Oughtibridge Primary School – Long Term Plan 2020-21 – Year 4
Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term
Theme
Groovy Greeks
Rainforest Calling
Rotten Romans
WOW Days
Sparta v Athens Drama Group Virtual Reality: The Digestive System Virtual Reality: The RomansBrazil style dance group
English
Purpose(s) for Writing Writing to inform Writing to persuade Writing to entertain Writing Genres Non-Chronological reports Informative letters Persuasive letters Persuasive leaflets Character descriptions Setting descriptions
Purpose(s) for Writing Writing to inform Writing to entertain Writing Genres Diaries Reports Letters Information leaflets Poems Character descriptions Setting descriptions
Creating own characters and settings Story writing
Purpose(s) for Writing Writing to inform Writing to persuade Writing Genres Letters Reports Biography Newspaper articles Posters Adverts
Mathematics
Number Place ValueAddition and Subtraction Multiplication and Division
Measurement Length and Perimeter
Number
Multiplication and Division Fractions Decimals Measurement Area Number Decimals Measurement Money Time Geometry Properties of Shape Position and Direction
Statistics
Science
Electricity
Children will learn to...
● identify common appliances that run on electricity
● construct a simple series electrical circuit, identifying and naming its basic parts
● recognise that a switch opens and closes a circuit and recognise some common conductors and insulators
Aim: to be able to enjoy exploring electricity through using batteries, wires, bulbs, switches and buzzers to design and create working simple series circuits.
States of Matter Children will learn to...
● compare and group materials together, according to whether they are solids, liquids or gases ● observe that some materials
change state when they are heated or cooled
● identify the part played by evaporation and condensation in the water cycle
Aim: to know there are 3 different states of matter and to explain their similarities and differences and how they can be changed.
The Digestive System Children will learn to...
● describe the simple functions of the basic parts of the digestive system in humans
● identify the different types of teeth in humans and their simple functions
● construct and interpret a variety of food chains, identifying producers, predators and prey Aim: to understand the importance of food to animals and how it is processed and used by their bodies.
Living Things and their Habitats Children will learn to...
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recognise that living things can be grouped in a variety of ways●
explore and use classificationkeys to help group, identify and name a variety of living things
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recognise that environments canchange and that this can
sometimes pose dangers to living things
Aim: to know about living things in the local environment and how to classify living things scientifically.
Sound and Hearing Children will learn to...
● identify how sounds are made, associating some of them with something vibrating
● recognise that vibrations from sounds travel through a medium to the ear
● find patterns between the pitch and volume of a sound and the strength of vibrations that produced it
Aim: to explore how sound is made and how sound travels in order to be heard.
Geography
Children will learn to….
● identify modern Greece and where it is in Europe on a map ● identify the Ancient Greek city
states
● give geographical reasons for the location of the city states e.g. Mountainous landscape, the sea etc
Aim: to understand where the Ancient Greeks lived and the factors that influenced their choices about where to live.
Children will learn to...
● use atlases and maps to locate the areas of the main tropical
rainforests and identify and describe the weather in those areas
● identify characteristics of layers of the rainforest
● recognise how environments affect the quality of people’s lives and to identify how and why places change, for example, through deforestation and conservation projects Aim: to locate and understand the characteristics of the world’s rainforests and how this impacts on the quality of people’s lives across the world.
(The first half of this term finishes Rainforest Calling)
Children will learn to...
● locate Brazil and major cities using maps, atlases and software ● to learn about the life of school
children in Brazil
● to learn about the popular tourist destinations in Brazil and their geographical features
Aim: to understand life in a South American country and compare it to our lives in the UK.
Children will learn to...
● locate Italy, Rome and the Roman Empire using maps, atlases and software
Aim: to understand where the Romans came from and the extent of their Empire.
History
Children will learn to...
● compare and contrast city states (Sparta and Athens)
● compare the modern and ancient Olympic Games
● learn about the ancient Greek way of life (e.g. legacy, alphabet, plays, artefacts, religion, myths) Aim: to understand how the ancient Greeks lived and how their culture has influenced modern society.
Children will learn to...
● look at pictures of artefacts to gain information about life at the time
● know about Maya everyday life and culture by looking at Mayan gods and beliefs
● research and investigate the ruins of Chichen Itza as a primary source
Aim: children will understand that there were other ancient civilisations in several places around the world and that their legacy is still evident today.
