THE UNITED KINGDOM

In this unit we are going to study some geographical and cultural aspects of the UK. As you will see there are hundreds of interesting things. Have a look at these links and feel free to explore the amazing web from which I took them!!!

• What is the difference between UK, Britain, Great Britain (GB) and the British Isles?

• What are the National identities of the people living in Britain?

• The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland- here you will find where the U.K is, what its official name is, the countries that make it up and the name of its capital cities. 

• People and culture

• British Currency - all about money

• Houses in England - click on the pictures to learn more about them. You can also explore the links at the bottom!

• Food and drink

• Afternoon Tea and High Tea

• What to see and do in London

• Facts and Information about London

Source: Project Britain

ENERGY IS ALL AROUND US!

In this unit we are going to revise what we learnt two years ago, when we were in year 4, and we will learn a few more things. Here you have some links to those posts we used so you can catch up if you have forgotten them!

ENERGY

ENERGY SOURCES

RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES

NON-RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES

And if you click HERE you will watch a video that summarizes how we get, distribute and utilize energy. 😉

THE TUDORS

If you want to know a bit more about this period of English history just click on the links and enjoy the reading!

TEN FACTS ABOUT THE TUDORS

MEET THE WIVES OF HENRY THE VIII

FROM HENRY VIII TO TODAY - here you have a quick royal family tree from King Henry VIII to current Queen Elizabeth II

Properties of matter

Here you have this video to revise what we've been learning about properties of matter.

Enjoy it!