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Year 3 Curriculum Overview Spring Term and Year Summary 2025/2026

Year 3 Curriculum Overview

Spring Term 2026

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Contents Introduction

Art

Découverte du Monde

English

French

FLAM

Francophonie Culture

Maths

Physical Education

Performing Arts

PSHE

Science

Year 3 Curriculum Overview

Spring Term 2026

Teaching and Curriculum at Hampton Court House Hampton Court House Prep is about providing an educational experience centred around the child with bespoke approaches for every individual. Whether in classroom settings, extra-curricular activities or charity work, we teach the children to be well-rounded and caring and to contribute to all aspects of school life. Our day-to-day curriculum is one of the foundations of this approach. Lessons are designed to be interesting, engaging, supportive and challenging so that all children feel able to do their best. Teachers will always enable children to contribute fully to lessons, learn and demonstrate new knowledge, skills and ideas, and to shape their voice as part of a dynamic, but homely, community.

Curriculum Intent, Implementation and Impact Intent At Hampton Court House, our Years 1 – 6 curriculum is designed with the holistic development of each child in mind. We aim to cultivate a love for learning, curiosity, and confidence in our students. Central to our intent is the bilingual program for Years 1 – 4, where approximately (30%) of the curriculum is delivered in French. This unique approach not only enhances language skills but also broadens cultural understanding and cognitive flexibility. Our goal is to support every child’s intellectual, social, and emotional growth through a rich and balanced curriculum where mistakes are accepted, and questions welcomed. Implementation Our curriculum is implemented with a focus on creating an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment with a sense of fun. For Years 1 – 4, the bilingual program integrates French into everyday learning, covering subjects such as history, geography, science, and drama. Each student receives support through a variety of tools, such as visual and auditory aids, including pictures, games, gestures, key sentences, and videos, that create a rich Frenchspeaking environment. Students are encouraged to express themselves in the target language using songs, roleplaying, and stories, which help boost their confidence and motivation to communicate in French. This immersive setting enables children to progress naturally and quickly, developing both their comprehension and speaking skills. Lessons are structured to build on previous knowledge, ensuring a smooth progression. Within years 5 and 6 more specialist teachers are used to deliver the curriculum which allows for the development of skills necessary to start their secondary education in year 7. We employ a variety of teaching methods, including individual tasks, group work, and hands-on activities, to cater to different learning styles. Continuous assessment practices allow us to monitor each child's progress closely and provide personalised support as needed. Impact The impact of our carefully crafted curriculum is seen in the enthusiasm and active participation of our students. They develop strong foundation skills in literacy, numeracy, and science, along with the ability to think critically and solve

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problems. The bilingual program enhances their language skills and cultural awareness, giving them a broader perspective and improved cognitive abilities. Our students also grow in confidence, independence, and social skills. Regular assessments demonstrate enhanced academic progress and personal development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the next stage of their education with a lifelong love of learning and a unique bilingual advantage.

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Key Contacts Susie Byers Head of Prep sby@hchnet.co.uk Katy Deacon Vice Principal Academic skde@hchnet.co.uk Eldon Fayers Assistant Principal | Teaching & Learning efa@hchnet.co.uk

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Rob Armiger Assistant Principal | Director of Studies rwa@hchnet.co.uk

Year 3 Curriculum Overview

Spring Term 2026

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Art Pupils will be making art in response to their learning about Ancient Egypt and Ancient Mesopotamia. We will begin by comparing the pictures and symbols of Cuneiform and Hieroglyphics and learn about the development of clay tablets and paper making. Moving onto learning about the dress of the Ancient Egyptian pharaohs and queens, pupils will design their own richly decorated headdress or crown. Finally, thinking about the customs and rituals of the Ancient Egyptians, children will create a canopic jar out of clay, complete with a lid representing one of the four

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protective gods

Term

What are we studying?

Autumn 1

Cave art: studies about prehistoric art forms, observation and drawing skills, learning about the origins of paint pigments and the ancient palette. Learning the story of the discoveries at Lascaux caves to inspire pupils in creating a cave wall on which to paint.

Autumn 2

Quentin Blake / Roald Dahl: Pupils will learn to make art using a reed pen and ink, inspired by children’s book illustrator Quentin Blake and artist Ellsworth Kelly.

