English:
In the first few weeks of the term we will be following the Grammasaurus ‘Place Value of Grammar and Punctuation’ Programme. The aim is to develop children’s understanding of grammar and punctuation. This will build a solid foundation of knowledge and support independent writing skills.
After completing the programme we will read, recite, understand and compose different types of poetry.
Geography:
This area of the curriculum is covered in Spring 1 & 2.
We will use maps to locate Britain and Europe linked to our theme about the Stone Age.
Science:
Teeth and Digestion
Year 4 Autumn Half-term 1
Maths:
We will learn about… Place Value
- Place value of numbers up to 10, 000
- Numbers on a number line
- Rounding to the nearest 10, 100 and 1000
Addition and Subtraction
- Add and subtract ones, tens, hundreds and thousands
History:
We will study the early civilization periods from the Stone Age to the Iron Age and how artefacts and discoveries have led to developing our understanding of these periods in history. We will develop our chronological understanding using timelines to identify the different periods of the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age.
First, we will be learning about the different types of teeth and their functions. We will then describe the basic parts of the digestive system in humans and how they work to break down and digest food. Finally, we will be constructing and interpreting a variety of food chains, identifying producers, predators and prey.
PE: Gymnastics will be taught by WLSP. Athletics will be taught by teachers.
Music:
This half term the focus element is pitch. In this unit the children will focus on listening to many different styles of music, singing and playing the glockenspiel to Lean on Me.
Wider opportunities (instrument focus). Over the year, children will have the opportunity to experience different instruments each term.
Art & Design and Design Technology: Painting and Mixed Media
We will be studying prehistoric art through cave paintings and using charcoal to create tones and textures in our drawings. We will then experiment with natural materials to make paint and apply our painting skills to re-create a prehistoric picture. Design Technology – This area of the curriculum will be covered in Autumn 2.
RE:
This area of the curriculum is covered in Spring 1 & 2.
Year 4 Half-term 1
Computing:
This area of the curriculum is covered in Spring 1 & 2.
PSHE:
Feelings and Emotions
We will be exploring feelings of jealousy, anger and worry and will develop our skills to manage our emotions positively and understand how and where to seek help if needed.
Spanish:
Yo aprendo español / I’m learning Spanish
• Pinpoint Spain and other Spanish speaking countries on a map of the world.
• Ask and answer the question ‘How are you?’ in Spanish.
• Say ‘Hello’ and ‘Goodbye’ in Spanish.
• Ask and answer the question ‘What is your name?’ in Spanish.
• Learn numbers from 1-20 in Spanish.
• Say 10 colours in Spanish.