Summer 1

Science 

Our topic this term is states of matter and there are a wealth of home experiments that could be carried out to help children understand about the differences between solids, liquids and gases and how they could explore changes between these 3 states. 

Activity 1

Collect examples of different solids, liquids and gasses (with the help of an adult) from around the home, and photograph your findings. 

Activity 2

Solid, liquid and gases – KS2 Science curriculum - BBC Bitesize

Computing

Using Paint.net - use the features of the applications to edit photographs. This term we are learning how to rotate, crop, adjust the colouring and layer different photos together to make new ones. 

There are tutorials within the help tool on the application itself. 

 

Autumn 1 

History 

Our topic question "Can the past power our future?" is being explored through the developments of The Industrial Revolution. You can learn all about Sir Richard Arkwright and the Industrial Revolution through these websites. 

BBC - History - Sir Richard Arkwright

Lesson: Child labour during the Industrial Revolution | Oak National Academy (thenational.academy)

A Virtual Tour of Cromford Mills

Science

In Science, we are exploring what electricity is, where it comes from and all about conductors and insulators. You can find about more, or carry out some experiments at home using the following websites. 

Year 4 Electricity - Year 4 Science - BBC Bitesize

Outstanding Science | Year 4 - Electricity

Year 4 Science: Electricity - It's Electric | Hamilton Brookes

Autumn 2

Science 

Explore the world of sound with the following lessons. 

Science, primary, Year 4 - Lesson listing | Oak National Academy