Year 4 Lesson Plans
All subjects available for this grade level.
Aligned to National Curriculum Attainment Targets
9 subjects · 54 units · 171 topics
Ages 8-9
Art and Design
A comprehensive art and design course for Year 4 students focusing on technical skill development and conceptual exploration. Students investigate diverse media including sculpture, digital art, and textiles while connecting their work to historical and contemporary movements.
Computing
A comprehensive Year 4 computing curriculum focused on developing computational thinking through complex programming, collaborative web design, and data investigations. Students transition from block-based coding to logical reasoning while exploring the infrastructure of the internet and digital citizenship.
English
A comprehensive literacy course designed to transition students from decoding to deep inference and sophisticated composition. Students explore diverse genres through critical analysis and creative application to become versatile communicators.
Geography
This course investigates the physical and human processes that shape our world, focusing on the United Kingdom and the Americas. Students develop advanced spatial awareness through digital mapping and field studies while examining the critical relationship between natural environments and human settlements.
History
Key Stage 2 History Year 4: a comprehensive study of the Roman Empire's impact on Britain, the Anglo-Saxon settlement, and the Viking raids, focusing on social change, resistance, and the formation of the English kingdom.
Mathematics
A comprehensive exploration of Year 4 mathematics focusing on fluency with large numbers, decimal notation, and the properties of shapes. Students develop reasoning skills through systematic problem solving and the investigation of mathematical patterns.
Modern Foreign Languages
This curriculum develops communicative confidence through authentic linguistic contexts and cultural exploration. Students transition from isolated words to structured sentences while building phonetic awareness and intercultural understanding.
Physical Education
A comprehensive physical education program for Year 4 students focusing on developing technical mastery in movement and a deep understanding of personal health. Students explore competitive games, expressive movement, and the physiological effects of exercise on the human body.
Science
A comprehensive science curriculum for Year 4 students focusing on biological systems, material properties, and physical phenomena. Students develop scientific inquiry skills through hands-on investigations and data analysis to understand the world around them.