Newfoundland and Labrador Curriculum: Grade 4
Skills available for Newfoundland and Labrador Grade 4 science standards
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Unit 1
Rocks, Minerals, and Erosion
Communicating Using Specific Terminology
25.0 demonstrate that specific terminology is used in science and technology contexts
Rocks and minerals
Rock cycle
Fossils
25.0 demonstrate that specific terminology is used in science and technology contexts
Rocks and minerals
Rock cycle
Fossils
How Can We Compare Rocks?
26.0 compare different rocks from their local area with those from other places
26.0 compare different rocks from their local area with those from other places
How Can We Describe Rocks?
27.0 describe rocks according to their physical properties
27.0 describe rocks according to their physical properties
6.0 identify appropriate tools, instruments, and materials to complete investigations
6.0 identify appropriate tools, instruments, and materials to complete investigations
What Can We Learn from Rocks?
28.0 identify and describe clues about Earth's history contained in rocks
Rocks
Rock cycle
Fossils
28.0 identify and describe clues about Earth's history contained in rocks
Rocks
Rock cycle
Fossils
How Can We Describe Minerals?
29.0 describe minerals according to their physical properties
29.0 describe minerals according to their physical properties
How Can We Describe the Hardness of Minerals?
30.0 demonstrate processes for investigating scientific questions and solving technological problems
30.0 demonstrate processes for investigating scientific questions and solving technological problems
7.0 carry out procedures to explore a given problem and to ensure a fair test, controlling major variables
7.0 carry out procedures to explore a given problem and to ensure a fair test, controlling major variables
12.0 record observations
12.0 record observations
21.0 identify new questions or problems that arise from what was learned
21.0 identify new questions or problems that arise from what was learned
23.0 communicate procedures and results
23.0 communicate procedures and results
31.0 compare the results of their investigations to those of others and recognize that results may vary
31.0 compare the results of their investigations to those of others and recognize that results may vary
How Do We Use Rocks and Minerals?
32.0 describe examples, in the home and at school, of tools, techniques, and materials that may be used to respond to their needs
32.0 describe examples, in the home and at school, of tools, techniques, and materials that may be used to respond to their needs
33.0 relate the characteristics of rocks and minerals to their uses
33.0 relate the characteristics of rocks and minerals to their uses
How Has Mining Technology Improved?
34.0 describe examples of modern technologies that did not exist in the past
34.0 describe examples of modern technologies that did not exist in the past
35.0 identify examples of scientific questions and technological problems that are currently being studied
35.0 identify examples of scientific questions and technological problems that are currently being studied
What Are Some Effects of Using Rocks and Minerals?
36.0 consider the positive and negative effects of familiar technologies
36.0 consider the positive and negative effects of familiar technologies
37.0 contemplate their own and their family's impact on natural resources
37.0 contemplate their own and their family's impact on natural resources
38.0 describe how personal actions help conserve natural resources and care for living things and their habitats
38.0 describe how personal actions help conserve natural resources and care for living things and their habitats
What Shapes Landscapes?
39.0 describe effects of wind, water, and ice on the landscape
39.0 describe effects of wind, water, and ice on the landscape
How Can We Model Weathering and Erosion?
40.0 model examples of weathering and erosion
40.0 model examples of weathering and erosion
41.0 explore how science and technology have been used to solve problems in the home and at school
41.0 explore how science and technology have been used to solve problems in the home and at school
How Does Erosion Affect Landscapes?
1.0 propose questions to investigate and practical problems to solve
1.0 propose questions to investigate and practical problems to solve
3.0 state a prediction and a hypothesis
3.0 state a prediction and a hypothesis
9.0 follow procedures
9.0 follow procedures
11.0 make observations and collect information that is relevant to the question or problem
11.0 make observations and collect information that is relevant to the question or problem
How Can We Reduce Soil Erosion?
42.0 describe how soil is formed from rocks
42.0 describe how soil is formed from rocks
43.0 describe instances where scientific ideas and discoveries have led to new inventions and applications
43.0 describe instances where scientific ideas and discoveries have led to new inventions and applications
What Causes Rapid Changes to Landscapes?
44.0 describe natural phenomena that cause rapid and significant changes to the landscape
44.0 describe natural phenomena that cause rapid and significant changes to the landscape
Unit 2
Sound
Communicating Using Specific Terminology
25.0 demonstrate that specific terminology is used in science and technology contexts
25.0 demonstrate that specific terminology is used in science and technology contexts
What Can We Hear?
45.0 identify objects by the sounds they make
45.0 identify objects by the sounds they make
What Makes Sound?
46.0 relate vibrations to sound production
46.0 relate vibrations to sound production
How Does Sound Travel?
47.0 compare how vibrations travel differently through a variety of solids and liquids and through air
47.0 compare how vibrations travel differently through a variety of solids and liquids and through air
21.0 identify new questions or problems that arise from what was learned
21.0 identify new questions or problems that arise from what was learned
How Do Our Ears Detect Sound?
48.0 investigate and describe how the human ear is designed to detect vibrations
48.0 investigate and describe how the human ear is designed to detect vibrations
How Does Technology Help Us Hear?
