Great Kingshill Topic Plans 2016-2017
Year 4 Eurovision
Curriculum Plan: Learning Experiences
As historians we will:
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Study significant events in European history –
esp. The Roman Empire and its impact on
Britain / The Viking and Anglo Saxon struggle
for the Kingdom of England
As artists we will:
 Draw and paint images of the landscapes and
cities we study
 Take inspiration from the works of great
European artists over the centuries
As designers we will:
 Use electrical circuits to create a Christmas
lights scene
 Design and create Roman and Viking shields
 Experiment with European cookery
Value: Hope / Love
As geographers we will:
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Study the geography of Europe, with a
particular focus on Norway, Holland & Italy;
we will explore flags, culture, events, famous
people and physical features of key European
countries
As mathematicians we will:
 Use statistics to create bar charts and
pictograms
 Calculate time
 Make calculations involving addition,
subtraction, multiplication and division
 Use place value to add and subtract
 Explore 2D shapes
 Understand the value of pounds and pence
 Increase our skills at problem solving
As musicians we will:
 Explore famous European composers and
musicians
 Learn about folk songs and dances
As Lifelong learners we will:
As outdoor learners we will:
 Understand what it is like to be in the learning
 Investigate animal habitats
pit
 Classify trees and animals in nature
 Show resilience and independence in our
 Visit the Verulamium Museum at St Albans
learning
Termly Value: Hope / Love
Learning Gem: Sapphire / Ruby
 Keeping focused
 Supporting others
As writers we will
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Read and compose adventure fiction
Present information in a non-chronological
report
 Write, and follow instructions
 Learn some classic poems from Europe , and
write some new ones of our own
 Plan and write a persuasive argument
As computer scientists we will:
 Improve our ICT research skills
 Use word processes and digital media to
create travel leaflets and booklets
British Values Link we will:
 Explore the recent issues surrounding the
European referendum and Brexit vote
To increase our global awareness we will
 Find out about major EU legislation (e.g.
Common Fisheries Policy, Migration & Asylum
Acts) and explore their impact on EU citizens
Great Kingshill Topic Plans 2016-2017
Year 4 Eurovision
National Curriculum Learning Objectives
What the pupils will learn
History objectives :
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To
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investigate and interpret the past
build an overview of world history
understand chronology
communicate historically
Art objectives:
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To learn about the great artists, architects and
designers in history
To improve their mastery of art and design
techniques, including drawing, painting and
sculpture with a range of materials
Geography objectives:
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Maths objectives:
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Design Technology objectives:
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To use research and develop design criteria to
inform the design of innovative, functional,
appealing products that are fit for purpose,
aimed at particular individuals or groups
To prepare and cook a variety of predominantly
savoury dishes using a range of cooking
techniques
As Lifelong learners we will:
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Understand what it is like to be in the learning pit
Show resilience and independence in our
learning
To locate places
To identify geographical features of places
To understand geographical similarities and
differences through the study of human and
physical geography
To explore numbers and place value so as to read
and understand the value of all numbers
To add and subtract using efficient mental and
formal written methods
To gather, organise and interrogate data
To use and apply measures to increasingly complex
contexts
To rigorously apply mathematical knowledge
across the curriculum
Music objectives:
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To appreciate and understand a wide range of
high-quality live and recorded music from different
traditions and from great musicians and
composers
To develop an understanding of the history of
music
As outdoor learners we will:
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Visit a local museum to increase our historical
knowledge
Follow instructions as part of a team
Explore the local wildlife habitat
Writing objectives
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To be able to write stories that contain mythical
legendary or historical characters or events
To be able to write stories of adventure
To be able to write non-chronological reports
To be able to write persuasively
To be able to write instructions
To be able to construct sentences accurately
Computing objectives:
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To describe how internet search engines find and
store data, use search engines effectively, be
discerning in evaluating digital content
To select, use and combine a variety of software
on a range of digital devices to accomplish given
goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating
and presenting data and information
British Values Objectives
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To explore the fundamentals of democracy
To compare the culture and history of Britain
with that of other countries
To increase our global awareness we will
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Understand the impact of global conflicts on the
lives of others
Investigate the impact of EU legislation on
diverse European countries
Great Kingshill Topic Plans 2016-2017
Year 4 Eurovision
The activities they will do
History learning experiences / big questions :
Geography learning experiences / big questions :
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Writing learning experiences / big questions :
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What did the Romans do for us?
