Hawthorns (Year 3)

Welcome to Hawthorns class page!

Class teacher: Miss Nielsen-Scott

hnielsen-scott@bewickbridge.co.uk

TAs: Miss Liu, Mrs Khoshaba, and Miss Hooks






Meet the teacher presentation - Year 3.pptx

SP Curriculum

 Year 3 Spring Term

In this section, you will find a brief summary of what children will be learning in each subject in the SP Curriculum this term. In addition to this, you will find the key knowledge the children should know for each unit. It would be helpful if you could discuss your child's learning with them in each subject area.


ART

Statement: In the first half term we will be studying the work of Frank Bowling. We will be using his techniques and the theme volcanoes for inspiration as we experiment with different painting techniques. 

Next half term we will be studying Egyption art/portraits  and developing our drawing skills and claywork.


Knowledge: Frank Bowling was born in British Guiana in 1934. He arrived in London in 1953, graduating from the Royal College of Art with the silver medal for painting in 1962. By the early 1960s, he was recognised as an original force in London’s art scene with a style combining figurative and abstract elements in large paintings. He spends his time working in his studios in both London and New York. 

Narrative art depicts a story. Greek and Roman artists painted myths and important events on vases.

Sir Grayson Perry CBE RA (born 1960) is an English contemporary artist, He is known for his ceramic vases, tapestries. Perry's vases have classical forms and are decorated in bright colours, depicting narratives that are often autobiographical.



DT

Statement: In the first half term we will be learning about how climate affects food growth and understand the advantages of eating seasonal foods grown in the UK. We will create a recipe that is healthy and nutritious using seasonal vegetables as well as taste and evaluate different tarts. In the second part of the term we will  understand the impact of the digital revolution in the world of (D&T) product design as well as  write a program to initiate a flashing LED panel after button press and/or automatically initiate using the Micro:bit light sensing, as part of an ECharm. We will then go on to create and decorate a foam pouch for the ECharm, using a template as well as an explanation text on what we have done in the whole unit.


Knowledge:


Knowledge:


Geography

Statement: The topic for geography this half term is volcanoes. For the first half of this half term, children will be learning to identify and explain the function of the different layers of the Earth. They will use this learning to support their understanding of the physical processes that underpin the formation of a volcano and explain how earthquakes occur. Additionally, they will develop their knowledge of volcanoes by becoming familiar with  the different parts of a volcano. They will expand upon their knowledge of volcanoes by locating significant volcanoes and explaining why they are important. 



Knowledge:




Science

Statement: In the first half-term, we will be studying flowering plants, learning about the parts of the plant, how they transport water throughout their body, how they photosynthesise, and how they reproduce. In the second half-term, we will study animals and their diets.



Knowledge:

Roots collect water and minerals, as well as holding the plant in the ground

Stem holds up leaves and flower as well as transporting water and minerals 

Leaves make food by trapping light, using its energy to turn carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates 

Sunlight: All plants need light from the sun to grow well. Some plants need lots of sunlight. Some plants only need a little sunlight.

Water: All plants need water to grow. Without water, seeds and bulbs will not germinate.

Temperature: Temperature is how warm or cold something or somewhere is. Some plants like cooler temperatures and some like warmer temperatures.

Nutrition: Food or nourishment. Plants make their own food in their leaves using sunlight.

Room to grow

Air

Different plants vary in how much of these things they need. For example, cacti can survive in areas with little water, whereas water lilies need to live in water. 

Rain falls on the ground and sinks into the soil

The roots absorb water from the soil

The stem carries the water to the rest of the plant

Photosynthesis 

Germination: The seed starts to grow

Growing and Flowering: The plant grows bigger and forms a flower.

Pollination: Pollen from the anther lands on the stigma and travels down the style.

Fertilisation and Seed Formation: The pollen joins with an ovule and a seed starts to form.

Seed Dispersal: The fully formed seeds are moved away from the parent plant.



Living things need food to grow and to be strong and healthy. 

 Plants can make their own food, but animals cannot. 

To stay healthy, humans need to exercise, eat a healthy diet and be hygienic. 

Animals, including humans, need food, water and air to stay alive. 

Carbohydrates: provide energy

Proteins: helps growth and repair

Fibres:helps you to digest the food that you have eaten

Fats: provide energy

Vitamins: keep you healthy

Minerals: keep you healthy

Water: moves nutrients around your body and helps to get rid of waste


PE

Statement:

In the dance unit, pupils will create dances in relation to an idea including historical and scientific stimuli. Pupils will work individually, with a partner and in small groups, sharing their ideas. Pupils will develop their use of counting and rhythm. Pupils also learn to use canon, unison, formation and levels in their dances.

In the net and wall games unit, pupils will develop the key skills required for tennis such as the ready position, racket control and hitting a ball. They will learn how to score points and how to use skills, simple strategies and tactics to outwit the opposition.



Knowledge:

Dance unit:

Net and wall games



RE

Statement: 

In the first part of the term, pupils will be thinking about the question ‘Is scripture central to religion?’ The children will examine key beliefs about scripture from the Torah, Qur’an and Hadith, They will recognise and explain similarities and differences between Jewish and Christian scripture and to explore the ways some Christians view and use the Bible. They will discuss the similarities and differences between scripture considered by some to be the word of God and human interpretations or commentary. Finally the children will Identify similarities within and between worldviews in the way scripture is viewed and used, including in places of worship. In the second part of the term, the children will be learning about the question ‘What happens if we do wrong?’



