Geography. Where our foods come from.

We went on a research trip to Tesco. We wanted to know what different fruits and vegetables they sold and where in the world they came from.
We found that Tesco are reducing their air miles by stocking lots of local produce such as strawberries, mushrooms, cabbages, carrots, swedes, lettuces and tomatoes. To increase the amount of choice for their customers, however, they also stocked grapes, peaches and courgettes from Spain. As well as:
Produce                                         Country of origin
Lemons, Figs                                Turkey
Oranges                                          South Africa
Limes                                              Brazil
Kiwi                                                 New Zealand
Bananas, coconuts                    Ivory Coast
Sweet potatoes                           U.S.A.
Blueberries                                 Argentina

Then we had a fruit tasting session.
We tried different fruits from around the world - they were nice!

Thank you Tesco - we had a lovely morning!
Here is a short video clip from the BBC that tells us about where in the world some of our food comes from.

Y2 Science Food groups.

First we learned about food groups. We sorted all kinds of food into five main groups; dairy produce, breads and cereals, fruit and vegetables, meat, fish and alternatives, and foods high in fats and sugar.

Then we discussed which foods we should eat more of and those we should eat less.

We learned that .......

Fruit and vegetables are high in vitamins, good for healing and fighting illness.

Breads and cereals are carbohydrates, they fill us up and give us energy.

Dairy foods contain minerals, good for bones and teeth.

Meats and fish, beans and nuts provide protein to help us grow.

But fats and sugars provide little goodness and should only be eaten occasionally.

Finally we planned our own healthy meals using the right balance of foods from each group.

Healthy lifestyles.

Our topic this half term is 'Food for thought'. We will be researching how our foods are produced and where they come from. We will find out which foods are good for us and why, and then go on to plan healthy menus.
We will also look at the importance of exercise and cleanliness in keeping ourselves fit and healthy.
Parents please use the link on the parents page for useful tips.
Children can click on the children's page for games and activities to support their learning.

Welcome!

I hope you all had a lovely summer and feel fully refreshed and keen to embrace the excitement and challenges of a new school year!

This will be a particularly exciting year for us all as the Olympic games will be inspiring our class activities making our learning relevant, interesting and fun. The Olympic values of excellence, friendship and respect will make London Base a fantastic place to learn and grow.



Click on the following link to find out more about olympic and paralympic values.
Olympic and Paralympic values

And play the games to test your knowledge!
Games

Have fun!