49.0 describe examples of tools and techniques that extend our senses and enhance our ability to gather data and information about the world
49.0 describe examples of tools and techniques that extend our senses and enhance our ability to gather data and information about the world
How Can We Change Pitch and Loudness of Sound?
50.0 demonstrate and describe how the pitch and loudness of sounds can be modified
50.0 demonstrate and describe how the pitch and loudness of sounds can be modified
2.0 rephrase questions in a testable form
2.0 rephrase questions in a testable form
3.0 state a prediction and a hypothesis
3.0 state a prediction and a hypothesis
What Can Humans and Other Animals Hear?
51.0 compare the range of sounds heard by humans to that heard by other animals
51.0 compare the range of sounds heard by humans to that heard by other animals
How Do We Use Sound?
32.0 describe examples, in the home and at school, of tools, techniques, and materials that can be used to respond to their needs
32.0 describe examples, in the home and at school, of tools, techniques, and materials that can be used to respond to their needs
52.0 describe scientific and technological activities carried out by people from different cultures
52.0 describe scientific and technological activities carried out by people from different cultures
13.0 identify and use a variety of sources and technologies to gather relevant information
13.0 identify and use a variety of sources and technologies to gather relevant information
How Did Canadians Invent New Ways to Use Sound?
53.0 provide examples of Canadians who have contributed to science and technology
53.0 provide examples of Canadians who have contributed to science and technology
Constructing a Useful Sound-Related Device
30.0 demonstrate processes for investigating scientific questions and solving technological problems
30.0 demonstrate processes for investigating scientific questions and solving technological problems
8.0 select and use tools
8.0 select and use tools
19.0 suggest improvements to a design or constructed object
19.0 suggest improvements to a design or constructed object
20.0 evaluate personally constructed devices
20.0 evaluate personally constructed devices
24.0 work with group members to evaluate processes used in solving a problem
24.0 work with group members to evaluate processes used in solving a problem
When is Sound Harmful?
36.0 consider the positive and negative effects of familiar technologies
36.0 consider the positive and negative effects of familiar technologies
38.0 describe how personal actions help conserve natural resources and care for living things and their habitats
38.0 describe how personal actions help conserve natural resources and care for living things and their habitats
Unit 3
Light
Communicating Using Specific Terminology
25.0 demonstrate that specific terminology is used in science and technology contexts
25.0 demonstrate that specific terminology is used in science and technology contexts
How Do We Use Light?
32.0 describe examples, in the home and at school, of tools, techniques, and materials that may be used to respond to their needs
32.0 describe examples, in the home and at school, of tools, techniques, and materials that may be used to respond to their needs
41.0 explore how science and technology have been used to solve problems in the home and at school
41.0 explore how science and technology have been used to solve problems in the home and at school
34.0 describe examples of modern technologies that did not exist in the past
34.0 describe examples of modern technologies that did not exist in the past
54.0 identify women and men in their community who work in science and technology related areas
54.0 identify women and men in their community who work in science and technology related areas
Where Does Light Come From?
55.0 identify natural and artificial sources of light in the environment
55.0 identify natural and artificial sources of light in the environment
How Does Light Help or Harm?
36.0 consider the positive and negative effects of familiar technologies
36.0 consider the positive and negative effects of familiar technologies
37.0 contemplate their own and their family's impact on natural resources
37.0 contemplate their own and their family's impact on natural resources
How Does Light Travel?
56.0 demonstrate that light travels in all directions from a source
56.0 demonstrate that light travels in all directions from a source
18.0 draw a conclusion that answers an initial question
18.0 draw a conclusion that answers an initial question
How Do We See Objects?
57.0 distinguish between objects that emit their own light and those that require an external source of light to be seen
57.0 distinguish between objects that emit their own light and those that require an external source of light to be seen
How Does Light Interact with Different Materials?
58.0 investigate how a beam of light interacts with a variety of objects
58.0 investigate how a beam of light interacts with a variety of objects
9.0 follow procedures
9.0 follow procedures
11.0 make observations and collect information that is relevant to the question or problem
11.0 make observations and collect information that is relevant to the question or problem
How Can We Change a Shadow?
59.0 investigate and predict how to change the location, shape, and size of an object's shadow
59.0 investigate and predict how to change the location, shape, and size of an object's shadow
2.0 rephrase questions in a testable form
2.0 rephrase questions in a testable form
5.0 devise procedures to carry out a fair test and to solve a practical problem
5.0 devise procedures to carry out a fair test and to solve a practical problem
10.0 select and use tools for measuring
10.0 select and use tools for measuring
22.0 communicate questions, ideas, and intentions, and listen to others while conducting investigations
22.0 communicate questions, ideas, and intentions, and listen to others while conducting investigations
How Can We Change the Direction of Light?
60.0 explore how a variety of media may change the direction of light
60.0 explore how a variety of media may change the direction of light
How Does White Light Form Rainbow Colours?
61.0 demonstrate that white light may be separated into colours
61.0 demonstrate that white light may be separated into colours
17.0 identify and suggest explanations for patterns and discrepancies in data
17.0 identify and suggest explanations for patterns and discrepancies in data
How Do Optical Devices Interact with Light?
