Year 4
Please see the table below for an outline of this year's curriculum for Year 4. For further information, Home Learning and a copy of the Knowledge Organiser, please access your child's Teams account.
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TERM | AUTUMN TERM | SPRING TERM | SUMMER TERM |
Class Novel | The Saga of Erik the Viking - Terry Jones | King of the Cloud Forests - Michael Morpurgo | Secrets of a Sun King - Emma Carroll |
English | Anglo-Saxon poetry; Playscripts; Norse myths; Non-chronological reports | Diaries; Information leaflets; Explanations; Narrative poetry | Free verse poetry; Instructions; Stories from other cultures |
| Mathematics | Number and place value to 10,000; Addition and subtraction within 10,000; Multiplication and division | Further multiplication and division; Fractions and decimals; Graphs; Time | Money; Mass, volume, length; Area; Geometry |
Religious Education (RE) | The Bible; Trust in God | Jesus the Teacher; Jesus the Saviour | The Early Christians; The Church; Hinduism |
Science | Food and the Digestive System: Producers and consumers; Ecosystems; Food chains and food webs; Changes in ecosystems Digestive system: Teeth types – incisors, canines, premolars, molars; Teeth health and dental hygiene; Working scientifically: Identifying and classifying; Observing changes over time; Comparative test; Pattern seeking; Research Sound: How we hear sounds; Sound waves; Changing the pitch; Changing the volume; volume and distance; Working scientifically: Identifying and classifying; Pattern seeking; Comparative test; Research | States of Matter: Classifying solids, liquids and gases; Unusual materials; Particle theory; Change of state; Melting, freezing, evaporation and condensation; States of water; Measuring temperature; Investigating melting; Line graphs; Researching melting and boiling points; Working scientifically: Observing changes over time; Identifying and classifying; Pattern seeking; Comparative test; Research. Grouping and Classifying: Types of classification; Taxonomy; Understanding and creating classification keys; Animal kingdom; Plant kingdom; Classifying new discoveries; Working scientifically: Identifying and classifying; Pattern seeking; Research | Electrical Circuits and Conductors: Sources of electricity; Electrical devices; Electrical components; Series circuits; Complete and incomplete circuits; Conductivity; Conductors and insulators; Wired plugs; Incandescent light bulbs; Future of electricity; Working scientifically: Identifying and classifying; Pattern seeking; Comparative test; Research |
Personal, Social & Health Education (PSHE) | Being me in my World; Celebrating Differences; Dreams and Goals | Healthy Me; Zones of Regulation | Relationships - Ten Ten Resources |
History | Invasion: Roman withdrawal from Britain; Chronology of invasion; Anglo-Saxon invasion; Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, beliefs and customs; Religion; Viking invasion; Everyday life in Viking Britain; Significant people: King Athelstan; Norman invasion; Legacy | Ancient Civilisations: Features of civilisations; Ancient Sumer; Ancient Egypt; Indus Valley civilisation; Artefacts; Timelines; New inventions and technology; Everyday life; Social hierarchy; Significant leaders; End of ancient civilisations | |
Geography | Interconnected World: Compass points; Four and six-figure grid references; Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn; Countries, climate and culture of North and South America; Renewable and non-renewable energy; National Rail network; UK canal network; Fieldwork: Local enquiry | Misty Mountain, Winding River: Rivers; Maps; Grid references; Contour lines; Physical processes: erosion, transportation and deposition; World rivers; Aerial images; Mountains; UK mountains; World mountains; Compass points; Water cycle; Soil; Altitudinal zones; Data analysis | Electrical Circuits and Conductors: Sustainable energy sources |
Computing | Systems and Networks; Creating Media: Photo editing | Creating Media: Audio editing; Data and Information | Programming A: Repetition in shapes; Programming B: Repetition in games |
Physical Education (PE) | Indoor: Dance; Outdoor: Netball, Football | Indoor: Gymnastics; Outdoor: Basketball | Indoor: Badminton, OAA; Outdoor: Athletics, Rounders |
Art and Design | Contrast and Complement: Colour theory, | Functional and Fancy Fabrics: Motifs and pattern; Nature; Block printing; Embroidery; | Statues, Statuettes and Figurines: Figure drawing; Statues, statuettes and figurines; Sculptures from ancient civilisations; Clay work and sculpting; Motifs and patterns; High and low relief clay sculpture |
Design and Technology (DT) | Fresh Food, Good Food: Food preservation techniques; Exploring food packaging; Prototypes; Designing, making and packaging healthy snacks | Functional and Fancy Fabrics: Fabrics; Design features; Significant designer: William Morris; Stitching a hem; Embellishment; Designing and making patterned and embellished fabrics | Tomb Builders: Simple and compound machines; Electrical Circuits and Conductors: Making switches; Incorporating programming and circuits in products |
Music | Singing games and rhymes; Carol Service | Recorders | Recorders |
Spanish | Mythical creatures | Instruments La Fecha - Learning how to say the date, including birthdays | School subjects: Opinions and reasons |