st andrew’s home learning menu - week 10 (week beginning
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St Andrew’s Home Learning Menu - Week 10
(week beginning 16th June 2020)
YEAR 3
Dear Year 3 Parents and Children,
This term, Maths and English will continue in a similar format (with separate documents
uploaded to detail the planning), but from this week onwards we have a new learning menu. I
have also included information of websites which provide daily lessons as these can be used in
conjunction with the plans detailed here. This menu will include more topic-based project
work and at the end of the project, we hope to be able to share our collective efforts
throughout the school in an online exhibition. Please upload your work if you can so that we
can share it together.
Although things may feel rather different at the moment, we want to stay connected as a school.
Therefore, as a common theme, each year group will focus some of their learning on a cultural
centre in Bath, whilst considering these two questions:
‘How can we learn outside when we are inside?’ and ‘What transformations have you noticed?’
In Year 3, we will be using The Herschel Museum, Bath as our cultural centre and focal point. To
start this outside learning inside, please take a look at the museum, by following this link:
https://herschelmuseum.org.uk/explore/
After looking at pictures of some of the collections and considering these initial points, have a
look at the full learning menu below (labelled Project Learning), and see which of the projects
work activities you might like to explore further. You may also think of your own projects based
around this theme, please go ahead and follow your curiosities!
English
Daily reading: Stick to a routine of reading once daily –more if you’d like!
Read to an adult and record this in your yellow reading record. This could be a Reading
for Pleasure book, or a book you have selected from these free e-book websites:
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/user/sign_up.html Oxford Owl Reading Scheme – free to
sign up and access reading books of all levels.
Here are some others you can try;
https://www.storylineonline.net/
http://en.childrenslibrary.org/
Spellings: How many of your Year 3/4 spellings do you know now? Can you highlight all the
ones that you can spell independently? Keep going with your 5 words a week.
English plans will look slightly different this week. Everything you need is included in the
separate pdf. We are now following a scheme of work from CLPE. You may also choose to
support your child’s learning by accessing https://www.thenational.academy/online-
classroom/year-3#schedule or https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/tags/zmyxxyc/year-3-and-
p4-lessons
On these websites there are lessons for Y3 which support the curriculum in general as
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well as activities suggested here.
English
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Read it!
Draw it!
Talk about it!
Imagine it!
Create it!
Maths
Times tables: Please practice the following times tables, ensuring you know the inverse operation for
each (e.g. divide)
Power Maths will continue as normal – detailed plans included in separate pdf.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Problem solving –
fractions End of unit check
Equivalent
fractions
Equivalent
fractions
Equivalent
fractions
Online Learning and Support
Here is a list of websites which span the curriculum:
English:
o Phonics Play - www.phonicsplay.co.uk
o Oxford Owl - www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home
o The National Academy www.thenational.academy/online-classroom/year-3#schedule
o BBC www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/tags/zmyxxyc/year-3-and-p4-lessons
Maths:
o White Rose Maths -
o Times Tables Rock Stars (Years 2, 3, 4, 5, 6): https://play.ttrockstars.com/
o Topmarks - www.topmarks.co.uk
o Maths Shed - www.mathshed.com
o The National Academy www.thenational.academy/online-classroom/year-3#schedule
o BBC www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/tags/zmyxxyc/year-3-and-p4-lessons
Science:
o Mystery Science - www.mysteryscience.com
o Crash Course Kids -
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=crash+course+kids&safe=true
Computing:
o Scratch - www.scratch.mid.edu/explore/projects/games
Geography:
o National Geographic Kids -https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/
o 3D Geography - https://www.3dgeography.co.uk/geography-topic
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History:
o Horrible History - https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/shows/horrible-histories
o Virtual Museum Tours - https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-
galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours
Physical:
o Go Noodle - https://www.gonoodle.com/
o BBC Super Movers - https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers
o Cosmic Yoga - https://www.cosmickids.com/
o Body Coach - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyCLoPd4VxBuxu3sLztrvWFehzv-
LnR2c&safe=true
General:
o BBC Bitesize (all year groups) - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/primary
▪ Years 1 and 2 - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/levels/z3g4d2p
▪ Years 3, 4, 5, 6 - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/levels/zbr9wmn
o Twinkl - https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/parents
o The Imagination Tree - https://theimaginationtree.com/
o Scholastic - https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html?caching
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Project Learning
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Year 3 Stargazing!
On Sunday 5th July there is scheduled to be a full moon and on Saturday 27th July
there are reports that meteor showers may be visible in Bath, with the shower likely
to produce its best displays soon after dusk.
Wrap up warm and head outside to look at the night sky on these dates.
Even though we cannot be together in person at the moment, we will be looking up
at the same stars and moon and be thinking of each other!
TERM 6 HOME LEARNING
This term the whole school is coming together to use our learning to
try and answer the following questions:
‘How can we learn about the outside when we are inside?’
and
‘What transformations have you noticed?’
As part of this work, each class has chosen a cultural centre in Bath to
explore virtually. In Year 3 we have chosen The Herschel Museum of
Astronomy.
Use this weblink: https://herschelmuseum.org.uk/ to take a look the
museum’s website. There are lots of pictures and information which
will help you to complete the activities below. You can do the activities
in any order you like. If you find a particular area that interests or
inspires you, run with it! We would love to see your own creative
ideas and projects.
