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1 Overview of Y3 Curriculum for Autumn Term - Spring Autumn - Spring Term - Summer Spring - Summer Term English Key Text and genre of writing It is not intended these topics are limited to one term some may need to overrun whilst others may be bought forward as appropriate Stone Age Sentinel English Romans selection of non-fiction The Hunter Heritage Edition books about the Romans including Story writing What Britain was like during Library loan the Stone Age (enabling Letters Born Free Charity literature about comparison with Iron age elephants and other non-fiction text following visit to Michelham about elephants Priory) Persuasive writing The Secrets of Stonehenge by Mick Manning and Brita Granstrom Writing an article in style of Stone Age Sentinel History Link Stone Age DT/WWO/Problem Solving RE Pilgrimage Harvest Festival at Church (Script): Drama Preparing, learning, reading and presenting poems and information about the following: -Celtic origin Lughnasadh (Loo-nusah) at start of harvest -Adopted by Christian and called Escape from Pompeii Drama Poetry Extracts from non-fiction texts about Earthquakes and Volcanoes Earthquakes and Volcanoes (Usborne Understanding Geography) by Fiona Watt Volcanoes (Lets-Read-And- Find Science : Stage 2 by Franklyn Mansfield Branley Volcanoes and other natural disasters (including earthquakes) (DK reader) Looking at Countries : Italy by Jillian Powell Discover Countries : Italy by Kelly Davis Jim and the Beanstalk Instructions The Green Children Similes Poetry Fables (books containing collections and KS1 sets including The Fox and the Crow) Interpretation of meaning Copies to be used in guided reading Atlas Focus on Europe See Geography

2 Lammas meaning loaf-mass -Moving of Christian celebration to end of harvest first Harvest Festival in churches (Rev. Hawker) What do we know about the Celts? By Hazel Mary Martell Celts (Usborne Beginners) by Leonie Pratt including set for guided reading Visual text: Photographs of school trip to Michelham Priory Information booklets Geographical study of Italy including human and physical similarities and differences Posters Atlas Focus on Italy See Geography Bible How to find books, chapters and verses Famous People Famous Lives : Boudicca by Emma Fischel Story board with speech bubbles Inverted commas to punctuate direct speech Story writing The Christmas Story (see RE) Locating the story in the Bible Empathy with characters Non-fiction texts about teeth Non-fiction texts about healthy

3 History eating Bible Stone Age and Iron Age (Celts) Changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age Focus on Stonehenge - example of the people s skills, ability of work cooperatively and beliefs Stone Age way of life Celtic way of life Boudicca Trip: Michelham Priory (Iron age/celts) Church Farm how could simple local (natural) materials be used as tools? Romans The Roman Empire and its impact on Britain Roman withdrawal from Britain in c.ad410 and the fall of the western Roman Empire A local history study Church Farm Roman settlement A study of an aspect or theme in British history the legacy of Roman culture on later periods in British history, including the present day (mosaic art link) Trips: Church Farm finding evidence of the Roman Villa Church Farm finding reasons for Romans settling in the position Bignor Roman Villa (visit to school) Events: Roman Day (Dressing up and activities)

4 Geography Italy and Britain/Italy and Europe Place knowledge: Geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical geography in Italy. Geographical skills and fieldwork: Use maps, atlases, globes to locate countries and describe features studied Use the four points of a compass, four and six-figure grid references, symbols and keys including OS maps. Use fieldwork to observe the human and physical features in the local area (Church Farm site of Roman Villa) Human and physical geography: Describe and understand key aspects of mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes (focus on Pompeii in Italy) Biomes (types of climate) in Italy (empathise with Romans arriving in cold wet Britain unsuitable clothing, need for heating and well build houses). Europe Locational knowledge: Locate countries using maps to focus on Europe (including the location of Russia) environmental regions, key physical and human characteristics, countries and major cities. In Europe identify the position of latitude, longitude, Equator, Northern Hemisphere, Arctic Circle, Greenwich Meridian and time zones. Human and physical geography: Biomes (types of climate) in Europe Geographical skills and fieldwork: Use maps, atlases, globes Use compass, grid ref and OS maps relating to areas in Southern England

5 Locational knowledge: Locate Italy using maps with focus on environmental regions, key physical and human characteristics, surrounding countries and major cities. Science Animals, including humans Y3 Animals, including humans Y4 teeth Identify that animals, including humans, need the right types and amount of nutrition, and that they cannot make their own food; they get nutrition from what they eat Identify that humans and some other animals have skeletons and muscles for support, protection and movement Identify the different types of teeth in humans and their simple functions. Forces Y3 Compare how things move on different surfaces. Rocks Y3 (Link with volcanoes.) Compare and group rocks on the basis of appearance and simple physical properties Describe how fossils are formed when things that have lived are trapped within rock Recognise that soils are made from rocks and organic matter Magnets Y3 Notice some forces need contact between objects but magnetic forces can act at a distance Observe how magnets attract or repel each other and attract some materials Compare, group and identify some magnetic materials Plants Y3 Identify and describe the functions of different parts of flowering plants Explore the requirements of plants for life and growth and how they vary from plant to plant Investigate the way water is transported within plants Light Y3 Recognise that they need light to see things and that dark is the absence of light Notice that light is reflected from surfaces Dangers of sun light and ways to protect eyes Shadows are the absence of light Find patterns in the way that the size of shadows change

