Alberta Grade 4 Science Curriculum

The lessons and experiments in this book fall under 5 main topics that relate to the Alberta curriculum for Grade 4 Science.
In each lesson, you will find teacher notes designed to provide you guidance with the learning intentions, the success criteria, materials needed, a lesson outline, as well as provide some insight on what results to expect when the experiments are conducted.

Suggestions for differentiation or accommodation are also included so that all students can be successful in the learning environment. The lessons are designed to involve tactile participation and knowledge application while providing opportunities to connect ideas between topics and school subjects.

Topic A: Waste and Our WorldWaste
Managing Waste
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
Packaging and Waste

Topic B: Wheels and LeversPulleys and Wheels All Around Us
Pulley Systems
Gearing Up
Gears in Motion
Wheels in Motion
Levers

Topic C: Building Devices and Vehicles that MovePowered Up Vehicles
The Catapult (Control! Control! You Must Learn Control!)

Topic D: Light and ShadowsWhat is Light?
Light Travels
The Colours of Light
Casting Shadows
Light and Protection

Topic E: Plant Growth and ChangesPlant Parts
What Do Plants Need?
Special Needs and Scattering Seeds