As scientists we will: As design technologists we will: We will be incorporating our Amazon Rainforest topic and the knowledge that we have gained from our science topic, Living things and their habitats, to research the various habitats. We will then design and make our own habitat for our chosen environment. The first half term we will be looking at Living things and their habitats. This will involve researching the various habitats, the animals that live in each and the threats that are posed to them. Spend the second part of the term looking at States of Matter (solids, liquids and gases). We will look at the impact of temperature and the changes that occur. We will be studying the Amazon Rainforest. We will spend our time researching the location of the Amazon Rainforest, its 4 layers and the animals that live there. As artists we will be: As musicians we will: Mr Higley visits the school each Monday teaching the children how to play the glockenspiel. We will be putting on a performance for the school during the summer term. As geographers we will: Year 4 This term will be developing our collage skills using our Viking and Amazon Rainforest topics. We will research various artists and use specific images to design our own collages. Visits/ Visitors: We will be going to take part in swimming lessons for 2 weeks throughout the summer term. Our PE days: As historians we will be: We will be spending time researching the Vikings and the key events that took place during this time. This will include: Viking armoury, clothing worn, Viking attacks and why the Vikings invaded Britain. PE will still remain on Wednesday and Thursday. We will be taking part in rounders and athletics. PE KIT: Shorts and T-shirt for indoor PE and tracksuit bottoms, warm top and suitable outdoor shoes (trainers) for outdoor PE.