Year 3 Topic 5

Year 3 - Topic 5
 
History - Ancient Egypt: what stayed the same across 3,000 years?
 

 

The history topic will begin with the children having the opportunity to exploring a variety of Ancient Egyptian artefacts and review and recall their prior knowledge.

In their history lessons the children will learn about Ancient Egypt, a civilisation that existed a long time ago beside the River Nile. The children will find out how the River Nile helped people grow food, travel, and live their daily lives. They will also learn about the role of the pharoah. They will learn how Egypt changed over many years and hear the story of Howard Carter, who found Tutankhamun’s tomb. The children will explore hieroglyphics and will learn about Egyptian beliefs about death and how some things changed while others stayed the same. They will find out that, even though Ancient Egypt lasted thousands of years, many things stayed similar.

 

In science, the children will learn to identify the main parts of flowering plants and describe their functions. They will explore what plants need to grow, and understand how water is transported through plants. They will also investigate the life cycle of plants, including pollination, seed formation, and seed dispersal, while developing scientific skills such as observing, planning, and drawing conclusions.