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1、,“Themed Weeks”,Calthorpe School and Sports College,Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Finding Nemo Madagascar Science week,The school,2-19 SLD and complex needs school. 290 children on roll We have High Performing Specialist School Status. First specialism is PE, the second is maths and computing an

2、d the third is languages. 27 classes each with a class teacher. In addition there is a team of specialist teachers and co-ordinators that support the class teachers with subject specific lessons. SLD pupils are set for maths and literacy.,How the first themed week evolved,In our original Specialisms

3、 bid we set a target for maths and computing to deliver 5 numeracy days during the year. It was decided to combine the days into a cross-curricular themed week with a focus on numeracy. Activities were selected and refined to match objectives for different levels of ability from P1 to NC level 2/3.

4、The 12 key aspects of learning were addressed so that we could evaluate pupil outcomes against these.,Class/Subject:_ Please enter which key aspects apply to the pupils experiences during Charlie theme week in your class or subject. In the empty box (LO) and outline the activities offered.,The first

5、 week was based on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,We transformed a room into a factory complete with a working conveyor belt.,There was a room that was made into a chocolate river.,There was an Oompa loompa boat.,Real fishermen came to teach the children how to fish for Oompa Loompas.,Evaluating

6、the first themed week,We had prepared too much. The entire project could have been a half terms work. Our pupils related well to cross-curricular work and were able to make sense of their learning, remembering and talking about it for an extended period of time. We were pleased to learn that we were

7、 delivering the key aspects of learning discreetly without conscious effort.,The second themed week was based on Finding Nemo,Once again we set up themed areas,Ocean World Room,Story time,We did make some changesin light of what we had learnt from Charlie week,We made a conscious decision to only fo

8、cus on 2 of the key aspects of learning: problem solving and social skills. Greater emphasis on key skills in real-life situations such as following directions, sorting and classifying fish, exploring sand, floating and sinking, cleaning polluted water, designing and making boats.,Albrighton Fishing

9、 Experience,Some of our older pupils spent a day fishing at ALBRIGHTON MOAT. They were coached by professional fishermen using and experiencing comparative measure and problem solving.,Staff feedback forms,Evaluating Finding Nemo week,Staff feedback on the key areas of learning was more comprehensiv

10、e than in previous year. Learning outcomes were collated and recorded and mapped against the two key areas. From this it was clear that when given time and space pupils were able to work independently at problem solving and greater ownership of own learning. The level of engagement, concentration an

11、d enjoyment displayed by pupils was commented on by outsiders.,The third themed week was on Madagascar,This time the focus was on PLTS,Team working Independent enquiry Self-management,Reflective learning Effective participation Creative thinking,Pupils went to the Nature Centre,And to the Safari Par

12、k,Once again pupils explored the theme in all subjects,In Food Technology,And in geography,How Madagascar was organised,All classes were off timetable. Each class teacher was given a thematic pack with resources so that they were able to deliver the activities in the pack. Teachers were able to sele

13、ct which activities they wanted to deliver - some however, were compulsory. Themed rooms were set up by the Madagasgar planning team. Certain activities were delivered by outside agencies and visits were booked well in advance.,Future developments for the next themed week,Involve all staff in select

14、ing theme (suggestions and a vote). Put planning and activities on to Calthorpes website for other schools to access. Take more photographic evidence and ensure it is stored in a central place.,Science themed weeks,Objectives,To encourage a sense of awe and wonder of science. To reinforce science co

15、ncepts that focus on a specific theme. To encourage pupils to develop their Sc1 skills within science. To promote science as part of our Specialist Status.,Activities throughout the week,NASA workshops from MAD Science. Laser workshops, making rockets, investigating balloons and rocket launching wor

16、kshops. Bubbles and Balloons activities. Entertainment by The National Space Centres Stardome. Intergalactic Ball with DJ Ray. Designing alien costumes.,Rocket launching,The Stardome,Rooms were converted,A space ship was created and every class had the opportunity to participate in pump rocket launching, slime play, microscope work, moon buggy training, astronaut food tasting and sensory light play.,Future developments for cross-curricular themed weeks at Calthorpe,Identified need to source more sensory workshops for PMLD and Au