YEAR 4 HOME LEARNING Topic Resources LESSONS 1

YEAR 4 HOME LEARNING Topic Resources

LESSONS 1 & 2 MUSIC RHYTHM

LESSON 1 - LESSON OBJECTIVE The aim of this is to understand be able to recognise and keep a steady pulse/beat.

PULSE/BEAT Every piece of music has a pulse and/or beat. When you listen to music we usually feel the pulse. We often call this the beat. Without having a good sense of rhythm and being able to keep a steady pulse, things can get out of time. Keeping a steady pulse is what holds music together. Try and tap along to music you hear in the car or on the radio.

RHYTHM SQUARE TIME! 1 2 TRY AND CLAP THESE RHYTHMS. STAR = CLAP CIRCLE = SAY POP FEET = TAP YOUR FOOT TWICE POINTER = TAP YOUR WRIST. WRITE BELOW HOW YOU THINK YOU DID. 3 4 __________________________ __________________________ ___________

LESSON 2 - LESSON OBJECTIVE The aim of this is to create your own rhythm square by using the work from the last section.

JUST BECAUSE WE KNOW YOU LOVE RHYTHM SQUARES…. Make your own rhythm square! It has to be a 4 x 4 square. You can use any shapes or symbols that you want and they can represent any noise you like. Try and be creative with the shapes and sounds you use. Try and perform it and write a little evaluation of how successful you were.

MY RHYTHM SQUARE

LESSONS 3 SCIENCE – STATES OF MATTER

LESSON OBJECTIVE To solidify your knowledge on states of matter. Task: Create a bubble map on all you know about states of matter. States of matter

TASK: IDENTIFY WHAT STATES OF MATTER THE FOLLOWING OBJECTS ARE

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS a) Where can you find matter? _____________________ b) What state of matter has a definitive shape ? _____________ c) What state of matter can flow ? ____________________ d) An example of a solid matter does not mix in a liquid is: ____________ e) An example of a solid matter that dissolves in water is: _______________ f) Two liquid matters that do not mix are: ________________ g) Draw and write about what happens when you mix milk and a chocolate bar.

LESSONS 4 RE – DIWALI

LESSON OBJECTIVE To solidify your knowledge on Diwali. Task: Create a bubble map on all you know about Diwali

HINDUISM Hinduism is the religion of the majority of people in India and Nepal. About 80% of the Indian population regard themselves as Hindu. Most Hindus believe in a Supreme God [Brahman], whose qualities and forms are represented by the multitude of deities which emanate from him.

HINDUISM Hindus believe that the soul passes through a cycle of successive lives and its next incarnation is always dependent on how the previous life was lived. Hindus believe the purpose of life is to attain liberation (moksa) from the cycle of reincarnation The main Hindu texts are the Vedas and their supplements (books based on the Vedas).

WHAT IS DIVALI ABOUT? Divali or Diwali is the Festival of Lights Diwali is perhaps the most wellknown of the Hindu festivals. The word Diwali means 'rows of lighted lamps'. Diwali is known as the 'festival of lights' because houses, shops and public places are decorated with small earthenware oil lamps called diyas

CELEBRATING DIWALI Lakshmi For many Indians this five day festival honours , the goddess of wealth. Lamps are lit to help Lakshmi find her way into people's homes. Hindus start the new business year at Diwali, and some Hindus will say prayers to the goddess for a successful year.

CELEBRATING DIWALI Also celebrated is one of the Diwali legends, which tells of the return of Rama and Sita to Rama's kingdom after fourteen years of exile.

DIWALI FOOD Sweet Dishes are the most popular dishes of diwali. Kheer is an Indian version of rice pudding which is especially popular at Diwali. It can be served warm or chilled. Gulab Jamun are sweet softballs soaked in syrup. Snacks - both sweet and savoury - are also prepared and eaten in vast quantities!

DIWALI GIFTS Diwali sweets are made then given out to friends and neighbours. Dried fruits or flowers are also given as Diwali gifts when visiting, neighbours and relatives but in these modern times, the gifts are often rather more valuable such as jewellery, silk, leather or silver goods.

TASK Can you create a fact file or booklet about Diwali?

LESSONS 5 COMPUTIN G

LESSON OBJECTIVE To solidify your knowledge on Esafety. Task: Create a bubble map on all you know about Esafety. ESafety