Spring 1

Ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt: Pupils will make studies of cuneiform and hieroglyphs. Looking at Ancient Egyptian headdresses worn by royalty, pupils will learn how to use a lightbox to create their own crown on a self-portrait.

Spring 2

Ancient Egyptians: Clay canopic jars. Revisiting previous skills, pupils will use clay to create canopic jars, complete with lids in the form of Egyptian Gods.

Summer 1

Underwater sea creatures: Learning about Jacques Cousteau, making studies of his underwater base and submersibles, looking at the rich diversity of underwater life to make a series of drawings and paintings in various media.

Summer 2

Underwater sea creatures: Inspired by their previous studies, pupils will create a threedimensional sea creature of their choice, learning about papier-mâché and its properties.

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Découverte du Monde (Discovering the World) Spring content

DDM is split into discrete subjects in order to cover a wide range of knowledge across humanities and sciences. Whilst it is an interlinked curriculum, we ensure that the essential foundation of knowledge needed for the later years of prep in each subject and senior are covered. History: In Year 3 this term, We will learn the meaning of prehistoric period names. Introduction to Stone Age (Palaeolithic and Neolithic civilization). We will explore how life, society and tool making developed. Introduction to ‘metal ages’. Geography: We will discover ways of travel and what different types of transport are there. We will learn how to use maps and understand how to use them to find our way. We will find out about routes and journeys, do routes matter! We will learn vocabulary related to locational and directional language. Through our travels, we will learn what a community is and talk about villages as well as discovering how villages change through time.

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Term

What are we studying?

Autumn 1

Revising names of continents and oceans from last year, ensuring children can actively name these Explore 5 different landscapes and their natural and man made features What is a border? Explore N Ireland and relate this in particular to our landscape studies

Autumn 2

To learn the meaning of ‘prehistory’ To learn prehistoric period names. Introduction to Stone Age (Palaeolithic and Neolithic civilisations) to Iron Age Britain. Study of how everyday life and tool making developed during the stone age Introduction to ‘Metal Ages’ to prepare for next term’s work

Spring 1

Explore the Stone Age – what are the 3 main periods? Use of tools and how they developed Food, homes The Metal Age – lead into civilisations

Spring 2

To explore the use of maps and plans Use of a grid to locate places on a map Revise compass points and use to locate places Use of a compass Creations of details plans of the classroom and the school

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What are we studying?

Summer 1

To explore the beginnings of ancient great cultures- focusing on Egypt and mesopotamia Why were they located near rivers? Comparison of everyday life and buildings in E and M Comparison of gods and religion Comparison of society Comparison of writing

Summer 2

Learning focus for geography competition – countries capitals and flags of the world Creation and presentation of posters on a country of their choice – map, capital, food, climate, famous person, flag, other interesting details.

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English The Spring Term in Year 3 starts with a unit of work which explores Roald Dahl’s ‘Fantastic Mr Fox’. The children will investigate ways Dahl creates tension and suspense in his adventure story. Year 3 will be Spring content

looking at characterisation and the use of dialogue; the creation of a captivating plot and how good stories are structured. Towards the end of the unit the children will plan and write their own animal adventure story. Year 3 then move on to looking at nonfiction texts which include diaries and recounts. The children explore a variety of features by reading the super funny book ‘The Diary of a Killer Cat’ by Anne Fine. We will be exploring the use of direct speech and reported speech and the use of time adverbials to create cohesion. Just before half term, Year 3 look at a range of performance poetry. The children will listen to a range of examples, learn about different techniques with the aim to perform their own to an audience. After the half term break the children will read a range of Greek Myths. Year 3 will be building on their knowledge of story planning and writing and will be identifying and using a range of more sophisticated punctuation and diverse conjunctions. We then move on to the wonderful world of Harry Potter and more specifically the studio tour exhibition. The children will be looking at the Warner Bros website and will begin to look at report writing, nonfiction leaflets and information texts. Our final unit in Year 3 before the Easter Holiday looks at the classic poetry of Robert Louis Stevenson. These poems all tell a story, describe a setting or explore a character. The children will answer questions about each poem and learn about poetic devices to create interest and enjoyment.

How it will be assessed Assessment will be through daily marking and feedback. Through discussion and questioning. At the end of each unit the children will be writing in the style of the author or poet they have been reading. There will also be informal

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assessment of writing, reading and SPaG at the end of each term.

