The Year 4 team

MRS J. BRIDGES
Class Teacher 4B

Miss A. Young
Class Teacher 4Y

Mrs M. Wall
TA

If your child is unable to attend school for an extended period of time, please call the office on 0121 675 3573 and arrange a telephone meeting with Mrs Bridges (4B) or Miss Young (4Y) to discuss your child’s learning.

Topics and learning overviews

OUR TOPIC IS Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt is a project that is studied as part of our history curriculum. In this unit children will learn all about the Ancient Egyptian civilisation. They will explore the everyday life of the Ancient Egyptians, the hierarchy during this time period, the role of an Egyptian Pharaoh as well as learn about the different Egyptian Gods and Goddesses and the historic artefacts of Tutankhamun’s Tomb.

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OUR TOPIC IS Geology Matters

Geology Matters is a project that is studied as part of our science curriculum. In this unit children will learn all about the different rock types through identifying and comparing their properties, investigate the different states of matter and identify the Earth’s four layers. We will also explore how fossils are made and carry out our very own scientific enquiry!

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OUR TOPIC IS Proud to be a Brummie

In this project children will learn about their local area and build on their understanding of settlement and societal change. They will use a variety of sources relating to significant past events in Birmingham and begin to understand their reliability. As they look further into Birmingham as an original Saxon village, they will compare it to the modern day and consider the developments that took place and why. They will also explore the influence and impact Birmingham had on the Industrial Revolution both locally and nationally.

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OUR TOPIC IS Birmingham and Beyond

In this project, we will expand our vocational knowledge and explore different cities in the UK, the land use in Birmingham and how this has changed over time. We will also compare Birmingham to an Eastern European country. We will discuss in more depth the impact and influence Birmingham had on the Industrial Revolution locally and nationally. Our trip to the Back to Backs will also be used to inform our understanding of how and why the housing structure has changed in Birmingham.

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OUR TOPIC IS Light and Sound

In this project, you will learn all about the different aspects of light and sounds. We will also be exploring electricity and creating our own electrical circuits!

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OUR TOPIC IS Endangered Animals

In this project, you will learn all about the different aspects of light and sounds. We will also be exploring electricity and creating our own electrical circuits!

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Our virtual school remains open so you can view learning from last year – you can see all of the previous lessons for all of the year groups. The materials found on the virtual school pages may be used by any child for additional learning if pupils are keen to extend their learning at home, or as extra support. If pupils are unable to attend school due to prolonged illness or isolation, please arrange to talk to us and we will direct you to relevant virtual learning.

Virtual School

Current Term

OUR TOPIC IS: Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt is a project that is studied as part of our history curriculum. In this unit children will learn all about the Ancient Egyptian civilisation. They will explore the everyday life of the Ancient Egyptians, the hierarchy during this time period, the role of an Egyptian Pharaoh as well as learn about the different Egyptian Gods and Goddesses and the historic artefacts of Tutankhamun’s Tomb.

ENGLISH

This term we will be continuing to develop our use of paragraphs and sentence structures to enhance our writing. We will develop our use of figurative and descriptive language and use of direct speech through story writing.

READING

We will be reading a range of fiction and non-fiction texts to develop our skills in fluency and inference. More specifically, we will focus on retrieving and recording information from a non-fiction text. When provided with a choice of options, we will also be able to correctly identify an author’s viewpoint.

Maths

This term, we will be moving onto different aspects of Measure. This will include converting between different units of measures and calculating the perimeter and area of a rectilinear figures. We will also compare and calculate measures including solving problems.

PE

Physical activity not only improves health, reduces stress and improves concentration, but also promotes correct physical growth and development. Exercise has a positive influence on academic achievement, emotional stability and interaction with others.

Warwickshire County Cricket Club will work with Year 4 every Thursday until the last week of term.

CLASS 4B

4B will have PE on Monday and Thursday.

Please ensure your child has their full PE kit in school on these days.

PE: CLASS 4Y

4Y will be doing PE on Monday and Thursday.

Please ensure your child has their PE kit or swimming kit with them.

Music

CLASS 4B

4B will be learning to play the trumpet every Friday with a teacher from the Birmingham Music Service. Please ensure you child has their instrument with them.

CLASS 4Y

4Y will be learning to play the clarinet every Tuesday with a teacher from the Birmingham Music Service. Please ensure you child has their instrument with them.

Learning diaries and
keeping in touch

You will be expected to record reading in your child’s diary. This is a fantastic resource for the children to use, but also key for parent and teacher communication. Please read with your child, at least 3 times per week and record this in their diary with further comments.

Additional Information

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