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Year 3 Autumn 2 Medium Term plan 2019/20

Week/ Key Dates

EnglishCore Text: Hamlet

Foundation/Topic MathsWhite Rose Hub

ScienceForces

Week 1Monday 28th October

PoetryCinquain Poem

I am learning to write an engaging Cinquain poem based on Halloween.

Look at the structure of a Cinquain poem.

Explore different examples.

Plan and draft own Cinquain poem.

Art

I am learning to draw objects in isolation.

Still LifeDrawing/Colour: Focus on drawing an object in isolation. Sketch book should show the children forming geometric shapes such as circles, ovals etc.Artist: Van Gogh

Learning basic step by step techniques to drawing a sphere.

Music

I am learning to create a soundtrack for a scene of a film.

Discuss why films have soundtracks.Watch a clip from 'Ratatouille' without the sound. Watch a number of old silent films starring Charlie Chaplin (found on Youtube). Can they follow the storyline?

Number: Addition and Subtraction Identify, represent and estimate numbers using different representations.Find 10 or 100 more and less than a given number. Recognise the place value of each digit in a three digit number (hundreds, tens and ones).Compare and order numbers up to 1000.Read and write numbers up to 1000 in numerals and words.Solve number and practical problems involving these ideas.Count from zero in multiplies of 4, 8, 50 and 100.

Light

What is Light?Investigate what we need in order to see objects in a dark place and discover how light travels. Design a stage for a shadow puppet theatre and discover first hand how the light we see is really made of a spectrum of colours.

Children will Actively investigate the

nature of darkness, light and sight with a torch, a cardboard box and pencil holes

Use their findings to draw conclusions on how light travels in straight lines and our dependence on light to see

Design a stage front for their shadow puppet theatre to use in the coming sessions

Learn that white light is composed of a spectrum of coloured light through three

Geography

L.I. I am learning to name and locate counties and cities of the United Kingdom.

Success Criteria:I can name the major cities in the UKI can locate the major cities on a mapI can explain why people live in cities and townsI can discuss why cities are built in certain areas

Resources: InternetAtlasBlank outline maps of the UK

Key vocabulary:CityIndustryRouteTrade

Starter: Look at London from the air at night using GoogleCan you recognise any features?Can you name any places?What natural features can you see?

Class activities:

different investigative tasks

1. City sight-seeing tourChn to devise a route of Rochester linking the main points along it using a downloaded street map.2. Cities in the UKUsing a map of the UK ask:Which country has the most cities?Which area has lots of cities crowded together?Are there any cities along the coast?What do your notice about your findings?

Week 2Monday 4th November

FableBased on Around the World in 80 Tales– Imitation Stage

Learn model text through symbols and actions.

Explore the language features of the model text.

Explore the structural features of the model text.

Box up the text.

ArtDrawing a spherical object from observation based on the techniques previously learnt.

Music

Listen to a number of film soundtracks and the children to work out the theme / story of the movie based upon what the music was telling them.

Discuss how film soundtracks are recorded. Watch on youtube (Super Mario Galaxy) how a soundtrack is made.

Geography

Number: A. Multiplication and Division Count from zero in multiples of 4, 8 50 and 100.Recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 3, 4, and 8 multiplication tables.Write and calculate mathematical statements for multiplication and division using the multiplication tables they know, including for two-digit numbers times one-digit numbers, using mental and progressing to formal written methods.Solve problems, including missing number problems, involving multiplication and division, positive integer scaling

Reflectors and LightsWhat’s it like to see in a very dark place? Go into a dark “cave” and observe which colours show up best and which do not. Shine a torch to reveal reflectors and high visibility items and discover why they gleam! Paint and decorate your shadow puppet theatre.

Children will Recap on prior knowledge by

playing an active quiz game Predict and then investigate

how well different colours and materials reflect light in a simulated dark cave

Record findings by sorting and classifying colour

L.I. I am learning to name and locate counties and cities of the United Kingdom.

3. Famous BuildingsShow an image of famous buildings or historic monuments and ask chn to identify their location on a map e.g statues, bridges and castle etc..4. Football TeamsBlank outline of England mark the cities and name the teams in the premier league (10-12).

