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Structure and function of plants including the life cycle of flowing plants, seed formation (nuts) and seed dispersal.
Shadows form when the light source is blocked.
Grouping / classifying living things, recognising environments / habitats can change.
Using the local environment / human impact / litter or deforestation (School trip to a local forested / woodland area.
Making simple guides or keys / observations of animals / construct and interpret a variety of food chains identifying producers, predators, and prey.

Construct a snow shaker to illustrate the settling nature of the mind when practicing mindfulness.
Sketch observations of woodland creatures.
Great artists examples of woodland art – Monet, Constable to Japanese cherry trees and the art associated with Disney or the Gruffalo.

Year 2 How do we show our feelings? Different kinds of feelings; strategies to manage feelings; change and loss; recognising how others are feeling; sharing feelings
Year 3 How can we describe our feelings? Wider range of feelings; conflicting feelings experiences at the same time; describing feelings; feelings associated with change; recognising wider range of feelings in others; responding to other’s feelings
Year 4 How can we be a good friend? Recognise wider range of feelings in others; responding to feelings; strategies to resolve disputes.
Year 5 Actions can affect self and others.
Year 6 How can we manage risk? strategies for managing risk; resisting unhelpful pressure; personal safety; how to handle anti-social or aggressive behaviours

Woodland food, fruits, nuts, fungi (with warning!) relate to seasonality.

Climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts.

Famous trees in history.