Expectations by strand
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A. STEM Skills and Connections
This strand focuses on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) skills, coding and emerging technologies, practical applications of science and technology, and contributions that people with diverse lived experiences have made to science and technology. In all grades of the science and technology program, the learning related to this strand takes place in the context of learning related to the Life Systems, Matter and Energy, Structures and Mechanisms, and Earth and Space Systems strands, and it should be assessed and evaluated within these contexts.
Overall Expectations
Throughout Grade 4, in connection with the learning in the Life Systems, Matter and Energy, Structures and Mechanisms, and Earth and Space Systems strands, students will:A1. STEM Investigation and Communication Skills
use a scientific research process, a scientific experimentation process, and an engineering design process to conduct investigations, following appropriate health and safety procedures
A3. Applications, Connections, and Contributions
demonstrate an understanding of the practical applications of science and technology, and of contributions to science and technology from people with diverse lived experiences
B. Life Systems
Habitats and Communities
In this strand, students integrate learning from Strand A as they investigate concepts, develop and apply skills, and make meaningful connections to their lives and communities.
Overall Expectations
By the end of Grade 4, students will:B1. Relating Science and Technology to Our Changing World
assess impacts of human activities on habitats and communities, and analyse actions for minimizing negative impacts and enhancing positive ones
C. Matter and Energy
Light and Sound
In this strand, students integrate learning from Strand A as they investigate concepts, develop and apply skills, and make meaningful connections to their lives and communities.
Overall Expectations
By the end of Grade 4, students will:C1. Relating Science and Technology to Our Changing World
assess the impacts on society and the environment of technological innovations related to light and sound
D. Structures and Mechanisms
Machines and Their Mechanisms
In this strand, students integrate learning from Strand A as they investigate concepts, develop and apply skills, and make meaningful connections to their lives and communities.
Overall Expectations
By the end of Grade 4, students will:D1. Relating Science and Technology to Our Changing World
evaluate the impacts of various machines and their mechanisms on society and the environment
E. Earth and Space Systems
Rocks, Minerals, and Geological Processes
In this strand, students integrate learning from Strand A as they investigate concepts, develop and apply skills, and make meaningful connections to their lives and communities.
Overall Expectations
By the end of Grade 4, students will:E1. Relating Science and Technology to Our Changing World
assess the social and environmental impacts of geological processes and of human uses of rocks and minerals