Spring Term 1 - Enquiry 3

For the start of this term, we will be learning from home. Your learning will be available on Seesaw. Please get in touch if you need your log in details. 

Our Enquiry question this half term is: Why are our communities significant?

Along the way we will answer the following spaced questions.

1. What does Europe look like?
2. How can we explore places across Europe?
3. How do different communities across Europe live?
4. What makes places in Europe significant?

What will I learn? 

• That the UK is part of Europe.
• The names of the countries that are in Europe.
• The capital cities of countries in Europe.
• How people travel between places in Europe.
• Popular landmarks across Europe.
• Human and physical features of European countries.
• The climate in Europe.

English

In English we will be writing a newspaper report linked to our Anchor text - The Abominables, by Eva Ibbotson.

Maths
In Maths, we will continue to follow the White Rose Maths scheme of work. We will be focusing on Multiplication and Division. We will then move on to Measurement, with a particular focus on Area.

This is our Knowledge Organiser for this Enquiry. This will give you an idea of what to expect over the coming weeks.

Autumn Term 2 - Enquiry 2
We have lots of exciting things planned for this half term.

English:

In English, we have been reading 'Girls for the Vote’, by Linda Newbery.
We are working on writing an explanation text.

Maths: 

In Maths, both year 3 are working on multiplication and subtraction. Year 4 are working on measures of length.

Enquiry 2: 

Enquiry is focused on answering our Guiding Question: Can one person make a big difference?

Along the way, we will focus on answering Spaced Questions to support our learning journey:

1. Who are Malala Yousafzai and Emmeline Pankhurst?

2. What were the key events in Malala Yousafzai and Emmeline Pankhurst’s fights for equality?

3. How were Malala Yousafzai and Emmeline Pankhurst the same?

4. How did Malala Yousafzai and Emmeline Pankhurst make a difference?

PE:

In PE (Physical Education), we are lucky enough to be furthering our skills in team games and Volleyball. We have PE with Mr Walters on a Wednesday afternoon. Remember to come to school wearing your PE kits and have your hair tied up, so that you are ready and raring to go.

Autumn Term 1 - Enquiry 1

We have lots of exciting things planned for this half term.

English:

In English, we have been reading 'The King's Stilts' by Dr Seuss. We are working on writing a newspaper report, to let everyone know that the King's stilts are missing and that they must be found!

If you would like to read this text at home, follow the link below.

https://orbitingkids.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/1939-the-kings-stilts-dr-seuss.pdf

Maths: 

In Maths, both year 3 and 4 are working on place value.

Enquiry: 

Enquiry is focused on answering our overarching question: What makes a great leader?
Along the way, we will focus on answering sub-questions to support our learning journey:

1. Who were King Henry VIII and William the Conqueror?

2. What were the key events of King Henry VIII's and William the Conqueror's reigns?

3. How did Henry VIII and William the Conqueror's reigns compare?

4. How were Henry VIII and William the Conqueror both great leaders?

To start our Enquiry, the children were very lucky to take part in a Zoom interview with King Henry VIII and Katherine Parr! We learnt lots about the Tudors, and were able to ask the King lots of  interesting questions.

PE:

In PE (Physical Education), we are lucky enough to be furthering our skills in Football and Basketball. We have PE with Mr Walters on a Wednesday afternoon. Remember to come to school wearing your PE kits and have your hair tied up, so that you are ready and raring to go.

Upcoming dates for your diary:

15th Sept - Pupil Photographs

4th March - World Book Day

19th March - Red Nose Day