Year 4
Year 4 Overview
Invasion - Autumn Term
his project teaches children about life in Britain after the Roman withdrawal. Children will learn about Anglo-Saxon and Viking invasions up to the Norman conquest.
| Suggested text |
The Saga of Erik the Viking – Terry Jones |
| Memorable experience |
Viking Visit |
| Innovate challenge |
Viking hoard |
| History |
Roman withdrawal from Britain; Chronology of invasion; Anglo-Saxon invasion; Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, beliefs and customs; Religion; Everyday life in Anglo-Saxon Britain; Viking invasion; Everyday life in Viking Britain; Significant people – King Athelstan; Norman invasion; Legacy |
| English |
Anglo-Saxon poetry; Playscripts; Norse myths; Non-chronological reports |
| Geography |
Geographical sources |
| Science investigations |
How did Vikings dye their clothes? |
Misty Mountain, Windy River - Spring Term
his project teaches children about the characteristics and features of rivers and mountain ranges around the world, including a detailed exploration of the ecosystems and processes that shape them and the land around them.
- English
- Geography
- Science
- D&T
| Suggested text |
King of the Cloud Forests – Michael Morpurgo |
| Memorable experience |
River visit |
| Innovate challenge |
Learn about the Lakes |
| Geography |
Rivers; Maps; Grid references; Contour lines; Physical processes – erosion, transportation and deposition; World rivers; Aerial images; Mountains; UK mountains; World mountains; Compass points; Water cycle; Soil; Altitudinal zones; Data analysis |
| English |
Diaries; Information leaflets; Explanations; Narrative poetry |
| D&T |
Mountain climbing equipment |
| Science |
Water cycle; Habitats; Changing environments |
| PSHE |
Interruption of resources |
| Science investigations |
How does pollution affect habitats? What do squirrels eat? Where does water go? Why does it flood? Can worms sense danger? |
Ancient Civilisation - Summer Term
This project teaches children about the history of three of the world’s first ancient civilisations: ancient Sumer, ancient Egypt and the Indus Valley civilisation. Children will learn about the rise, life, achievements and eventual end of each civilisation.
| Suggested text |
Secrets of a Sun King – Emma Carroll |
| Memorable experience |
What is a civilisation? |
| Innovate challenge |
Exploring the Indus Valley civilisation |
| History |
Features of civilisations; Ancient Sumer; Ancient Egypt; Indus Valley civilisation; Artefacts; Timelines; New inventions and technology; Everyday life; Social hierarchy; Significant leaders; End of ancient civilisations |
| English |
Free verse poetry; Instructions; Stories from other cultures |
| Science investigations |
Why does milk go off? |
