Year 3 Blog

 This week only one class took part in this lesson as all of Year 3 went on a Geography Fieldwork trip to Moors Valley.  In the lesson the children identified what came out of a volcano and then they used Google Earth to walk around two volcanoes. Here, they identified the features of a volcano from the last lesson as well as describing what they could see as we walked around the volcanoes. 

 What an amazing lesson, year 3. First, the children recapped the layers of the Earth from last lesson and how the tectonic plates move. Then, the children watched a small clip with Dr Bonocs, as he discussed the different features that can be found inside a volcano. The children were amazed watching how quickly a pyroclastic cloud can move and the damage it causes. Once the children understood the different features there was a model of a volcano some of the children found interesting and they were able to describe the features.  The last part of the lesson located the Ring of Fire in the Pacific Ocean. More than 75% of the world’s volcanoes and earthquakes happen here.  Have a look at the beautiful painting one of the children made of a volcano. Mrs Gregory was very excited to see it and share it with the class. 

 This half term, the children will be studying all about volcanoes. Have a look at our learning journey.  The first lesson was so exciting as the children learnt about how volcanoes are formed. First, the children found out about the 4 layers of the Earth and what they were made up of.  Then they watched a video which demonstrated how the magma rises up through the Earth’s crust and forms a mountain/volcano. Some children even acted it out.  One child was so excited that he had geography this term, he brought in his amazing map book to share with Mrs Gregory. It was so kind and as a class we looked at some of the pictures together. 

 This week, the children were given 5 items: aeroplane, basket, leaves, mug and a teabag. The children had to decide what we have in common with India; tea.  They then discussed why India can grow tea and England can’t. From there they watched a clip as to how tea is made. The children didn’t know that tea starts out growing on a bush.  Lastly, they completed an assessment to answer the question, Are all countries the same? A great understanding by all children. 

 Today’s lesson compared the differences and similarities of  India and England’s human geography.  To begin with, the children recapped the definition of human geography. Then they discussed what they already knew from reading, movies, the news, family and holidays. They quickly identified flags, money, population, language and that both countries can be found in the Norther Hemisphere.  They then looked at some clips about India and found that their dress for both men and women are different, foods, transport, national flowers and animals as well as some of the famous landmarks.  One child said, “We are pretty much the same, just a few differences that work for them,”