Science

Knowledge log (Y3)

KEY FACTS/KNOWLEDGE for Forces and Magnets

Forces are always a push, a pull or a twist. A force can make an object move, change direction and stop. We use forces everyday many times from brushing our hair, pushing on a light switch to putting on our shoes!

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Friction occurs when we walk, run, cycle, drive etc. Rougher surfaces create more friction that smoother surfaces. Friction can be useful - for example when we need to pull our cycle brakes on to stop.

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A magnetic force attracts magnetic materials towards them. Magnets have a north and south pole. Opposite poles attract and same poles repel each other. Some magnets are stronger than others.

Magnetic metals include iron, nickel, cobalt and steel. Non-magnetic materials

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We use magnets everyday - on fridge doors, clasps on bags, phone cases and in radio speakers!

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Key Vocabulary

Force - a push, a pull or a twist.

Friction - a force between two surfaces sliding against each other.

Magnetic Force - a non-contact force that pulls magnetic materials towards a magnet.

Magnetic materials - metals that are attracted to metals.

Poles - the opposite ends of a magnet.

Attract - pull towards each other.

Repel - push away from each other.

Misconceptions

• All metals are magnetic.
• Magnets ‘stick’ to things
• Larger magnets are stronger than bigger magnets.

Create - Design an experiment to test how far an orange/ a car will travel from the same point on a ramp using different types of flooring such as wood, carpet and tiles. Predict what you think will happen and record your results by measuring the orange travels.

Further reading/videos

BBC Bitesize

Century tech science nuggets

Dr Binocs

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PSHE

Spring Knowledge log (Y3)

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VOCABULARY

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1. Uniqueness - The quality of being one of a kind and having a special trait/ characteristic.
2. Diversity- the inclusion of all types of people from different social and ethnic backgrounds and of different genders and orientation.
3. Physical Characteristics- defining traits or features of a person's body such as hair
4. Puberty- Puberty is when a child's body begins to develop and change as they become an adult.
5. Personal Hygiene- how you care for your body for example; bathing, washing your hands and brushing your teeth.
6. Routines- A routine is the usual series of things that you do at a particular time.
7. Responsibility- showing honesty, compassion/respect, fairness, accountability, and courage.
8. Bacteria - Bacteria are small organisms, or living things, that can be found in all natural environments.
9. Virus- Viruses are a type of germ. They're very tiny, and when they get inside your body, they can make you sick.
10. Head Lice- a louse which infests the hair of the human head.

We are studying our bodies and staying healthy.

KEY FACTS/ KNOWLEDGE

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1. Your heritage and genetics can shape what you look like alongside your lifestyle and culture. Everybody is unique!
2. Males and females have different body parts. We need to remember these names to keep ourselves safe and communicate our boundaries.
3. Puberty is a series of changes which affect people’s brains and bodies as they grow older.
4. It is important to keep our bodies clean. Find routines that work for you. As you become older you will have more responsibilities such as looking after yourself.
5. The main difference between a virus and bacteria is that bacteria are free-living cells that can live inside or outside a body, while viruses are a non-living collection of molecules that need a host to survive.

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Subject

RE log (Y3)

KEY FACTS/KNOWLEDGE

KEY VOCABULARY

Rule - an instruction or guide that tells you how you should behave.

Duty - a responsibility, task or action you must do.

Righteousness - showing high morals and always choosing the right way to behave

Sacraments - religious ceremonies, routines, traditions and symbols.

Material gain - earning money to buy items of luxury.

Pilgrimage - visiting holy places or people

We are studying this religion because we are building on our knowledge of Hinduism from last term. Understanding that people can choose to live according to specific ways of behaving. Hinduism is one of the big 6 religions in the UK.

Key Hindu Story -

King Shibi and the Birds

Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world. It originated from the Indus Valley in India approx 2500 BC.

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Hindus today live in every part of the world.

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Hindus believe that God is in every living things and many choose to be vegetarian. Hindus live their lives in guidance within the five daily duties and four goals of life.

Subject

Computing log (Y3)

Coding

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You can also look at the following books on MyOn:

How coding works

A coding mission

Gabi’s if/then garden

Gabi’s fabulous function

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Create tasks

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Visit the voyager section on the google site to complete the create tasks or click here.

KEY FACTS/KNOWLEDGE

Studying because we are building on our knowledge of sequencing to program sequences to create simple animations and simulations.

KEY VOCABULARY

Object - something on screen, such as a picture, button or text.

Button - an object on screen that makes something happen when you click it.

Action - something an object does.

Input - an action such as clicking a button on screen via a mouse.

Algorithm - set of steps to solve a problem.

Sequence - place programming instructions in order.

Execute - make a program follow its instructions.

History

Knowledge Log Year 3

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Link to Create page on Y3 Google Site

KEY FACTS/KNOWLEDGE

• Prehistory - We have to use physical sources found by archaeologists because there aren’t written sources.
• Life was very different - people had to hunt animals and gather their food, lived in houses with one room and no windows!
• Farming meant people started to live in permanent houses and communities.
• Discovering new metals meant stronger tools, allowing new technologies to develop.

VOCABULARY

Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, archaeology, artefact, nomadic, Skara Brae, Bronze Age, Iron Age, hunter-gatherers, hill fort, migration, excavation, invasion, settlement, clans/tribes, reconstruction, quern

We are studying changes from the Stone Age to Iron Age Britain because we follow a chronological curriculum in KS2. Links to the past can provide communities with anchors that strengthen a sense of identity.

We are building on our knowledge of historical enquiry, which we began to develop during Brooklands Remembers, and our knowledge of chronology from Year 2.

Music

Knowledge log (Y3)

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Create - we will learn to perform Three Little Birds as a class.

KEY FACTS/KNOWLEDGE

VOCABULARY

Introduction, verse, chorus, bass, drums, electric guitar, keyboard, organ, backing vocals, pulse, rhythm, pitch, tempo, dynamics, texture structure, compose, improvise, hook, riff, melody, reggae

We are studying Three Little Birds by Bob Marley because the social themes and topics that arise from this song for discussion and/or further investigation help to introduce cultural differences and a celebration of other cultures.

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● Jamaican culture

● Happiness

● Acceptance - accept everybody

● Importance of music in our day to day lives

● Togetherness

● Equality

Art

Knowledge log (Y3)

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CREATE

• A drawing of a mythical creature inspired by Medieval Art
• An animal collage inspired by Megan Coyle
• A print inspired by your collage
• A painting of animal fur inspired by George Stubbs
• An animal image with sound and movement using digital media

KEY FACTS/KNOWLEDGE

VOCABULARY