1. To describe the simple functions of the basic parts of the digestive system in humans To identify the different types of teeth in humans and their simple functions To construct and interpret a variety of food chains, identifying producers, predators and prey. Geography Describe and understand key aspects of climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts. To use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and describe features studied. To understand key aspects of volcanoes and earthquakes. Literacy Reading To prepare poems and play scripts to read aloud and to perform, showing understanding through intonation, tone, volume and action To recognise some different forms of poetry [for example, free verse, narrative poetry] To increase familiarity with a wide range of books, including fairy stories, myths and legend, and retelling some of these orally. Grammar and punctuation To use and understand the grammatical terminology accurately and appropriately when discussing writing and reading- determiner, pronoun, possessive pronoun, adverbial. Composition To assess the effectiveness of their own and others’ writing and suggest improvements. To propose changes to grammar and vocabulary to improve consistency e.g. the accurate use of pronouns in sentences. To proof read for spelling and punctuation errors. Numeracy Geometry: position and direction Describe positions on a 2-D grid as coordinates in the first quadrant. Describe movements between positions and translations of a given unit to left/ right and up/down. Plot specified points and draw sides to complete a given polygon. Fractions (including decimals) To recognise and show, using diagrams, families of common equivalent fractions To count up and down in hundredths; recognise that hundredths arise when dividing an object by one hundred and dividing tenths by ten. To solve problems involving increasingly harder fractions to calculate quantities, and fractions to divide quantities, including non-unit fractions where the answer is a whole number To add and subtract fractions with the same denominator To recognise and write decimal equivalents of any number of tenths or hundredths To recognise and write decimal equivalents to 1/2, ¼, ¾. To find the effect of dividing a one- or two-digit number by 10 and 100, identifying the value of the digits in the answer as ones, tenths and hundredths To round decimals with one decimal place to the nearest whole number To compare numbers with the same number of decimal places up to two decimal places To solve simple measure and money problems involving fractions and decimals to two decimal places. Science RE and PSHE PSHE: To appreciate the range of national, regional, religious and ethnic identities in the UK. To recognise and challenge stereotypes. RE: Discovery RE Enquiry – what is the best way for a Jew to show their commitment to God?. PE Netball skills Rounders To run, jump, throw and catch in isolation and combination. French To listen attentively to spoken language and show understanding by joining in and responding To engage in conversations; ask and answer questions To speak in sentences, using familiar vocabulary, phrases and basic language structures To develop accurate pronunciation To write basic phrases in French. Art To learn about great artists. To improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of materials [for example, pencil, charcoal, paint, clay]. Computing To understand computer networks including the internet; how they can provide multiple services, such as the world wide web; and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration. To use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are selected and ranked, and be discerning in evaluating digital content. Skills for Year 4 Spring 2 ‘Carnival of Animals’ Music Keyboard

2. Geography To successfully role- play as an indigenous person living in the researched biome. To explore which types of animals live in each biome and why. Literacy To create Tanka and Haiku poems about animals. To prepare poems to read aloud and perform showing understanding through voice, facial expressions and actions. To take part in a debate- Should animals be kept in zoos? Persuasive writing- For and against animals being kept in zoos. To create an explanation about different biomes and which animals can live there. Numeracy To create a bar chart about favourite pets. To describe positions on a 2-D grid as coordinates. To find families of equivalent fractions. To add and subtract fractions. Word problems in real life contexts requiring children to select the correct operations. Science Children to create a model of the digestive system. Children to prepare a food order of different animals at a zoo. Children to create food chains. Children to carry out the eggshell enquiry to explore the causes of tooth decay. RE and PHSE Investigation- What do we already know about how Jews show their commitment to God? What is the best way for Jews to show commitment to God? PE To play competitive games such as netball. To run, jump, throw and catch in isolation and combination. French To learn about animals in French. To learn about members of family in French. To recognise and say parts of the body in French. Art To create paintings and drawings inspired b Vincent Van Gogh. To create our own personal painting. To describe our work in relation to shades of colour. Activities for Year 4 Spring 2 ‘Carnival of animals’ Music Keyboard..