Year 3
This term, in Year Three, our half term topic is ‘Good to be Green’. We will be learning about the environment and landscapes around the United Kingdom and the different ways that we can make better choices with helping the planet.
In English we will look at read non-fiction books to find out information about Ancient Egypt and write portal action stories based on the text ‘The Time Slip Scarab’ . We will use drama and role play to retell stories about the Egyptian gods and read a discussion text and write our own ‘for or against’ argument.
In Maths, we will recall previous times-tables (3, 4, 6 and 8) and count in 6s and 12s and multiples of 100. We will identify equivalent fractions, solve fraction word problems and add/subtract fractions. We will also learn how to read an analogue and digital clock to the nearest minute.
In Science we will learn what a plant needs to grow well and plant and tend to our own seeds. We will learn the names of parts of a flower and label a diagram of a flower correctly. We will understand the life cycle of a flowering plant and investigate how water travels through a plant.
In History we will ‘Dig up’ historical artefacts and sources to find out information about the past. We will place the Ancient Egyptian time period on a timeline and find out about why the afterlife was so important to the ancient Egyptians. We will locate where Egypt is on a world map and which continent it is in and understand why the River Nile was important to the Ancient Egyptians.
In Music this term we will be focusing on using our voice to vocalise rhythms and patterns. Listening to the Bass/Middle/Melody of different pieces of music.
In Indoor PE we will learn an Egyptian dance and then adapt it to create our own Egyptian dances. For Outdoor PE we will practice our running technique, learning how to sprint effectively.
In Art we will explore Ancient Egyptian art and design and make an Egyptian inspired collar using cross stitch and appliqué. We will cut and attach shapes, using needles to create a symmetrical pattern. We will also evaluate our Egyptian collar.
If you have any further questions about the content of the Year 3 curriculum please contact the Year 3 Team Leader, Mr Gunnoo, who will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.
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