Here Come the Romans - Musical Motifs
After listening to Beethoven’s fifth symphony and the James Bond theme tune, children in Year 4 explored musical motifs. The children then used tuned instruments to play a musical motif of 6 notes.
The Way Back Home
As part of our work on 'No Outsiders', children in Year 4 have been discussing how people speak different languages and how sometimes this can be a barrier. Children explored how we can overcome this barrier!
Neave: 'We can just smile - it makes people feel happy and welcome'
Connor: 'We…
Y4 - Sense of Proportion
Children in Year 4 have been using charcoal to represent light and dark; as well as comparing objects of different sizes.
3D Drawing
In Year 4, the children have been learning how to create a 3D drawing. We have experimented with shading to create different tones and how to make an object look 3D..
Creating Switches
This term, Year 4 are exploring electrical circuits and conductors. Today we used our knowledge of circuits and conductors and insulators to discuss the purpose of switches and how they work.
The children were then given a variety of items such as paperclips, card, paper fasteners and safety…
Celebrating Christingle
Children in Year 4 have been learning about the history of the Christingle and why it is important to all Christians.
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Lifesaving Swimming
As part of our Year 4 Swimming lessons, the children have been how to swim in pyjamas. Not only did the children have a fab time, they also learnt some important water safety messages and lifesaving skills.
Y4 Burglar Alarms
Year 4 have used all their new knowledge of complete and incomplete circuits as well as conductors and insulators to create a burglar alarm.
Great Science and great problem solving!
Lanterns Lanterns Everywhere
Children in Year 4 have spent the day making lanterns ready for the Ellesmere Port Lantern Parade and Christmas Light Switch On.
The children have reinforced their measurement and shape knowledge as well as learning about structures.
Batteries Included!
In Computing, children in Year 4 have been building on their Scratch Programming knowledge to create an electrical circuit game. The children have been learning about different variables as well as broadcast commands.