Children will learn to…
● understand about the Romans from the invasion of Britain to the end of the Roman Empire
● understand why the Romans invaded Britain and how the Britons defended their island ● understand what life was like in
the Roman army and why the Romans built Hadrian’s Wall Aim: to understand that our lives have been shaped by influences from the past and evidence of this can still be seen in the UK today.
Design and
Technology
Children will learn to….
● make and taste Greek foods (e.g. Tzatziki, Greek salad)
● become competent in using cooking techniques by selecting and preparing ingredients and using utensils
● use awareness of taste, texture and smell to decide how to combine ingredients
Aim: to understand more about the Greek Culture, past and present, and to enjoy designing, making and sharing Greek dishes.
Children will learn to...
● use research and develop design criteria
● generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas and select from and use a wider range of materials and components ● evaluate their ideas and products
against their own design criteria and consider the views of others to improve their work
Aim: to explore sustainability further by making a tote bag from recycled materials.
Children will learn to...
● use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of products that are fit for purpose.
● select from and use a wider range of tools and equipment to
perform practical tasks (e.g. cutting, shaping, joining and finishing) accurately
Aim: to use DT skills to create Roman army barracks and a Roman aqueduct.
Art
Children will learn to...
• research Greek pottery and identify scenes depicted on Greek pottery
● to improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including painting and drawing with a range of materials (e.g. pencil, charcoal and sculpture)
● experiment with a range of media to create their own scenes on top of paint
Aim: to use materials with creativity and experimentation to recreate scenes from the Ancient Greek Olympics and Greek myths.
Children will learn to…
● experiment with different grades of pencil to make a variety of marks and lines
● use background and foreground to structure elements in a picture ● look at patterns and designs of
Maya and learn about the significance of masks in Maya culture
Aim: to explore artistic techniques to create pencil drawings of rainforest animals and Maya masks.
Children will learn to...
• improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including painting
● study the work of a famous artist and use similar techniques to create their own painting
● experiment with different grades of pencil to make a variety of marks and lines
Aims:
To use the influence of Georgia O’Keefe to create our own paintings.
To create observational drawings of Roman artefacts.
Modern
Foreign
Languages
Children will learn to...
• listen attentively to spoken language and show understanding by joining in and responding
Children will learn to...
• ask and answer questions
• speak in sentences, using familiar vocabulary, phrases and basic language structures
Children will learn to...
• write phrases from memory, and adapt these to create new sentences
• explore the patterns and sounds of language through songs and rhymes and link the spelling, sound and meaning of words
• engage in conversations
Aim: to know the months of the year, numbers to 31, write the date, know how to ask and answer questions (e.g. about birthdays) in Spanish.
• develop accurate pronunciation and intonation
Aim: to be able to shop for fruit using greetings and phases (speaking and listening).
• read carefully and show
understanding of words, phrases and simple writing
• extend vocabulary and develop an ability to understand new words
Aim: to be able to read a description of a monster and write a description using a writing frame (reading and writing).
Computing
Children will learn to... • type with all 10 digits
● copy and paste (using right-click)
● use a range of tools to create digital art
Aims:
To enable children to access computing more easily through an ability to type. To enjoy creating pieces of digital art based on the work of David Hockney.
Children will learn to...
● understand the benefits of using a computer to create charts and databases (e.g. they can design a questionnaire and collect a range of data)
● present data effectively in a chart or database
● draw conclusions from
information presents in charts, tables and databases
Aim: to present a range of topic related information to the rest of the class using charts and databases.
Children will learn to...
● use repetition to make programs more efficient
● use diagrams to represent an algorithm
● decompose a problem into smaller steps to make it simpler
● predict the outcome of a block-based program and remix and change an existing program Aim: to learn to program and to debug programs using Logo and Scratch.
Personal,
Social and
Health
Education
Health and Wellbeing and Relationships Children will learn to...
• recognise opportunities to make their own choices about food
● understand that bacteria and viruses can affect health and that following simple routines can reduce their spread
● to be aware of different
relationships, including marriage and those between friends and families
Online Safety-Connecting Ourselves Children will learn to...
● explain ways to communicate safely online and identify ways to get support if they do not feel safe (including assessing the reliability of online information) ● explain what personal information
includes and know why we shouldn’t share passwords and private information
● explain why we have rules and restrictions around the
technology we use
Wellbeing - Health and Safety and Basic Emergencies
Children will learn to...
