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Year 4 project outline

 This resource provides a brief overview of a STEM project which supports Year 4 pupils working in groups to set up a farm shop business, design, make and market and new lunchtime food product, using dairy. This project provides a range of opportunities to enhance Year 4 National Curriculum for:

  • Science; focusing on Plants, Animals, including humans, Everyday Materials, Working Scientifically and States of Matter.
  • Maths; looking specifically at measuring (length and weight), estimating, money, basic fractions, data collection
  • Design technology; allowing children the opportunity to design and make packaging.

 This resource is produced by the NFU (National Farming Union).

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