How did the Vikings invade Britain, and what impact did
their arrival have?
 How has the history of Europe changed over time?
Activities –
 Explore the Roman invasion of Britain, and Boudicca’s
rebellion
 Investigate the legacy of the Romans on Britain today
 Discover and evaluate Viking battle/navigation
techniques
 Compare and contrast Anglo-Saxon laws and justice
 Evaluate the success of Alfred the Great’s reign
How do other countries in Europe compare to
Britain?
Activities –
 Locating countries in Europe
 Exploring the diverse cultures of Norway, Holland
and Italy
 To discover the physical features of Norway,
Holland and Italy
 To compare and contrast populations and climates
of different European countries
Art learning experiences / big questions ::
Maths learning experiences / big questions:
 Who was the greatest European artist?
 How do you draw a landscape painting?
Activities –
Painting / drawing
 Explore a range of famous European artists
 Look at photos of the Norwegian fjords and attempt to
create a painting from a photo using a variety pf materials
Sculpture
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Explore the sculpture of Rodin and attempt to emulate a
style
Activities –
 Creating timelines
 Converting currencies
 Interpreting data about European population size
 Comparing and ranking heights of physical features
 Incorporating bar charts into cross-curricular written
work
 Studying Roman numerals
Design Technology learning experiences / big questions:
Music learning experiences / big questions:
British Values learning experiences / big questions
 Can I design an effective shield?
 Can I create a signature dish of a country?
Activities –
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Researching Viking battle tactics and shield design
 Creating a recipe and cooking a dish from a European
country
Activities –
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Exposure to range of famous European composers
and musicians
 Listening to, and performing a traditional folk dance
 What is Britain’s role in Europe?
Activities –
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Exploring EU legislation
 Contrasting other countries in Europe with
Britain
As Lifelong learners big questions:
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How can I get unstuck?
How can I be a more resilient learner?
As outdoor learners big questions:
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Can I follow instructions as part of a team?
How can I learn independently outside of the
classroom?
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Writing adventure stories derived from the text
‘The Saga of Erik the Viking’
Create travel brochures
Write a set of clear instructions
Read, learn and recite poetry
Write persuasively to make a successful
argument
Computing learning experiences / big questions:
Can you create a travel brochure?
Activities –
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Researching and recording data on different
countries using search engines
 Use Word Processing programmes to create a
neat and precise travel brochure
 Use Excel to create bar charts and graphs on a
computer
Global awareness big questions:
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How does war create refugees?
Are all laws fair and equal?
Great Kingshill Topic Plans 2016-2017
Year 4 Eurovision
NC Learning Objectives
As scientists we will:
Learning about Science: (Knowledge)
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Classifying leaves from a variety of trees
Identifying insects and classifying them by common and
shared characteristics
Learning how electricity is produced and used in the home
Constructing electrical circuits, incorporating switches and
examining the effect of conductors and insulators
Enrichment opportunities
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Educational Visit – School Trip to the Verulamium at St Albans
(November 7 th 2016)
In Physical Education we will:
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To study other religions in Europe
To study the beliefs, festivals and
celebrations of Christianity
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Play competitive games, modified where
appropriate, and apply basic principles suitable for
attacking and defending
Choreograph and perform dances
Learning from Religion:
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To set up simple practical enquiries, comparative and fair tests
To record findings using simple scientific language, drawings,
labelled diagrams, keys, bar charts, and tables
To use results to draw simple conclusions, make predictions
for new values, suggest improvements and raise further
questions
Learning Activities:
Science
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To look at the digestive system in humans
To look at teeth
To identify and name plants and animals
To look at classification keys
To look at appliances, circuits, lamps, switches, insulators and
conductors
To look at circuits, the effect of the voltage in cells and the
resistance and conductivity of materials
Learning through Science: (Working Scientifically)
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In Religious Education we will:
Learning about Religion:
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To explore Christian notions of charity
and neighbourly love
To understand the need to respect and
adapt for other religious beliefs
RE
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Learn about other religions in
European countries
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Competitive team sports – rugby, hockey
Exploring folk dances from Europe and performing
one of our own