Year 3 India

Welcome to India Class

 

Class Teacher: Mrs Tong

Classroom Assistants: Miss Taylor

                                                         PE Days: Monday and Thursday 
 

On a Monday and a Thursday we will be having PE. Please ensure that your child comes to school in a full Welland Academy PE kit (Welland Academy PE top, black shorts, tracksuit bottoms or leggings and trainers). Children may also wear a black hooded top with the school logo or their purple cardigan/jumper.

 

Swimming
 

On a Thursday afternoon (Autumn term only), we will be going swimming. Please make sure your child comes to school with a swimming costume, a swimming towel and a swimming hat. 
 

 

Water bottles

Children are allowed to bring a water bottle in to school to have during break times and lunchtimes. Please make sure that this is just water and not juice.
 

 

Reading
 

Reading books are sent home and children are encouraged to read at home 3/4 times a week. We give rewards to children who read at home every day and bring their books to school every day. If a child is on Accelerated Reader, they will complete a comprehension quiz at school and then the  book will be changed if they pass. 
 

Our Learning This Year:

Autumn Term

During the Autumn term, we will be learning about the Stone Age to the Iron Age in history, OS Maps in Geography and Rocks in Science.

In History, we will be exploring what life was like in the Stone Age through to the Iron Age. To support our learning, we will be going on a visit to Flag Fen to investigate historical artefacts and deepen our understanding of the topic. During our history lessons at school, we will be using enquiry skills to investigate the past and compare this to modern day living.

In Science, we will be learning about the earth, focusing on rocks, fossils and soil. We will use our scientific enquiry skills to learn about the key parts of our earth and why they are so important. We will look at the human body and the effect food has on it and animal's life and growth and the role they play in the food chain.

In Geography, we will be learning about what Ordance Survey maps are, how we can use this for fieldwork and the area beyond our school.

Spring Term

During the spring term, we will be learning about Ancient Greece in History, UK Study in Geography and Forces and Magnets and Plants in Science.

In History, we will be looking at Ancient Greece and comparing this to the modern day. We will also be researching different Greek gods and goddesses and using this knowledge to have discussions and debates in class.

In Science, we will be investigating different materials and using this knowledge when learning about forces and magnets. We will also learn about magnetism and different magnets, conducting experiments to support us with our understanding. Additionally, we will explore the requirements needed for plants to live and thrive.

In Geography, we will focus on local history and how this has changed over time. We will also be using our geographical skills such as fieldwork, measuring, recording and the investigation of human and physical features. We will then compare the local area to other places in the world. We hope to take a trip to Barnwell Country Park to test out some of our new skills.

Summer Term

During the summer term, we will be learning about OS maps and scales Geography and Light in Science.

In Geography, we will revisit OS maps and scales and relate this to our local area.

In Science, we will find out what a light source is and how shadows can be cast.