Y3/4 Seagulls Summer Term – first half
The Jurassic Coast
In this topic the children will travel along The Jurassic Coast on their learning
journey! This topic is Geography, Science and Geology based! The children will
be learning about the location of the Jurassic Coast and the names of the
counties and towns in this region of the United Kingdom. They will begin to
identify human and physical features of the coast and hills, land-use patterns
and understand how some of these have changed over time. They will begin to
understand why this is a world heritage site and the implications of that status.
The children will be working scientifically on a variety of quick challenges and
longer tasks to learn about rocks. This topic covers the properties and uses of
rocks, the rock family, soils and fossils. In Art we will be researching art in the
local environment and look at how artists and sculptors exhibit art as outdoor
installations.
We are starting a novel study in Literacy and will be reading and
learning from Why the Whales Came by Michael Morpurgo.
Numeracy – The New National Curriculum for numeracy
Science – Animal and Human Teeth, The Digestive System, Electricity
Computing – Keyboard Skills
RE – The Trinity
PSHE – Relationships
Music – Exploring Playground Singing Games and Rhymes
French – The Catherine Cheater scheme of work for French in the New
National Curriculum
PE – swimming, cricket, football skills, athletics
Topic Homework:
 Research The Jurassic Coast in Swanage and around the area, by visiting
The Heritage Centre, Durlston Country Park and any other local places
where children can learn more about our coastal heritage.
 Research The Jurassic Coast using these websites and any others you can
find – www.jurassiccoast.com whc.unesco.org
www.wdhtwa.org.uk www.nhm.ac.uk www.rockwatch.org.uk/
 Bring in sketches or photos of any outdoor art you can see around
Swanage, for example the designs on the ground in The Square outside
Dino’s takeaway.
Children may bring in any relevant books, maps, written work, drawings and any
other resources from home to extend our learning in class. They need to be
able to explain their items.
Remember that this homework is an optional extra to enjoy with your children
at home; it is not part of your child’s assessed learning.