Maths: 

Today we are starting think about division facts related to the 9 x table. Use this video to remind yourself of the facts. I think you will like this one!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p-ZIcTxtxw

Have a look at the PowerPoint and then see if you can answer the questions.

English

Please rewatch the advert from yesterday and then think about these questions:

• What is a rang tan?
• Why does the rang tan howl?
• Do you think the rang tan in naughty?
• What do you think happened to it’s mother?

Now Watch this information clip on orang-utans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WpryDlmj2M

Have any of your ideas on orang-utans changed?

Have a look at the words below. If you are unsure of any, please look it up in a dictionary,

 

This week you need to know as much information as possible about orangutans. This term we want to make a change around deforestation and palm oil use. Today we will be researching accurate facts to write an emotive story tomorrow. 

Your job today is to look at page 4 of the slides below and then rewrite the facts in your own words on page 5. Do not write anything that you don't completely understand! You  may even want to find out and add more facts from the internet.

Topic

If an animal is close to becoming extinct, what is that called? Globally nearly a quarter of all mammal species and a third of amphibians are threatened with extinction. The demands made by human activities – such as agriculture, forestry and poaching.   https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/oct/23/tim-flachs-endangered-species-in-pictures Look at these professional photos of endangered animals. How does it make you feel to know that these animals are nearly facing extinction? Over the week, we will be researching an animal, who is close to extinction, and creating a poster to raise awareness about it. Your task is to research the giant panda. You must find out: Animal Official name How many are left Why they are endangered What we can do to help

• How WWF is helping

I have attached a template and list of helpful links.