Curriculum Overview Year 4 Autumn
Literacy
During the Autumn the class will be exploring the Narrative with a focus upon several books, for example; 'The Sheep-Pig', and 'The Hodgeheg'. In addition, the children will have regular phonics lessons in which they will build upon their knowledge of sounds. This will help develop the children's reading and spelling skills.
Numeracy
The children will be focusing upon counting, partitioning and calculating. The children will also be learning to handle data and measures effectively. They will have the opportunity to construct and read graphs. In addition the children will have regular mental maths quizzes to develop their mental arithmetic skills.
Geopgraphy
In Geography, the children will be learning about Llandundo. By the end of the unit the children will be able to locate Llandundo, understand its physical features and reasons for tourism, as well as being able to compare it to Bridlington.
History
The Egyptians is the history topic for this term. By the end of the topic the children will be able to understand the impact the Egyptians have had upon the landscape, and their role in history. It is hoped the an extra curricular visit can be arranged to accompany this topic.
Art
In Art the children will be investigating different printing techniques. After half term, they will be exploring Egyptian batik, cartouche designs and creating wall designs, all of which will fit in with our history about the Egyptians
PE
The children will be following a gymnastics unit which is based upon 'balances'. Throughout this term, the children will also take part in netball, hockey and football as part of their weekly games lessons. Additionally, we will continue with regular swimming lessons up until half term, with the aim of helping the children to develop their swimming skills.
Science
Firstly, we will be investigating the topic 'Electricity'. The children will learn to create electric circuits, and which materials are conductors and insulators. By the end of the unit the children will be able to explain which materials are conductors and insulators, create a working circuit, and explain the dangers of electricity.
After half term the class will investigate the topic of 'Keeping Warm', in which they learn how to measure the temperature accurately, as well as the effects temperature can have.
French
This term the children will focus upon the unit 'All about me', in which the children will learn simple greetings and numbers in French. They will have the opportunity to learn about the French culture.
SEAL
The Autumm theme is aboput 'New Beginings'. This theme focuses on welcoming the children back to school, and creating a working atmosphere through creation of class charters and friendship wheels.
ICT
We will be looking carefully at using the internet safely so that our children surf and chat in the same way. Another focus involves developing the children's word processing skills through the use of Microsoft publisher and word.
DT
This is going to be a very exciting term as the children will be designing and making their own light up models. This has always proved a successful and much enjoyed activity.
A final word, we would like to remind everyone that homework is very important in year 4. This homework allows the children to practice and consolidate what they are learning in class. It can also improve their research skills and extend the topics under investigation. Homework is also a chance for children to share what they are doing in class with parents and carer's. Please encourage your child to complete set work and hand it in on time.
Mrs McLaughlin, Mrs Clayton, and Miss Southwell