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Mathematical understanding Pine Class- Year 4 Maths in Art week: The Fibonacci sequence 2015-2016 Term 3 We will be continuing to work of the Abacus framework: Place value of 5-digit numbers Adding and subtracting mentally Using both the expanded and compact written method of subtraction Learning 7x table facts and the vertical method Using mental multiplication and division facts Find equivalent fractions and how to simplify them Recognise angles Identify shapes Lifting the lid: We will be listening to an example of Chinese music from over 3000 years ago. History, environment and social understanding (RE), Geography We will be investigating the geography of China using globes, atlases and Google Maps. We will be discovering how long ago the Shang Dynasty was and considering how many lifetimes have been since. We will be looking at the emergence of the Shang Dynasty, using sources to help us understand events. We will investigate how the Shang Dynasty kept control through battle tactics. We will learn about the demise of the Shang dynasty Home learning challenge Fancy a challenge this term? Investigate Chinese script. How is it different to ours? Show the class any research that you do. Research the comic style of Manga. You could even try drawing your own Manga comic Ancient Worlds – The Shang Dynasty Physical health Gymnastics (Monday): Please make sure children bring in the correct P.E. kit every Monday. Swimming (Thursday): Please make sure you bring in your Modern Foreign Language Spanish We will also be looking at Chinese characters English We will continue story making with fiction and non-fiction texts about China. We will focus on these goals: Using apostrophes to show possession Using inverted commas for speech Using nouns and pronouns for clarity and cohesion Using a wide range of conjunctions Write information texts in paragraphs Use a wide range of sentence structures Use headings and subheadings Write a diary entry from a character’s viewpoint Use imaginative language to create atmosphere Please make sure you are reading with your child as often as possible. Science and technology and well-being Sealing the lid: We will visit the Museum of East Asian Art at the end of Term 4 We will be sorting, classifying and describing different types of rock. We will investigate what rocks are and where they come from. We will study fossils, deciding what they are and how they are created. We will make our own fossils out of plaster of Paris as well as other materials. We will look at different types of soils Art, Design & Music Maths in Art week: The Fibonacci sequence We will be designing, making and evaluating our own Chinese vessels out of clay We will take what we have learnt about creating our own Chinese vessels to create our own sculptures from the Shang Dynasty. We will start to look at art from Ancient China