62.0 compare how light interacts with a variety of optical devices
62.0 compare how light interacts with a variety of optical devices
14.0 construct and use devices for a specific purpose
14.0 construct and use devices for a specific purpose
How Does Technology Help Us See?
49.0 describe examples of tools and techniques that extend our senses and enhance our ability to gather data and information about the world
49.0 describe examples of tools and techniques that extend our senses and enhance our ability to gather data and information about the world
How Does Light Technology Help People?
43.0 describe instances where scientific ideas and discoveries have led to new inventions and applications
43.0 describe instances where scientific ideas and discoveries have led to new inventions and applications
35.0 identify examples of scientific questions and technological problems that are currently being studied
35.0 identify examples of scientific questions and technological problems that are currently being studied
Unit 4
Habitats and Communities
Communicating Using Specific Terminology
25.0 demonstrate that specific terminology is used in science and technology contexts
25.0 demonstrate that specific terminology is used in science and technology contexts
What Lives in Local Habitats?
63.0 identify a variety of local and regional habitats and their associated populations of plants and animals
63.0 identify a variety of local and regional habitats and their associated populations of plants and animals
Investigating Local Habitats
4.0 identify various methods for finding answers to questions and solutions to problems, and select one that is appropriate
4.0 identify various methods for finding answers to questions and solutions to problems, and select one that is appropriate
11.0 make observations and collect information that is relevant to the question or problem
11.0 make observations and collect information that is relevant to the question or problem
Why Do Specific Animals Live in Specific Habitats?
64.0 investigate and describe how a variety of local animals are able to meet their basic needs in their habitat
64.0 investigate and describe how a variety of local animals are able to meet their basic needs in their habitat
65.0 identify examples of scientific knowledge that have developed from a variety of sources
65.0 identify examples of scientific knowledge that have developed from a variety of sources
How Can We Build an Artificial Habitat?
30.0 demonstrate processes for investigating scientific questions and solving technological problems
30.0 demonstrate processes for investigating scientific questions and solving technological problems
1.0 propose questions to investigate and practical problems to solve
1.0 propose questions to investigate and practical problems to solve
14.0 construct and use devices for a specific purpose
14.0 construct and use devices for a specific purpose
19.0 suggest improvements to a design or constructed object
19.0 suggest improvements to a design or constructed object
21.0 identify new questions or problems that arise from what was learned
21.0 identify new questions or problems that arise from what was learned
How Are Plants Adapted to Their Habitat?
66.0 compare the structural adaptations of plants that enable them to thrive in different kinds of places
66.0 compare the structural adaptations of plants that enable them to thrive in different kinds of places
How Are Animals Adapted to Their Habitat?
67.0 compare the structural and behavioural adaptations of animals that help them survive in different kinds of places
Adaptations
Group behaviour
67.0 compare the structural and behavioural adaptations of animals that help them survive in different kinds of places
Adaptations
Group behaviour
Can We Model Animal Camouflage?
3.0 state a prediction and a hypothesis
3.0 state a prediction and a hypothesis
7.0 carry out procedures to explore a given problem and to ensure a fair test, controlling major variables
7.0 carry out procedures to explore a given problem and to ensure a fair test, controlling major variables
16.0 compile and display data
16.0 compile and display data
17.0 identify and suggest explanations for patterns and discrepancies in data
17.0 identify and suggest explanations for patterns and discrepancies in data
23.0 communicate procedures and results
23.0 communicate procedures and results
31.0 compare the results of their investigations to those of others and recognize that results may vary
31.0 compare the results of their investigations to those of others and recognize that results may vary
How Do Organisms Get Their Food?
68.0 classify organisms according to their role in a food chain
68.0 classify organisms according to their role in a food chain
15.0 classify according to several attributes and create a chart or diagram that shows the method of classifying
15.0 classify according to several attributes and create a chart or diagram that shows the method of classifying
How Do Changes to a Population Affect Other Populations?
69.0 predict how reduction or removal of a plant or animal population affects the rest of the community
69.0 predict how reduction or removal of a plant or animal population affects the rest of the community
How Does Habitat Loss Affect Plants and Animals?
70.0 relate habitat loss to the endangerment or extinction of plants and animals
70.0 relate habitat loss to the endangerment or extinction of plants and animals
How Do Our Actions Affect Habitats?
37.0 contemplate their own and their family's impact on natural resources
37.0 contemplate their own and their family's impact on natural resources
36.0 consider the positive and negative effects of familiar technologies
36.0 consider the positive and negative effects of familiar technologies
43.0 describe instances where scientific ideas and discoveries have led to new inventions and applications
43.0 describe instances where scientific ideas and discoveries have led to new inventions and applications
How Can We Take Action on Climate Change?
35.0 identify examples of scientific questions and technological problems that are currently being studied
35.0 identify examples of scientific questions and technological problems that are currently being studied
38.0 describe how personal actions help conserve natural resources and care for living things and their habitats
38.0 describe how personal actions help conserve natural resources and care for living things and their habitats