Grade: 4
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the characteristics of living and non-living things, including the functions of sense organs and the importance of dental hygiene.
- Gain insight into key biological concepts such as plant reproduction, roots and shoots, and the relationship between food and the human body, fostering an appreciation for the natural world and its processes.
- Enhance scientific inquiry and critical thinking skills through exploration of physical science topics including matter, heat energy, mixtures, solutions, and simple machines, promoting analytical reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
- Cultivate an understanding of Earth’s place in space, including its orbit around the Sun and the effects of celestial phenomena such as phases of the Moon, providing a foundation for understanding astronomical concepts and phenomena.
Curriculum
Book reference: SCIENCE – STAR SCIENCE BOOK 4 BY MATTHEW COLE
Curriculum
- Living and Non-living Things:
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- Explore the characteristics and differences between living and non-living things, emphasizing the basic needs of living organisms.
- Your Sense Organs:
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- Learn about the five senses and how they help us perceive and interact with the world around us.
- Caring for Your Teeth:
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- Understand the importance of dental hygiene and how to care for teeth to maintain oral health.
- Food and Your Body:
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- Explore the relationship between nutrition and health, including the functions of different food groups and the importance of a balanced diet.
- Roots and Shoots:
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- Study the structure and functions of plant roots and shoots, including their roles in anchoring plants and absorbing nutrients.
- Plant Reproduction:
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- Investigate the processes of plant reproduction, including pollination, fertilization, and seed dispersal.
- Matter:
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- Learn about the properties and states of matter, including solids, liquids, and gases, and explore changes in matter through physical and chemical processes.
- Heat Energy:
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- Understand the concepts of heat energy, including sources of heat, heat transfer, and how heat affects matter.
- Mixtures and Solutions:
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- Explore the differences between mixtures and solutions, and learn how to separate them using various methods.
- Separating Mixtures and Solutions:
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- Investigate different techniques for separating mixtures and solutions, such as filtration, evaporation, and chromatography.
- Simple Machines:
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- Study the basic principles of simple machines, including levers, pulleys, inclined planes, wedges, screws, and wheels and axles, and understand their applications in everyday life.
- Electric Energy:
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- Explore the concepts of electricity, including circuits, conductors, insulators, and electrical safety.
- Earth in Space:
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- Learn about the Earth’s place in the solar system, including its orbit around the Sun, the phases of the Moon, and the seasons.
Hafsa Rashid
Im Hafsa Rashid, I have done my BS in Biotechnology and now persuing my career in teaching . I have taught international students online and now I am teaching science on an online platform called Learn . I live in Karachi Pakistan.