Year 3
In Year 3, there are two classes; 3C, taught by Miss Crook and 3F, taught by Mrs Findlay. The children are also supported by Miss Richards, Miss Regan and Miss Appleby.
In Year 3, we are Adventurers which means we are;
- Prepared
- Brave
- Risk-Takers
- Resilient
Autumn Term – That’s All Folks!
“That’s All Folks!” is a thematic unit based around the history and development of animation and cartoons. It teaches the beginnings of animation, looking at zoetropes and flip books, before moving on to the dawn of the Disney age. Then, the process of animation is explored further, with an opportunity for pupils to exchange their own design ideas and create their own animated films.
For more information, please click on the link to read our knowledge organiser
We have been busy making thaumatropes, zoetropes and our own animations on the computer using ZU3D. The children in Year 3 have loved using plasticine to create their own characters 🙂
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Spring Term 1 – Come Fly With Me! Africa
“Come Fly With Me! Africa” is a thematic unit based around the continent of Africa, with a key focus on geography and history. Pupils will learn about the location of Africa and identify its largest countries. Alongside this geography element, they will study the Benin era. They will also learn about African culture, in particular typical African food and folk tales.
For more information, please click on the link to read our knowledge organiser
Spring Term 2 - Athens V Sparta
"Athens v Sparta” is a thematic unit based on Ancient Greece, with a key focus on history. Learning is centred on how the Greeks used to live, including the key aspect of mythology, especially highlighting the conflicts that characterised Ancient Greece, including the Persian Wars.
For more information, please click on the link to read our knowledge organiser
Summer Term 1 - Rocky the Findosaur
“Rocky the Findosaur” is a thematic unit based around rocks and fossils, with a key focus on science. We will learn about different types of rocks, with the help of original animated dinosuar character, Rocky. This theme also takes in solids, liquids and gases through focusing on Mount Vesuvius, which is where Rocky spends his time exploring.
For more information, please click on the links to read our knowledge organiser and our presentation.
Summer Term 2 - Under the Canopy
This is a thematic unit, based on the rainforest with a key focus on Geography and History. We have been commissioned to work for a fictitious organisation called ‘Roots’ in helping two adopted children find out about their Mexican / Mayan heritage. Through this project, we will also learn about the importance of the rainforest.
For more information, please click on the link to read our knowledge organiser