Maths: This half term we will learn about… Length and Perimeter - Equivalent lengths (km and m) - Perimeters of rectangles, rectilinear shapes and polygons Fractions - Mixed numbers (compare and order) - Improper fractions (convert to mixed numbers - Adding and subtracting fractions We will continue to revise previous times tables through our TT Rockstars sessions. English: We will be continuing to use our theme to inspire our writing for setting descriptions and non-chronological reports. In grammar, we will focus on using similes, possessive apostrophes and relative clauses. In spellings we will look at words ending with –sure and words with the short ‘u’ sound spelt ‘ou’.
Geography: We will be learning about South America, identifying the physical geography and features of Brazil. We will recognise and describe the cultural attractions there and compare Brazil with a region in the UK.
Year 4 Spring Half-term 2: ‘Going, Going, Gone’ History: This area of the curriculum has been covered in Autumn 1 and 2 and will be covered in Summer 1.
Science: Living Things and Their Habitats We will continue to study animals in their habitats and look at how environments can change and how this can pose dangers to living things.
PE: Birch and Maple classes will be developing their skills in gymnastics and Pine class will be improving their fielding techniques, with a focus on throwing and catching, and using these skills in games.