Postcard 1 - SORTED & THE RECYCLING GAME
Environmental Studies/Science

EARTH & SPACE
Materials from Earth Developing an understanding of the materials available on our planet, and the links between properties and uses.
Recognise and name some common materials from living and non-living sources. Give examples of uses of some materials based on simple properties (Level A)
Make observations of differences in the properties of common materials. Relate uses of everyday materials to properties (Level B)

Changing materials Developing an understanding of the ways in which materials can be changed.
Make observations of the ways in which some materials can be changed by processes (Level A)
Describe how everyday materials can be changed by heating or cooling (Level B)

Postcard 2 - TREASURE ISLAND & DRAWING IN THE SAND
information and Communications Technology

USING THE TECHNOLOGY
The computer interface
Use a mouse to point/click, and navigate through suitable applications. (Level A)
Use menus and further mouse controls, e.g. double click, drag.
(Level B)

Postcard 3 - TEN GREEN BOTTLES AND SNAP!
Music

USING MATERIALS, TECHNIQUES, SKILLS AND MEDIA
Investigating: exploring sound
Explore and experiment with a wide variety of sound sources.
(All Levels)
Investigate sounds using voices, instruments and everyday objects, recognising differences and contrasts between musical sounds and noise. (Level A)
Explore sound quality and become familiar with the ways in which sounds are made and produced. (Level B)
Experiment with different combinations and qualities of sound to represent contrasting moods and effects. (Level C)

EXPRESSING FEELINGS, IDEAS, THOUGHT AND SOLUTIONS
Creating and designing
Invent music individually and in groups, displaying imagination and initiative and using knowledge of sound and structures gained through investigations and explorations. (All Levels)

Postcard 4 - SPIN THE BOTTLE & GLASS MATHS
Information and Communications Technology

SEARCHING AND RESEARCHING
How to search
Ask prepared questions. Play guessing games. Look at websites with teacher help. (Level B)
Access information on a specific CD-ROM with support. Use in-built website e-mail to make contact and ask for information. Use bookmarks set by the teacher to access websites and use simple keyword searches in these. (Level B)

How to extract the information
Talk about important features of what has been found out. (Level A)
Discuss in more detail how relevant information is extracted. (Level B)

Mathematics
The Checkout

NUMBER, MONEY AND MEASUREMENT
Multiply and Divide
Mentally by 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, within the confines of these tables;
Without a calculator for 2 digit numbers multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 10;
With a calculator for 2 digit numbers multiplied and divided by any digit, (Level B)
Fill The Crate

NUMBER, MONEY AND MEASUREMENT
Patterns and Sequences
Work with patterns and sequences (Levels A & B)

Functions and Equations
Find the missing numbers in statements where symbols are used for unknown numbers or operators. (Level B)