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

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!

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

• Temperature and how we measure it

• 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

Geography

All Around the World

We will be focusing on learning about the wider word in our geography lessons this half term, including:

• Continents and oceans of the world
• Using an atlas to locate countries and their flags
• Identifying and understanding lines of latitude and longitude
• The Prime Meridian
• Different climate zones
• Identifying polar regions and comparing them to the UK
• Different times zones around the world 

Don't forget our home learning project to chose a continent to research in detail and present your findings. Projects are due Friday 17th October.

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 associated with downloading software, plagiarism and healthy screen time. 

RE

Does a beautiful world mean a beautiful God? 

This unit will look at the creation story told by Jews and Christians, and discuss how this makes us feel. We will look at Jewish celebrations of Rosh Hashannah and Shabbat. We will understand what a Christian steward is and apply our ideas about 'where we come from'. 

PE

In our PE lessons with Mr Parker we will be completing fitness and athletics activities. We will also be practicing our skills in Outdoor Adventurous Activities.