Year 3 - Term 2 Our Learning Journey this term is 'Light and Shadow' Here are some of the things we will be learning this term.
English
Our first text of the term will be Moon Man by Tomi Ungerer and we will focus on writing in first
person through postcards and letters. For the rest of the term we will be
reading The Dark by Lemony Snicket
and imitating the author’s personification. We will also draw on our science
learning and understanding of non-fiction texts to write a non-chronological
report.
| Science
We are focusing on Light and Shadows. We are conducting experiments to explore why we need light, how light reflects and how shadows are formed.
| Maths
We will be consolidating our knowledge of the 2, 5 and 10
times tables. We will introduce and practise the 3, 4 and 8 multiplication tables and related division facts. We will introduce multiplying 2-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers. At the end of the term we will recap our knowledge of 2D and 3D shapes, angles and turns.
| Music
This term we will continue to learn the recorder. | ArtCollage skills inspired by the illustrations in Moon Man.
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P.E.
Netball will be our key sport for this term taught alongside our PE coach.
| R.E.
At the beginning of the term we will have an introduction to Hinduism. We will focus on how Hindus celebrate Diwali. We will emphasis on how these celebrations offer a sense of belonging.
As we approach the end of term we will retell the Christmas story and consider the role of Christmas symbolism. | PSHE
We will be following Jigsaw unit on 'Relationships'.
This also includes a spotlight on bullying during National Anti-Bullying week. |
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