NEW ALBERTA SCIENCE CURRICULUM - GRADE 4 ENERGY - NON-CONTACT FORCES in FRENCH
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 (are in ENGLISH). (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 (ARE IN ENGLISH), 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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