Foundation Subjects

Topic (Geography)

Rainforests

This term we will be focusing on Rainforests. We will learn new terms like ‘tropics’ and ‘biomes’ and later identify and compare famous ones of the world on a map. This will link to our English topic too!

RE

Islam

Focus question: Why does Muslims fast during Ramadan?

We will be visiting Masjid Al-Rahma (Liverpool’s Central Mosque) to have a guided tour of the building.

PE

This half term, the children will be doing Kwik Cricket and Handball taught by Miss Brettle and Mr Moore.

Computing

Animation

This unit allows children to gain a better understanding of how to create a short amination film. We will start by creating short animations using stick figures, to then implementing backgrounds, timings ready to make a short stop motion animation film.

Spanish

Countries (Nationalities, Holidays)

At Brook Lodge we are fortunate enough to have our own Modern Foreign Languages teacher, Miss Zarain. This half term's unit, the children will learn about countries and the languages spoken. They will also learn how to say what country they live in, saying where to go on holiday and who with.

Music

Throughout this academic year, Y4 will be playing the Flute as part of the Wider Opportunities Programme delivered by a music specialist from the St Helen's music Hub.

Art

Adapting a recipe

The children will be adapting a recipe using additional ingredients using a budget to plan a recipe. They will be following a recipe describing features of biscuits using taste, texture and appearance.