PSHE (Current Affairs)
Task 1: Let’s begin by looking at today’s current affairs.
Watch todays bulletin by using the link below;
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/news/watch_newsround
Task 2:
Discuss with your pod, or family at home what you have seen.
You might discuss:
Do any of the reports surprise you?
Do you agree/disagree with any of the reports?
Which one was the most interesting?
Did the bulletin give you all the information you wanted? If not, what questions do you have?
Task 3:
This week we are going to be looking at the life of Dame Vera Lynn.
Follow the PowerPoint.
Task 4:
Choose at least one of the following:
- Create a timeline for the major events in Dame Vera Lynn’s life.
- Create a short biography for Dame Vera Lynn.
- Sketch a portrait of Dame Vera Lynn.
- Listen to the songs ‘We’ll Meet Again’ and ‘White Cliffs of Dover’ can you create your own lyrics based around our current ‘lockdown’?
- If you are feeling musical, learn on of the songs yourself.
Extension:
- Find out about other people who helped to boost moral during the WW2.
- Are there any ‘modern day’ examples of people like Dame Vera Lynn?
*Due to the nature of this week’s learning there are no answers*