Beaumaris North PS

Year 4 Specialist News - Term 1

Art

Transdisciplinary Theme

Where we are in place and time  

Central Idea

Histories and cultures inspire diverse artistic styles and traditions and shape artistic evolution.  

Lines of Inquiry 

  • The ways in which modern Indian artists are blending traditional techniques with contemporary themes  

  • The importance of art in festivals, rituals, and daily life in India  

  •  Creating artworks inspired by traditional Indian styles  

 Specified Concepts

connection and change  

 

Learner Profile Attributes

 reflective and inquirer   

   

Students Will Create  

  • Mehndi- Henna hand patterns. Detailed drawing designs within the outline of their hand. Painted backgrounds inspired by the colours of India.  

  • Ceramic Palaces inspired by the architecture of India.   

  • Paper Sculpture with layers, colour and shape inspired by the Holi festival. 

Japanese

Transdisciplinary Theme

Sharing the planet 

Central Idea

All children have rights regardless of who they are. 

Lines of Inquiry

  • The rights that all children should have. 

  • The similarities and differences between a right and a responsibility 

  • Whether these rights differ throughout the world 

Specified Concepts

 connection, causation, responsibility   

Learner Profile Attributes

reflective, inquirer  

 

This term, the focus will be on language and culture, including greetings, adjectives, and self-introduction. 

 

Students Will 

  • Use a suitable Japanese adjective to describe their holiday activities. 

  • Spell their name in Katakana independently, without assistance from the teacher. 

  • State their age, preferences, and the sports/games enjoyed in writing and speaking. 

  • Correctly spell Kanji and Katakana characters when writing about their age and interests. 

  • Compare and contrast the school rules of Japanese Primary Schools and Beaumaris North, highlighting both similarities and differences.  

  • Discuss how the similarities and differences in school rules reflect the values and traditions of Japan. 

  • Explain what HINA MATSURI (Doll Festival) is, including the reasons, timing, and customs associated with how Japanese people celebrate it. 

Performing Arts /Music

Transdisciplinary Theme

How the world works 

Central Idea

Understanding the way materials behave and interact determines how people use them. 

Lines of Inquiry

  • The different forms of matter (different string sizes and material) 

  • The way matter works (movement = vibration = sound) 

  • The way matter can change (pitch, duration, timbre) 

  • The way we use matter (melody / chords) 

 Specified Concepts

form, function, change 

Learner Profile Attributes

balanced, risk-taker   

Students Will

  • Put into practice music elements previously learnt, and apply them to a new instrument: the ukulele 

  • Focus on playing rhythmically and musically 

  • Listen and play both traditional and modern songs 

  • Use a variety of techniques to play the instrument: finger picking and strumming 

  • Read and play music using traditional (treble staff) and graphic notation conventions (strumming patterns, TAB, chord diagrams) 

  • Perform to each other in groups and as soloists 

  • Consider questions like: What makes a pleasing sound? How can the sound be changed? What is the best way to hold the instrument? What is my role in the group? 

Physical Education

Transdisciplinary Theme

 Who we are

Central idea

Game play and teamwork activities create positive and strong relationships.  

Lines of Inquiry

Transdisciplinary Theme

Who we are

Central Idea

Game play and teamwork activities create positive and strong relationships.  

Lines of Inquiry

  • The way we develop body awareness- exploring how Fundamental Movement Skills contribute to understanding our body and its capabilities 

  • Different activities can foster cooperation, teamwork and communication among peers during activity 

Specified Concepts 

Perspective - How collaboration strengthens who you are and how you are within a team. 

Responsibility- Children need to be aware of their responsibilities within the class and acting responsibly during activities with one another, within a team and with equipment and understand why this is important for enhancement in learning.      

Learner Profile Attributes    

principled, caring, balanced     

Students Will  

  • Team-building activities: Parachute games to promote cooperation and communication. 

  • Throwing and catching strategy games: Develop strategic thinking while practicing these fundamental skills. 

  • Modified lacrosse with external coaches and T-Ball activities: Participate in lacrosse and T-ball games, guided by external coaches for enhanced learning. 

  • Refine Fundamental Motor Skills: Practice and improve throwing, catching, and striking techniques, applying them in lacrosse and T-ball activities. 

  • Introduction to basic team strategies: Learn and apply basic strategies for success in team games.