Around the World Year 3 2014-2015
GEOGRAPHY Studying the United Kingdom, France/Spain and the USA. To find out about each countries Flag Capital city Biggest river Highest mountain or mountain range Famous landmarks Ocean surrounding Climate Pupils will use this information to create a Holiday Fair for other pupils and guests to come along and choose a holiday destination.
COMPUTING Creating & Publishing - Communicating & Collaborating online Creating a PowerPoint or blog with words and pictures for each country.
APPLIED MATHS Children will use previously taught skills to: Convert currency. Comparing distances, heights and lengths. Record & interpret data
ART Learn what collage is. Learn about 3 collage artists from UK, France/Spain & USA. Consider scale and position of images in collage. Work with a partner to create a collage
MUSIC Learn about folk music. Listen to some traditional music from the UK, France/Spain and the USA. Science Learn some key characteristics of the History three styles French Science Transition Work Research thefeatured history –ofjigs/reels, the Geography Other musette bluegrass. theatre andand film Art Exploring life as a Viking and & ‘handsLearn about the instruments used in these Research famous actors – Star The Joy ofon’Life Competition session musical walk way styles.
Research year born/started school/now for Memories Book
The Best Days of Artwork for Memories Book Artwork linked to the production
In this Unit, children will be taken on a journey that begins in their own country, moves to France/Spain and ends in the USA. Children will be introduced to three children and they will find out about the countries that they live in and how they differ from their own. They will explore geographical and cultural differences by creating a Holiday Fair which will help people to decide which country they would like to visit.
Writing Opportunties Children will have the opportunity to read and write in a variety of genres, including traditional tales from the United Kingdom, France/Spain and the USA. Children will also have the opportunities to write for a variety of different audiences and purposes, including creating a PSHE leaflet to encourage SEAL – Movingpersuasive On to visit each country. School Nursepeople – Health & Hygiene
DT Nurse – My Changing Body School Design, make Memories Book & evaluate production props scenery First Aidand – Young First Aider