Curriculum Overview for Year 3
English
Reading
Writing
Grammar
Art & Design
Art & Design (LKS2)
Computing
Computing (LKS2)
Use sketchbooks to collect, record and evaluate ideas
Improve mastery of techniques such as drawing, painting including solving problems
and sculpture with varied materials
Learn about great artists, architects & designers
words
-fiction
plays to perform
forms
reading
writing
Speaking & Listening
others’ writing
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viewpoints
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non-fiction books
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Design & Technology
for purpose
Mathematics
Number/Calculation
Geometry & Measures
calculate with metric
measures
or hundreds to numbers of up to 3
digits
context
subtraction
time
calculations
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horizontal, vertical,
perpendicular and parallel lines
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Science
Fractions & decimals
volcanoes, earthquakes, settlements, trade links, etc.
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dishes
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Data
History
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Chemistry
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Mathematics
denominator
problems
-d / Make 3-d shapes
Physics
Americas focus on key physical & human features
fractions
multiplication & simple division and
missing number problems
Biology
Geography
place the time studied on a time line sequence
events or artefacts use dates related to the passing
of time place events from period studied on a time
line use terms related to the period and begin to
date events
find out about everyday lives of people in time
studied compare with our life today
identify and give reasons for different ways in which
the past is represented distinguish between
different sources and evaluate their usefulness
use a range of sources to find out about a period
observe small details – artefacts, pictures
Modern
Languages
Music
French
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control and expression
Listen & engage
Ask & answer questions
Speak in sentences using familiar vocabulary
Develop appropriate pronunciation
Show understanding of words & phrases
Appreciate stories, songs, poems & rhymes
Broaden vocabulary
Physical
Education
Use running, jumping, throwing and catching in isolation and
in combination.
Develop flexibility, strength, technique, control and balance
e.g. through athletics and gymnastics.
Perform dances using a range of movement patterns
Play competitive games, modified where appropriate
Apply basic principles suitable for attacking and defending.
Compare their performances with previous ones and
demonstrate improvement to achieve their personal best
Swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a
distance of at least 25 metres
Perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations
ciate wide range of live & recorded music
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Religious
Education
Cycle 1
CHRISTIANITY Interpretate the different stories of the Birth of
Jesus.
ISLAM Investigate the significance Muhammad and The Qu’ra to
Muslims and use religious vocabulary
HINDUISM Know how religious festivals such as Holi
are related to key figures, events and stories.
Cycle 2
CHRISTIANITY Describe some religious ideas from stories from
the Bible and recognise our own values related to right/wrong
ISLAM Consider the different ways a faith describes their God. Ask
questions about The Five Pillars
HINDUISM Suggest meanings for the religious actions/ symbols
related to the festival The Circle of Life. Identify the impact religion
has on believers eg reincarnation.
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