Term

What are we studying?

Autumn 1

Read I'll Take You to Mrs Cole and other stories by Michael Foreman and write a new version. Study dialogue, verbs, and conjunctions for time, place, cause. Using game shows and quizzes children identify the differences between instructions and explanations. Add information about time, place and cause to write clear instructions. Poems about animals and weather

Autumn 2

Read traditional Indian tales in Madhur Jaffrey’s Seasons of Splendour. Analyse, compare and write own versions. Grammar covers conjunctions, prepositions and adverbs. park curiosities with DK Children’s Book of Sport. Explore, read and write about a huge range of sports. Revise word classes and extend sentences with conjunctions. Funny poems by Michael Rosen

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Term

What are we studying?

Spring 1

Through Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr Fox, children explore plot, character and tension. They learn about direct speech and tense and write their own exciting stories. Through The Diary of a Killer Cat and The Day I Swapped my Dad for Two Goldfish and explore and write recounts. Study adverbs for time and place and direct speech. Performance Poetry

Spring 2

Explore, read and write myths with The Orchard Book of Greek Myths (Geraldine McCaughrean) and Greek Myths (Marcia Williams). Practise dialogue punctuation and use conjunctions. Read reports about Harry Potter studio tours. Understand features of reports; study conjunctions, prepositions and adverbs. Look at Hogwarts students’ school reports. Classic poems by Robert Louis Stevenson. This wonderful collection loses nothing of its power to excite, enthuse and inspire. Immerse your class in these classic, timeless poems. Study verbs/tense and extend sentences.

Summer 1

Read Michael Morpurgo’s sea stories Dolphin Boy and The Sandman and the Turtles to explore his use of characterisation, dilemmas, dialogue, word classes and the perfect tense. Explore the power of persuasion in advertising. Children play with language, create adverts and promote healthy habits. Grammar includes conjunctions and expanded noun phrases. Explore calligrams, poetic portraits and shape poems. Analyse features of poetry. Explore tenses, conjunctions and prepositions. Write, improve and present your own shape poems.

Summer 2

Enjoy Dick King-Smith’s The Hodgeheg. Explore plot, character and dialogue. Study speech punctuation and adverbs for time, place and manner. Write a new animal adventure. Read, research and write information texts about amazing world records, both real (Guinness) and funny (Quentin Blake). Grammar includes conjunctions and present perfect form. Be inspired to create your own records and blog about them.

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French In this term, we will continue studying Passe-Passe 2 by completing Chapter 2. We will study classroom objects, subjects and instructions. We will continue our time telling by adding in half pasts and ¼ past and to the hour. In chapter 3, we will study months of the year and festivals. Then in Chapter 4, we will explore where we live, including rooms in the house and furniture. Throughout the term, we will continue to look at present tense verbs and masculine and feminine nouns and adjectives. Towards the end of term we will begin to learn how to speak in the future tense.

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At the same time, one lesson per week will be focused on vocabulary learning and sentence construction for DDM.

Term

What are we studying?

Autumn 1

In the first half term, we will go back to basics and revise greetings, saying our name and age and how we are. We will learn numbers to 20, and colours. We will also learn how to describe our family and pets.

Autumn 2

In the second half of term, we will learn how to describe ourselves, including hair and eye colour. We will explore nationalities and the languages we speak. We will then learn how to describe jobs and professions that we would like to do in the future. We will learn the o’clock times and describe some of our daily activities, including how we travel to and from school.

Spring 1

In the first half term, we will continue studying Passe-Passe 2 by completing Chapter 2. We will study classroom objects, subjects and instructions. We will reinforce our numbers, by learning how to do some maths in French. We will continue our time telling by adding in half pasts and ¼ past and to the hour. We will begin our look at festivals with Valentine’s Day and Pancake Day.

Spring 2

In the second half term, we will continue to explore festivals, including Easter. We will learn how to discuss events that will happen in the future. We will learn how to describe our homes and bedrooms. This will include an exploration of possessive pronouns.

Summer 1

In the first half term, we will explore ‘around town’, looking at buildings and shops and what can be bought in each. We will learn numbers to 100 to allow us to role play shopping.

