Year 4 Summer

iNVESTIGATING OUR TEETH

In a fun science lesson, we transformed into super sleuths on a mission to investigate the different types of teeth and how they help us crunch, munch, and nibble our way through life!

Our investigation began with a close-up look at our own chompers. We used mirrors to identify the different shapes at the front of our mouths – the incisors for nipping and the canine teeth for tearing. Then, we explored the back where we found the premolars for grinding and the molars for crushing tougher foods.

Through exciting activities and discussions, we learned that these different teeth work together to break down food into manageable pieces, making it easier to digest. We even discovered that some animals, like lions with their sharp canines, have teeth specially adapted to their diets!

03.05.2024

I Apologise

Over the last two weeks in year 4 we have studied Maya Angelou’s poem ‘I Rise’. Children looked at the poetic features of the poem and the content of the poem which was essentially linked to bullying. As a response from the bully the children wrote a response called ‘I Apologise’. Have a look at some of the work below.

10.05.2024

Turning tenths into decimals

This week, we learned how to write those tricky tenths as decimals. Remember tenths? They're like slices of a whole pie cut into 10 equal parts.

Through our investigations we were able to figure out that instead of writing fractions like 3/10, we can use a decimal. Decimals use a special dot (.) to show parts of a whole. Here's how it works:

One tenth = 0.1 (the 1 is in the tenths place, just after the dot).

Two tenths = 0.2

Three tenths = 0.3

Can you figure out how to write ten tenths?

Have a look at some of our journals on how to write tenths as decimals.

17.05.24

Maths Day Mayhem!

Calling all maths whizzes!

We had a fantastic Maths Day packed with fun activities and challenges and the children came dressed as maths rock stars.

Students battled it out in a whole school timetable quiz, flexing their times tables knowledge to claim victory!

Throughout the day, there were exciting maths investigations that put problem-solving skills to the test.

Art class got a creative twist with maths-themed projects, showcasing times tables in a whole new light.

And to top it all off, a school-wide maths scavenger hunt had everyone racing around, solving problems.

What's your favourite way to celebrate maths? 

12.06.24

Pop up Art

Year 4 at  got creative with Pop Art! Inspired by Andy Warhol, they drew fruits then made colorful prints using his repetition technique. Their classroom transformed into a mini Pop Art studio, filled with vibrant fruit masterpieces! These pieces of art will then be used in out pop up restaurant that we have at the end of the year.

21.06.24

Mini Beast Hunt

Our Year 4 adventurers recently transformed Abbey Gardens into a minibeast metropolis! Armed with their clipboards and pencils, they meticulously examined hidden crevices, uncovering ants, woodlice, snails and even the occasional spider. Each discovery sparked curiosity about these vital ecosystem contributors, fostering a newfound appreciation for the intricate world beneath our feet.