Rivers Year 3 Spring Term As Historians we will be discovering how things changed for early man we will look at the early settlements and their processes for making bread and other more civilised processes. As Geographers, we will be looking at rivers around the UK particularly the River Thames, environmental issues and making pledges for more sustainable living. As writers, we will also be learning about Stonehenge and Skara Brae an early Iron Age Settlement. As Scientists, we will study light and shadows and simple forces such as magnetism. We will also be creating PowerPoint presentations with a buddy in a different school to help with our language development.
Northlands Primary School and Nursery 2015-2016 Spring Curriculum Overview Year 3 Topic Rivers Key Trips and Visitors Etwinning is really helpful for linking with another school Science Dome Fire Safety visitor Reverend Law does a nice talk Visit to the River Thames? History Who were the Iron Age men? Who are we? How did they live? How did their lifestyle differ from ours? How had things changed from the Stone Age? How have cultural influences shaped society / their heritage? How do we know about people in the past? What evidence can be used? Looking at primary and secondary sources. Can I learn to research Iron Age hill forts? Did the Hunter Gathers believe in God? How did they show this? How did this compare with their own beliefs? How does this influence our opinions about others and the way that we treat the, Geography Can I describe and understand climate and rivers within the UK? Can I use fieldwork to observe, measure and record? Can I describe human and physical features of the UK? Go Green Week this links into the international award! What is sustainability? How can we help to change the world? What is our impact on deforestation? Debate/presentation- What is the moral issues with deforestation / climate change? RE Christianity
PE What are the features of an Anglican Church? What are the features and symbols of a church? What do Christians do when they go to church? Why is the Bible important for Christians? How does a church compare to other places of worship? Debate/presentation -Reflecting upon religions / how do we show respect for others beliefs and values? Gymnastics (3 units) CILT travel at different levels? CILT change front? CILT travel on different parts of my body? CILT link moves to change direction? CILT exit a move with a change of movement? CILT compose a sequence? CILT travel in different ways with different body shapes? CILT stretch the body while making contact with the floor? CILT include transitions between moves? CILT create a sequence with a partner? CILT link different types of moves? CILT use symmetry with a partner? CILT investigate symmetrical shapes? CILT travel with symmetrical shapes? CILT move at different levels whilst maintaining a symmetrical shape? CILT investigate asymmetrical shapes? CILT travel with asymmetrical shapes? CILT create a sequence with both symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes? Creative game making CILT make up an aiming game? CILT make an obstacle and target hitting game?
CILT make a passing and scoring game? CILT make a throwing and hitting game? CILT make up a passing and interceptions game? CILT evaluate the success of a game? Music What makes a good performance? Use voice and instruments with increasing accuracy, control and expression Listen with attention to detail Improvise and compose using a glockenspiel Can I learn to find the pulse and rhythm of a piece of music? Languages French 1 Shake, rock and roll 2 Around the world in 20 days listen attentively to spoken language and show understanding by joining in and responding explore the patterns and sounds of language through songs and rhymes and link the spelling, sound and meaning of words engage in conversations: ask and answer questions; express opinions and respond to those of others; seek clarification and help speak in sentences, using familiar vocabulary, phrases and basic language structures or using familiar words and phrases develop accurate pronunciation and intonation so that others understand when I am reading aloud present ideas and information orally to a range of audiences read carefully and show understanding of words, phrases and simple writing appreciate stories, songs, poems and rhymes in the language broaden my vocabulary and develop my ability to understand new words that are introduced into familiar written material, including using a dictionary write phrases from memory, and adapt these to create new sentences, to express ideas clearly describe people, places, things and actions orally and in writing understand basic grammar appropriate to the language being studied, including (where relevant); feminine, masculine and neuter forms and the conjugation of high-frequency verbs; key features and patterns of the language; how to apply these, for instance, to build sentences; and how these differ from or are similar to English foster curiosity and deepen understanding of the world Art/ DT Use sketchbooks to collect, record and evaluate ideas Improve mastery of techniques such as drawing, painting and sculpture with varied materials Learn about great artists, architects & designers modern day architects and designers compared to
Computing PSHE Science Stone Age/Iron Age PowerPoint this can be helpful for continuing with the international award. Why is it important to present things neatly? How can the features of PPT help us to communicate? I can use a range of social skills in different contexts with someone from a different backgrounds I can cooperate well with others. E-Safety Can I save and retrieve my work on the computer? Diversity and Communities What makes up our identity and that of others? What do we have in common with other people? What is my community? Who is in my community? Can I care for my environment? How can we show a sense of enjoyment / interest about learning about myself and others I can learn about the consequences of my actions and behaviour Light and shadow / magnets What are the poles / attract / repel? How are shadows formed? Why do shadows change over the course of a day? Maths, Literacy and Reading are planned for so that they link with the topics where possible. Key SMSC/ British Value links are underlined