Year 3 Term 2

Our Learning this Term
 
The current topic web for this term can be found below.
 
It provides information about the topics children will cover in each subject area.
DT - Bread Making
 
The children made their bread rolls this week. They designed the shape and taste of their roll by adding any additional ingredients to make it sweet or savoury. During the making process, they used mixing, kneading and shaping skills. Some children used different tools to add patterns and shapes to their roll. 
 
Afterwards, the children got to taste and evaluate their rolls and add them into their very own packaging that they had also designed and made.
Environmental Survey
 
In light of the recent developments in Bell Brook Park, we decided to conduct an environmental survey. Happily, we identified list of positives in our local park. We found found it was a clean space with no signs of litter and no signs of vandalism. We also noted that there was a generous green space behind the back of the park where wild flowers can grow and local wild life can inhabit. 
However, we did find some elements that we felt needed addressing. Firstly, the pavements around the park were uneven and could be a trip hazard. We also found, and this was really important to us, that there was not a recycling bin. In fact, the general waste bin was full of materials that could all be recycled and we know would take a long time to decompose. 
Following this field work, we wrote a letter outlining our findings to our local MP, Gavin Williamson, to urge him to organise for a recycle bin to be fitted in the park so that the people of Penkridge can dispose of their waste in an eco-friendly way . 
P4C Home Learning
 
For the P4C home learning tis term, the children explored the question: If animals around the world had a voice what would they say?
 
Everyone had something to offer whether it was voicing their ideas to the class, sharing a poster or a powerpoint - a great topic for discussion!