Beaumaris North PS

Year 1 Specialist News - Term 1

Art

Transdisciplinary Theme

How the world works  

Central Idea

Artists use patterns to depict the beauty and diversity of weather   

Lines of Inquiry

  • How weather makes and changes patterns on natural objects  

  • The use of colour, texture, and shape to capture the mood of weather scenarios  

  • Inventing new creative weather symbols and patterns to express the beauty and characteristics of different weather conditions  

Specified Concepts

 change, causation and form  

Learner Profile Attributes

 open-minded and risk-takers    

Students Will Create

  • Reading ‘Ish’ by Peter H Reynolds, to demonstrate to students that drawings and paintings of various subjects do not have to be realistic; they can be artistic interpretations. Using still life shells as the subject for their drawings to capture the natural patterning of weathering.   

  • Paper Sculptures created using painted texture inspired by images of the sea during various weather scenarios. Experimenting with colours, a variety of tools, methods of applying paint, and constructing form.  

  • Exploring illustrative symbols of weather to create an expressive page of pattern. That demonstrated drawing skills and creative detail of design.  

  • An introduction to printmaking using specialised sun sensitive paper. Exploring shape, composition, and the effects of sunlight.    

 Science

Transdisciplinary Theme

How the world works 

Central Idea

People use light and sound to perceive and interact with the world

 

Lines of Inquiry

  • The way light and sound help us communicate 

  • Different sources of light and sound 

  • The way our body experiences light  

Specified Concepts

function and connection 

 

Learner Profile Attributes

responsibility, knowledgeable  

Students Will

  • Group light and sound based on their sources. 

  • Investigate how the form (shape or structure) of objects affects the sound or light they produce. 

  • Observe how sounds in the environment change at different times of day, such as around the school. 

  • Compare sounds and light using terms like louder, softer, brighter, and dimmer. 

  • Explore how light and sound are forms of energy and how they are transmitted. 

  • Describe simple relationships, like how sound needs matter to vibrate and how eyes need light to see. 

  • Discover how BNPS utilises specialised equipment to support students with hearing impairments.

Music

Transdisciplinary Theme

How the world works  

Central idea

Seasons involve repetition and change

Lines of inquiry

  • Music can be used to portray different themes   

  • Music is constantly changing   

  • Music can be used for different purposes   

Specified Concepts

 change, causation, form  

Learner Profile Attributes

 inquirer, knowledgeable    

Students Will  

  • Sing songs related to the unit of inquiry: e.g. Respect, Whether the Weather and Love a Rainy Night.  

  • Sing songs with the theme of Wellbeing: e.g. Kindness Is Free.  

  • Be introduced to formal signs and symbols used in music.   

  • Become more knowledgeable as they learn to read and write rhythms.  

  • Describe changes heard within a piece of music.  

  • Revise correct techniques for instrument playing.  

  • Show independence as they take part in action rhymes, dances and games where each child has a leadership role.   

  • Demonstrate respect as they learn to look after classroom instruments and look after each other in their performance groups.  

  • Be involved in a whole class performance using chime bars e.g. “Rain Rain”  

Physical Education

Transdisciplinary Theme

Who we are

Central Idea  

Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) foster self-awareness, cooperation, appreciation of physical activity 

Transdisciplinary Theme

 Who we are

Central Idea

Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) foster self-awareness, cooperation, appreciation of physical activity  

Lines of Inquiry  

  • The way we develop body awareness- exploring how Fundamental Movement Skills contribute to understanding our body and its capabilities 

  • Different activities can foster cooperation, teamwork and communication among peers during activity   

Specified Concepts 

  • function 

    Understanding how FMS serve a purpose in daily life and physical activities 

  • responsibility

    The importance of taking ownership of personal movement development and contributing positively to other team or class members  

Learner Profile Attributes  

principled and caring   

Students Will

  • Participate in team-building activities and exercises that enhance Fundamental Motor Skills (FMS). 

  • Engage in wellbeing focused "get-to-know-you" games, incorporating parachute activities for fun and cooperation. 

  • Be introduced to underarm throwing and rolling techniques through station-based activities and group work. 

  • Take part in engaging tag warm-ups while practicing spatial awareness, following rules, and staying within boundaries. 

  • Learn to care for sports equipment and develop personal organisational skills related to physical activities.