Year 3
Curriculum Outlines
Embark on an enchanting voyage with our intrepid Year 3 Island Explorers as they traverse the mesmerising landscapes of Iceland and beyond. In this captivating topic inspired by Kate DiCamillo's The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, we will discover the haunting beauty of Iceland's glaciers, traverse the European continent and compare the United Kingdom to our nearest large island - Iceland.
Our topic in the Autumn term was called Disaster Strikes! We explored the effect that the Romans had on the United Kingdom using the stimulus question: The Roman Empire didn't really have that much impact on Britain, did it?
After placing the Roman Empire on a world timeline, we examined what an empire is and when Britain became part of the Roman Empire. We then researched what the Romans did that had an impact on Britain - including discussions about society, housing and beliefs. We talked about how we need to understand that primary sources need careful analysis and that they can contradict each other. We also identified the impacts and limitations of the Roman Empire on Britain.
We used the following resources and texts to assist us while we analysed and debated the influence that the Romans had on the United Kingdom.