Plenary:City Word ChallengeThe last letter of one city becomes the first letter of the next city. Start the first chain with London.

problems and correspondence problems in which n object are connected to m objects.

samples, noting observations and drawing conclusions

Paint their shadow puppet theatre to make it attractive and exciting for audiences

Week 3Monday 11th November

FableBased on Around the World in 80 Tales – Innovation Stage

Use model text to innovate a shared write.

Change characters and/or setting.

ArtLearning basic step by step techniques to drawing a cube.

Music

Chn to watch clip of the section of film they will be composing soundtrack for.

Number: A. Multiplication and Division Count from zero in multiples of 4, 8 50 and 100.Recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 3, 4, and 8 multiplication tables.Write and calculate mathematical statements for

Mirror, Mirror!Investigate the strange world of mirrors. Discover what happens to writing in a mirror and how this can be used to write in secret code. Navigate a mirror maze and use mirrors to make objects multiply. Learn the secrets of mirrors and how they can help

Sentence games based on the text.

SPaGConjunctions1. What is a Clause?2. Coordinating Conjunctions

Conjunctions3. Subordinating Conjunctions 4. Using Conjunctions to Express Time

Conjunctions5. Using Conjunctions to Express Place6. Using Conjunctions to Express Cause Conjunctions7. Using Conjunctions to Express Time, Place and Cause

Discuss what is happening throughout the clip.

Using a visual score grid to identify mood, tempo and dynamics.

Geography

L.I. I am learning to name and locate counties in the United Kingdom

Success Criteria:I can name the major counties in the UKI can locate the major counties on a mapI can explain what an administrative area is.I can discuss the significance of symbols and logos which relate to a county.

Resources: Electronic or printed map of the county

Key vocabulary:Administrative areaBoundaryCoat or armsCountyLogo

multiplication and division using the multiplication tables they know, including for two-digit numbers times one-digit numbers, using mental and progressing to formal written methods.Solve problems, including missing number problems, involving multiplication and division, positive integer scaling problems and correspondence problems in which n object are connected to m objects.

you see round corners.

Children will Test their knowledge of light

and learn some exciting new light facts by playing an active team game

Investigate the properties of mirrors and reflections by undertaking 4 different tasks

Note down observations and use scientific knowledge on light to explain their findings

Discover the effect of using 2 mirrors and how this can help us see round corners using a periscope

Starter: Look at how the UK is divided into counties.How do you think public services are organised?

Class activities:1. County FeaturesUsing Google Earth:Locate school – locate Kent – what can you tell me about the image on the screen? What are the natural features? (hills, mountains and rivers). What are the main towns and cities? Can you identify the coastline? Locate the names of the beaches and headlands. 2. County BoundariesWhat forms the boundaries between counties?Chn to trace the boundary of Kent and look at others around the UK.What do you think might make the best boundary? Why?

Week 4Monday 18th November

FableBased on Around the World in 80 Tales – Invention Stage

Planning and writing own fable.

ArtDrawing a cube from observation based on the techniques previously learnt.

Music

Children to compose their own soundtrack.

Geography

Number: A. Multiplication and Division Count from zero in multiples of 4, 8 50 and 100.Recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 3, 4, and 8 multiplication tables.Write and calculate mathematical statements for multiplication and division using the multiplication tables they

ShadowsDiscover how shadows are made and investigate first hand how changing the orientation of an object or the material it is made from can affect the nature and shape of the shadow. Create shadow puppets in preparation for a shadow puppet performance.

3. County Symbols and Logos.Show chn a range of coats of armsWhat do you think these might represent?What do you think the different elements might mean?Chn to draw one of the symbols or logos for Kent adding notes about the significance of the different elements.4. County AdvertChn to design an electronic presentation advertising Kent to visitors.Using only six images each one showing a different feature (town, countryside, lake, cliff, historic site, sporting and events).Chn to share adverts and justify choice of image.

know, including for two-digit numbers times one-digit numbers, using mental and progressing to formal written methods.Solve problems, including missing number problems, involving multiplication and division, positive integer scaling problems and correspondence problems in which n object are connected to m objects.

Children will Actively investigate how

different objects cast shadows. Try changing the orientation of an object in the light beam to find the effect on the shape of its shadow. Play a shadow guessing game.

Understand how opaque, transparent and translucent objects cast shadows in a strong beam of light. Discover what these words mean and make predictions on the type of shadow different objects will cast.

