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Summer 2
We hope you have had a wonderful half-term break and are ready for our final half term of Year 3! As always, this term is bursting with new skills, new knowledge and fun along the way!
Here are our wider curriculum topics for this half term:
History Ancient Egypt
Cats were adored... enough said!
Following on from our geography topic last term which explored the River Nile in Egypt, in history we wi become familiar with the ancient Egyptian civilisation. From mummification to Gods/Goddesses to the River Nile, we will find out all about life in ancient Egypt and what we can learn from the evidence the ancient Egyptians left behind.
Link to an information book on Ancient Egypt
Science Adventures Unit – Traction Man
Get your lab coat and goggles ready!
In science, we are going to have a half term full of investigations! We will read the book: Traction Man is here by Mini Grey and use this as a theme to inform investigations from investigating if materials are waterproof to testing parachutes for Traction Man!
Here is a link to the book to read at home
DT (Design and Technology) Photo Frames
Do you have a photo frame? What is its purpose? Have you ever tried to make your own? What materials might you use? How might you make it stable?
In DT, our focus will be construction, where we will be exploring photo frames of different shapes, sizes, designs and styles and their purposes. We will investigate how they are made stable and fit for purpose as well as design, make and evaluate our own photo frame!
Core subjects
English – Myths and Legends; Poetry (Haikus)
Maths – Calculation recap week; Shape; Statistics
Other non-core subjects
PE - Yoga
Computing – E-Safety; Simulations and Creating Digital Graphs
RE – Judaism
Music –Traditional Instruments and improvisation (Linked to Indian rag and tal music)
Spanish – Fruits
Our Whole Class Text in English
Secrets of a Sun King – By Emma Carroll
A story of secrets and wrongs that must be put right in order to break the deadly curse. So Lil and her friends, Tulip and Oz embark on an incredible journey – to return the package to its proper resting place, to protect those they love, and to break the deadly pharaoh's curse.
Homework Expectations (including spellings)
- Reading – at least 3 times per week logged in reading record
- Spellings/ SPaG (once per week) – edshed.com
- Maths (once per week) – maths.co.uk
- Multiplication Tables (at least 3 times per week) – ttrockstars.com
Timetable
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Friday |
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PE Come dressed in PE uniform |
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Spelling/ SPaG homework due by the end of today
Reading records checked |
Maths and Spelling/ SPaG homework set today
Spelling Test
Swimming
Feel Good Friday uniform
Reading records checked |
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Reading and Multiplication tables practise should be done multiple times per week |
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*Reading record should be brought into school daily
Summer 1:
We hope you have had a wonderful Easter break and are ready for a new term jam-packed with lots of fun and interesting topics.
Here are our wider curriculum topics for this
Geography – The River Nile
Get ready to take a journey to Egypt down the River Nile…
In geography, we will jump in a felucca and go on a journey of discovery up and down the River Nile! This topic will teach the children everything they need to know about the River Nile and its impact on Egypt. They will learn to locate the River Nile on a world map and identify the countries it runs through, identify the source and mouth of the river, investigate its main physical and human features, and much more. This will link nicely with our Ancient Egypt History topic in summer 2.
Here is a link to an eBook to learn more information!
Science – Plants
How do plants grow and survive? How do they turn sunlight into food? How do plants reproduce?
In science, we will be exploring what plants need in order to survive and grow. From looking at the life cycle of a plant the many different clever ways different plants use to reproduce to dissecting plants to see how they work, this topic is packed full of fun.
Art – Plant Art
We are plant artists!
In Art, we will immerse the class in the beauty of nature. Children will be introduced to a variety of plant-themed artworks created by famous artists, and encouraged to express their opinions of them. They will learn how to make careful observations, mix different tints, shades and tones of colour, and create the illusion of depth within a picture. They will also have the opportunity to create their own 3D flower sculpture from clay and practise the skill of printing learned last term.
Other non-core subjects
PE - Athletics
Computing – E-Safety, Email and Branching Databases
RE – Sikhism
Music – Jazz
Spanish – Ice cream flavours
PSHE - citizenship
Our Whole Class Text in English
Thieves of Ostia – By Caroline Lawrence
Set in AD 79, The Thieves of Ostia by Caroline Lawrence follows 10-year-old Flavia Gemina, who lives in the Roman port of Ostia. When she forms a "gang" with her new neighbours—Jonathan, a Jewish boy; Nubia, an African slave girl; and Lupus, a mute beggar boy—they work together to solve the mystery of who is killing and beheading the guard dogs in her neighborhood
Timetable
Monday
PE
Wednesday
Homework due
Friday
Swimming
Homework set
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Monday |
PE – come to school in PE kit |
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Tuesday |
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Wednesday |
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Thursday |
Homework due today |
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Friday |
Reading records checked and booked changed Swimming Feel good Friday uniform Homework set today |
Spellings
To be completed through EdShed.
