Y3 Curriculum Information
Term: Spring 2025
Home Learning
Maths and English home learning is set on Google Classroom on a Friday, to be completed before Thursday.
Weekly practice of spellings, times tables and rapid recall.
Daily reading at home.
Maths
Chapter 4 - Further multiplication and division
This chapter covers multiplying by a 2-digit number. The first few lessons look at decomposing a number into tens and ones so that the multiplication is easily managed and pupils can see the concept using Base 10 blocks. Lessons move onto multiplying where regrouping is necessary before pupils start to look at division. Decomposing numbers is critical in making both multiplication and division manageable for pupils and this is practised throughout the chapter. Once pupils master multiplication and division, they focus on solving problems using the multiplication and division methods dealt with in previous lessons.
Chapter 5 - Length
This chapter looks at length in metres and centimetres before moving on to kilometres. Pupils will learn to measure different items using centimetres, metres and kilometres. They will also be able to convert different units of measurement as well as compare different lengths.
Chapter 6 - Mass
This chapter covers mass. The chapter begins with measuring mass using scales. Pupils look at different units to measure mass, specifically grams and kilograms. They will become well-versed in reading weighing scales that have different values for each marking.
Chapter 7 - Volume
This chapter introduces volume and capacity. Pupils will learn to measure volume using millilitres and litres.
Chapter 8 - Money
This is a large chapter on money. It allows pupils to consolidate previous learning on recognising different denominations (both notes and coins) and the simple addition and subtraction of money.
Chapter 9 - Time
Pupils begin this chapter by telling the time using 'a.m.' and 'p.m.', telling time to the minute, using analogue and digital time, and telling time by using both the minute and hour hands. Pupils then learn to use the 24-hour clock and clocks using Roman numerals. After this, pupils are measuring and comparing time in seconds, minutes and hours, and finding start times and end times. Pupils will then complete the chapter by converting units of time and then finding a number of days in lengths of time.
Chapter 10 - Pictograms and Bar Graphs
In this chapter, pupils will be learning about how to create and interpret pictograms and bar graphs. The chapter begins with pupils creating a number of different pictograms where the pictures can represent more than one item. Then, pupils begin to create bar graphs, using their knowledge of pictograms to help them. Pupils are then asked to read and interpret the information from the bar graphs.
English
Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet by Zanib Mian
A fun packed illustrated novel about a loveable, relatable boy with a cheeky sense of humour supported by a great cast of characters. Omar introduces readers to his family and his new school where he makes friends but also faces problems with his classmate Daniel’s racist remarks. Neighbour Mrs Rogers also has some prejudiced views about Muslims at first.
Omar relates his experiences in a humorous tone and the comic drawings are integrated with the text. There is a universality about the way he describes his life with which many young readers will identify. However, the author adeptly weaves in details that are distinctive to the lived experiences of young Muslim readers, from the everyday to more challenging aspects.
What it's Like to be a Bird by Tim Birkhead
This engaging and poetic book enables readers to step into the shoes (or clawed feet) of twenty individual bird species, and experience their unique behaviours up close and personal: what they eat, how they communicate, how their senses enable them to navigate their worlds, and much more.
RE
Topic 4 - Journeys
Children show understanding of the journey through the Catholic year, make links with their feelings and beliefs about their life's journey, and give reasons why Catholics celebrate certain feasts of the year.
Topic 5 - Listening and Sharing
Children will explore the importance of listening and sharing with others and the joys and difficulties of listening and sharing. They will also explore how these skills are vital during listening to the Word of God and sharing in Holy Communion.
Topic 6 - Giving All
Children understand the importance of Lent as a time to remember Jesus' total giving, and how people give themselves to others using bravery and courage.
History
The Indus Valley
- Chapter 1 - The dancing girl
- Chapter 2 - So many puzzles!
- Chapter 3 - Bricks, buildings, baths and bathrooms
- Chapter 4 - Making beautiful things
- Chapter 5 - Boats, barter, trade and travel
- Chapter 6 - Two more puzzles: rulers and religion
Persia and Greece
- Chapter 1 - The king of kings
- Chapter 2 - The Persian Empire
- Chapter 3 - The Greek city-states
- Chapter 4 - Greek gods and goddesses
- Chapter 5 - The Greek language and The Iliad
- Chapter 6 - The Greek and Persian wars
Geography
Settlements
- Chapter 1 - What is a settlement?
- Chapter 2 - What is a village?
- Chapter 3 - What is a town?
- Chapter 4 - What is a city?
- Chapter 5 - London: the largest city in the UK
- Chapter 6 - Cardiff is a city
Agriculture
- Chapter 1 - What is agriculture?
- Chapter 2 - Arable farming
- Chapter 3 - Pastoral farming
- Chapter 4 - How does farming change the landscape?
- Chapter 5 - How does our food affect farming?
- Chapter 6 - Sheep farming in Wales
Science
Light
- Chapter 1 - Light source or light reflector?
- Chapter 2 - Transparent, translucent or opaque?
- Chapter 3 - What makes a good reflector of light?
- Chapter 4 - What is a shadow?
- Chapter 5 - How can we protect our eyes from the sun?
- Chapter 6 - How do telescopes work?
Animals including Humans
- Chapter 1 - How do living things get energy?
- Chapter 2 - What do we need to eat?
- Chapter 3 - How much is enough food?
- Chapter 4 - What bones are in the human body?
- Chapter 5 - Are human and animal bones the same?
- Chapter 6 - How do animals move?
Computing
Programming - Sequencing Sound
Relationships & Communication - Who Is in Your Online Community?
Data and Information - Branching Databases
We the Digital Citizens - News and Media Literacy
Art and DT
Painting and mixed media - Prehistoric painting
Cooking and nutrition - Eating Seasonally
PE
Dodgeball/ Tag rugby
Dance
Year 3 will have one lesson taught by Coach Costa and one lesson taught by Mrs Robinson or Ms Bacchus.
Y3R - Tuesday and Wednesday
Y3B - Monday and Tuesday
