Rain Forests
We will learn all about rainforests and their importance to our eco system. We will locate the world’s rainforests on a map and will look at corresponding biomes. We will look in detail at the different layers of the rainforest and understand the importance of each.
Quality Text: The Vanishing Rainforest
We will read the text ‘The Vanishing Rainforest’ and will focus on how to create atmosphere linked to this text. We will identify the features of an information text and will create one of our own.
English
Poetry: Free Verse
Narrative: Atmosphere
Non-fiction: Information
Science:
Animals, including Humans (Digestive System)
Art & Design:
Sketching (Rainforests – Oenone Hammersley)
Maths:
Fractions & Decimals
Geography:
World Study – Rainforests
PSHEE:
Wider World
No Outsiders:
Red: A Crayon’s Story
Computing:
Logo
Music:
Recorders
Religious Education:
Christianity How can I understand different Easter concepts?
Essential Skill:
Creativity & Speaking
Physical Education:
Gymnastics (Bridges) & Judo
French:
In a French classroom
Enrichment Opportunities:
Day Visit to Chester Zoo, Residential Visit to Laches Wood Fairtrade Fortnight, Reading Week, Science Week, Year 4 Class Assembly
