Medium Term Planning Year 3 Term 3 and 4
Romans
Environment
In our links with the
science topic we shall look at how the
local environment effects the choice of
building materials. We shall look at how
the land changes to form volcanoes and
how they can be both dangerous and a
positive occurrence. In a link with
Romans we shall discover how their
legacy of building straight roads had
such an impact on the landscape of our
country today.
Enterprise
The children will have the
opportunity to plan their own
sponsorship fundraising
enterprise to raise money for
wet play games.
Spiritual and moral
The children will have the opportunity to
learn about Spiritual and moral beliefs of
the Romans. We will study the origins of
the gods and goddesses and the stories and
beliefs behind them. The children will
relate them back to their own beliefs and
how society was and is affected by them.
They will have the opportunity to think
about what makes them belong to a group.
The importance of family (blood and
otherwise) and the role those people have
on their lives.
Knowledge of the World
The children’s knowledge of the world
will be enriched by their work during
Fairtrade week. The children will take
part in activities looking at the lives
and situations of people who are
affected by and will benefit from the
support Fairtrade gives them. They will
actively help to campaign for a fair
deal for all.
In Our Topic of Romans over the whole Autumn Term we shall have the
opportunity to look at the Roman Empire and its impact on Britain
(including the rebellion of Boudicca and the events leading to the battle
of Colchester) and the legacy it left us. We will look at the organisation
of the Roman army and why they were so successful, as well as
considering why Britons joined the Roman Army. They will have the
chance to find out about Roman settlements and engineering, Roman
Gods, life as a Roman citizen. We will visit the Roman settlement of
Chedworth and towards the end of the topic we will be holding a Roman
themed day.
P.E will be based outside this term covering the skills and game tactics
of Football building to full game situations and practicing our long
distance running skills, thinking about fitness and strength. Towards the
end of Term 2 we shall be holding our now traditional ‘Strictly
Deddington’ dance competition.
Science is all about Rocks and Soils. We shall be thinking about where we
find rocks, the different types of rocks, what types of soil there are
and how soil is made. We shall become Rock detectives and test the
properties of rocks to think about they can be of use to us in everyday
life.
Art will be looking at creating an outdoor Mosaic. We will also study the
Art of Piet Mondrian and the sculpture of Roman Busts.
Phonics/spelling ….We will also be covering all areas of grammar in
specially designed sessions within the timetable.
French will be continued each week and is based on conversation and
food and drink, the written word has been introduced.
See planning folder for RE and Music.