Year 4 – Autumn 2 Term
Welcome back to another exciting half term in Year 4! We have lots of fantastic learning planned and can’t wait to get started. Here’s a look at what we will be learning this term.
English
In English, we will be reading Poppy Waldo and the Giant. We will be writing a meeting story where Poppy encounters a giant. As authors, we will decide whether our giant is friendly and kind or mean and intimidating. We will focus on creating exciting descriptions, character thoughts and interesting story openings.
Maths
This half term, we will be following the White Rose Maths scheme and learning about:
Area
Multiplication
Division
We will use practical resources, reasoning activities and problem-solving challenges to develop our understanding and confidence.
Class Novel
Our class book this term is Romans on the Rampage. This exciting story will help bring our History learning to life and give us a fun insight into Roman times.
Science
In Science with Mrs Trussle, we will be investigating sound. We will learn:
How sounds are made
How vibrations travel
How we hear sounds
How volume and pitch can change
History
Our History topic this term is The Romans. We will explore:
Who the Romans were
How they built a powerful empire
The Roman invasion of Britain
Roman daily life
The impact Romans had on Britain
Why the Roman Empire eventually fell
We are looking forward to becoming Roman experts!
Design and Technology
In DT, we will be designing, making and evaluating our own biscuit containers. We will think carefully about purpose, appearance and how effectively our designs work.
PE
Our PE units this half term are:
Gymnastics
Hockey
PE days are Tuesday and Wednesday. Please ensure PE kits are in school on these days.
RE
In RE, we will be learning about:
Hindu celebrations
Christmas and its significance to Christians
PSHE
This term we will be taking part in the AREP Racism Awareness Programme, helping us to understand the importance of respect, equality, inclusion and celebrating differences.
French
In French, we will be learning about the seasons, developing our vocabulary and conversational skills.
Computing
In Computing, we will be using the iData unit from the iCompute programme, where we will learn about handling and presenting data using technology.
Trips and Experiences
We have some exciting opportunities planned this term, including:
A Roman Day in school
A visit to The Pantomime
Further information about these events will be shared soon.
We are looking forward to a fantastic Autumn 2 term filled with exciting learning, creativity and new challenges. 🍂🏛️📚✨