Grade 4 Science resources

 

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PROCESSES OF SCIENCE (GR.4)

make predictions, supported by reasons and relevant to the content
use data from investigations to recognize patterns and relationships and reach conclusions

PHYSICAL SCIENCE (GR. 4)
Gr. 4 science skills

Processes and Skills of Science make predictions, supported by reasons and relevant to the content
Processes and Skills of Science use data from investigations to recognize patterns and relationships and reach
conclusions

Gr. 4 Science Content outcomes:

Physical Science Sound and Light identify sources of light and sound
Physical Science Sound and Light explain properties of light (e.g., travels in a straight path, can be reflected)
Physical Science Sound and Light explain properties of sound (e.g., travels in waves, travels in all directions)

 

Earth and Space Science Weather measure weather in terms of temperature, precipitation, cloud cover, wind speed and direction
Earth and Space Science Weather analyse impacts of weather conditions on living and non-living things

 

Life Science Habitats and Communities compare the structures and behaviours of local animals and plants in different habitats and communities
Life Science Habitats and Communities analyse simple food chains
Life Science Habitats and Communities determine how personal choices and actions have environmental consequences
Life Science Habitats and Communities demonstrate awareness of the Aboriginal concept of respect for the environment

Light and Sound Unit Plan.doc<– This is a unit I created this summer. Therefore, it’s not 100% done but a good starting point.
LIFE SCIENCE (GR. 4)
See this beginning of a Body unit by Ray Myrtle- Link to Ray’s Science unit- Under construction!
EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE (GR.4) weather-unit-supplements.docweather-unit-grade-4-1.doc
Weather – Unit Plan.docWeather Unit Handouts.doc
<– This is a unit I created this summer. Therefore, it’s not 100% done but a good starting point