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Year 4 Curriculum Overview

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Year 4 Curriculum Plan
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Year 4 End of Year Expectations

Spring Term 

English 

In English this term we will be looking at biographies and writing a newspaper report. We will also explore poetry and narratives and how we can implement a range of skills within our writing, ensuring our grammar skills are embedded confidently across all our writing.  

Maths 

In Maths this term we will be revising our knowledge of times tables, using formal methods for division, investigating area and fractions. We will also begin to look at decimals. 

Science 

In Science this term we will be investigating Animals including humans and will be exploring food chains. We will also be exploring Living Things and Their Habitats where we will be classifying and grouping living things by characteristics. We will also look at environments and how these impact upon living things.  

Computing 

In computing this term, we will be using repetition in shapes. We will be using a text-based programming language to explore count-controlled loops when drawing shapes. We will also be Data logging and will be recognising how and why data is collected over time, before using data loggers to carry out an investigation.  

Geography 

In Geography this term we will be looking at locating countries including North and South America. We will look at major cities and we will use a range of medias to research including atlases and internet resources.  

History 

In History this term we will be exploring Roman Empire and the impact the Romans had upon Britain. We will be looking at the Roman Army, how they lived and the legacy they left behind. 

PSHE 

In PSHE this term we will be considering two specific questions. How do we treat each other with respect and how do we manage our feelings? We will consider how to have respect for ourselves and others. How to show courteous behaviour, how to maintain safety and we will explore human rights 

Music 

In Music this term we will be looking at a range of musical areas which include: 

The Doot Doot Song – learning more about different songs and different styles of music.  

Spain – learning about melodies and rhythmic patterns.  

Design and Technology 

In D&T this term we will be investigating Electrical Systems - we will create simple circuits and switches (including programming and control)  

Art and Design 

n Art this term we will be using different techniques within painting. We will start to use light and dark within painting and show understanding of complimentary colours. 

We will be confidently controlling types of marks made and experiment with different effects and textures including blocking in colour, washes, thickened paint creating textural effects. We will also start to develop a painting from a drawing and evaluate our finished artwork. 

Physical Education 

In Physical Education this term we will be playing invasion games which will include tag rugby, hockey, netball and football. We will also play rounders and cricket as strike and field skills. 

Modern Foreign Languages 

In MFL this term we will be continuing with our Spanish. We will be learning how to describe ourselves and others as well as telling people about our families.  

Religious Education 

In RE this term, we will be looking at Commitment – we will consider engagement with a variety of people about their beliefs and values and will ask questions about the way commitment affects their lives. 

 

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