Year 4

MEET THE TEAM

Our Topic this term is: Invasion

We will be continuing learning about Invaders in our topic from our new curriculum. This curriculum takes the form of mini projects which really allow us to look at the subject in depth. So far, we have looked at the Anglo-Saxon invasion, we will be moving onto the Viking invasion from AD789. In Geography, we have learnt about the tropics and the countries of North and South America. We will be furthering our understanding of these geographical areas but also looking at local geography and doing a study on local transport links.

We encourage home learning around this topic by reading educational books around the topic such as Horrible Histories, visiting places such as York, or creating and crafting items linked to these invaders.

Craft ideas include:

- Design and make a shield, sword or helmet

- Build a Viking longboat out of cardboard

- Build a Norman castle out of Lego

- Make a crown fit for a king

- Make vegetable soup and bake bread

- Draw a map showing where the different invaders came from

Maths

In Maths, we will move onto working on to methods of Multiplication and Division, doing this both mentally and using more formal written methods. This will be an important area of Maths for the children and we will be working hard on learning the tables they do not know. By now most should be fluent with 2,3,4,5,8 and 10 times tables. Now, we will work on learning the 6,7,9,11 and 12 times tables. It is of particular importance for children to practise their times tables on TTRockstars regularly, especially the soundchecks which reflect the Multiplication Check that all Year 4 pupils nationally complete towards the end of Year 4.

The link to their site with home learning and advice on can be found here:

https://whiterosemaths.com/advice-and-guidance

Here is an overview of the year.

Reading & Writing

In reading, we will be focussing on the book “The Saga of Erik the Viking” by Terry Jones. A great fantasy book set in the Viking times.

RHSE

In RSHE, we will learn about the Jewish faith. We will learn stories, celebrations and key figures such as Moses.

Science

In Science, we will be studying Food and the digestive system. They explore the main parts, starting with the mouth and teeth, identifying teeth types and their functions. They link this learning to animals' diets and construct food chains to show the flow of energy.

Music

We will develop the skill of storytelling through song. Pupils listen to a range of song styles that have a clear narrative or reveal how a character is feeling. Pupils explore how dynamics, tempo and pitch contribute to how meaning is conveyed using songs from theatre and opera.

This half term in PE, we will be focussing on gymnastics. This unit will focus on exploring movements and balances in symmetrical and asymmetrical ways. Pupils will create and perform sequences that incorporate symmetrical and asymmetrical balances on apparatus, applying flow. Pupils will learn how to include canon and unison in their sequence creation.

Art and Design

In Art and Design, we will be doing a project called Warp and Weft which teaches children about the artform of weaving and how it has developed over time, including the materials and techniques required to create woven patterns and products. We will also be looking at Fresh food, good food in D&T, learning about healthy food and its packaging.

Homework

Homework:

Library books will be changed on a Monday, these should be read regularly at home to develop a joy of reading.

Times table worksheet goes home every Friday and should be returned by the following Friday.

On seesaw, we have the kahoot quiz and other tasks

Please contact us if you have any problems accessing or completing homework by email year4@stthomas.org.uk

Here is your Year 4 Class Charter challenge sheet. You can also download a copy by clicking on the image.

Download all the Charters as a PDF file