Year 4 Summer Term Voyages of Discovery

SUMMER TERM VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY Science - STEM 6. Explore STEM challenge cards 1.Describe Alexander Graham Bell and his inventions Present my findings about Alexander Graham Bell 5. Explore STEM challenge cards 4. Describe how Thomas Edison’s inventions changed people’s lives. Identify appliances that run on electricity. 3. To explain what Lord Kelvin called ‘absolute zero’ Accurately use a thermometer 2. Describe the properties of oxygen gas Explain how oxygen was discovered National Curriculum References To recognise that vibrations from sounds travel through a medium to the ear in the context of Alexander Graham Bell’s invention of the telephone. To report on findings, including oral and written presentations and displays in the context of Alexander Graham Bell’s invention of the telephone. To compare and group materials together according to whether they are solids, liquids or gases by exploring the discovery of oxygen. To identify changes relating to simple scientific ideas and processes by exploring the discovery of oxygen and the theory of phlogiston. To take accurate measurements using standard units and a range of equipment, including thermometers by comparing the Kelvin scale with Celsius.

VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY SUMMER TERM Geography 7. Set off on their own voyage of discovery from an English city/coast of their choice and travel to a European country. Research in a group the physical and human features 1. Droitwich in the county of Worcester/Worcestershire 2. English Counties 4. Journey of a river 6 Set off on their own voyage of discovery from an English city/coast of their choice and travel to a European country. Research in a group the physical and human features 3. UK countries -England -Wales -Scotland -N.Ireland Key topographical features – weather report from that country (it’s cold and wet!) 5 Europe Discovery Homework: Using your focus country that you have journeyed to … research all the fun aspects e.g traditions, food, clothing National Curriculum References key topographical features (including hills, mountains, coasts and rivers) FBV – Brexit

VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY SUMMER TERM Geography Describe and understand how the UK has changed over time 1.Name and locate the countries and cities of the UK Use the eight compass points to describe the location of the countries and cities of the UK 2. Name and locate the main rivers and seas of the UK Identify rivers and seas of the UK 6 Explain the importance of the Prime Meridian to London’s history 4. Name and locate areas of high ground in the UK Use a map or atlas to locate areas of high ground in the UK 5. Identify ways London has changed over time Discovery Homework: Children research the sign, symbol or flag for their own county. Why has it been chosen? What does each part represent? They then go on to think about what is important to them about where they live, and design a new flag or sign incorporating their ideas. National Curriculum References To name and locate counties and cities of the United Kingdom, geographical regions and their identifying human and physical characteristics, key topographical features (including hills, mountains, coasts and rivers), and land-use patterns; and understand how some of these aspects have changed over time, ( in the context of maps of the UK.) To use the eight points of a compass, four and six-figure grid references, symbols and key (including the use of Ordnance Survey maps) to build their knowledge of the United Kingdom and the wider world,( in the context of describing the position of UK cities. ) To use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and describe features studied,( in the context of the UK’s rivers and seas.) To identify the position and significance of latitude, longitude, Equator, Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, Arctic and Antarctic Circle, the Prime/ Greenwich Meridian and time zones (including day and night), (in the context of London’s history.) 3. Name and locate some of the counties of the UK. Use a map to locate some of the counties of the UK FBV – Brexit Mutual respect

SUMMER TERM VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY ART 6. Make a sculpture of a landmark (e.g. Eiffel tower, Big Ben, Leaning Tower of Pisa) What is printing? How do artists print? What effect does this create? Deconstructing flags as art including printing Saatchi What is deconstruction? Deconstruct a union jack/flag using pastels 2. Explore the skill of printing How can this be embellished with other mixed media? Union Flag, research other European flags to deconstruct 5. Design sculpture of a UK or European landmark 4. Explore sculpture Identify different sculptures What materials are used for sculpting? 3. Using printing along with other mixed media, children create a deconstructed flag inspired by a country in Europe National Curriculum References Ar2/1.2    to improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of materials. FBV – Union Flag Mutual Respect