Summer 2

On the farm – animals and animal noises, then revision of the year’s work, adding greater depth and merging topics to create more complex sentences and constructions.

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FLAM Spring content

CE1 Pupils are following the curriculum provided by the CNED. This term, students will immerse themselves in a variety of activities designed to enhance their reading, writing, grammar, and recitation skills. Reading Projects: Focused on portraits and les contes détournés (twisted fairy tales), students will explore creative and descriptive texts to inspire their own writing. Grammar: Emphasis will be placed on conjugating regular verbs ending in -er and the verbs être and avoir in the present tense. Students will also learn about noun phrases (groupes nominaux) and how prefixes and suffixes shape meaning. Creative Writing: Students will invent descriptions and practise writing concise summaries. Recitation: Poetry recitation will include Le Clown and L’Aurore en chaperon rose.

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In addition, pupils will be expected to write one book review due on Monday 16th February 2026.

Term

What are we studying?

Autumn 1

Projet de lecture : Les animaux Les consonnes et les voyelles Ordre alphabétique Passé - Présent - Futur Récitation : Jeux de lettres

Spring 1

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Projet de lecture : Les contes Le sujet et le déterminant Les familles de mots Nom propre / Nom commun Récitation : Un arbre

Projet de lecture : les contes détournés Le groupe nominal Préfixes et suffixes Conjuguer “être” et “avoir” au présent Ecrire un résumé Récitation : L’Aurore en chaperon rose

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Autumn 2

Projet de lecture : Les ogres Récitation : L’Ogre Verbes à l’infinitif La ponctuation

Spring 2

Projet de lecture : les portraits Les verbes en –er au présent L’adjectif Inventer une description Récitation : Le Clown

Summer 2

Projet de lecture : L’école Le féminin et le masculin ‘Faire’, ‘aller’ et ‘voir’ au présent Récitation : Hep! Taxi!

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Francophonie Culture Our aim is to continue to explore the francophone world, whilst also remember and celebration culture in Spring content

France, by marking some of the big celebrations and festivals of the year. Year 3 will continue to explore aspects of French culture in Canada. We will explore the Winter Festival in Quebec and how the city celebrates. Next, we will investigate maple syrup production. We will look at both traditional and modern methods of collecting the syrup. We will then make and try traditional maple syrup candies. We will also learn about the importance of winter sports. After half term, we will explore more traditional Quebecois foods and traditions, including April Fools and Easter.

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Term

What are we studying?

Autumn 1

Why is French an important world language? Where is French spoken in the world? Where in Canada is French spoken? Why is it spoken in Quebec – what is the history of the French language in Canada? What other languages are spoken in Canada?

Autumn 2

What is the Canadian and Quebec flags like? What is the national animal of Quebec Traditional Quebec foods – poutine, tourtiere Christmas traditions in Canada

Spring 1

La Chandeleur festival - pancake tasting Quebec Winter Festival! What activities can be done? What is the history of the festival? Who is the symbol of the festival? What does he wear? What is the history of his belt? Learn the Bonhomme song

Spring 2

How is maple syrup produced? Learn the traditional and the modern method. Maple syrup tasting. Pupils will also learn about the fun French April Fool’s Day tradition, le poisson d’avril, and will become familiar with Easter traditions in Canada.

Summer 1

Traditional Quebec dances – podorythmie and la gigue. We practise these dances and make and video l’homme gigueur.

Summer 2

We will explore the history of the song L’alouette (which originated in Quebec) by singing and making puppets. To finish the term, they will learn about Le 14 Juillet (Bastille Day), discovering why it is celebrated and how people in France mark this national holiday today.

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Maths Spring content

In the first half term the pupils will learn about:

In the second half term the pupils will learn about:

Partition 3-digit numbers and place them on a

Understand place value in money; multiply and

number line

divide money by 10

Understand multiplying by 100 and dividing by

Represent 3-digit numbers in different ways

100 as inverses

Add and subtract amounts of money using place

Mentally add 2-digit numbers

value

Use expanded addition for 3-digit numbers

Use different strategies to subtract (including

Understand the concept of a fraction and halving

counting up)

Find 1/2, 1/4, 3/4, 1/3, and 2/3 of amounts

Find fractions of amounts

Develop the concept of fractions

Find unit and non-unit fractions using division

Tell time to 5 minutes and read Roman numerals

Tell the time to the nearest minute

Time events, units of time, and pictograms

Calculate and compare time intervals.

