Year 4 Specialist News - Term 4

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.

Key Concepts

form

perspective

Learner Profile Attributes

thinkers

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 Picasso animal puppet inspired by the Chinese Lion Dance incursion. Capturing expression of emotion and effective pattern.

Music

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

Whether these rights differ throughout the world.
What place music has in sharing the message of responsibility, to all.

Key Concepts

connection

causation

responsibility

Learner Profile Attributes

caring

principled

Students Will

Investigate and compare music from various cultures to identify similarities and differences, understanding how music reflects diverse cultural expressions and values.
Reflect on the way music expresses ideas from different places and people
Explain the purpose and key features of different types of music, understanding how music serves various functions in different cultures and societies.
Practise their music reading, writing and playing by using classroom percussion and melodic instruments to perform rhythms and melodies such as a Habanera rhythm from Cuba, a Boogie Woogie bass line from America, or a children’s singing game from Africa.
Create music that is inspired by the music from other places.
Demonstrate being caring and principled learners by showing respect to different cultures.
Rehearse and perfect two selected songs for performance at the end-of-year concert, applying their knowledge of musical elements to deliver a well-rounded performance.

Japanese

Transdisciplinary Theme

How we express ourselves

Central Idea

People communicate by expressing themselves in many different ways

Lines of Inquiry

The way social interactions influence how people engage with ideas and respond to others.

Key Concepts

connection

perspective

Learner Profile Attributes

communicators

reflective

Students Will

Express Themselves in Japanese

Say and write their name, age, grade, what they like, and their nationality in Japanese.

Create a Personal Booklet

Students will write about themselves (name, age, grade, what they like, and nationality). Students will reflect on their identity and connect with their peers by sharing personal information in a structured format, enhancing their communicator skills.

Learn Japanese Body Language

Learn and practice Japanese body languages to express their feelings and deliver their message.

Produce a Video Letter

Make a video letter to a Japanese Primary School to introduce themselves, using Japanese body language and verbal communication. Students will communicate effectively across cultures and reflect on how body language and verbal cues vary between cultures.

Compare Language Programs

Students will compare Japanese Primary Schools and BNPS regarding second language programs, discussing similarities and differences. This encourages students to reflect on their own language learning experiences and connect them with broader educational practices and cultural perspectives.

PE

Transdisciplinary Theme

How we express ourselves

Central idea

Communicating in sport enables good teamwork

Lines of inquiry

Strategies in games can be connected to helping form positive relationships with peers
How we communicate and collaborate during Physical Education activities
How disorganisation can lead to challenges in achieving goals

Key Concepts

function.

connection

Learner Profile Attributes

communicator

principled

Students Will

Develop game sense and more complex movement skills within game situations using the skills they have previously learnt both in school and our wider community sport.
Work in teams and pairs focusing on strategies to achieve positive team building and communication.
Focus on using knowledge of games, working in groups and awareness of rules, tactics and equipment.
Participate in activities such as Newcombe, Orienteering, and Ultimate Vortex (inspired by Ultimate Frisbee).