Year 3
Welcome to Year 3!
Mrs Sugden, Mrs Gardner and Mrs Leng
Remember, you will find your homework on Google Classroom.
Autumn 1 - The Romans
In Autumn Term 1 we will be learning about the Roman Empire and its impact on Britain. This includes:
- Julius Caesar’s attempted invasion of Britain in 55-54 BC.
- The Roman Empire by AD 42 and the power of its army.
- The successful invasion by Claudius and the Roman conquest, including Hadrian’s Wall.
- The British resistance (Boudica).
Autumn Term 1
Autumn 2 - The Roman Legacy
In Autumn Term 2 we will be learning about the Legacy of the Romans in Britain. This includes:
- Language, writing, numbers, money and the calendar
- Roman Roads and architecture
- Aqueducts, sewers and central heating (Roman baths)
- Culture (entertainment - amphitheatres)
- Laws and a legal system / the census
- Religion
Autumn Term 2
Spring 1 - Italy and Volcanoes
In Spring Term 1 we will be learning about the physical and human geography of a region in a European country - Italy.
We will also be studying volcanoes in detail and will write an explanation text about how they erupt.
Photo Gallery - Spring Term 1
Spring 2 - Comparing People and Places
In Spring Term 2 we will be learning about the wider world with a comparison study of people and places. We will be comparing the human and physical geography of our local area with areas in Europe and North and South America.
Photo Gallery - Spring Term 2
Summer 1 - Ancient Egypt
In Summer Term 1 we will be learning all about the achievements of one of the world's earliest civilisations: The Ancient Egyptians. We will learn about how and where the ancient Egyptians lived, what was important to their daily lives, who Tutankhamun was and how mummies were made.
Photo Gallery - Summer Term 1
Summer 2 - Comparing Ancient Civilisations
In Summer Term 2 we will be learning about another ancient civilisation - ancient Sumer. We will be comparing this, one of the world's oldest known civilisations, with that of the Egyptians. We will compare farming methods, houses, writing, inventions and gods.
Photo Gallery - Summer Term 2