How it will be assessed Termly online assessments are completed by the pupils to demonstrate their depth of understanding of the mathematical topics that they have been studying. In addition, informal oral assessment takes place in lessons throughout the term to consolidate and assess depth of understanding. An end of term written test is used to assess mastery.

Term

Autumn 1

Place value Money Adding and subtracting Multiplication and division

Spring 1

Multiplying and dividing mental strategies Expanded addition of 2 and 3 digit numbers Fractions - concept Finding halves, quarters, and thirds of an amount Telling the time to 5 minute intervals Roman numerals

Summer 1

Revise expanded and column addition Sequences Partitioning to halve, double, and multiply Line symmetry Identifying and sorting 2-D and 3D shapes

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Term

What are we studying?

Autumn 2

Measurement Doubling and halving Mental calculations

Spring 2

Consolidate place value in money Strategies for subtraction including for numbers greater than 100 Finding fractions of an amount Calculating and comparing time intervals

Summer 2

Mentally add and subtract multiples of 10 Divide numbers just beyond the timetables Right angles as turns Angles in 2-D shapes Add and subtract fractions with common denominators

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Physical Education

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During the Spring term, Year 3 will focus on gymnastics, benchball, and dodgeball. In gymnastics, students will use mats and basic equipment to practise and expand their repertoire of movements, including jumps, rolls, balances, and travelling actions. They will begin to explore a wider range of skills such as straddle, pike, arch, and dish positions, as well as scissor and cat leaps. Working with partners, they will continue to develop flexibility, strength, technique, balance, and control, culminating in the creation and performance of a smooth and coordinated sequence to share with their peers. In dodgeball and benchball, students will learn and apply the rules and key strategies of each game while

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taking part in competitive activities designed to strengthen their throwing and catching skills.

Term

What are we studying?

Autumn

Football: passing, shooting, dribbling, conditioned games. Netball: passing, shooting, attack vs defence, positions and conditioned games Games: balance, coordination, agility, stuck in the mud, octopus tag, capture the flag.

Spring 1

Gymnastics: balances, body shapes, travel, jumps and rolls Benchball: throwing, catching, positions and attack vs defence.

Spring 2

Gymnastics: balances, body shapes, travel, jumps and rolls Dodgeball: passing, dodging, tactics and attack vs defence.

Summer 1

Cricket: throwing, catching, batting, bowling and fielding Athletics: shuttle relay, 60m sprint, 200m sprint, hurdles, long jump, javelin throw and shot-put throw.

Summer 1

Cricket: throwing, catching, batting, bowling and fielding Athletics: shuttle relay, 60m sprint, 200m sprint, hurdles, long jump, javelin throw and shot-put throw.

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Performing Arts Spring content

At Hampton Court House, we believe that the performing arts are integral to our school community. Therefore, our curriculum is built upon actively participating in various performances throughout the year. We are committed to offering inclusive opportunities that allow every student to showcase their talents. In our lessons, to prepare for these performances students will focus on developing spatial awareness, musicality, vocal, physical, and character skills to enhance their performance abilities. They will learn stage craft and understand how to engage an audience. Additionally, we place a strong emphasis on collaborative and creative skills, which are essential for every child's growth. Our classes incorporate engaging games and activities designed to foster teamwork, improve peer interaction, and develop the ability to follow directions. Students are encouraged to contribute creative suggestions through music, movement, and dialogue, ensuring a wellrounded arts education at Hampton Court House. In Year 3, Drama will be taught in French, enhancing language skills through theatrical expression. By the Easter term, students will have the opportunity to showcase their talents in a dedicated showcase event. Throughout the year, there will also be numerous recitals and concerts, providing students with

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platforms to display their musical abilities and talents.