The teachers are working together to find a way to create a virtual
exhibition at the end of this term to share all of your hard work and
learning so please take lots of photos of your home learning (make
sure you have your parents’ permission first!) and share them with us
via Microsoft Teams.
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Who were the Herschels?
Why are William and Caroline Herschel so special and
why is the museum named after them? Find out in this
information sheet complete with an astronomical
glossary:
https://www.bath-preservation-trust.org.uk/wp-
content/uploads/2020/04/Who-were-the-Herschels_-
Including-glossary-2.pdf
Create a poster or a PowerPoint presentation all about
William and Caroline Hershel and their life and
achievements.
Caroline lived at a time when women were not usually
allowed to study subjects such as Science and Maths.
Find out about other amazing women Scientists
throughout the ages, the struggles they faced and
their amazing achievements and discoveries.
Space
What is this instrument called and what is it used to
show?
Find out more about space and the solar system here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zdrrd2p
Create a drawing or a model of the solar system.
Create space artwork.
Write and illustrate an acrostic space poem
https://www.bath-preservation-trust.org.uk/wp-
content/uploads/2020/04/Amazing-Acrostic-Poems-2.pdf
Research the planets and fill in your own top trumps
cards with drawings and facts then get together with
family or friends to play a cosmic game of planet top
trumps!
https://www.bath-preservation-trust.org.uk/wp-
content/uploads/2020/04/Planet-Top-Trumps-2.pdf
Inventions
What do think this machine does?
Can you find the answer on the
museum website?
Invent your own machine. What
would you like your machine to be
able to do? Can it solve a problem or
help you in your everyday life?
Draw a labelled diagram of your
machine and write instructions for
how to work it. You could even try to
make it from junk modelling
materials.
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Travel Writing
William Herschel’s kept a travel diary of
his journey to Scotland and the north of
England in the 1790s.
What country would you like to visit
one day?
Use the internet to find out facts and
information about your chosen country.
What would like to visit/do in your
chosen country?
Write and illustrate an imaginary travel
diary or create a postcard from your
chosen destination to send to someone
back home.
Miniature Portraits
Who are the ladies in this
miniature portrait?
What is a miniature portrait and
when were they popular?
Can you create a miniature
portrait of you and your family?
Miniature Books
Create a miniature book. Take a look at the
website below to learn how to make miniature
books and watch videos of authors reading their
own versions of tiny books.
https://www.bl.uk/childrens-
books/activities/make-a-miniature-book
Film yourself reading your tiny book!
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Music and Instruments
Before becoming an astronomer William Hershel worked as a musician,
teacher, and composer. What musical instruments can you spot in his music
room?
Have a listen to some of the pieces of music he wrote, for
example https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CQSXbc73TQ. Do you like
his music? What does it make you think of? Draw a picture of what the music
makes you think of or how it makes you feel.
Can you compose a piece of your own music? You may have musical
instruments at home that you could use to help you do this or there are lots
of videos on YouTube that can teach you how to make simple instruments at
home including making a harp using elastic bands or fishing wire!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CQSXbc73TQ
Film yourself performing you piece of music. Will you dress up for the
occasion?!
Remember when using YouTube you must have permission from and be
supervised by as adult
Gardens and Sculptures
There is a beautiful garden at the Hershel museum. What amazing
discovery did Hershel make here?
The garden features lots of beautiful plants and sculptures. Design and
make your own sculpture garden. Take a look at these sculpture parks for
inspiration: https://www.theweek.co.uk/84424/twelve-of-the-best-
sculpture-parks-in-the-uk. Can you create a plan drawing of you sculpture
garden? Remember to include paths, plants and art works. Use a tray or
plant pot and junk modelling materials to make a miniature version of your
design.
We have mustard and cress seeds in school. Let us know if you would like
me to send you some to use in your gardens.
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Telescopes
Sir Patrick Moore described Herschel as ‘the greatest telescope
maker of his day’.
What is a telescope and how does it work?
Family Trees
Take a look at William Hershel’s family tree.
http://herschelmuseum.org.uk/wp-
content/uploads/2013/01/Herschel_guide_Family_tree_spread-1.pdf
Create your own family tree.
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Planet Music
Listen to the Planets Suite by Gustav Holst.
Close your eyes and listen carefully.
What do you think is happening? Which instruments can you hear?
Create your own space music.
Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OD_HzdZwKk
This website will help you:
https://www.classicfm.com/composers/holst/pictures/holsts-
planets-guide/jupiter-1/
Astronomy is a part of Science which focuses on the
stars and planets. When stars are grouped together,
they are often called constellations. Which
constellations do you know of? Can you see them in the
night sky? Can you research some of the names? Who
decided to give them their name?
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Questions, Questions!
Who was the first person in space?
Who was the first person on the moon?
Have any animals been to space?
What did Tim Peake do for the first time in space?
How many Apollos have there been?
Can you create a timeline to help answer some common space
questions?
Perhaps you could do a quiz with your family? Who knows the
most about space in your house?
Galileo Galilei
Who was Galileo Galilei?
Write a biography of his life or a letter/diary from his
prison cell explaining how he might have been feeling.
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Hall of Fame
There are so many people who are famous in the world
of astronomy. Can you create a hall of fame showing as
many of them as possible?
It could be an eye catching poster or a pretend gallery.
You could draw each famous person or find a picture of
them to draw a frame around.
Although several ideas have been suggested above, please feel free to follow
your own interests and curiosities. We are keen for children to be masters
of their own learning!