Science education encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. The Grade 4 curriculum builds upon foundational concepts and introduces new scientific ideas through engaging, hands-on learning experiences and investigations of the natural world.
Understanding energy and its effects on objects
In Grade 4, students explore different forms of energy and how it is transferred. They investigate potential and kinetic energy, and learn how energy is transformed. Students also design solutions to problems involving energy.
Exploring how waves transfer information
Students investigate how waves transfer information, analyze how amplitude and wavelength affect the energy of a wave, and explore how different types of waves are used in communication.
Understanding how structure relates to function in living things
Grade 4 students develop models to describe how light reflecting from objects allows them to be seen. They analyze evidence of inherited traits, explore how traits can be influenced by the environment, and investigate how variations in traits can provide advantages for survival.
Investigating Earth's features and processes
Students learn to represent and analyze data from maps, describe patterns of Earth’s features, and design solutions to reduce the impacts of natural Earth processes on humans. They explore how Earth systems interact and affect human activities and the environment.
The Grade 4 science curriculum is designed to build upon the foundation established in Grade 3. It encourages students to develop deeper understanding, critical thinking skills, and greater independence in their scientific investigations. The curriculum is organized around key strands, each with specific learning outcomes and expectations.
Teachers are encouraged to integrate learning across strands where appropriate, creating meaningful connections for students. Assessment is ongoing and designed to support student growth and development in scientific understanding, inquiry skills, and the application of knowledge to real-world situations.