Investigate how the orientation of your hand affects the shadow. Have fun creating hand shadows with a torch

Create jointed shadow puppets controlled with a flexible stick connection

Week 5Monday 25th November

Instructions ArtLearning basic step by step techniques to drawing a cylinder.

MusicChildren to compose their own soundtrack (amending and

Consolidation Let’s InvestigateAdd a screen to your puppet theatre then use it to freely investigate how moving the light source changes the shadow. Conduct a fair test to find the

improving).

Geography

5. Counties GameUsing a map of the UK/Kent chn to devise questions for a quiz.In two teams – chn challenge each other with their ‘best’ questions.Plenary:Chn to plan a journey travelling across the UK from coast to coast passing 3 -6 counties on the way. Chn draw a diagram map with the names of the counties in order and the names of the sea/ocean at either end.

precise relationship between the distance of the torch and the size of the shadow.

Children will Make and attach a tissue

paper screen to their puppet theatre in groups

Freely explore the effect of moving the light source on shadows in their theatre

Look for patterns and try to answer questions

Conduct a fair test by taking accurate measurements of the length of shadows whilst controlling the distance of the light source

Observe a demonstration of light travelling in straight lines to help understand and explain their shadow data

Week 6Monday 2nd December

ArtDrawing a cube from observation based on the techniques previously learnt.

Music

Children to compose their own soundtrack (rehearsal).

Geography

Number : Multiplication and Division Recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 3, 4, and 8 multiplication tables.Write and calculate mathematical statements for multiplication and division using the multiplication tables they know, including for two-digit numbers times one-digit numbers, using mental and

What a PerformanceFind out how coloured acetate filters can change a beam of light or a shadow. Use this together with all your knowledge and skills on Light and Shadows to create an amazing shadow puppet performance.

Children will Undertake a quiz on all their

L.I. I am learning to extend my knowledge of the UK

Success Criteria:I can read maps and atlases to locate informationI can plot a journeyI can identify key features of regions and areasI can find ways in which other countries are similar to the UK

Resources:A printed or electronic atlasA blank outline of the UKUK jigsaw or coloured UK outline map coloured into eight or more laminated pieces

Key vocabulary:Picture mapIntercityJourneyPortraitUnited Kingdom

Starter: What do we already know?Name the four countries and their capital cities.Name surrounding seas and oceans.

Class activities:1. City Portrait

progressing to formal written methods.Solve problems, including missing number problems, involving multiplication and division, positive integer scaling problems and correspondence problems in which n object are connected to m objects.

learning on light and shadows covered in this block of sessions

Investigate mixing beams of coloured light by covering torches with different coloured acetate to discover that you can create white light

Investigate looking through different colours of acetate to filter different coloured light

Work on producing their own shadow puppet play with puppets they have made and all the knowledge and skills they have gained

Chn to devise an alphabet portrait of Rochester. Show ABC London (James Dunn 2005)Chn to think about what things they would select.2. City JourneyChn to create a journey between London and another UK capital city.Think about:Different ways of travellingSpecial features along the wayNatural features they need to cross.

Week 7Monday 9th December

ArtDrawing of all three shapes together m- chn to decide on the composition of the objects.

Music

Children to perform their own soundtrack.

Geography

L.I. I am learning to extend my knowledge of the UK

3. UK Picture MapUse blank outline map of the UK and make drawings to illustrate different areas and regions e.g. Big Ben to represent London.4. Similar CountriesUsing an atlas or digital map (in

Number : Multiplication and Division Recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 3, 4, and 8 multiplication tables.Write and calculate mathematical statements for multiplication and division using the multiplication tables they know, including for two-digit numbers times one-digit numbers, using mental and progressing to formal written methods.Solve problems, including missing number problems, involving multiplication and division, positive integer scaling problems and correspondence problems in which n object are connected to m objects.

pairs):Find ways in which the UK is similar to other countries (same size, same population, geographical feature).Share information they have collected with their peers

Plenary:Question and answer quiz – one clear answer.

Week 8Monday 16th – 18th December

Computing Religion MFL PE MusicTopic: Online safety

Pupils create pieces of learning to display to parents. Pupils understand how to stay safe online.

Topic: Sikhism

What does it mean to Sikh?

French

Giving directions and vocabulary related to places.

Gymnastics Working together - mirroring, contrasting, rhythm and timings

Badminton