History
Recorders
This term we will be stepping back in time to find out all about
This term, we will be learning to play the
In art we will be finding out about Ancient Greek
Ancient Greece. In history lessons we will:
recorder, a traditional British wind
pottery such as vases and the different styles and
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Develop a chronological understanding using timelines
and placing ancient Greece in timeline/ ordering events
chronologically.
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instrument from the 14
th
century. We
will be clapping different rhythms and
playing simple tunes by reading scores.
Explore significant events in ancient Greek civilisation
using secondary sources.
Research life in Ancient Greece and compare life styles
and conditions.
We will explore a Greek home and temple and learn
about some of the Ancient Greek gods worshipped by
the Greeks.
In class we will discuss similarities and differences
between gods and find out about their stories/tales
involving Gods.
P.E.
In P.E. we will look back at the origins of
the Olympic games started in Ancient
Greece. We will find out about some of
Art
shapes for example hydria, amphora and krater.
We will use clay to create our own versions of an Ancient
Greek vase.
We will also research Greek mosaics and create our own
using coloured, wooden tiles.
English
In English lessons we will read Ancient Greek
myths and legends and find out about some of
the Greek Gods and their powers. We will
also use the structure of the ancient myths
to write our very own myth.
Year 3 – Spring Term 2017
Ancient Greece –
Does the legend live on?
the sports/games played then such as
running, discus and javeline
and take part in some ourselves.
Curriculum Maths
Olympics – measures used in sports such
as distance.
Speed and Time – linked to Olympic
sports/ games.
Greek numerals represented by the Greek
alphabet.
Science
Ancient Greece Day!
Year 3 will be having their very own Ancient Greece
Day where we will come to school in role as an
ancient Greek child including traditional Ancient
Greek clothing.
In science we will be learning about plants. We will
be:
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During the day the children will take part in a
carousel of fun and engaging activities linked to
Ancient Greece.
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This will take place on Friday 24th February 2017.
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Identifying and describing the functions of
different parts of flower.
Exploring the requirements of plants for life
and growth.
Investigating how water is transported
within plants (dye in water).
Recall the life cycle of a plant.
Additional Information
It would be appreciated if you would encourage your child at home to research the topics we are covering in school by using the internet and visiting
the local library. We are always grateful for help and support from parents and carers. If you have any resources or experiences of these subjects and
would be willing to share them with the class, please see the class teacher.
Reading books will be changed regularly and must be brought into school daily.
Library books must be brought in and changed on a Thursday. The school will be continuing to use the online resource ‘Bug Club’ as additional reading
resources to further develop pupils’ reading skills. ‘Bug Club’ can be accessed via dB, the link is located in their classroom community.
MyMaths/ RM EasiMaths online homework will be set on a Friday and should be completed by the following Thursday. If your child has no access to
a computer/device or the internet then they can complete homework in the ICT suite during lunchtimes.
Spellings go out on a Friday and will be tested on the following Friday. When learning the spellings, please encourage the use of the school method of
look, say, cover, write and check. It is also important for children to have a go at applying the spelling rule to other examples.
All children need their P.E. kits in school every day and please ensure they have their trainers or plimsolls. As it is getting cold, children must have both
an indoor and outdoor P.E. kit. Jewellery should not be worn except for watches or small stud earrings, which must be removed or covered for PE.
This term, Year 3 will be performing the play ‘King Midas’ which is an Ancient Greek myth – linked to our topic!
Lines and costume information will be sent out to pupils and parents later in the term – we thank you in advance
for your continued support.
Dates for your diary
Ancient Greece Day (dressing up):
Friday 24th February 2017
Assemblies:
There will be no Year 3 class assemblies this term.
Year 3 Production:
Tuesday 28th March 2017 at 2pm – no pre-school children admitted.
Wednesday 29th March 2017 at 6pm – no pre-school children admitted.
Thursday 30th March at 2017 10am – pre school children allowed.
We thank you for your support and if you have any questions please contact any member of the Year 3 team.
Mr Trutwein, Miss Martin and Miss McNamara