Progression pedagogy - Skeletons and Muscles - Year 3

The educational programme for Year 3 students regarding skeletons and muscles is meticulously designed to enhance knowledge retention and comprehension. The curriculum employs a structured approach known as 'link it, learn it, check it, show it, and know it', which is part of a broader strategy to help pupils not only acquire new information but also to remember it effectively. This approach is detailed in the 'Five stages of learning and remembering' framework, a resource that provides further insights into the pedagogy.

At the beginning of the learning unit, students are introduced to the fundamental question: Why do humans have skeletons and muscles? This serves as a starting point to link new concepts to their existing knowledge. As the unit progresses, students engage in various learning activities that build on this initial question, allowing them to explore the functions and importance of the skeletal and muscular systems. The learning journey is structured to ensure that, by the end of the unit, students will not only have learned the key information but will also be able to demonstrate their understanding and retain the knowledge over time. The 'link it, learn it, check it, show it, and know it' methodology ensures a comprehensive learning experience that aligns with the progression goals of the unit.