Art

we will be looking at the difference between portraits and self-portraits by considering renowned paintings. We will learn about how portraits can communicate more than just physical appearance. We will be creating skin tones using paint to show light and shade. We will also examine different styles and cubism.

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Computing

Robot Algorithms – children will develop their understanding of instructions in sequences and the use of logical reasoning to predict outcomes. They will use given commands in different orders to investigate how the order affects the outcome. They will also learn about design in programming. They will develop artwork and test it for use in a program. They will design algorithms and then test those algorithms as programs and debug them.

Data and Information – Pictograms  – children will be introduced to the term ‘data’ and will begin to understand what data means and how this can be collected in the form of a tally chart. They will learn the term ‘attribute’ and use this to help them organise data. They will then progress onto presenting data in the form of pictograms and finally block diagrams. Learners will use the data presented to answer questions.

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Design and Technology

Sewing Pencil Cases  - children will follow the DT cycle by researching and investigating existing pencil case products. We will look at purpose, function, appeal and then generate our own ideas. We will make our own paper patterns to use as a template for our design.  Sewing techniques will include threading a needle, tying a knot, running stitch. Finally, we will use and evaluate our pencil cases against the design criteria.

 

English

In the first week of the Spring Term, children will use their knowledge from the previous term to write a non-chronological report about Roman Britain. Children will practice their sentence types and look at different structures used in simple and compound sentences. In reading lessons, we will begin the book ‘Greek Myths’ containing the stories, ‘In the beginning’ and ‘Pandora’s Box’. We will write a character description of Pandora and create a simple narrative as a letter – Persephone writing to her mother. In later reading lessons, we will read ‘On the Ning Nang Nong’. This poem will be read repeatedly as fluency practice and for children to learn to perform.

 

History

The Tudors - This unit aims to deepen children’s understanding of how Britain was ruled in the past. The children will learn that powerful dynasties, where power was inherited and passed down through generations predominately through the male line, ruled over Britain. This unit focuses on the lives on Henry VIII and his three children: Mary I, Elizabeth I and Edward VI. All three of Henry VIII children ruled over Britain at various points. Throughout the unit, the children will look at the Tudor family tree and learn about each monarch and look at how they sought to shape England during their reigns. During the unit, the children will be supported to use real historical sources, such as a portrait commissioned by Elizabeth I and a description of young Henry VIII, to understand how historians find out about the past.

 

Geography

The British Isles – During this unit children will have an opportunity to consolidate their understanding of the geography of the UK. They will be using maps to identify the locations of the countries within the British Isles. Throughout this unit children will look at the link between the geography of a place and its human features. They will learn about the countries of the British Isles, focusing on key terminology such as port, harbour, coastline, and island. They will become familiar with key geographical features of the British Isles including mountains and valleys in Wales and The Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland.

 

Maths

Money – children will identify coins and notes and compare them and find change.  

Multiplication and Division  – We will concentrate on the facts of the 2,5 and 10 multiplication tables. We will also look at division facts and explore the concepts of grouping and sharing, doubling and halving. Methods of revision involving Tacking Tables and Times Tables rockstars will be introduced.

Length and Height –  Children will measure in centimetres and metres and compare lengths and heights using the four operations (+ - x ÷)

Mass Capacity and Temperature – children measure in grams, kilograms, millimetres and litres.

 

 

Music

Peter and the Wolf— children are introduced to Prokofiev’s piece, Peter and the Wolf. Prokofiev was Russian and wrote the piece (described as a “symphonic fairy tale for children”) in 1936. In the piece, a narrator tells the story of Peter who captures a wolf while an orchestra illustrates it by using different instruments to play a theme that represents each character. It is Prokofiev’s most frequently performed work and one on the most frequently

performed pieces in classical music. He wrote it to introduce children to different instruments in the orchestra.

 

Physical Education

Dance – to explore travelling and pathways showing control, change of levels, speed and direction. We will also develop pathways that involve meeting and parting.

Ultimate Frisbee – Learn to throw forehand and backhand. Catch the frisbee and take part in small games.

Hockey – Holding the stick, dribbling, passing, shooting and tackling.

 

PSHE

Working Together children to begin to develop lifelong skills in communication and working with others. It also helps them to identify and value their own strengths, gifts and talents and to understand how these, along with others’ skills and strengths can contribute to the success of a group task. Children will be introduced to the idea that they will continue to learn throughout their lives. They will be given the opportunity to plan for and learn a new skill, breaking their learning down into small steps and recognising the feelings and challenges they may encounter throughout the process.

Financial Capability children understand what money is, where it might come from and that it is a finite resource, which we can use in a variety of ways. They will explore the difference between needs and wants and the choices spending money might involve. They will consider how the choices we make might affect ourselves and others. They will learn how we might plan and save money for later use. In the course of their work they will use simple records and explore different ways of paying, including a range of cards and situations. They will begin to understand that we can have a range of changing feelings about money, which we need to manage. They will explore what a charity is and what it might do.

 

Religious Education

Humanism Morality - Children will consider the question, ‘why do Humanists use the golden rule as a basis for morality?’ Humanist view the golden rule, ‘You should treat others as you wish to be treated, often phrased as "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”, as a universal principle that helps build trust and thrive in communities, to help understand others' feelings to create a better world for everyone through compassion and respect.

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Science

Electricity - This unit introduces electricity, what we use it for, how it behaves and how we must use it safely. Children will have two lessons dedicated to exploring circuits, asking and answering questions about how electricity behaves and what is needed to create a complete circuit. Children will learn about the differences between batteries and mains electricity and will understand how our electricity system is connected across the country and beyond. Children will understand that scientists use symbols to represent components of a circuit. Children will work scientifically to investigate conductive and non-conductive materials. They will make predictions, plan and undertake an investigation and will explain their findings. Children will further build on their understanding when they study electricity in KS2.

Plants – Children will look at what plants are and what they need to grow. In this unit, children will look in more detail at seeds and bulbs. They will learn that germination is the process where a seed begins to grow and changes into a seedling. Children will spend some time comparing plants that receive light and water and those that don’t. They will understand that healthy plants need light and water to grow. Children will look at how farmers grow plants as crops, which are then harvested and transported to shops. They will consider where the food we eat comes from. Finally, children will show what they have learned by explaining how bulbs and seeds work, using scientific drawing and/or diagrams in their writing to support their answer. This unit will provide foundational prior learning for the Year 3 Unit Plants.