6 Describe magnets as having two poles Predict whether magnets will attract or reel each other understanding effect of the poles. Use data-loggers to measure light. Computing Computer science (CS) (KS1) Use technology purposefully to organise, store and retrieve digital content Files and filing Importance of naming folders and the files within folders Saving and retrieving (KS1) Understand what algorithms are how they are implemented as programs on digital devices programs execute by following precise and unambiguous instructions (make a jam sandwich write and follow instructions exactly!) including activities on Espresso, DB Primary and writing a program 9on Scratch Computer science (CS) Preparing and use of images Preparation of images smartening things up before using them! Combining text and graphic Information Technology (IT) KS2 Understand the internet, the services offered by the world wide web and opportunities offered for communication and collaboration KS2 Use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are selected and ranked, and be discerning in evaluating digital content (KS1) Use technology purposefully to manipulating digital images i.e. photographs Combining text and graphics - using Publisher - using Power Point Computer science (CS) (KS1) Create and debug simple programs (KS1) Use logical reasoning to predict the behaviour of simple programs How data bases work using e.g. attribute shapes to demonstrate how a data base sorts information Information Technology (IT) KS2 Use sequence, selection and repetition in programs: work with variables and various forms of input and output KS2 Use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs Using Data-loggers to measure light,

7 Information Technology (IT) Exploring simulations including Mission Control and how computer programs on machines mimic human actions Using multimedia by making a Photostory of a visit to Michelham Priory Digital Literacy Reminder acceptable use and how to report concerns Evaluate others use of computers sound and noise (Science link) Digital Literacy Reminder acceptable use and how to report concerns To create something that tells people how to stay safe and how to use technology responsibly e.g. list of acceptable and unacceptable uses Digital Literacy Use of internet, s and social networks safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise Acceptable behaviour How to report concerns Art Skills - Developing proficiency in drawing, and painting techniques. Evaluate and analyse creative works Mosaics at Bignor Roman Villa Second Half Term linking with science topic - Plants Celtic inspired clay tiles symbolising Lugh, the Celtic Sun God and incorporating Celtic patterns. (History link) Become proficient in craft and design techniques and produce creative work Mosaic pictures Learn about great artists evaluate, Evaluate and analyse creative works focus on artwork by Paul Geraghty Improve mastery of art techniques recreate work in the style of Paul

8 analyse and produce creative work Take One Picture Geraghty Learn about great architects focus on bridges DT Cooking and nutrition Vegetable soup To know the nutritional value of vegetables, their seasonality, how they are grown and how to prepare and cook. Malleable materials Clay pots Evaluate existing products, design using crosssectional and exploded diagrams and make using clay and glaze. First Half Term linking with history topic Romans Structures Apply understanding of how to strengthen, stiffen and reinforce more complex structures bridges Cooking and nutrition On Roman Day, to make an Oat and fruit cakes. Understand how key events and individuals in design and technology have helped shape the world importance of bridges (and viaducts with reference to Romans). RE Harvest festival (Link with Celtic traditions) Signs and Symbols Getting to know the Bible About the Bible God breathed (66 books, different styles of writing (poetry, rules, letters, stories etc), general background) How to use the Bible Reading from the Bible Stories from the Old and New Testaments including the story of Easter What do we know about Jesus? Faith Focus the story of Abraham Islam / Islamic Prayer Focus the five pillars of Islam (If possible Trip to an Islamic place of worship)

9 PE (Activities within Dance and Games to be weather and hall space dependent) Dance Val Sabin Explorers Unit 2 Games Rounders Skills playground or field Games field Val Sabin Unit 1 and 2 Gym Val Sabin Unit 1 Circuit training (incorporating skills from other units) Dance and performance to Y2 Romans invading Britain battle with the Celts (Music The Best of Enya Paint the sky with stars Track 6 The Celts 3 min.) Gym Val Sabin Unit 2 and 3 Games Val Sabin Unit 3 Circuit training (incorporating skills from other units) Dance (Suitable for wet weather/restricted space) Plants growing (Music The Best of Enya Paint the sky with stars Tract 15 The Memory of Trees 4 min. 16 seconds) Games Rounders (STARS) tournaments Hockey Athletics Hurdles Running Cross country (STARS) Relay Shot Discus Javelin Long jump Circuit training (incorporating skills from other units) Practise for Sports Day

10 French Family French speaking countries All about France Days of the week Weather Numbers 1-30 Ice creams (likes, dislikes and ordering) Mr Gumpy s Outing Classroom instructions Directions Numbers Easter General greetings Colours Letter writing Christmas Music See separate Music Overview