What can we learn from the world of Harry Potter? Owls – Year 4 Autumn Term ‘Magical Moments’ What can we learn from the world of Harry Potter? Science Discovering whether materials are solids, liquids and gases and how they change. Investigating how electricity works and making circuits. Classifying animals and having a visit from the Vale Wildlife Rescue Centre. Maths Times tables up to 12s. Learning Roman numerals to 100. Place value and calculations to 1000. Measuring perimeters and lengths. English Reading and writing stories set in magical lands. Learning how to write instructions, including how to tame a stone giant! PE Tag rugby with Gloucester Rugby coaches. Swimming. Developing our skills in net games and gymnastics. RE Exploring Jewish beliefs about God and the Festival of Hanukkah. ART Drawing our own magical creatures and learning how to draw dragons. Designing book covers. Music Composing our own music to accompany magical scenes from films. Learning to sing, play, improvise and compose with the well known song Mamma Mia and other Abba songs. Exploring musical instruments with our ‘Musicate’ French Learning about colours and parts of the body. Learning and performing poems, songs and short dramas. Speaking about our families, hobbies and interests. PSHE Thinking about being unique and being part of communities. Exploring responsibilities and who helps us stay safe and healthy. Discussing news items.