Curriculum overview term 2

Primary 3 are working hard after the Christmas break. They have all had a brilliant time off and are ready for the learning ahead. Here is an update on the learning that will be taking place this term.

Literacy

Our reading focus this term will be on the ability to read with expression. We will also be looking at the difference between fiction and non-fiction texts, in particular non-fiction through our Romans topic. We will be focussing our comprehension skills around literal questioning and how these types of questions can be answered. Within our writing this term, we will be focussing on how we open our writing, discussing and investigating the different types of openers. There will also be a focus on compound words and mnemonics. Our listening and talking focus will be on our ability to present to the class whilst following specific criteria, for example, to maintain eye contact and speak clearly and confidently. We will also be looking at what makes a good question.

Numeracy

The class will continue to work on their number processes and place value up to 1000. Some of the class will continue to work on their ability to order, sequence and place value up to 1000 as well as their number stories to 10, whilst the other groups in the class will look at subtraction within 1000 and their number stories to 20. As a class we will be learning about time. We will be looking at o’clock, half past, quarter to and quarter past using analogue and digital clocks. Primary 3 will continue their work on recalling their times tables and number talks.

Interdisciplinary topic

The class will be learning about the Romans. We will begin our topic by exploring the Roman Gods. The class will then look at the Roman soldiers and their ability to invade foreign lands and will then look at Gladiators and their place within Roman society. We will learn about Roman numerals and Mosaic patterns as part of our topic also.

Health and Wellbeing

Within P.E, Mr Bertoncini will teach the second block of gymnastics for the year whilst Mrs McCreadie will be focusing on fitness with the class. Within H&WB, Mr Bertoncini will be looking at the importance of sleep and diet for young people to grow and develop healthily. Mrs McCreadie will continue to work on mental health and mindfulness.

Religious education

We have already started looking at Jesus’ followers, in particular, his 12 apostles. We will read some stories from the bible to help us in understanding why these men gave up their lives to follow Jesus. During this term, some of our children will be preparing for the sacrament of reconciliation. The class will learn about the sacrament together and will support their peers in their faith journey.

Science

Primary 3 will be learning about living things, in particular vertebrates. We will be learning about life cycles and how the energy flow circulates.

ICT

In ICT, primary 3 will experience GLOW for the first time and are very excited to get started on this. We will continue to work on our basic computing skills and how these can help us in everyday life.

Expressive Arts

Art- In art, we will be creating and constructing lots of projects through our Romans topic, for example a Roman shield.                                                     Music- In music, we will be learning about Scottish songs as well as looking as musical moods.                                                                                             Drama- The class will be taking part in dramatisations of the Roman Empire.

 

Please ensure that your child brings their P.E kit on Tuesday and Wednesdays and also that they bring their reading book to school every day.