Spring
Our topic for the Spring term is Changing Cheadle Hulme
In English we will be writing kenning poems, completing a character description from the text, 'Journey to the River Sea', followed by a diary entries from 'The Wind in the Willows'. In addition, we will be creating explanations about the contraptions made from Wallace and Gromit and writing our own stories with issues. Throughout the term, we will be learning to use a variety of adverbs, pronouns, fronted adverbials and using apostrophes to indicate possession.
In Maths, we will begin the term by learning a range of strategies to support the recall of multiplication and division facts for the 3, 4 and 8 times tables, before moving onto multiplication and division of a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number. Later in the term, we will be recording lengths using a range of units of measure; such as metres, centimetres and millimetres, before learning how to calculate the perimeter of simple 2D shapes.
As Geographers, we will be looking into our local area, Cheadle Hulme, and how it has changed over time. We will be looking at images, as well as taking a local walk around the area, trying to spot geographical features, including human and physical features and how and why they may have changed over the years!
As Historians, we will be delving into the history of Cheadle Hulme, this will link closely to our geography unit!
As Scientists, we will be naming the different parts of a flowering plant as well as learning about the important role each part plays in the production of new plants. To develop our investigative skills, we will be comparing the different conditions for plant growth.
As Computer specialists (in Computing) we will be exploring how networks and the Internet work including how to search for information more effectively. This is followed by using a variety of newly acquired word-processing skills to produce a page on Wikipedia.
As Artists, we will be researching the famous photographer, Marius Grose, his style of photography and how he uses different techniques to add vibrancy and contrast to his photos - using inspiration from the 1920's artist, Karl Blossfeldt. We will use Marius' images as inspiration for our own piece of artwork, which we will create using pencils (sketching) and paints. Marius' favourite muse is nature, photographing plants and flowers, capturing all their magnificent beauty, this means our art topic links wonderfully to our science this term!
In RE, we will be looking closely at Christianity and why the bible is so popular!
As Engineers (in DT), year 3 will collaborate to create a fantastic patchwork quilt, each square will represent Cheadle Hulme, past or present, and we will develop our sewing techniques to add beautiful detail to our individual sections.
Here are some websites that you might find useful:
https://www.mymaths.co.uk/ (login provided by class teacher)
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/times-tables
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/levels/zbr9wmn
https://play.ttrockstars.com/auth/school/teacher (login provided by class teacher)
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button