Year 4 blog

Friday, 6 September 2013

Welcome To Year 4 2013-14

Welcome to our 2013-14 Year 4 blog. A new school year, with lots of exciting learning opportunities to look forward to!
We have already enjoyed using the new iPads to boost our Mathletics scores and are looking forward to using them on a regular basis to enhance our learning.
Our trip to Oakwell Hall is approaching and we will be using a variety of sources to carry out research about the Tudors.

Keep visiting our blog to share in the fun we are having in school!

Monday, 1 July 2013

Our Favourite Authors

We are beginning our look at famous authors by finding out about Dick King Smith. We are examining extracts from a number of his books and finding out about his life.

We will then be preparing a presentation to share with the rest of the class about our own favourite authors.

The following link will help you to enjoy all your favourite Dick King Smith stories:

http://www.channel4learning.com/sites/bookbox/authors/kingsmith/index1.htm

The Channel 4 Book Box is a great place to find out about your favourite authors!!

Thursday, 13 June 2013

Our Habitats Science topic

The bbc bitesize website is full of useful information about our Science topic. Have a look at this link.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/science/living_things/plant_animal_habitats/read/1/

Now, why not have a go at the Deadly Sixty Game on the bbc bitesize website to find out about some fascinating food chains.
Click on the link below...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/science/living_things/food_chains/play/

Good luck with your Learning Log homework, advertising a local habitat in your garden for a creature to move into!
We are looking forward to seeing them all!

Thursday, 2 May 2013

Comparing African and Indian Elephants

Year 4 have been using their research skills to find out about the differences between African and Indian elephants. They read information texts carefully, skimmed and scanned for information and high-lighted key words. They then made notes and finally they are now in the process of writing a detailed comparative report. Look out for the display in school of the finished reports!