English: In English this half term, we will begin with a Non-Fiction based unit on the Loch Ness Monster. We will research and discuss ‘Is Nessie real?’ The children will then create their own magazine article to present their research. We will then share fiction Stories about Loch Ness and write our own adventure stories.
Science: In Science we will group and classify living things. We will use classification keys to sort plants and animals, and we will learn about vertebrates and invertebrates. We will also explore our outdoor area to answer the question, What living things do we have in our local area and how does this change over the year?
Year 4 Autumn 1/Half-term 1: ‘Keep Calm and Carry On ’ Maths Place Value – Numbers to 10000. Comparing and ordering numbers. Rounding to the nearest 10, 100 and 1000. Finding 1, 10, 100, 1000 more and less than a number. Roman Numerals. Addition and Subtraction – Add and subtracts 1s, 10s, 100s and 1000s. Add four-digit numbers. Crossing 10 and 100 Adding and subtracting four-digit numbers with more than one exchange. Checking strategies and estimating. Times Tables Facts – rapid recall of 2, 5, 10 ,3 ,4 times tables.
Geography: In Geography this half term we will be focussing on Europe and cities of the United Kingdom. We will focus on Germany looking closely at maps and atlases to identify key physical and human characteristics, of the country. PE: In P.E. this half term we will have 2 lessons of P.E. These days are Wednesday and Thursday.