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Skills available for British Columbia grade 4 science curriculum

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4.CC Curricular Competencies

4.CC.1 Questioning and predicting
- 4.CC.1.1 Demonstrate curiosity about the natural world
- 4.CC.1.2 Observe objects and events in familiar contexts
- 4.CC.1.3 Identify questions about familiar objects and events that can be investigated scientifically
- 4.CC.1.4 Make predictions based on prior knowledge
  - Predict heat flow (4-B.1)
  - Predict temperature changes (4-B.2)
4.CC.2 Planning and conducting
- 4.CC.2.1 Suggest ways to plan and conduct an inquiry to find answers to their questions
- 4.CC.2.2 Consider ethical responsibilities when deciding how to conduct an experiment
- 4.CC.2.3 Safely use appropriate tools to make observations and measurements, using formal measurements and digital technology as appropriate
  - Read a thermometer (3-L.1)
  - Compare temperatures on thermometers (3-L.2)
- 4.CC.2.4 Make observations about living and non-living things in the local environment
- 4.CC.2.5 Collect simple data
  - Collect and graph temperature data (3-L.3)
4.CC.3 Processing and analyzing data and information
- 4.CC.3.1 Experience and interpret the local environment
- 4.CC.3.2 Identify First Peoples perspectives and knowledge as sources of information
- 4.CC.3.3 Sort and classify data and information using drawings or provided tables
- 4.CC.3.4 Use tables, simple bar graphs, or other formats to represent data and show simple patterns and trends
- 4.CC.3.5 Compare results with predictions, suggesting possible reasons for findings
4.CC.4 Evaluating
- 4.CC.4.1 Make simple inferences based on their results and prior knowledge
- 4.CC.4.2 Reflect on whether an investigation was a fair test
- 4.CC.4.3 Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of evidence
- 4.CC.4.4 Identify some simple environmental implications of their and others' actions
  - Science literacy: how can a community protect sea turtles? (4-J.1)
  - Evaluate natural energy sources (4-J.2)
4.CC.5 Applying and innovating
- 4.CC.5.1 Contribute to care for self, others, school, and neighbourhood through individual or collaborative approaches
- 4.CC.5.2 Co-operatively design projects
- 4.CC.5.3 Transfer and apply learning to new situations
- 4.CC.5.4 Generate and introduce new or refined ideas when problem solving
4.CC.6 Communicating
- 4.CC.6.1 Represent and communicate ideas and findings in a variety of ways, such as diagrams and simple reports, using digital technologies as appropriate
- 4.CC.6.2 Express and reflect on personal or shared experiences of place

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4.CC Curricular Competencies

4.CC.1 Questioning and predicting

4.CC.1.1 Demonstrate curiosity about the natural world

4.CC.1.2 Observe objects and events in familiar contexts

4.CC.1.3 Identify questions about familiar objects and events that can be investigated scientifically

4.CC.1.4 Make predictions based on prior knowledge

4.CC.2 Planning and conducting

4.CC.2.1 Suggest ways to plan and conduct an inquiry to find answers to their questions

4.CC.2.2 Consider ethical responsibilities when deciding how to conduct an experiment

4.CC.2.3 Safely use appropriate tools to make observations and measurements, using formal measurements and digital technology as appropriate

4.CC.2.4 Make observations about living and non-living things in the local environment

4.CC.2.5 Collect simple data

4.CC.3 Processing and analyzing data and information

4.CC.3.1 Experience and interpret the local environment

4.CC.3.2 Identify First Peoples perspectives and knowledge as sources of information

4.CC.3.3 Sort and classify data and information using drawings or provided tables

4.CC.3.4 Use tables, simple bar graphs, or other formats to represent data and show simple patterns and trends

4.CC.3.5 Compare results with predictions, suggesting possible reasons for findings

4.CC.4 Evaluating

4.CC.4.1 Make simple inferences based on their results and prior knowledge

4.CC.4.2 Reflect on whether an investigation was a fair test

4.CC.4.3 Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of evidence

4.CC.4.4 Identify some simple environmental implications of their and others' actions

4.CC.5 Applying and innovating

4.CC.5.1 Contribute to care for self, others, school, and neighbourhood through individual or collaborative approaches

4.CC.5.2 Co-operatively design projects

4.CC.5.3 Transfer and apply learning to new situations

4.CC.5.4 Generate and introduce new or refined ideas when problem solving

4.CC.6 Communicating

4.CC.6.1 Represent and communicate ideas and findings in a variety of ways, such as diagrams and simple reports, using digital technologies as appropriate

4.CC.6.2 Express and reflect on personal or shared experiences of place