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Welcome To Year 4!
Our Spring Term Topic Information
This term we are looking forward to exploring, learning and asking questions about...
Geography- Spain and Catalonia
The children will be learning about the physical and human geography of Spain. They will also learn about the autonomous community of Catalonia and what this means. They will look at tourism and the effects this has on the country.
History- The Indus Valley
Children will learn about the Indus Valley Civilisation and where it is located. The children will look at how the settlements were planned and built and compare these to the Bronze age settlements.
What do you know about the topic already already?
Have a think about what you already know and share your ideas and knowledge in class.
What we're reading...
Reading for pleasure:
In year 4, we provide opportunities weekly to change reading books and library books. For reading for pleasure, you may choose a book from our book corner or from our school library.
Our Topic Read:
This term, we are reading texts including:
Main Texts - The Last Castaways and a variety of poems.
Wow Wall!
Remember to check our "Wow Wall" see who has produced some fantastic work from the week before!
What piece were you proudest of this week?
Ready to Retrieve?
Do you know any interesting facts already?
Research our history topic:
- What can you find out about the Indus Valley Civilisation?
- What does civilisation mean?
Remember: When researching online, make sure you are searching safely by putting "for children" or "for KS2".
What questions might you like to ask and find out about during the topic?
Ready to research?
Here are some useful links to our topic:
Do you know your key words?
What words can you learn to share with your teacher and class? Write these in your reading diary with a definition.
Do you know your facts?
Clips and Useful Links
Share with your class....
Important Facts and Faces
See if you can research some significant people and interesting facts linking to topics we are learning about.
Who can you find? Why were they significant?
What facts can you find out about? What new vocabulary can you share?
Science
This term, in science, we are going to learn about Sound and Circuits.
What can you remember from Year 3?
Here are some useful links to do some research before we start:
Sound - KS2 Science - BBC Bitesize
Think of some questions you'd like to find out about this term!
Other Topics:
PE- Spring 1: Dance
Spring 2: Dodgeball
PSHE- Spring 1: Safety and the Changing Body
Spring 2: Citizenship
Music- Rivers (Pitch, Tempo, Dynamics) & Haiku
DT- Storybooks
Art - Famous Buildings
RE- Spring 1 - 5 Pillars of Islam
Spring 2 - Islam (including trip to the Mosque)
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Spanish
Useful Spanish Links:
Topic Class Clips
Different topic clips here.
Our Year 4 Timetable
The timetable below shows when children will need to bring in specific items during the week. It is children's responsibility to ensure that they bring the correct equipment and kit on specific days. If any changes are made, parents will be notified via parent pay or via text message.
| DAY | THINGS TO REMEMBER |
| Monday | Reading Books |
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Tuesday |
4WP and 4G PE (full kit needed) |
| Wednesday | Both classes swimming on this day - please remember to bring a swimming hat! |
| Thursday |
Homework to be handed in by Thursday every week. |
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Friday (Feel Good Friday) |
New homework set - Edshed - spellings, TTRS, Maths.co.uk |
Remember all reading books and reading records should be in school every day.
Reading Diaries:
* How many words and definitions have you recorded in your diary this week? *
Keep checking back daily to find new things on our page!
National Times Table Test
In June, Year 4 children will be taking part in the National Times Table Test - This is an online test and children are given 6 seconds to answer a range of mixed times table questions, Alongside their weekly homework and reading, we expect year 4 children to practise their times tables (in order, out of order and division facts) on a daily basis up to their 12 times table ready for a weekly test. We will also be checking TTRockstars on a daily basis to monitor progress.
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