● explore a range of feelings, some good, some not so good, and to learn about describing feelings to others
● explore ways to think yourself happy
● to learn about managing risk in familiar situations and how to keep safe mentally and physically Aim: to be able to manage their feelings and to know how to cope in a variety of situations.
Aim: to know how to keep themselves healthy and safe, physically and mentally.
Aim: to know how to keep themselves safe online and will know what to do if they have a problem online.
Physical
Education
Children will learn to...
• play basketball (plan, use and adapt strategies, tactics for individual, pair, small group and small team activities)
● use Real PE to explore coordination and movement patterns, move across the floor with control, balance, fluency and consistency (and to balance with increased control and stability) ● explore elements of Greek myths
through dance, spending time rehearsing and improving performance
Aim: to improve skills in a variety of sports and use them to explore and express themselves.
Children will learn to...
● use a hockey stick to practise in small groups and small team games
● explore and practise a variety of skipping techniques
● to be water confident and be able to swim 25 metres
Aim: to be determined and resilient when learning new skills and applying them in sports.
Children will learn to...
● use Real PE to improve reaction and response times using a variety of equipment including balls and bean bags
● to practise and improve a variety of athletics skills including running, jumping, throwing and catching in order to perform at Sports Day
● use Real Gym to improve body control through a variety of balances
Aim: to improve body control in a variety of sports through self-reflection,
coaching, rehearsing and performing.
Religious
Education
Judaism - Who was Moses? Children will learn to…
• know who Moses was and what religions he is important to • understand the miracles in the
story of Moses
• understand the importance of the Ten Commandments
Christianity - Why is Christmas important to Christians?
Children will learn to…
• understand why the festival of Christmas is important to Christians
• understand what happened at the birth of Jesus
What Kind of World Did Jesus Want? Children will learn to...
• know what the new testament is • understand how the New
Testament starts
• know and understand some of the miracles of Jesus
Why do Christians call the day Jesus died - Good Friday?
Children will learn to...
● understand the importance of Jesus, his life and his death
● to know about the stations of the cross
● to understand the importance of Good Friday and Palm Sunday for Christians
Hinduism - Raksha Bandhan Children will learn to...
• understand that Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival as well as a celebration of brothers and sisters
• to understand that the
celebration represents a brother and sister’s promise of protecting each other
Aim: to know the importance of family and looking after each other,
remembering this through making friendship bands for each other.
• know how Christmas is celebrated around the world
Aim: to know about the links between Judaism and Christianity and to understand that different people celebrate in different ways.
Aim: to understand the importance of Jesus in the Christian religion.
Music
Mamma Mia and Glockenspiel Stage 2 Children will learn to…
• understand the interrelated dimensions of music through musical activities
• to sing Mamma Mia and play instruments along with it, to improvise, compose and perform • learn about the language of music
through playing the glockenspiel Aim: to celebrate the music of Abba and learn to sing, improvise, compose and perform with the songs.
STOP (includes an anti-bullying theme) Children will learn to...
• listen and appraise the song ‘Stop!’ and other songs • build on their knowledge and
understanding about the
interrelated dimensions of music • perform and share their learning Aim: to enjoy the ‘rap’ style of the song and write lyrics on an anti-bullying theme. Lean on Me by Bill Withers
Children will learn to…
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listen and appraise the song ‘Lean On Me’ and other gospel-based songs•
build on knowledge and understanding about the interrelated dimensions of music • to sing ‘Lean on Me’, playinginstruments along with it, to improvise, compose and perform Aim: to learn about Gospel Music and become increasingly confident with the playing of instruments.
Blackbird by the Beatles Children will learn to...
• listen and appraise the song ‘Blackbird’ and other songs • build on their knowledge and
understanding about the
interrelated dimensions of music • play instruments, improvise and
compose lyrics with the song and perform and share learning Aim: to explore the Beatles’ songs from a musical perspective and explore the meaning of the lyrics with reference to the Black rights movements of the time. Reflect, Rewind and Replay
Children will learn to…
● listen to and appraise Classical
music ● continue to embed the
foundations of the interrelated dimensions of music using voices and instruments
● play instruments, improvise, compose along with the song and perform and share learning Aim: to widen their knowledge of different musical genres and compose music alongside the work of famous