Curriculum News, Year 4
Term 3, 2025

This term the Year 4 students and teachers will embark on our new unit of inquiry, ‘Who we are’, where we will investigate the human body and how different systems work together.

We will then be moving to our next Transdisciplinary Theme, ‘How the world works’, which is another science-based unit about the states of matter.

Units of Inquiry

Transdisciplinary Theme

Who we are

Central Idea

The body is made up of different systems that we need to maintain in order to stay healthy.

Lines of Inquiry

The body systems and their components
The way they work together
The way we keep ourselves healthy

Concepts

form, function, responsibility

Approaches to learning

Research, Communication and Self-Management Skills

Creative and critical thinking 
Design and technology 
Metacognition

Learner Profile Attributes

Throughout this unit as IB Learners we will strive to be-

risk-takers, knowledgeable, inquirers

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
The way matter works
The way matter can change
The way we use matter

Concepts: connection, change

Approaches to learning

thinking, social skills

Learner Profile Attributes

Throughout this unit as IB Learners we will strive to be-

balanced, risk takers

Literacy

Reading and Viewing

During Daily 5 literacy sessions, we will be working on building our knowledge and skills by reading information and interpreting meaning whilst exploring our units of inquiry.

Students will be improving their research skills, synthesising facts and creating personal presentations for the Human Body Showcase.

We will be continuing to practise improved fluency, expression and comprehension when reading using the CAFÉ strategies. A focus on correct letter formation during handwriting sessions will continue, with some students receiving their ‘pen licence’ this term.

Grammar

Students will apply their knowledge of spelling and grammar rules to enhance their writing by applying connectives, prepositional phrases and noun and verb groups to extend their work.

There will be continued emphasis on the use of all punctuation including quotation marks, full stops, commas and question marks.

Speaking & Listening

Students will continue to have opportunities to practise their public speaking and listening skills across a variety of formats and will present a research project to their class.

Spelling

Students will continue the SMART Spelling approach to consolidate their vocabulary knowledge during the Daily 5 sessions.

Numeracy

Number

Students will be introduced to our Fractions unit, where they will revise and interpret common fractions, and begin to connect fractions with percentages. Throughout the term we will be regularly revisiting our previous units through the use of Mangahigh and Matharoo resources.

Algebra

We will be continuing to solve worded math problems, involving all processes. Number patterns and sentences will be utilised throughout the term.

Measurement

Students will continue developing their application of specific skills to solve worded problems. We will also be focusing on graphing skills in the early weeks of Term 3.

Space

In Term 3 we will be introducing this topic and key focus areas will be the geometric properties of two- and three-dimensional shapes, along with composite shapes.

Probability

Students will identify practical activities and everyday events that involve chance. They will use language to describe outcomes as ‘likely’ or ‘unlikely’ and identify some events as ‘certain’ or ‘impossible’.

Inclusive Approaches

Wellbeing continues to be a priority in Year 4 with the CyberSafety Project and RRRR. We continue to encourage students to be kind and inclusive in all interactions with students and teachers.

Special Dates

30 July - Carlton Respect
5 August – Curriculum Day
11 August – 15 August – Life Education
18 August – 22 August – Book Week
19 & 20 August – Student Led Conferences
17 August – District Athletics
25 August - Year 4 Human Body Incursion
27 August - House Athletics
5 September – Fathers and Special Friends’ stall
8 September – 12 September – Book Fair Week
10 September – Year 4 Showcase
19 September – End of Term 3 (early dismissal at 2.30pm)

Whole-school focus on Learner Profile Attributes

July: Risk Takers

We approach uncertainty with consideration and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.

August: Balanced

We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives - intellectual, physical, and emotional to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We practice mindfulness to create a calm and relaxed environment.

September: Open-minded

We show appreciation for our own cultures and personal histories. We respect the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view.