1. BAPS C URRICULUM N IGHT Grade 4

2. W ELCOME The Grade Four Team M me Nesta, M me Ramphos; M. Stefano, M me Thurgood, M me Topp, M me Nokes “Education is helping a child reach his potential” - Eric Fromm

3. A C URRICULUM O VERVIEW –Math –Language –Science –Social Studies –The Arts (Music, Visual Arts, Drama, Dance) –Physical Education –English

4. T HE M ATH C URRICULUM Data Management & Probability Collect & analyze data, predict results, pictograms Number Sense & Numeration Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, Fractions and decimal numbers, and place value Measurement Area & perimeter, volume, capacity & mass Patterning & Algebra Recognizing geometric patterns, number & measurement patterns, patterns in our environment Geometry & Spatial Sense Measuring angles using a protractor, exploring transformation of geometric figures, and 3-dimensional geometry

5. T HE L ANGUAGE C URRICULUM Reading –The students will read and examine a variety of texts and genres Writing –Genres & Structures The students will practice writing in diverse contexts Students will be taught about the 6 Traits of Writing –Language Conventions Verbs in the present and past tense Nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, homophones, synonyms Sentence structure and types of sentences Oral Communication & Media Literacy –Oral presentations, read-alouds –Smart Board & computer skills

6. T HE E NGLISH C URRICULUM –Brought to you by the English Department Four strands –Reading –Writing –Oral Communication –Media Literacy Please see the handouts provided You may contact the English teacher to discuss any questions or concerns that you may have

7. S CIENCE C URRICULUM Life Systems: –Habitats – basic needs of plants & animals in various habitats Matter & Energy –Light & Sound - properties & characteristics of light & sound energy Earth & Space Systems: –Rocks & Minerals- introduction to geology Structures & Mechanisms: –Pulleys and Gears- properties, function and combinations

8. S OCIAL S TUDIES C URRICULUM –Canada and World Connections: Provinces, Territories & Physical Regions –Canadian Shield, Great Lakes Lowlands, St. Lawrence Lowlands, Hudson Bay Lowlands, Interior Plains, Arctic Lowlands, Cordilleras, Appalachian region –Heritage & Citizenship Medieval Times –The medieval social pyramid, medieval construction, the Magna Carta, as well as medieval foods, clothes and traditions.

9. T HE A RTS C URRICULUM –Visual Arts The elements of design, printmaking, cultural art, and an exploration of a variety of art genres. –Drama & Dance The basic elements of drama and creative movement skills. –Music The basic elements of rhythm and tone, making music using a recorder.

10. H EALTH & P HYSICAL E DUCATION –Fundamental Movement Skills Movement skills related to sport activity Demonstrated through skilled participation in Cooperative Games, Sports, Swimming –Healthy Living Healthy eating, growth and development, personal safety & injury prevention, and substance use & abuse –Active Participation Physical activity, physical fitness, living skills, and safety Demonstrated through regular appropriate participation in physical education activities

11. L EARNING S KILLS How students learn (skills used to acquire what they learn) –Independent Work –Goal Setting to Improve Work –Initiative –Problem Solving –Homework Completeness –Use of Information –Cooperation with Others –Conflict Resolution –Class Participation

12. G RADE R OUTINES Daily Agenda Checks Proper work habits –Completion of homework, use of cursive writing, neatness, organization Daily Reading in French for 20 minutes Reading in English three times per week Lunchtime Behaviour Standards Indoor Shoe Routine Character Matters emphasis Food restrictions –No nuts, birthday treats, or sharing food

13. T EAM V ISION –All classes will strive to achieve the curriculum expectations in a friendly & cooperative atmosphere. –Our aim is to work together as a dynamic team. –We will develop academic, learning and social skills in an engaging and creative environment.

14. Thank you for coming… Have a nice evening!