Year 4
Juniper class Cherry class
English
This half term in English, we will be using the magical story; 'Tamarind and The Star Of Ishta' written by Jasbinder Bilan. The children will create their own travel brochures using Google Sites.
Maths
In Maths, the children will be learning mixed number fractions. They will be adding and subtracting fractions before moving onto decimals.
Science
This half term the children will be learning about animals including humans. They will investigate the digestive system before looking at the functions of teeth.
Geography
In Geography, children will be comparing the United Kingdom to China and Italy. They will research about the Silk Road and understand how trade worked.
Computing
In Computing, year 4 will be looking at technology in their own lives. They will look at different types of networks, servers and begin to understand cloud networks.
RE
RE learning will focus on the religion of Islam. Children will research different festivals and understand the importance of these.
PE
This half term will see the children transported to India where they will learn and perform traditional Bhangra dance.
Design & Technology
Following on from last half terms History learning. The children will be investigating and constructing working Roman Aqueducts.
Music
The children will be musicians of their own right this half term as they begin to develop pulse and groove through improvisation.
French
In French, the children will begin to name school subjects as well understand a short text using familar language they have developed throughout their French learning.
RSHE
Within RSHE, the children will be looking into living in the wider world. They will analyse the media, how budgeting money works as well as understanding how work provides for living.
Key dates
10th March- Inset Day
22nd and 23rd March- Parents' Evenings
14th March - Year 4 Social media workshop
29th March- Iftar
31st March- Easter holidays