Year 4
Year 4 Overview 2022-2023
| Autumn A | Autumn B | Spring A | Spring B | Summer A | Summer B | |
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| Maths | Place value to 10000 Addition and Subtraction to 10000 Multiplication and division Maths No Problem |
Multiplication and division Further multiplication and division Graphs Maths No Problem |
Time Fractions Decimals Maths No Problem |
Decimals Money Mass Maths No Problem |
Volume and length Area of figures Maths No Problem |
Geometry Position and movement Roman numerals Maths No Problem |
| English | The Twits Instructions Greek Myths Narrative Character descriptions Gangsta Granny Character descriptions Persuasive Advert |
Zoo Complaint letter BBC Planet Earth clips Non-Fiction Explanation Poem Poetry |
Diary of the Wimpy Kid Diary You wouldn't want to be a roman gladiator Non-chronological report |
Hetty Feather Diary Otto Narrative |
Matilda Report of an event Mr Wuffles Dialogue |
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Instructions Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Script The British Poetry |
| Science | Living things and their habitats Scientist Link - Maria Sibylla Merian (scientific illustrator); Carl Linnaeus (classification) |
Animals, including humans | Animals, including humans | Electricity Scientist Link - Benjamin Franklin (exploration of electricity) |
Sound | States of matter Scientist Link - Jabir ibn Hayyan (classification) |
| Computing | Skills showcase: HTML | Computing systems and networks: Collaborative learning | Programming 1: Further coding with Scratch | Creating media: Website design | Programming 2: Computational thinking | Data handling: Investigating weather |
| RE | Why is Jesus inspiring to some people? | Why are festivals important to religious communities? | Why do some people think that life is a journey? | Why do some people think that life is a journey? | What does it mean to be a Hindu in Britain today? | What can we learn from religions about deciding what is right or wrong? |
| History | A study of Ancient Greece life and achievements and their influence on the western world Why should we thank the Ancient Greeks? |
The Roman Empire and its impact on Britain What impact did the Romans have on Britain? |
Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire: A comparison of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome Who had a greater impact on modern Britain: Ancient Greece or the Roman Empire? What is your evidence? |
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| Geography | Locational Knowledge Place knowledge, Human and Physical Locate Europe and identify the countries along with their capital cities (including Russia). Identify environmental regions, climate and key human and physical features found in Europe |
Place Knowledge: Human and physical Compare the human and physical features of the North West of England to Campania in Italy |
Place knowledge: Human geography Understand and identify how the local area has changed over time with a focus on migration |
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| Art & Design | Painting and Drawing Draw and paint a mythical creature Sculpture Create a mythical creature out of clay from their design |
Sculpture Make a Greek pot with different widths Drawing Design a Greek coin using charcoal |
Textiles Make a Roman mosaic using different materials Make a collage design inspired by Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare |
Sculpture Create a Roman coin using clay Collage Create a collage linking with The Mediterranean and the artist Miro |
Drawing and Painting Hindu Rangoli patterns and mandalas Sculpture Design and create a willow festival lantern |
Drawing and Painting Observational drawing of local buildings in the style of Lowry Make a large painting in the style of Lowry Printing Create a Manchester themed print |
| PSCHE | Mental and emotional health | Positive relationships | Keeping Safe | Living in the wider world | Healthy lifestyles | Relationships and health education |
| Design & Technology | Global Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production Theme: Recycling Study Gum drop items Activity: Design and create something from recycled materials |
Global Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production Theme: Recycling Study Gum drop items Activity: Design and create something from recycled materials |
Global Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production Theme: grow your own Activity: Design and create herb planters using recycled materials |
Global Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production Theme: grow your own Activity: Design and create herb planters using recycled materials |
Global Goal 2: Zero hunger Cooking Theme: Reduce sugar intake Activity: Create a low sugar dessert |
Global Goal 2: Zero hunger Cooking Theme: Reduce sugar intake Activity: Create a low sugar dessert |
| MFL | Revision of colours Parts of the body |
Asking for French translation Adjectives |
Zoo animals Letters of the alphabet Vowels |
Verb - être (to be): Il est (He is) Elle est (She is) Quantifiers: Assez, très |
Members of the family Possessive adjectivesMon, ma | French stories Pets |
| Music | Play A, B on the recorder Improvise melodic phrases Ravi Shankar |
Composing using a structure A, B, A, B Recorders Combine ostinato rhythms |
Composing changing structure AA, BB Recorders Create a simple up and down tune |
Create a pentatonic tune Recorders |
Explore different metres Recorders Improvise in the metre of three |
Play three ostinatos Recorders |
| PE | Games: Dodgeball Dance: Romans Swimming |
Games: Hockey Gym: Rolling/Travelling low (Apparatus) Swimming |
Games: Basketball Dance: Around the World Swimming |
Games-OAA Gym: Arching/Bridging (Apparatus) Swimming |
Games: Rounders Dance: Class Production Swimming |
Games: Athletics Gym: Partner Work, Pushing/Pulling (Apparatus) Swimming |