Term 1 Learning Outcomes
Grade 4
It is expected that students will:
Math
Big Ideas:
*We use patterns to represent identified regularities and form generalizations:
The regular change in patterns can be represented using tools and tables.
*Developing computational fluency comes from a strong sense of number:
Patterns and relations within multiplication and division develop multiplicative thinking.
Concepts and Content:
-number concepts to 10 000
-addition and subtraction to 10 000
- addition and subtraction facts to 20 (developing computational fluency)
- increasing and decreasing patterns, using tables and charts
- algebraic relationships among quantities
- one-step equations with an unknown number using all operations
- multiplication and division of two- or three-digit numbers by one-digit numbers
- multiplication and division facts to 100 (introductory computational strategies)
Science
Concepts and Content:
- make predictions supported by reasons and relevant to the content
- use data from investigations to recognize patterns and relationships and reach conclusions
- measure weather in terms of temperature, precipitation, cloud cover, wind speed and direction
- analyse impacts of weather on living and non-living things
Physical Education
Big Ideas:
*Daily participation in physical activity at moderate to vigorous intensity levels benefit all aspects of our well being
Concepts and Content:
- proper technique for fundamental movement skills, including non-locomotor, locomotor, and manipulative skills
- movement concepts and strategies
- ways to monitor physical exertion levels
- how to participate in different types of physical activities, including individual and dual activities, rhythmic activities, and games
Arts Education
Big Ideas:
*Artists experiment in a variety of ways to discover new possibilities
Concepts and Content:
- elements of design: line, shape, space, texture, colour, form,
- principles of design: pattern, repetition, balance, contrast, emphasis, rhythm, unity, variety
- processes, materials, movements, technologies, tools and techniques to support arts activities
- image development strategies
- symbolism and metaphor to create and represent elements and actions
- personal and collective responsibility associated with creating, experiencing, and performing in a safe learning environment
Language Arts
Big Ideas:
*Language and text can be a source of creativity and joy.
*Exploring text and story helps us understand ourselves and make connections to others and to the world.
*Listening carefully helps us learn.
*Text can be understood from different perspectives.
*Using language in creative and playful ways helps us understand how language works.
*Combining different texts and ideas allows us to create new understandings.
*Texts are created for different purposes and audiences.
Concepts and Content:
Story/text
-form, function, and genre of texts
-features of written texts
-literary elements
-literary devices
-non-fiction elements
-perspective/ point of view
Strategies and processes
-reading strategies
-oral language strategies
-metacognitive strategies
-writing processes
Language features, structures, and conventions
-features of oral language
-paragraph structure
-sentence structure and grammar
-conventions
Social Studies
Big Ideas:
*Interactions between First Peoples and Europeans lead to conflict and cooperation, which continues to shape Canada's identity
*British Columbia followed a unique path in becoming a part of Canada
Concepts and Content:
- Canada's provinces and territories
- Early contact, trade, and conflict between First Peoples and European societies
- The fur trade in pre-Confederation Canada and BC
- Demographic changes in pre-Confederation BC in both First Peoples and non-First Peoples communities
Health Education
Big Ideas:
*Achieving our goals depends on perseverance, strategy, and tactics.
*Developing healthy relationship skills helps us feel connected, supported, and valued
Concepts and Content:
- setting short term and long term goals, reflecting on goals and revising as needed
- managing and expressing emotions in different situations
- safe use of internet and social media
- media messaging and body image
- factors that influence self-identity, including body image and social media
- practices that promote health and well-being, including those relating to physical activity, sleep, healthy eating, and illness prevention
Math
Big Ideas:
*We use patterns to represent identified regularities and form generalizations:
The regular change in patterns can be represented using tools and tables.
*Developing computational fluency comes from a strong sense of number:
Patterns and relations within multiplication and division develop multiplicative thinking.
Concepts and Content:
-number concepts to 10 000
-addition and subtraction to 10 000
- addition and subtraction facts to 20 (developing computational fluency)
- increasing and decreasing patterns, using tables and charts
- algebraic relationships among quantities
- one-step equations with an unknown number using all operations
- multiplication and division of two- or three-digit numbers by one-digit numbers
- multiplication and division facts to 100 (introductory computational strategies)
Science
Concepts and Content:
- make predictions supported by reasons and relevant to the content
- use data from investigations to recognize patterns and relationships and reach conclusions
- measure weather in terms of temperature, precipitation, cloud cover, wind speed and direction
- analyse impacts of weather on living and non-living things
Physical Education
Big Ideas:
*Daily participation in physical activity at moderate to vigorous intensity levels benefit all aspects of our well being
Concepts and Content:
- proper technique for fundamental movement skills, including non-locomotor, locomotor, and manipulative skills
- movement concepts and strategies
- ways to monitor physical exertion levels
- how to participate in different types of physical activities, including individual and dual activities, rhythmic activities, and games
Arts Education
Big Ideas:
*Artists experiment in a variety of ways to discover new possibilities
Concepts and Content:
- elements of design: line, shape, space, texture, colour, form,
- principles of design: pattern, repetition, balance, contrast, emphasis, rhythm, unity, variety
- processes, materials, movements, technologies, tools and techniques to support arts activities
- image development strategies
- symbolism and metaphor to create and represent elements and actions
- personal and collective responsibility associated with creating, experiencing, and performing in a safe learning environment
Language Arts
Big Ideas:
*Language and text can be a source of creativity and joy.
*Exploring text and story helps us understand ourselves and make connections to others and to the world.
*Listening carefully helps us learn.
*Text can be understood from different perspectives.
*Using language in creative and playful ways helps us understand how language works.
*Combining different texts and ideas allows us to create new understandings.
*Texts are created for different purposes and audiences.
Concepts and Content:
Story/text
-form, function, and genre of texts
-features of written texts
-literary elements
-literary devices
-non-fiction elements
-perspective/ point of view
Strategies and processes
-reading strategies
-oral language strategies
-metacognitive strategies
-writing processes
Language features, structures, and conventions
-features of oral language
-paragraph structure
-sentence structure and grammar
-conventions
Social Studies
Big Ideas:
*Interactions between First Peoples and Europeans lead to conflict and cooperation, which continues to shape Canada's identity
*British Columbia followed a unique path in becoming a part of Canada
Concepts and Content:
- Canada's provinces and territories
- Early contact, trade, and conflict between First Peoples and European societies
- The fur trade in pre-Confederation Canada and BC
- Demographic changes in pre-Confederation BC in both First Peoples and non-First Peoples communities
Health Education
Big Ideas:
*Achieving our goals depends on perseverance, strategy, and tactics.
*Developing healthy relationship skills helps us feel connected, supported, and valued
Concepts and Content:
- setting short term and long term goals, reflecting on goals and revising as needed
- managing and expressing emotions in different situations
- safe use of internet and social media
- media messaging and body image
- factors that influence self-identity, including body image and social media
- practices that promote health and well-being, including those relating to physical activity, sleep, healthy eating, and illness prevention