HISTORY Children learn about the invaders and settlers who came to the British Isles from Scandinavia and north western Europe. The unit starts with an opportunity for pupils to learn about the archaeological treasures discovered in the Sutton Hoo burial mound Children will also explore Viking and Norse culture and the difference s between history and mythology
Writing Opportunties Children will have the opportunity to write in a variety of genres, including biographical writing linked to the life and times of King Alfred and journalistic writing linked to their work on the Viking raids. Children will also have the opportunities to write for a variety of different audiences and purposes, including making a Top Trumps game for children based around their research into the gods and goddesses
ART Bayeux Tapestry Children explore the Bayeux Tapestry as an example of narrative artwork. They compare and contrast the techniques used to create it with those used in modern comic books and movie storyboards. They learn about the craft of the embroiderers who worked on the tapestry to create their own ‘sampler’ Children will also learn the skills of mixing colours similar to those in the Tapestry
The Dark Ages Year 4 2014-2015
COMPUTING Using the Internet - Researching facts about the Dark Ages and Iceland & check reliability; Communicating & Collaborating online – Creating and adding to a schools based blog
APPLIED MATHS Children will use previously taught skills to: Use multiplication to solve problems linked to Viking runes Use co-ordinates to find hidden artefacts MUSIC Children will be given the opportunity to join in with songs, stories and musicmaking inspired by the gods and goddesses of Viking mythology. Children will also explore the instruments the Anglo-Saxon and Viking musicians would have played
GEOGRAPHY Children will learn about the physical and human geography of Iceland. The children will also learn about Iceland’s capital city, Reykjavik, and people who live and work there Children will discover how hundreds of thousands of people visit the island nation of Iceland each year to witness its physical wonders and in so doing help to create employment and prosperity for Icelanders
Visiting Vikings! – September 23rd Exploring life as a Viking and & ‘handson’ session