Lions, Coordinates and Carnivore Teeth – What a Week in Year 4!
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From science investigations to emotional stories, Year 4 have had a week packed with discovery and fun.
This week in Year 4, we have been busy learning lots of exciting things across different subjects.
From investigating animals’ teeth to exploring moving shapes on a grid, we have had a fantastic time!
In Science, we learned all about different types of animal teeth and how they relate to their diet.
We discovered that: Carnivores (meat-eaters) have sharp, pointed teeth for tearing meat, like lions and wolves. Herbivores (plant-eaters) have flat, grinding teeth to chew plants, like cows and rabbits. Omnivores (animals that eat both plants and meat) have a mix of sharp and flat teeth, like humans and bears!
We even got a chance to go to the Natural History Museum in London and looked at real-life skull models to spot the differences—some of us were surprised at how sharp some teeth were!
In Maths, we worked on coordinates and moving polygons on a grid. We practised reading coordinates using (x, y) and learned how to translate shapes by moving them left, right, up, and down.
This week, we finished reading The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo. The story had a powerful and emotional ending, and we had some amazing discussions about the themes of friendship, loyalty, and never forgetting those we love. It was a brilliant book, and we’re excited to start our next one!
We have had an amazing time learning this week and can’t wait to see what’s next!
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