Welcome to Kingfishers Class
PE days for Term 5 are:
TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS
We are a Year 2 class taught by Mrs Potter.
I love geography and learning about the world, whether that’s through maps, stories, or discovering interesting facts about different places. I’m just as happy exploring woodlands and listening to nature as I am losing track of time completely absorbed in a good book.
What are we learning about this Term?
How did we learn to fly?
This term, Year 2 will be travelling back through the 20th Century to discover the brave and brilliant people who changed the way humans explore the skies.
The Wright Brothers – The First Flight
We begin our journey with Orville and Wilbur Wright, the inventors who created the first successful aeroplane. Children will learn:
- How the Wright brothers designed and tested their flying machines
- Why their first powered flight in 1903 was such an important moment in history
Amelia Earhart – Across the Atlantic
Next, we meet Amelia Earhart, a record‑breaking pilot who inspired people around the world. Children will explore:
- Her famous solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean
- How she challenged expectations and encouraged others to follow their dreams
Bessie Coleman – Reaching New Heights
We will also learn about Bessie Coleman, the first African American and Native American woman to earn a pilot’s licence. Children will discover:
- Her determination to become a pilot despite many obstacles
- How she became a symbol of courage and ambition
The Apollo Moon Landings – A Giant Leap
Our journey ends in space as we learn about the Apollo missions and the first humans to walk on the Moon. Children will find out:
- What it was like to travel in a rocket
- Why the 1969 Moon landing was such a historic achievement
- How space exploration has changed our understanding of the world
Parent Overview
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