Year 4

Curriculum Overview: Year 4

Year 4	Autumn 1	Autumn 2	Spring 1	Spring 2	Summer 1	Summer 2
Topic	Building an Empire	Young Explorers	Power is Present	Into the Forest	Creating a Spark	End with a Bang!
English Writing	Structured Poetry Narrative	Non-chronological Reports Persuasive Texts Visual Literacy	Recounts Instructions	Balanced arguments Free Verse Poetry	Narratives Persuasive Texts	Narratives Recounts
Maths	Place Value Addition and Subtraction	Area Multiplication and Division	Multiplication and Division Length and Perimeter	Fractions Decimals	Decimals Money Time	Shape Statistics Position and Direction
Science	Animals, including humans		States of matter	All living things and their habitats	Electricity	Sound
Art & Design	Painting with power paint and poster paint Artist: Henri Rosseau		Drawing with pencils, pens and pastels Artist: Katsushika Hokusai		Printing: Collagraph Artist: Suzie MacKenzie
Design & Technology	Mechanical Systems: Pneumatics		Cooking and Nutrition: Healthy and Varied Diet		Electrical systems: Simple circuits and switches
History	How did the Roman Empire impact Britain?		How did the settlement by Anglo-Saxons and Scots impact Britain?		How did the Biking and Anglo-Saxon struggle impact Britain?
Geography	Europe		Place Study: Campania, Italy		Volcanoes and earthquakes
Computing	E-safety: Self-Image and Identity Computer systems and networks – the internet E-safety: Online Relationships	Creating media – audio production E-safety: Online reputation	Programming – repetition in shapes E-safety: Online bullying	Data and information – data logging E-safety: Managing online information	Creating media – photo editing E-safety: Health, wellbeing and lifestyle	E-safety: Privacy and security Programming – repetition in games E-safety: Copyright and ownership
Religious Education	What did God promise to his people?	What did Jesus say about God’s kingdom and why is it ‘good news’?	How does ‘ibadah’ (worship) show what’s important to Muslims?	For Christians, is communion a celebration, or an act of remembrance?	How do non-religious people celebrate new life?	What is the ‘Golden Rule’ and why do so many people live by it?
Physical Education	Swimming Tag Rugby	Swimming Tag Rugby	Dance Gymnastics	Cricket	OAA Athletics	Netball
PSHE	Me and My Relationships	Valuing Difference	Keeping myself safe	Rights and Responsibilities	Being my best	Growing and changing
French	Animals		Parts of the body		Transport
Music	Musical Structures	Exploring Feelings when you play	Compose with your friends	Feelings through music	Expression and Improvisation	The Show Must Go On!