Welcome to the Pallister Park Year 4 Page
This year we will be covering:
Autumn term 1: Blue Abyss
Children will learn how to interpret and construct a variety of food chains and explore the use of classification keys to help them group living things. They will also learn about different climate zones and the plants and animals live there.
Autumn 2: I am Warrior
Children will learn about the Roman Empire and the impact that it had on Britain. They will understand the achievements of Roman Britain and its lasting legacy today. Children will also conduct science experiments where they will learn that sound is caused by vibrations.
Spring 1: Burps, Bottoms and Bile
Children will learn about the simple functions and basic parts of the digestion system. We will look closely at the different types of teeth that humans and animals have and make comparisons between them.
Spring 2: Potions
Children will learn about solids, liquids and gases and use scientific experiments to investigate how some materials change state when they are heated or cooled. Our topic also covers the importance of the process of the water cycle.
Summer 1: Traders and Raiders
Children will be developing their historical knowledge further by learning about how life in Britain changed under the Anglo-Saxons, covering the impact of Viking invasions.
Summer 2: Road Trip USA
Children will learn all about America, using maps to locate North America and the Mississippi River. They will use grid references to identify the different physical and human features within a specific area.
