Curriculum Map Years 3 and 4 Cycle 1 2018-19
Literacy Aut 1 Aut 2 Sp 1 Sp 2 Sum 2 Sum 1 Poetry Myths and Legends Poetry The Three Little Pigs by The Star-Bearer Classic poetry for a Significant Author: Roald Dahl Dianne Hofmeyer performance Ted Hughes 4 weeks Pied Piper The Iron Man Split between classes 5 weeks Performance Fairy Tales / Traditional Tales Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs Mo Williams Invention what did the dinosaurs do next? Innovate create a twisted traditional tale Non Fiction Recount Biography Ruby Bridges Diary entries based on Ruby s experiences Retell a part of the myth Invent write Nut and Geb s story Innovate create your own myth Non Fiction Non Chronological report linked to Ancient Egypt Linked into museum exhibits learn the poem to perform Myths and legends Burning the books Retell- Diary entry Invent- Write the scrolls Innovate- Create your own myth Non Fiction Explanation Link to Romans in history children research and explain how something worked in Roman times e.g. roads, army life Retell Hogarth s diary entry Innovate- write the ending to the Iron Man Invent- Create your own Iron Man story Non- Fiction Debate Should the Iron Man be captured? 1 week Non-chronological report Inspired by Weslandia by Paula Fleishman A travel guide to their own city 3 weeks Inspired by Weslandia A twisted fairy tale set in their city Film and Play script The Lion and the Unicorn Shirley Hughes 4 weeks Retell Playscript of a scene Invent - Letter writing from Mother Innovate: Story about an evacuee going on a journey Newspaper report The Blitz Newspaper article about an event in London during The Blitz 2
Maths Year 3 Maths Year 4 Science Place Value and Addition and subtraction Place Value and Addition and subtraction How can shadows tell the time? Understanding we need light to see and how shadows are formed. Place value and Length Is it magic? Observe how magnetic forces act at a distance and group magnetic and non-magnetic materials. Money Statistics Area How can I make this bulb light up? Construct simple circuits and recognise when they will and won t light up. Recognise conductor and insulators. Length and Perimeter Decimals Time Decimals Money Time What s growing? Identify the different parts of a plant and how water is transported. Explore pollination and how the requirements for plants differ from plant to plant. Geometry- Properties of shapes Measurement- Mass and Capacity Geometry- Properties of shape Position and Direction What happens to the food we eat? Know humans and animals need the right kind of nutrition (Rationing) Computing History Using Technology safely Ancient Egypt What was it like to live in Ancient Egypt? Coding and Programming Real World Technology Computer Using Technology Safely The Roman Empire and its impact on Britain Why were the Romans so powerful and what did we learn from them? Using Technology safely A study of an aspect or theme in British history beyond 1066 How did the Blitz impact on the children in this area? 3
Geography RE River studies How has the River Nile impacted on Egypt? Why are some festivals important to religious communities? Place Knowledge Comparing London with St Albans Why is Jesus inspiring to some people? UK City study Why is London such a cool place to live? -Link into River Thames What does it mean to be Christian or Hindu in Britain today? Art Painting Landscapes Sculpture Make a sculpture from a range of materials Painting and sketching Buildings along the River Thames Design and Technology Food Technology Design a recipe to make bread Technical Knowledge Electrical systems Can you make the Iron Man s eyes light up? Textiles Make do and Mend PHSE Being me in my world Me and keeping safe Me and my healthy lifestyle Me and medicines and drugs Me and growing and changing Me and my relationships Spanish About myself Family and friends Free time Likes and dislikes Telling the time My favourite things Music Rhythm, pitch and notation Turning signs and symbols into sound Listening and analysis Tempo and patterns Musical forms using pattern Understanding and using contrast Texture in Music Layers: Monody, Homophony, Polyphony Sound-scapes and interpreting graphic notation 4
PE Receiving body weight -Mechanical progress Electricity Balance leading into change of front or direction -The language of dance Symmetry and Asymmetry Year 4 swimming Year 4 swimming Year 3 swimming Year 3 swimming Ball skills, invasion focus Problem solving and inventing games Net/court/wall OAA Problem Solving & Trails Working Together Athletics Striking and fielding games Rounders Educational visits British Museum Museum of London St Albans River Thames Clipper Imperial War Museum 5