Thematic Knowledge Organiser Year Group: Year 4
Raiders and Invaders
Dates: November - December
History Anglo Saxons and Vikings Describe the Viking and Anglo-Saxon struggle for the Kingdom of England to the time of Edward the Confessor Place some historical periods in a chronological
Art & Design Anglo Saxon Broach Techniques: Plan a sculpture through drawing and other preparatory work Techniques: Articulate how he/she might improve their work using technical terms and reasons as a matter of routine
framework Use historic terms related to the period of study Communicate his/her learning in an organised and structured way, using appropriate terminology Key Vocabulary
Viking Ship Art Techniques: Use a variety of techniques e.g. marbling, silkscreen and cold water paste Techniques: Create different effects by using a variety of tools and techniques such as bleeds, washes, and splashes
saga, runes, longhouse, Odin, Frigg, danegeld, Danelaw, wergild, Battle of Hastings, King Alfred the Great, King Athelstan, King Edward the Confessor, King Ethelred the Unready
Learning: Use taught technical skills to adapt and improve his/her work Key Vocabulary Learning: a sketchbook for collecting ideas sketch, tone,Use shade, and developing a plan for a completed piece of sculpture, drawing, artwork marbling, paint, bleeds, technique, contrast, compliment, washes, splashes, adapt, improve Discrete Teaching Computing: E-Safety RE: 4.2: Christmas Exploring the symbolism of light PSHE: Celebrating Difference Geography: Extreme Earth Spanish: Alphabet & Christmas Science: Animals & Living Things Music: Glockenspiel Stage 2