number line. Remember, anything on the right

after 0 is a positive number and anything on the left of the 0 will be negative (eg. -10)

Friday English- SPaG – Revisiting adverbials, adverbs, suffixes and word families

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Friday Wider Curriculum PSHE – Raising awareness of bullying and its impact

If you see someone bullying another person what can you do to help?