NEW ALBERTA SCIENCE CURRICULUM - GRADE 4 ENERGY - NON-CONTACT FORCES
This comprehensive 173 -page resource is EVERYTHING you will need to teach the ENERGY strand of the new grade 4 Alberta Science curriculum. It also includes ALL KUSPs of the strands for Scientific Methods and Computer Science. It's a 3-in-1 resource! In fact, each of the new topics will include the same, so by the end of the year, you will have taught everything.
What's included? Why should you buy it?
- 173 pages in total
✅ KUSPs for Energy, Scientific Method, and Computer Science (activities included for all)
✅ 30+ possible learning activities described - easy to differentiate for what your students need.
✅ I can statements including page numbers to reference for activities- For Matter, Scientific Method, and Computer Science
✅Teacher information that includes differentiated learning experiences (at a minimum of 3 activities to choose from for each KUSP. Includes visual or science journal ideas. Also includes links to videos, online books, and other helpful websites. (25 pages)
✅Assessment pack: 5 check-ins and a unit assessment. Answer key for all assessments as well. (17pages)
✅Student booklet (32 pages) Can be used individually, in small or in whole groups. (Using a science journal ?....Use ideas that are included in the teacher information pack.
✅Teaching Slides (85pages) Great to guide your lessons and for visual information for your students. Includes outcomes, teaching hints, videos, lots of opportunities for student interaction.
✅Posters, anchor charts, vocabulary cards (includes tier 3), picture cards, labels for sorting, sorting pictures, letters for bulletin boards (14 pages)
What's included?
-K-W-L
-I see, I wonder, I think
-what is a force?
-how are forces measured?
-examples of non-contact forces
-dive deeper into magnetic, gravity and electrostatic forces
-frayer model for non-contact forces
-scientific investigation - gravity, magnetism, electrostatic
-importance of non-contact forces
-name the contact force
-how gravity affects objects
-role of air resistance
-gravity on planets
-gravity shapes our environment
-6 investigation centers for gravity
-magnetic forces
-magnets in our everyday life
-scientific method - measurable data investigation
-computer science link - make a magnetic device to solve a real world problem
-the design process - make an algorithm
-magnetic poles
-compass
-what is magnetization?
-temporary and permanent magnets
-magnetic domains
-electromagnet
-how to care for magnets
-make a temporary magnet
-fun facts about magnets
-unit assessment
-5 check in's for each of the 5 skills and procedure outcomes
-extra sheets - vocabulary recording page, would you rather writing paper
What else?
- No Prep is required other than to photocopy the student booklet, print out the posters, etc.
- Super easy to follow.
- Matching/sorting game with cut-out pictures and labels.
- Uses Triangulation of Evidence for Assessment - Observations, Conversations, and Products. Included for each Skill and Procedure, so you can assess throughout the unit.
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Reviews
★★★★★ | Extremely satisfied
"I love the optionality that comes with all of your materials. The activities and slides are engaging, and videos are appropriate for this age."
Kearra A. (TPT Buyer)
Jun 7, 2025
★★★★★ | Very satisfied
"Good starting resource for Science curriculum. I appreciate all your work with the new curriculum!"
Aimee S. (TPT Buyer)
Apr 27, 2025
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"I love all of her resources! They hit all outcomes and are engaging."
Sherry A. (TPT Buyer)
Apr 12, 2025
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"This is such a fantastic resource. This unit has absolutely everything you need to teach this topic. Highly recommend!"
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Mar 27, 2025