This term Class 3 will be researching The Tudor period. The first half term will focus mainly on Henry VIII with a science theme of Light and Shadows, and Planets and the Solar System.
The second half term will be focusing mainly on the reign of Elizabeth I. The Design and Technology focus will be on making musical instruments.
Also during this term there will be an Olympic week.
Children will continue to be given weekly spellings on a Monday for a test the following Monday. Maths homework will be set on Thursday for return on Monday.
Additional topic homework and reading may also be given.
Useful websites:

http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/Homework/timeline/tudors.htm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/tudors/

http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/revision/Science/space.htm

http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/time/index.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/physical_processes/