Examples of remote learning from Year 4 in the gallery below:

Year 4 - Spring 1 Topic - Eweka - The Kingdom of Benin - What makes a Kingdom successful? (Science - Animals including humans – digestion / teeth)

Links to online activities

  • Read about the kingdom of Benin.

  • What does art show us about life in Benin? Can you make some art that would tell people about your life now? What would you want them to know?

  • Read and watch videos about teeth and digestion.

    Practical activities

  • If you have a printer you can play dental snakes and ladders - or draw one yourself!

  • Brush your teeth!

  • It is believed that the mbira (thumb piano) originated in Benin. See what you can find out about this instrument. Can you make something using objects at home that will make a similar sound?

  • Consider what it would have been like when the British invaded Benin and write a letter imagining you are a craftsperson from Benin. How do you feel about what is happening? Why do you think it is happening?