Grade 3. Science Revision Topics.

Materials:  Describe the particle model for solids and Link for the
properties and liquids.
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 Know that particles are in constant motion, materials
even when in a solid.
 Use the particle model to explain the
properties of solids and liquids.
 Use the particle model to describe solids, Materials
Mathematics liquids (including solutions) and gases.
 Describe and explain how some solids can
Term 1. Revision Topicsbehave like liquids (e.g., powders), referring
to the particle model.
 Understand the difference between
materials, substances and particles.
 Describe solidification/freezing and melting,
using the particle model to describe the
change of state.

 Describe the processes of evaporation and

condensation, using the particle model and
relating the processes to changes in
temperature.

 Understand that the change of state of a

substance is a physical process.

 Know the main properties of water (limited

to boiling point, melting point, expands
when it solidifies, and its ability to dissolve a
range of substances) and know that water
acts differently from many other
substances.

 Know that some substances will react with

another substance to produce one or more
new substances, and this is called a chemical
reaction.
On Earth  Describe the model of the structure of the Earth On Earth
which includes a core, a mantle and a crust.
 Describe common features of volcanoes and know
they are found at breaks in the Earth's crust.
 Know that the Earth's crust moves and when parts
move suddenly this is called an earthquake.

 Identify vertebrates as animals with a backbone Animal skeleton

Animal and invertebrates as animals without a backbone. including humans
skeleton  Know that some animals have an exoskeleton.

including  Describe some of the important functions of

humans skeletons (limited to protecting and supporting
organs, enabling movement and giving shape to the
body).

 Describe the importance of movement in

maintaining human health.
 Identify some of the important bones in the human
body (limited to skull, jaw, rib cage, hip, spine, leg
bones and arm bones).
 Know that bones move because pairs of muscles
that are attached to them contract and relax.

Life processes  Know that plants and animals can have infectious
and Ecosystem diseases, and vaccinations can prevent some
infectious diseases of animals.
Life processes and
 Know that medicines can be used to treat some
Ecosystem
illnesses and describe how to use them safely.
 Know that different animals are found in, and suited
to, different habitats.
 Know plants and animals can survive in
environments other than their habitats.
 Describe food chains as being made of producers
and consumers, and classify consumers as
herbivores, omnivores, carnivores, predators and/or
prey.
  Investigate how sounds are made by vibrating Sound
Waves sources.
 Describe sounds in terms of high or low pitch and
loud or quiet volume.
 Investigate how to change the volume and pitch of
sounds.

 Know that models are not fully representative of a

Thinking real-world situation and/or scientific idea.
and  Draw a diagram to represent a real-world situation
and/or scientific idea.
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 Use models to show relationships, quantities or
scientifically scale.
 Use models, including diagrams, to represent and
describe scientific phenomena and ideas.
 Use models to show relationships, quantities or
scale

 Know that there are five main types of scientific

inquiry (research, fair testing, observing over time,
identifying and classifying, and pattern seeking).
 Snow that there are five main types of scientific
enquiry (research, fair testing, observing over time,
identifying and classifying, and pattern seeking).

 Identify variables that need to be taken into account

when doing a fair test.

 Make a prediction describing some possible

outcomes of an enquiry.

 Identify whether results support, or do not support,

a prediction.
 Describe the accuracy of predictions, based on
results.
 Describe patterns in results, including identifying
any anomalous results.

 Present and interpret results, using tables, bar

charts, dot plots and line graphs.

 Take appropriately accurate measurements.

 Use models, including diagrams, to represent and

describe scientific phenomena and ideas
 Make predictions, referring to relevant scientific
knowledge and understanding within familiar and
unfamiliar contexts.
 Identify risks and explain how to stay safe during
practical work.

 Carry out practical work safely.

 Draw a diagram to represent a real-world situation
and/or scientific idea.
 Use secondary information sources to research an
answer to a question
 Know that there are five main types of scientific
enquiry (research, fair testing, observing over time,
identifying and classifying, and pattern seeking).
 Use secondary information sources to research an
answer to a question.
 Know that models are not fully representative of a
real-world situation and/or scientific idea.

 Use keys to identify objects, materials and living

things
 Identify risks and explain how to stay safe during
practical work.
 Know that there are five main types of scientific
enquiry (research, fair testing, observing over time,
identifying and classifying, and pattern seeking).
 Make a prediction describing some possible
outcomes of an enquiry.
 Describe how repeated measurements and/or
observations can give more reliable data.
 Identify whether results support, or do not support,
a prediction
 Use keys to identify objects, materials and living
things.
 Know that there are five main types of scientific
enquiry (research, fair testing, observing over time,
identifying and classifying, and pattern seeking).
 Use secondary information sources to research an
answer to a question.
 Know that there are five main types of scientific
enquiry (research, fair testing, observing over time,
identifying, and classifying, and pattern seeking).
 Ask scientific questions that can be investigated.
 Collect and record observations and/or
measurements in tables and diagrams.
 Present and interpret results using tables, bar charts
and dot plots.
 Describe simple patterns in results.
 Use observations and tests to sort, group and
classify objects.