Other Curriculum Areas Term 5
Term 5 - History - The Ancient Egyptians!
Lesson 1 -
Start by watching this video about Ancient Egypt.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZOPWSXMvzI
The Ancient Egyptians were a really interesting civilization. Ancient means very old. The Ancient Egyptians lived over 5000 years ago. They build amazing pyramid structures for their Pharaohs who were their leaders that were thought to be like Gods. These pyramids are still standing today.
Use the internet to look at some pictures of the pyramids. Then, use paper or card and see if you can make your own pyramid. You'll need to measure it carefully and use a ruler to be accurate. Start by making a net and then cut it out and fold it up. You could even decorate it.
Lesson 2 - Mummies!
Lesson 3 - Tutankhamun
Lesson 4 - Write like an Egyptian
Can you write secret messages for members of your family using the Egyptian Hieroglyphs? Can they crack the code and read your message?
Once you've got the hang of it, write a special message. Draw it out neatly on plain paper and colour the Egyptian Hieroglyphs in. Then, with some help from your parents, take a photo of it and email to Miss Dicks.
Term 5 - Geography- Egypt
Our new topic is Ancient Egypt but modern day Egypt is still a fascinating country. Have a look on a map of the world and see if you can find Egypt. Use books or the internet to answer these questions.
What continent is Egypt in?
How long would it take us to fly there from England?
What language do they speak?
What types of food do they eat?
What is the weather like there?
Are there any rivers in Egypt?
What is the capital city of Egypt?
Draw the Egyptian flag.
Art - Term 5
Learn how to draw Tutankhamun's mask by following the simple steps in the picture below.
When you have finished, colour it in and take a photo to email to Miss Dicks.
DT
The ancient Egyptians believed very strongly in the afterlife. They thought that, when they died, their spiritual body would continue to exist in an afterlife very similar to their living world. However, entry into this afterlife was not guaranteed. The dead had to negotiate a dangerous underworld journey and face the final judgment before they were granted access.
They wrapped up their dead in rolls of linen cloth to preserve the body so that it would be ready for the afterlife. This process is called mummification. Watch this video to find out more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FiM8S2_nSg
Activity 1
Maybe a member of your family would volunteer to become a mummy? Use some toilet roll (if you have some spare!) and wrap the body carefully (it's probably best not to remove their brain through their nose though - although you could pretend
Activity 2
After that, you could make a canopic jar to keep your mummies organs in. You will need a cylindrical tube and some card and newspaper. Have a look at the picture instructions below.
Activity 3
Have a go at making some Egyptian Jewellery! You could make a headdress, bracelets, necklaces or create something of your own. You could use card, paper plates, or recycle boxes.
Use these pictures for inspiration.
Music - Term 5
Parents should have had an email with their child's login details for a fun music website called Charranga Yumu. Have a look at the different activities. You could choose to learn a song or an instrument (if you have a recorder, guitar, piano or keyboard at home).
Activity 1
Watch of this Egyptian song on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUyk4VNzUMc
Learn the words and sing along. Maybe you could perform it to your family!
Activity 2
Do you have a musical instrument at home? Learn to play a song or piece of music off by heart. Maybe you could ask a member of your family to video yourself playing to send to Miss Dicks.
Science - Term 5 - The Human Body
In Science this term, we will be learning about the human body.
Lesson 1
Start by thinking about our skeleton. What is the point of it? Why do we need a skeleton? What would happen to our body without one?
Do you know the names of some of the bones in your body? Maybe you've read the book 'funny bones!'
Have a go at learning some of the scientific names for the different parts of our skeletons (some of them are quite tricky so don't worry if you can't remember them all).
Then, you could try and make a life size skeleton by printing the document below, cutting out and joining together!
Lesson 2
Now, let's learn more about the different bones in our body and what they are used for.
Have a go at these interactive learning activities by clicking on the link below.
https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities/movinggrowing.html
Once you feel confident, why don't you make some labels with the names of different bones. You could stick them onto yourself in the correct place.
Lesson 3
Now we know more about our skeleton, we need to learn how we can keep it healthy. Strong bones are really important.
Go through the PowerPoint presentation below and learn about the different food groups. Then, draw a plate (or use a paper plate). Split the plate into the different food groups and design a balanced meal. Use the pictures below to help you.
Lesson 4
Which food groups do you think are in different types of food? Using the sheet below, go through your cupboards and look at the packets that different foods come in. Fill in the table (or draw your own) and record the different types of nutrition that are in different foods.
Lesson 5
Using all the knowledge you have learnt, see if you can complete the sheet below about different food nutrition (there are different versions of the shame sheet - choose which one you'd like to do).
RE and PSHE
This term, our school value is Resilience.
What do you think it means to be resilient?
How can we show resilience during difficult times?
What sort of things should we say to ourselves when we feel down and want to give up?
Make a poster to display in your room. Draw a picture of yourself. Around it, write words, phrases and messages which could encourage you to keep going and not give up when you are feeling down.
Watch this bible story about Joseph. He had a hard life but he did not give up. As you watch the video, think about how Joseph shows resilience.
PE
Hello to all of our lovely Year 3 children and families! I'm Mrs Bishop and I work at Northleaze one day a week where I'm lucky enough to be involved in everything that is PE and sport (yes, I really do have the best job!) Over the coming days I'm going to be adding lots of ideas of ways that you can help your children to keep fit and active at home. You'll find it all under Children/Class and PE Pages/PE, so please take a look.
Sarah Bishop