Knowledge



Computing

Statement: In the first part of the term, pupils will be covering the unit desktop publishing. They will become familiar with the terms ‘text’ and ‘images’ and understand that they can be used to communicate messages. They will use desktop publishing software and consider careful choices of font size, colour and type to edit and improve premade documents. Pupils will be introduced to the terms ‘templates’, ‘orientation’, and ‘placeholders’ and begin to understand how these can support them in making their own template for a magazine front cover. They will start to add text and images to create their own pieces of work using desktop publishing software. 

In the second part of the term, pupils will explore the concept of sequencing in programming through Scratch. We will start with an introduction to the programming environment, which will be new to most pupils. They will be introduced to a selection of motion, sound, and event blocks which they will use to create their own programs, featuring sequences. In their final project pupils will make a representation of a piano.





Knowledge Desktop Publishing:

Knowledge Programming:


History

Statement: In history this term the children will be focusing on Ancient Egypt. We will be focusing on key achievements of the Ancient Egyptians such as the significance of the River Nile, scientific knowledge, the Pyramids, the afterlife and significant individuals such as archeologists who have discovered key facts about Cleopatra and Tutankhamun. 



Knowledge: Ancient Egyptian civilization spans 3000 years of recorded history, from around 3000 BC to 30 BC.

Nile was essential in Egypt for 

transport: the Nile was the highway of the kingdom

food: fish and water-fowl 

papyrus reeds: used to make paper, baskets, boats, sandals.

Tutankhamun was born in a 1341 BC tomb in the Valley of the King. Died when only 19 years old. Tomb was discovered by Howard Carter, a British archaeologist, in 1922. Harry Burton photographed the discoveries.

Cleopatra - born 69 BC Died 30 BC  last of the Ptolemies. (ancestors of Alexander the Great) Initially ruled with her brother but he tried to take over from the Romans. Caesar and helped her become sole leader. Has a child with Caesar.  First of the Ptolemy rulers to speak Egyptian. 

Timeline.

6000 BCE

Nile River Valley first inhabited

4000 BCE

Depictions of gods and afterlife on walls of egyptian tombs

3100- 2950 BCE

Hieroglyphics are first used

2950-2575 BCE

First Egyptian Pyramid is built

2575-2150 BCE

The Great Pyramids are built in Giza

1539 - 1075 BCE

‘The Great Pharaohs’ ruled

332 BCE

Alexander the Great (Greek ruler) conquers Egypt

196 BCE

The Rosetta Stone is carved - the key to translating hieroglyphics

30 BCE

The Roman Empire conquers Egypt



Music

Statement:

In the first unit of this term - The Four Seasons - we will be learning to identify the musical style of Antonio Vivaldi, and developing an understanding of Programme Music. Will will be exploring sounds and creating our own piece of music inspired by The Four Seasons.

Lessons will start with a focus on singing.


After half term we will be learning the basics of ukulele technique and how to play in time with others. We will learn two chords and play 'Best Day of My Life', then add a third chord and play "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For'. We will learn to read graphic chord shapes, as used in all ukulele and guitar tuition. 

Lessons will start with a focus on Musicianship and the development of musical literacy: reading rhythms from staff notation.



Knowledge (‘The Four Seasons’):

: Antonio Vivaldi was an Italian composer and violinist;

: He composed Programme Music: music to convey a specific image;

: The Four Seasons is a Solo Concerto, for solo violin and ensemble.


Knowledge (‘Ukuleles 1’):

: How to hold the ukulele and how to refer to the various parts;

: How to play the ‘C’, ‘F’ and ‘G’ chords;

: How to play alongside others whilst maintaining our own part.






Timetable


This is a typical week timetable for Year 3. Please, be aware this is subject to change.


Year 3 timetable

Maths For The Year

English

In English, we will be looking at writing a non-chronological report. We will be looking at using a range of writing features. We will study good examples and will apply what we find in our own texts. In the next unit, we will be focusing on writing a newspaper report. We will finish the Summer term off with Poetry and then a book study.

Reminders

PE Kits: Our PE days are Wednesday and Thursday. Please ensure children come into school in their PE kit on Wednesday and Thursday. 

Reading books: Please make sure your child has their reading books in school every day. 

Water bottles: Please make sure your child has a water bottle in class every day.


Home Learning

We expect children to read daily. School books need to be brought into school each day.

Over the course of the week, we expect children to spend time learning their Year 3 and 4 common exceptions words, their times tables (using Times Tables Rockstars) and learning their Key Instant Recall Facts.

https://ttrockstars.com/ 




Bewick Bridge KIRFs.pdf

Recommended Home Reading

If you are looking for inspiration for books for your children, below is a list of books that are recommended for Year 3 children.


Year 3 Reading List:


The Street Beneath My Feet - Charlotte Guillain 

The Abominables - Eva Ibbotson

Egypt Magnified - David Long and Harry Bloom

Meet the Ancient Romans - James Davies

This Moose Belongs to Me - Oliver Jeffers

The Pebble in my Pocket: A History of Our Earth - Meredith Hooper

The Nothing to see Here Hotel - Steven Butler and Steven Lenton

The 13 Story Treehouse - Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton

Mr Gum - Andy Stanton

The Boy Who Grew - Andy Shepherd

The Sheep Pig - Dick King-Smith

Who Are You Calling Weird?: A Celebration of Weird and Wonderful Animals - Marilyn Singer

Three Cheers for Women - Marcia Williams 

The Watcher - Jeanette Winter

Arthur and the Golden Rope - Joe Todd Stanton

My Name is Not Refugee - Kate Milner

The Tin Forest - Helen Ward and Wayne Anderson

Journey to the Centre of My Brain - Macmillan Poetry

The Story Tree - Hugh Lupton

Hello World - Jonathan Litton

A World of Cities - James Brown and Lily Murray

A Street Through Time - Steve Noon