Happy first of May Happy Hippos and lovely Lions!
We have been very busy this week. Miss Shaw has been enjoying some lovely walks in the sunshine (before the horrible rain appeared) and went to a virtual baby shower! Maybe some of you remember Miss Whitehead? Well she is Mrs Rowley now and she is having a baby girl this month!
Mrs Atkins has continued to look after her garden before the rain decided to make an appearance! And is now trying to keep her two children occupied when being stuck inside (I’m sure everyone reading this can relate!)
This week it was Mrs Pike’s turn to give hairdressing a go… despite sharp scissors and a 17 month old that doesn’t stay still being a dangerous combination, Ollie looks quite good but its probably best that Mr Pike is in lock down for a while longer!
Here is your home learning for this week, we hope you enjoy it:
Topic:
We hoped you loved the video of Mrs Pike’s farm last week! Imogen loved creating it for you. Now for your topic this week we were hoping you were inspired enough to create your own farm! This could be out of junk modelling, sketching on paper, designing on a computer, making it out of Lego- however you want to! Think of all the important parts a farm needs to function- look back at Mrs Pikes video and see what you need to include.
As an extra challenge you can film your own farm tour video of the farm you have created.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dtJEoNiC2A
Guided reading:
Below is a link to a variety of recipes-
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/category/family-kids
What do you need to make a ‘good’ recipe?
Rate which recipes were easier to follow/ read and why that was.
What must be included in a recipe?
Have you got a recipe at home you could follow and make something? Or use a recipe from the link.
English:
Below is a video on how to write a clear set of instructions.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/how-to-write-clear-instructions/zrvtscw
Here are some examples of instructions – some are funny and silly- https://www.literacywagoll.com/instructions.html
Can you create your own fun instructions?
For example how to make magic slime or unicorn food or how to wash an elephant.
Have fun- we can’t wait to see what you write about!
Maths
Using containers at home explore if this question is true or false. 
Now try these-
Capacity challenge- if you have completed the above tasks and want to, here is a challenge for you to try!
Science:
Attached are two PowerPoint’s. One of the PowerPoint’s explains in detail the difference between different types of food for example carbohydrates, protein etc.
Using this you can either plan your own menu for a three course healthy meal including a variety of food types
Or
we know you have drawn out a healthy plate but can you now make a fake healthy main meal, you could use play dough, Lego, junk modelling etc. There are some examples on the second PowerPoint.
LKS2_Science_Yr_3_Autumn_1_Keeping_Healthy_Session_2__PowerPoint LKS2_Science_Yr_3_Autumn_1_Keeping_Healthy_Session_2_Task_PowerPoint
Spelling
Apostrophes for contractions
Discuss- why is an apostrophe used for contractions?
Create a poster with the words below and how they are contracted using an apostrophe.
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I will |
is not |
has not |
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I am |
he will |
will not |
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do not |
can not |
I had |
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I would |
I have |
are not |
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had not |
have not |
could not |
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you are |
they are |
you will |
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he will |
you have |
Challenge: can you think of a fun and interesting way to remember where the apostrophe goes- for example-
Music from Mrs Sumba
Florence B. Price
Go to the website below and watch Naomi Wilkinson’s video
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/ten-pieces/classical-music-florence-price-symphony-no1/z48rscw
Why is Florence B Price considered to be a musical trailblazer?
Watch the video again and practise the Hand Bone Dance with one, then 2 hands.
Now watch the 2nd video. Can you perform the Hand Bone Dance in time to the music?
Science from Miss Stapley
Other things to try – gently lay plain white paper on the surface and make a print of your colour swirls.
Other things to try – the shaving foam and sprinkles experiment. Squirt shaving foam onto a tray. Add coloured sprinkles over the top and watch how the colours mix as the sprinkles dissolve into the foam.
Further science experiments found at www.sciencemuseum.org.uk
Have fun!!
Art from Mrs Pearson:
Portsmouth Naval Base is looking to mark the occasion of VE day and need YOUR HELP! They have asked for you to draw pictures on the subject of WW2 & VE DAY and as an extra challenge try to incorporate a rainbow somewhere in the picture (even in the corner). The pictures will be displayed within the Naval Base and once the day is over they hope to make contact with local nursing homes to distribute the pictures to help cheer our elderly community. If you would like your work sent to the naval base you will have to email it to me by Monday evening. However, all work sent to me, even after Monday, will still be displayed, as usual, on the Art Blog.
In addition to the drawings for the Naval Base, I would appreciated any art and craft linked to this important historic occasion , such as
bunting, chalk drawings, figures of soldiers, planes or medals. I know, as always, you will blow me away with your imaginative ideas and creativity.
Please email your artwork to me:
n.pearson@stpeterswaterlooville.hants.sch.uk
Thank you
Keep creating and keep safe!
Mrs Pearson
History VE day home learning from Mrs Conlon
Friday 8th May is VE day celebrations so please take part in this home learning to engage with what the soldiers may have felt at this time.
Activity 1
Watch this video to learn about what VE day celebration means:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/history-ks2-ve-day/z7xtmfr
Read the extracts VE DAY and Belsen, VE Day in Germany and VE Day, As Seen from a Field near Venice.
Then-
- Highlight in red the words and phrases that indicate happiness.
- Highlight in blue the words and phrases that indicate relief.
- Highlight in green the words and phrases that indicate sadness.
Activity 2
After reading the extracts and doing any other research using online resources about VE day, imagine you are soldiers being interviewed by the BBC news correspondent on VE Day. You need to portray how the soldiers felt about the end of the war and what they felt their role was in order to help prepare for peace. You will need to be reminded that they will need to consider the impact that fighting during the war would have had on these men.
If possible, record yourself speaking about your recount and email Mrs Conlon the video link to put it onto the school curriculum blog via her class email address:
starfishclass@stpeterswaterlooville.hants.sch.uk
If you would like to write a newspaper article instead of an interview then please do so and email me a photo of your work to add to the blog.
Have lots of fun learning all about this special celebration.
I am looking forward to seeing your great history learning.
Best regards
Mrs Conlon
(History lead teacher)
Below is a link to a bank of ideas on how you can use your baking/ cooking time as an opportunity for learning in lots of different subjects.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/articles/learning_through_cooking
Have a wonderful week!
Miss Shaw, Mrs Atkins and Mrs Pike