Year 4 Curriculum Map

Term

Autumn Term

Spring Term

Summer Term

Sticky Knowledge Weeks

Wb 6.9.23 – Core

Wb 11.12.23 – Wider Curriculum

Wb 18.3.24 – Wider Curriculum

Wb 24.6.24 – Wider Curriculum

Class Texts

Beowulf

Anglo-Saxon Boy

The Egyptian Cinderella

Marcy and the Riddle of the Sphinx

Non-fiction text linked to science units

Science

Physics - Sound

Biology –All living things

Biology – Animals including humans

Chemistry – States of matter

Physics – Electricity

History

In depth study of the Anglo-Saxons

In depth study of the Ancient Egyptian Civilisation

Geography

Human and physical geography – early settlement

Geographical skills

Human and physical geography

Locational Knowledge – UK study

RE

What does it mean to be a Hindu in Britain today?

Why are festivals important to religious communities?

What can we learn from religions about deciding what is right and wrong?

Why is Jesus inspiring to some people?

Why do some people think that life is a journey? What significant experiences mark this?

Art

Angolo Saxon tile deisgn

Anglo Saxson brooch design

Egyptian clay amulets

Egyptian tomb paintings

Egyptian hieroglyphics

Music

Pitch  and Texture

The history of music

Design and Technology

Cooking – traditional broth

Building pyramids

Computing

The Internet

Audio Production

Repeition in Shapes

Data Logging

Photo Editing

Repeition in Games

PE

Swimming

Team building games

Gymnastics

Ball skills

Dance

Athletics linked to Sports Day

Competetive games

PSHE/RSE

Being me in my World

Celebrating Differences

Dreams and Goals

Healthy Me

Relationships

Changing Me

Spanish

Months of the year

Days of the week

Numbers 30-50

Colour adjectives (adjective then noun)

Rojo, verde, blanco etc

Clothing nouns

Masculine/feminine  

Questions and answers

Enrichment Opportunities

KS2 Christmas Concert

Trip to Manchester Museum

World Book Day

Science Week

Visit for Electricty unit

Forest