Maths
Literacy
- We will read the story of the Titanic and explore
other stories that raise issues and dilemmas.
-We will write from differing viewpoints of those
affected by the disaster. Recount the final hours
aboard the vessel and focusing on characterisation .
- We will prepare arguments for a debate about who
was to blame for the sinking of the ship.
-Throughout the term we will read ‘Kasper: Prince of
Cats’ by Michael Morpurgo. We will re-write scenes
from this and continue the dilemma-raising story,
using words and techniques of the author as
inspiration.
The Titanic
Science
- Compare and order numbers beyond 1000
- Round any number to the nearest 100, and 1000
- Add and subtract numbers mentally, including 3digit numbers
- Add and subtract numbers up to 4-digits using
column methods where appropriate
- Recall multiplication and division facts up to 12 x12
- Multiply/divide 2-digit and 3-digit numbers by a one
digit number using a formal written method
- Find fractions of amounts
- Use decimal notation for tenths and hundredths,
and partition decimals
- Solve simple measure and money problems
involving fractions and decimals
- Read the time to the nearest minute on an analogue
and 12 hour digital clock
Year 4 Curriculum Map
Term 5
22nd April – 23rd May
We will learning about the Earth and its position
in space. What keeps the planets in orbit? Why
does the Sun appear to move across the sky?
Why does the moon change each month? What
makes the seasons happen?
History/Geography
We will investigate the following questions:
- Who was aboard the Titanic and how were they
different?
- What is the evidence to inform out knowledge
about the sinking?
- What was happening in Britain at the time of the
sinking?
- How does Downton compare to Southampton,
the port where the Titanic set off for New York?
RE
We will learn to understand how the story of the
life, death and resurrection of Jesus teaches
Christians about forgiveness.
Art
We will be learning new watercolour, crayon and ink
techniques to create an underwater scene. Then
designing a Titanic poster using ink and watercolours.
PSHE
We will learn about expressing our feelings ,
identifying stress and anxiety, the risks of smoking,
making informed choices, and when risk is a good or
bad thing.
ICT – modelling and control
- The children will analyse decisions in
computer game-play and study the
various consequences. We will then
design a Titanic game based on our
learning.
- Using control software (e.g. Logo) to
navigate using degrees, in the way the
Titanic would have done.
PE
- We will be continuing our work on
running technique, and also practising
our throwing and jumping skills.
- We will also explore the effect s that
exercise has on our body by measuring
our heart-rate and breathing.