Welcome to Year 4!

Our AutumnTerm 2024 topic is

The Rise of Humans

Welcome to the Autumn term, Year 4! This term, we are embarking on an exciting journey back in time to explore The Rise of Humans. Our focus will be on the fascinating period known as the Stone Age, a time when our ancestors first started using tools, discovering fire, and living in caves.  Over the term we will discover how ealy humans lived, what they ate, and  how they survived.  We will learn about the different tools and techniques that were developed during this time.  As sources of evidence, we will explore te beautiful and mysterious art that Stone Age people left behind in cave walls.

Our core text for this term:

Stig of the Dump is a classic children's novel by Clive King, first published in 1963. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Barney, who discovers a cave boy named Stig living in a chalk pit near his grandmother's house.

• Despite the language barrier and their different backgrounds, Barney and Stig become friends. Barney introduces Stig to modern objects and ways of life, while Stig shows Barney how to make use of discarded items to survive.
• Through their friendship, the story highlights the contrasts and connections between the ancient past and the modern world, emphasising themes of friendship, resourcefulness, and understanding.

The novel combines elements of fantasy and adventure, making it an engaging read that will help us to imagine what life might have been like during the Stone Age. It also encourages us to think about the importance of recycling and reusing materials, as Stig makes ingenious use of the items he finds in the dump.

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