YEAR 3
LEARNING JOURNEY
Write in a variety of forms including poems, stories, recounts and instructions
Extend our grammar and punctuation knowledge and skills
Continue weekly spelling and regular handwriting practise
Reading comprehension to develop: vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation and retrieval
Weekly library sessions
Through White Rose Scheme, children will use concrete, pictorial and abstract methods. This term, they will learn about:
PLACE VALUE
Compare, represent, partition, estimate, order and round numbers to 1,000
ADDITION & SUBTRACTION
Add and subtract numbers with up to three digits using formal written methods (both with and without exchange).
Solve addition and subtraction two step problems
MULTIPLICATION & DIVISION
Multiples of 2, 5 and 10 Multiply and divide by 2, 3, 4 and 8
SCIENCE
Light: Protecting the Jewel
Essential Question: How can light be used to protect a valuable jewel?
Big Ideas: Light allows objects to be seen. Only certain objects produce light. Different materials interact with light in a variety of ways.
Magnetism: Ruby’s Recycling Yard
Science and Engineering Practices highlighted in this unit: Ask Questions and Define Problems and Engage in Argument From Evidence.
Big Ideas: Magnetic forces between a pair of objects do not require that objects be in contact. The magnitude of magnetic forces depends on the properties of the objects and their distances apart and, for forces between two magnets, on their orientation relative to each other. The patterns of an object’s motion in various situations can be observed and measured; when that past motion exhibits a regular pattern, future motion can be predicted from it.
Science and Engineering Practices highlighted in this unit: Analyze and Interpret Data and Construct Explanations and Design Solutions.
HISTORY
STUDY THE LIFE OF THOMAS BECKET
SCHOOL TRIP TO CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL
LEARNING ABOUT TIMELINE
CREATING TIMELINES FOR THEMSELVES AND FOR THOMAS
BECKET
GEOGRAPHY
Using a range of maps and atlases, we will locate Canterbury and Kent on a map of the UK
Locate the capital cities of the UK
Visit to East Kent Ploughing match (fieldwork skills)
Plot our route to the Cathedral
Create a map of our classroom/school grounds
ART
Use a range of media to create a variety of 2D and 3D pieces linked to our topic work.
Practise drawing, painting, folding, cutting, sticking and sewing.
Mix different shades and hues using poster paints, chalks and pastels.
Use a variety of materials and techniques to create simple gifts for Christmas.
PE & GAMES
Hands:
Gymnastics: Balances, transition, mirroring and matching, creating routines
Basketball: Passing, dribbling, shooting
Head:
Knowledge/Understanding/Analysis/Feedback/Responsibility/Rules
Heart:
Communication/Leadership/Respect/Resilience/Effort/Confidence
Hands:
Passing, shooting, dribbling, positional play, attacking and defensive principles, pressing.
Head:
Knowledge/Understanding/Analysis/Feedback Responsibility/ Rules
Heart:
Communication/Leadership/Respect/Resilience/Effort/Confidence
Hands:
Gymnastics: Balances, transition, mirroring and matching, creating routines
Basketball: Passing, dribbling, shooting, positional play
Head:
Knowledge/Understanding/Analysis/Feedback/Responsibility/Rules
Heart:
Communication / Leadership / Respect / Resilience / Effort /Confidence
Hands:
Passing, shooting, dribbling, positional play, attacking and defensive principles, pressing
Head:
Knowledge / Understanding / Analysis / Feedback Responsibility / Rules
Heart:
Communication / Leadership / Respect / Resilience / Effort
Confidence
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Enriching students understanding and appreciation of their world by Connecting and Creating in nature.
Connecting with nature: Hands-on projects and outdoor activities, exploring the changes in seasons, as well as gaining essential knowledge on outdoor safety.
Creating together: Enhancing connection and selfexpression through artistic projects and immersive experiences.
Connecting with peers: team activities that foster strong friendships.
We will combine traditional word processing skills with 3D Paint to encourage students to enhance their digital creativity. This blend of tools will allow them to create visually rich projects while reinforcing their basic IT skills.
ONLINE
SAFETY: MANAGING ONLINE REPUTATIONS AND INFORMATION SHARING
DRAMA
TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO DRAMA 1
Introductory games; following direction, working as part of an ensemble, focus of attention, direction of energy
Improvisation
Introduction to character
Script work
Devising
MUSIC
LEARNING AN INSTRUMENT
CREATING COMPOSITIONS INSPIRED BY SAINT-SAEN’S ‘CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS’
Listening to different pieces that represent animals and identifying musical elements used. Create actions or movements appropriate to each section of a piece of music.
Composing own ideas of animals using the musical elements
Perform ideas to each other to recognize effective use of musical elements.
SPANISH
This term, we will continue our journey into Spanish through videos, songs, interactive games, and arts & crafts.
PSHEE
What makes a family, different family structures and changes that can happen.
Explore friendship and how to deal with friendship problems.
Understanding personal boundaries, respecting ach other and the seeking and giving of permission
