Year 4 Specialist News - Term 2

Art

Transdisciplinary Theme

How we express ourselves 

Central Idea

Artists communicates through abstract form and perspective 

Lines of Inquiry 

• Artistic influences, studying the works of Picasso to understand how his techniques, styles and ideas have influenced art till today

• Using art elements to influence how people engage and respond to a work of art  

• Perspective and symbolism as a form of communicating emotion within an artwork

   

 Specified Concepts

form and perspective   

Learner Profile Attributes

thinkers and open-minded   

Students Will Create  

• An illustrated adapted version of Picasso’s ‘Guernica’, with the new cultural message of the Aussie Football Grand Final - Focusing on emotion, tone, composition and the abstract style of Picasso’s work

• Painting a half section of the Guernica Grand Final using black, white and grey scale to abstract and effectively edit original illustration

• Constructing a cardboard Picasso animal. Capturing expression of emotion and effective pattern 

Japanese

Transdisciplinary Theme

Who we are

Central Idea

The body is made up of different systems that need to be maintained in order to stay healthy

Lines of Inquiry

• The way Japanese people keep themselves healthy   
• The human body components 

Specified Concepts

 form, function, responsibility     

Learner Profile Attributes

inquirer, thinker   

Students Will 

• Identify and write names of face parts (e.g., eyes, mouth) and body parts (e.g., legs, shoulders) in Japanese. 

• Use adjectives to describe face and body parts (e.g., big eyes, long legs). 

• Ask and answer questions about health in Japanese (e.g., “Are you feeling okay?” and “I have a headache.”). 

• Describe practices that Japanese people use to maintain good health. 

• Follow directional instructions in Japanese (“UP”, “DOWN”, “LEFT”, “RIGHT”) while playing the traditional Japanese game Fukuwarai (Funny Face Game). 

Performing Arts /Music

Transdisciplinary Theme

Who we are

Central Idea

A composition is made up of different elements and ideas and they can connect to create functional works.

Lines of Inquiry

• Compositions are made up of different components 

• Aspects of a composition differ according to the style and purpose 

• How composers create ideas that work 

 Specified Concepts

form, function, responsibility 

Related Concepts

pattern, roles, rhythm 

Learner Profile Attributes

risk-taker, knowledgeable, inquirer   

Students Will

• Create rhythm patterns to match lyrics 

• Extend the rhythms patterns to pitch (melody and harmony), using the Ukulele 

• Understand the common structure of a composition (including the use of loops, turnarounds, chord sequences, rhythm groove, ostinato and improvisation) 

• Create body percussion and movement for rhythm ostinatos 

• Work on a composition to enable it to reach performance standard 

• Critically evaluate own performance, as well as be able to give constructive feedback to peers 

   

Physical Education 

Transdisciplinary Theme

 How we express ourselves

Central idea

There are many ways we can keep our bodies healthy and fit   

Lines of Inquiry

• The way we develop movement sequences to express our creativity

•  Skills that help to create balance and a healthier approach to our fitness  

•  The importance of movement and fitness to lead a happy, healthy life

Specified Concepts 

responsibility and form  

Learner Profile Attributes    

communicator 

Students Will

• Incorporate aspects of physical fitness into warm up activities for cross country.   

• Refine the Fundamental Motor Skills of passing and catching in modified invasion games such as handball and net/basketball.  

• Introduce the concepts of attacking and defending and moving into space during modified games.    

• Develop circus skills to create combinations of movement through creativity, laughter and balance with personal expression.  

• Begin to develop skills in athletics that can enhance their bodies to develop in a certain way.