Thematic Knowledge Organiser Year 3 Giraffes
Autumn One In English, we will cover
Thematic Subject 1
Reading skills (inference, retrieval and comprehension)
Key Vocab:
Astronomer
Brink
Harmony
Hush
Petroleum
Scrap Metal
Key Characters:
Poems on a Theme
SPaG - Understanding conjunctions, prepositions and descriptive/emotive language.
The Iron Man
Diary Entries
Hogarth
Newspaper Reports
Persuasive Letters
Space-Bat-AngelDragon
Farm Hands
Thematic Subject 3 - Design & Technology – Mechanical Systems – Pneumatic Toys Exploring pneumatics
Plot: Mankind must put a stop to the dreadful destruction caused by the Iron Man. A trap is set for him but he cannot be kept down. Then, when a terrible monster from outer-space threatens to lay waste to the planet, it is the Iron Man who finds a way to save the world. Setting: Science-fiction/fairy tale: a coastal farm in Australia. Themes: bravery; prejudice; irrational fear; inclusion; understanding the world around us; and Warfare - showing how intelligence can succeed where weaponry fails.
Thematic Subject 2 Science – Forces and Magnets – See Science Book
I can investigate how magnetic forces act through different materials.
I can investigate how magnets can make things move on different surfaces.
I can investigate how magnetic forces act at a distance.
I can investigate which materials are magnetic.
I can investigate how magnets interact with one another.
I can investigate which magnet is the most powerful.
I can identify the forces acting on objects.
I can investigate the effects of friction on different surfaces.
I can explore magnetic poles. Key Vocab:
Force
Push
Pull
Friction
Surface
Magnet
Magnetic
Magnetic field
Pole North South Attract Repel Compass
1.
Designing a pneumatic ‘Iron Man’ toy Making a working pneumatic system and casing for the ‘Iron Man’ toy
2. Decorating and assembling final components to complete a pneumatic toy