Class Three Half-Termly Information
This half-term’s topic is Active Planet!
Maths
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Mental methods
for addition and
subtraction
Understanding
fractions and
decimals
Converting
between different
units of measure
Related problem
solving activities
English
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Explanation Texts
(explaining how
earthquakes and
volcanoes occur)
Poetry
Geography
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What are earthquakes and
volcanoes?
How is the earth made up?
Where do earthquakes and
volcanoes occur in the world?
Creating maps using ICT
How have localities been effected
by earthquakes and volcanoes?
Research specific volcanoes and
earthquakes – linked to ICT work
on databases
International relief organisations
and how they help in disasters
Art and DT
Science
Hot and cold colours
 colour matching
(paints and
pastels)
 weaving
 printing and
collage
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Rocks
and Soils
P.E.
P.S.H.E. and
R.E
Gymnastics
and Hockey
Continuing with
our Christian
Values in class and
whole school
assemblies.
PE KIT
All children
need a white
tee-shirt and
shorts, plus
trainers in
school everyday
this term.
A separate
outdoor kit is
required for
lunch time
football.
Continuing with
our study of Islam
and Christianity,
looking at ways of
describing God
and the life of
Jesus!
The following websites contains many further links to interactive and educational web-based activities linked to earthquakes, volcanoes, rocks and soils.
http://www.warrinerprimaries.com/Topic/rocks.htm
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids
One of my favourite geography websites (games, quizzes, activities, videos, facts on all aspects of geography)