Were the Romans really rotten?
Year 4 Summer Term
As Historians we will be discovering the significant date and events that occurred during the rise and fall of the
Roman Empire. We will also explore the culture and daily life of Romans, from Emperors to slaves. Most importantly we
will discover how the Romans changed Britain when they invaded in 55BC.
As geographers we will map the expansion of the Roman Empire across Europe, as well as its many trade routes across
the globe. We will also study the different types of settlements across Britain ( Anglo Saxon and Roman).
As Scientists we will explore How sound is created and heard. Furthermore later in the term we will look at the
changing state of matter!
Northlands Primary School and Nursery 2015-2016
Autumn Curriculum Overview Year 4
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Topic
Key Trips
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Visitors
History
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The Amazing Amazon (The Amazon Rainforest)
Roman Day
Colchester Castle
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Geography
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The Rotten Romans
What are the key dates for The Roman Empire?
Who were the Romans?
What was life like for a Roman? An Anglo Saxon?
What was a roman City like? How does it compare to our cities?
Why did the Romans Invade Britain?
How did the Romans Invade Britain?
What were Roman Settlements like?
Who was Queen Boudicca?
Why did the Roman Empire fall? When did fall?
The expansion of the Roman Empire in Europe
Where did the Romans invade in Europe?
Where in Britain did the Romans build settlements?
What resources did the Romans need from Britain?
Can I map the roads the Romans built within Britain?
European countries
Can I recognise the flags of European countries?
RE
PE
Music
Languages
Art/ DT
Computing
The Guru Nanak
 Who was Guru Nanak?
 Why is he a key figure in Sikhism
 What are eh 5 K’s and what do they symbolise?
 What happened at Baisakhi day in 1699?
 What did Guru Nanak teach his followers about Equality?
 What was the key turning point in Guru Nanaks life?
What do we know about Guru Nanak as a boy?
Athletics
Can I develop the pace of my running?
Can I develop my jumping technique?
Can I push throw?
Can I use the Correct change over technique?
Can I develop the accuracy of different throwing techniques?
Swimming
CILT swim 25 metres?
CILT swim using a variety of strokes?
 Chiranga Summer term 1& 2
 Can I use my voice and some instruments with some accuracy, control and expression
 Listen with attention to detail
 Appreciate a wide range of live and recorded music.
 I can use my knowledge to write/ say a sentence about myself and others
 Use sketchbooks to collect, record, review, revisit & evaluate ideas
 Improve mastery of techniques such as drawing, painting and sculpture with varied materials
 Learn about great artists, architects & designers
We are Musicians
 I can create, modify and present for a particular purpose
I can give constructive feedback to friends to help them improve their work
I can use photos, video and sound to create atmosphere when presenting differnet noises
I can create my own musical composition using a program to edit my music.
Where does my Food go? ( Research topic)
I can talk about the ways I can protect myself and my friends from harm online
I can use photos, video and sounds to create atmosphere when presenting to differenr
audiences
 I can choose websites and games that rea age appropriate
 I can use a keyboard confidently and make use of a spellchecker to write and review my work.
 I can talk about why I need to ask a trusted adult before downloading files and games from the
internet
Citizenship - British Values
 Rules and responsibilities
 What are my roles within the communities I belong to?
 What are my personal responsibilities?
 How can I uphold these?
 What are my right as a British citizen? As a member of the class?
 Valuing diversity
 Exploring my identity – What makes up my identity?
 Understand the different views, values, lifestyles and beliefs people have
 Exploring my community- describe the groups and communities that exist around them
 Understand the different forms of media and what some of it does
 Caring for the environment, animals and plants
E-Safety
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PSHE
Science
States of matter
 What are the 3 states of matter?
 How can a liquid change its state?
 What temperature are need to change state?
 What happens to the molecules when it changes state?
Sound
 How does sound travel?
 How do I hear sound?
 How do I insulate sound?
 How to I amplify sound?
 How do I Change pitch?
Maths, Literacy and Reading are planned for so that they link with the topics where possible.
Key SMSC/ British Value links are underlined