Year 4 Curriculum Information
Autumn Term
Maths
Chapter 1 Numbers to 10 000
In this chapter, pupils will learn to count in multiples of 25, 100 and 1000 in order to count larger numbers comprehensively. They will learn about the relative size of numbers and complete number sequences within 10 000. Pupils will learn about place value to 4 digits and they will link numbers in numerals and in words. They will compare numbers using language such as 'greater', 'smaller', 'less' and 'more', using the mathematical symbols >, < and =. They will use their knowledge of number and place value to help complete number patterns. They will also learn about rounding numbers to the nearest 1000, 100 and 10; children will apply this knowledge to approximate, total and find the difference.
Chapter 2 Addition and Subtraction within 10 000
This chapter covers addition and subtraction. The chapter starts off with simple addition before moving on to addition where renaming is required. Subtraction is also covered in a similar way where simple subtraction is mastered before moving to subtraction where renaming is required. Once pupils master addition and subtraction, they start to look at problem-solving questions and practice using bar models.
Chapter 3 Multiplication and Division
In this chapter, pupils will learn how to multiply and divide by 6, 7, 9, 11 and 12. They will begin to understand mathematical vocabulary such as 'quotient' in relation to division. They will learn how to calculate multiplication equations using the multiplication facts that they know. They will understand the difference between sharing and grouping and they will understand the commutative law in multiplication. They will also solve problems involving multiplication and division.
English
The Iron Man
Author: Ted Hughes
Illustrator: Chris Mould
The Iron Man came to the top of the cliff. Where had he come from? Nobody knows. How was he made? Nobody knows. Mankind must put a stop to the dreadful destruction by the Iron Man and set a trap for him, but he cannot be kept down.
Then, when a terrible monster from outer space threatens to lay waste to the planet, it is the Iron Man who finds a way to save the world.
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Topic 1 People
This topic explores the truth that Jesus had a natural family with real people with names and a history.
Topic 2 Called
This topic explores how through Baptism and Confirmation people are given the gift of the Holy Spirit and are called to respond in their lives.
Topic 3 Gift
During the season of Advent, we explore God's gift of Jesus and the promise of Jesus’ return at the end of time.
History
Topic 1 The Roman Republic
Foundation myth of Romulus and Remus
River Tiber civilisation
The early kings of Rome
Development of the Roman Republic
Punic wars, Hannibal, Roman army
Roman religion, Roman myths & legends
Roman roads
Roman politics and government during the Republic
Topic 2 The Roman Empire
Roman army
Julius Caesar, the early emperors (incl Augustus, Claudius, Nero), Jewish-Roman war
Persecutions of Christians in Rome
Amphitheatres and games
Story of destruction of Pompeii
Geography
Topic 1 Rhine and Mediterranean
Cologne and cities on the Rhine
Rotterdam and the mouth of the Rhine
How the course of the river has been changed by human activity including canals
Mediterranean Sea
Suez Canal
Topic 2 Population
Characteristics of population including distribution and diversity. Migration.
Depth focus: multicultural London.
Depth focus: multicultural Cardiff.
Welsh language and culture, effect of changing demographics
Welsh or British? Idea of national identity
Science
Topic 1 States of matter/solids, liquids and gases
Group materials based on their properties, changes of state, heating and cooling, the water cycle
Topic 2 Animals including humans
Eating, teeth, digestive system and food chains, producers, predators and prey.
PE
Autumn 1
Basketball, netball, gymnastics
Autumn 2
Netball, hockey, health & wellbeing
French
Autumn 1
Pencil case items
Question and answer
Dictionary use
Autumn 2
Items of clothing
Plural nouns
Rhymes
Christmas
Art
Drawing: Power Prints
