1. Topic based learning As part of our topic this term, we will be exploring the planets, the Earth, Sun and Moon. We will be looking at the Rosetta space craft landing on the comet in November. Pupils will be able to: Study the Rosetta spacecraft landing on a comet and track its landing and look at how different comets are to planets. Recognise and describe the Sun, Earth and Moon as approximately spherical bodies Describe the movement of the Earth, and other planets, relative to the Sun in the solar system. Use the idea of the Earth’s rotation to explain day and night and the apparent movement of the Sun across the sky. Use the idea of the Earth’s rotation to explain day and night and the apparent movement of the Sun across the sky. Global Citizens Pupils will learn that citizens are joined around the world. We need to understand that alongside global citizenship comes global responsibility. We will all be involved in charitable enterprises. ‘International Day’ in September will offer an opportunity to all pupils to explore a countries cultures and traditions in more depth. Creativity and Love of Learning During this term we will tie in our Science with our current topic by studying aspects of space and life in space. We will base it in real life and show pupils that learning is fun when based around reality. Pupils will also use art and D&T to create links in their learning. The whole child – Spiritual, Moral and Personal We will consider the importance of being a caring and sensitive person, mindful of all our friends needs and wants. Pupils will all take part in regular weekly SEAL teaching which encourages pupils to make informed choices about their behaviour and consider the effect of their actions upon others. Skills for Life Report and Letter writing skills – the tools of effective communication! Pupils will learn the essential life skills of showing how communicating effectively is so important. Accurate and concise writing will improve their ability to communicate effectively. Year 4/5 Autumn term (2014-2015) Mrs Thorpe Astronauts in space!

2. Communication, Language & Literacy Through our writing, we will explore the world of the media, writing newspaper reports based around the Rosetta comet landing and study the importance of communicating accurately through report writing, letters and diary entries. We will focus in on ensuring that all our writing is grammatically correct and written for a purpose. We will explore language of other areas of the world eg. Romania, during International day. Religious Education During this term, as always, RE will shape many of the things we do each day, with Christ being the centre of our school. During our lessons we will study how we are created in the image and likeness of God and that we are all unique and special with a plethora of individual talents; life choices such as Marriage, commitment and service and finally during Advent we will be waiting in the joyful hope for Jesus, the promised one. Mathematics Over the next term, maths will include learning about: All 4 operations + - x ÷ Fractions, decimals and percentages Shape and Space Mental calculations Solving two-step word problems & problem solving Place value and sequencing Using ICT We will use ICT to present information for a variety of different audiences including presenting newspaper reports. We will be using ICT to introduce programming skills. Learning & Thinking Skills The children in the class will be challenged regularly with a series of challenges, brain teasers and puzzles to help develop problem solving and determination. Social Skills We will work on building bridges through our ability to forgive and seek forgiveness. We will incorporate team building skills from the SEAL resources to show how working collaboratively is always better than working separately. Historical Understanding We will find out about the role space travel has played in modern history. Pupils will learn to how to place historical events along a chronological time line. Science Skills We will be focus on the Earth and beyond as outlined in the topic section above. We will be able to accurately say where the planets are positioned in outer space. We will explore the position and rotation of the planets in relation to each other, the sun and the moon. We will explore the fact that not all planets are round and that they follow different orbits. D & T Skills and Art We will plan, design and make a model of the European Space Station. Pupils will be able to use watercolour paints to produce a series of artistic images illustrating space and the planets. Physical Education We will begin this term by focusing on ball games and the role of offensive and defensive tactics. We will look at how we can work as a team and develop team spirit and team collaboration. (PE will normally be on a Thursday and a Friday, however some weeks it will be on a Wednesday and a Friday. Year 4 pupils will swim on a Tuesday afternoon)