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PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education) Our PSHE curriculum provides pupils with a broad and balanced programme that nurtures their personal development, emotional wellbeing, and understanding of the world around them. It encompasses all areas of PSHE,

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including the statutory elements of Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education. The curriculum is structured into six key learning themes, delivered across the academic year. These themes are revisited annually, allowing children to deepen and extend their understanding as they progress through the school. This spiral approach ensures that each topic is explored with increasing maturity and relevance, building pupils' confidence, empathy, and resilience at every stage of their development. Parents have a right to request to withdraw their child from sex education delivered as part of RSE up to three terms before their child turns 16. At this point, if the child themselves wishes to receive sex education rather than be withdrawn, the school will make arrangements for this to happen in one of the three terms before the child turns 16 - the legal age of sexual consent. More information on this will be provided in the parent information meeting in September. How it will be assessed PSHE lessons are predominantly discussion based, with some written tasks for deeper comprehension and application. At the end of the lesson, the students will complete self-reflection sheets for teachers to monitor understanding and adapt future teaching. Teachers keep track of the students’ levels and understanding of the different elements of PSHE across the year.

What are we studying?

Autumn 1

Being Me in My World Setting personal goals Self-identity & worth Positivity in challenges Rules, rights & responsibilities Rewards & consequences Responsible choices Seeing things from others' perspectives

Spring 1

Relationships Family roles & responsibilities Friendship & negotiation Keeping safe online Being a global citizen Being aware of how my choices affect others Awareness of different children having different lives Appreciation for friends & family

Summer 1

Dreams & Goals Difficult challenges & achieving success Dreams & ambitions New challenges Motivation & enthusiasm Recognising & trying to overcome obstacles Evaluating learning processes Managing feelings Simple budgeting

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Autumn 2

Celebrating Difference Families & their differences Family conflict & how to manage it Witnessing bullying & how to solve it Recognising words can be hurtful Giving & receiving compliments

Spring 2

Changing Me How babies grow Understanding a baby's needs Outside body changes Inside body changes Family stereotypes Challenging my ideas Preparing for transition

Summer 2

Healthy Me Exercise Fitness challenges Food labelling & healthy swaps Attitudes towards drugs Keeping safe & online safety Respect for myself and others Healthy & safe choices

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Science The Year 3 Science Curriculum will cover Rocks, Fossils and Soil, Keeping Healthy, Solids Liquids and Gases,

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Flowering Plants, Magnets and lastly, Light. In this capacity the pupils will be taught the following skills: To plan different types of experiments. Identify equipment required for experiment. Take measurements, using scientific equipment; e.g. measuring cylinder and scales. Record data and results in tables and bar and line graphs, using a ruler and a pencil. Make predictions, using test results. Present findings, through graphs, tables evaluations and conclusions. How it will be assessed Pupils will be assessed on ½ termly tests to determine understanding and misconceptions.

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What are we studying? Rocks, fossils and soil:

Autumn 1

Compare and group together different kinds of rocks based on their appearance and simple physical properties. Carry out investigations to determine these properties Understand the 3 families of rocks and the rock cycle Describe in simple terms how fossils are formed when things that have lived are trapped within rock. Recognise that soils are made from rocks and organic matter. Keeping Healthy:

Autumn 2

Think about what we need to do to stay healthy Identify those animals, including humans, need the right types and amount of nutrition, and that they cannot make their own food; they get nutrition from what they eat. Explore processed and ultra processed foods Explain how humans and some other animals have skeletons and muscles for support, protection and movement.

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Solids Liquids and Gases:

Spring 1

Compare and group materials together, according to whether they are solids, liquids or gases Observe that some materials change state when they are heated or cooled, and measure or research the temperature at which this happens in degrees Celsius (°C) Explain at a simple molecular level why and how these changes happen Identify the part played by evaporation and condensation in the water cycle and associate the rate of evaporation with temperature

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Plants:

Spring 2

Identify and describe the functions of different parts of flowering plants: roots, stem/trunk, leaves and flowers. Explore in detail parts of the flower and their functions Look at pollination and how seeds are formed Explore seed dispersal Forces:

Summer 1

Compare how things move on different surfaces. Notice that some forces need contact between two objects, but magnetic forces can act at a distance. Observe how magnets attract or repel each other and attract some materials and not others. Compare and group together a variety of everyday materials based on whether they are attracted to a magnet and identify some magnetic materials. Describe magnets as having two poles. Predict whether two magnets will attract or repel each other, depending on which poles are facing. Light:

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Pupils will recognise that they need light to see things and that dark is the absence of light. Understand that light is reflected from surfaces. Recognise that light from the sun can be dangerous and that there are ways to protect their eyes. Show how shadows are formed when the light from a light source is blocked by an opaque object.