English

This half term our writing units will be based on the book, The Iron Man by Ted Hughes. This story is about a gigantic iron robot who appears out of no-where, crashing onto the beach and shattering into many parts. He is discovered by a young boy, Hogarth. The Iron Man proceeds to cause trouble to the villagers, devouring their machinery, until they decide to rise against him and entrap him. 

We will be studying the features of and writing our own versions of a wanted poster and a narrative and will be performing versions of the poem.

Maths

This term we will be covering topics including place value, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division and area. We will be focusing on learning the 6 and 7 times tables and their related division facts, in addition to recapping prior multiplication and division facts. 

We will be working to cover the objectives:

• find 1,000 more or less than a given number
• recognise the place value of each digit in a four-digit number (1,000s, 100s, 10s, and 1s)
• order and compare numbers beyond 1,000
• identify, represent and estimate numbers using different representations
• add and subtract numbers with up to 4 digits using the formal written methods of columnar addition and subtraction where appropriate
• estimate and use inverse operations to check answers to a calculation
• recall multiplication and division facts for multiplication tables up to 12 × 12
• use place value, known and derived facts to multiply and divide mentally, including: multiplying by 0 and 1; dividing by 1; multiplying together 3 numbers
• find the area of rectilinear shapes by counting squares
• use place value, known and derived facts to multiply and divide mentally, including: multiplying by 0 and 1; dividing by 1; multiplying together 3 numbers

As a school we use TTRockstars to practise our times tables. We encourage the children to practise regularly at home. Year 4 have a termly challenge to earn raffle tickets and wow cards for playing regularly at home!

History

What does the Staffordshire Hoard tell us about the Anglo-Saxons?

The Staffordshire Hoard is one of the largest pieces of Anglo-Saxon treasures discovered. This half term we will be learning about:

• What is the Staffordshire Hoard?
• Key artefacts within the Staffordshire Hoard
• The mystery of the Staffordshire Hoard and the theories about why it was buried
• The Kingdom of Mercia and why it was important
• Life in Mercia in the Anglo-Saxon times
• The ruler Aethelflaed

Science

Changing States

Our chemistry unit of changing states will teach us all about the three states of matter, solids, liquids and gases. We will be looking at:

• Solids, liquids and gases and their properties
• The process of changing states between solids, liquids and gases by heating, cooling, evaporation and condensation
• The Water Cycle and how it uses these processes
• Investigating the effects of these changes

French

Numbers 11-20

We will be learning and applying the vocabulary of numbers 11-20, as well as recapping previous numbers learned. We will recognise Euros and prices, dates and birthdays. 

Music

Abba

Using the Charanga scheme, our Abba unit will focus on timeless pop songs from the 70's. We will listen to and evaluate a range of Abba songs, and develop our singing, playing, improvisation and composition skills. 

PSHE

VIPs - Very Important Persons

This unit will look at the importance of different relationships with family and friends. Children will understand what makes a healthy relationship, and how to resolve problems within friendships. We will look at what bullying is and how to stand up to it. 

Art

Anglo-Saxon Stone Carvings

In this unit we will look at different patterns created

by the Anglo-Saxons. We will practise our drawing and observational skills before designing and creating our own Anglo-Saxon inspired stone tile using clay. We will practise different sculpting and joining techniques. 

Computing

Online Safety

This unit will use our Purple Mash scheme to look at different risks online. We will look at protecting our personal information and identify theft, the risks assosciated with downloading software, plagarism and healthy screen time. 

RE

Creation/Fall

PE