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National Curriculum In Mathematics, we will be continuing to challenge ourselves on age-appropriate tables and then using these, together with our knowledge of the number system, to problem solve. Additionally, we will be looking at the key areas of place value and measurement. LKS2 Topic: Ancient Egypt In English, both year groups will be learning about mystery and suspense stories. In addition, both year groups will be experimenting with form and rhythm in poetry and writing non-chronological reports based on the Egyptians. Helping at home ideas: English and Mathematics homework sent out on FRIDAYS, to be handed in on WEDNESDAYS. In Science, Year 3 will look at nutrition, the transportation of water and nutrients in the body, as well as the muscle and skeleton system of humans and animals. Year 4 will be learning about classification of plants and animals, in addition to the digestive system and the role of teeth. Both year groups will be learning about the process of mummification using tomatoes. *There will be occasions when English homework will be replaced by homework around the topic. Each child should read for a minimum of 20mins per day at home, reading records are to be annotated in the Reading Record Book. In RE, Year 3 will be studying what Christians believe God is like, how the Bible reveals God’s plan, as well as what Jesus might think of Christmas. Year 4 will be studying the life of Jesus and why Christians worship him, why Christians pray the Lord’s prayer, finishing the term with how artists can help us understand Christmas. Please sign the Reading Record Book weekly. As Historians, we will be exploring the history of Ancient Egypt, learning about the gods and goddesses, the pharaohs, the process of mummification and how the pyramids were built, among other things. There will also be a week in October dedicated to the study of the Battle of Hastings to celebrate the 950th anniversary. Curriculum Drivers: Resilience Accepting new challenges and taking risks in learning. Persevering, even when something seems difficult. Environment Showing care and respect for the school environment and surrounding area. Being environmentally friendly. Redrafting and editing work. Being aware and respectful of different cultures and beliefs within the school, community and world. Being willing to try new and different experiences. Giving and receiving constructive criticism. Problem solving and investigating. Diversity Utilising the school grounds & Looking at history from the perspective of an ancient wildlife garden. culture. Starting our year long science project monitoring an aspect of the environment. Studying African cultures through studying our class countries. As Geographers, we will use maps and atlases to familiarise ourselves with our class countries and looking at the importance of the river Nile in Egypt. In PSHCE, Year 3 will be looking at new beginnings, getting on and falling out, before finishing the term with the body. Year 4 will be starting with ‘Good to be Me’, followed by learning about legal drugs such as tobacco, alcohol and medicine. As Design Technologists, we will be studying mechanisms used by the Egyptians to transport water. In Computing, year 3 will be studying how computers work, including algorithms and filing. Year 4 will be using PowerPoint to create presentations. As Artists, both year groups will be making canopic jars linked to their study of Ancient Egypt. We will also be recreating a historical design—the Bayeux tapestry. As Musicians, Year 3 will be learning ‘Let Your Spirit Fly’, an R&B song by Joanna Mangona. Year 4 will be furthering their skill with the glockenspiel. In PE, we will be playing invasion games, developing our throwing and catching skills playing handball and our hand eye coordination skills playing hockey. In Modern Languages every pupil will continue to learn French.