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MY CHILD IN SCHOOL
MY CHILD IN SCHOOL – Informed Parent, Involved Parent
GRADE 4
OVERVIEWIn Grade 4, French Immersion students consolidate their skills to explore a variety of topics in greater depth. They work on skills to think and communicate about what they are learning. Instruction is in French for at least 75% of the school day. The required subject areas are: arts education, English language arts, French language arts, mathematics, physical education/health education, science, and social studies. Your child will have the chance to learn in many different ways – by themselves, with teachers and with other children. ARTS EDUCATION: Dance, Drama, Music, and Visual ArtsGrade 3/ Grade 4 children explore ways to express themselves creatively and continue to develop skills and language in one or more of the arts education subjects. They discover answers to the questions “who”, “where”, “when”, and “why” about the arts. They think about the importance and meaning of the arts in their own lives, in their communities, and around the world. Children learn to think critically and talk about their experiences with learning the arts. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTSGrade 4 students experiment with language to transmit ideas and to communicate with others for a variety of purposes. They learn different strategies to figure out the meaning of what they read, see and watch. Following a plan to complete a research project is an important part of Grade 4. Children learn to create presentations that are clear and interesting for their listeners and readers. Children learn to use what they know about words and sentences in French and English to communicate better in both languages. FRANÇAISGrade 4 children continue to improve their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in French. They learn to use more French words and sentence structures and to understand a greater variety of spoken and written messages. They react to what they hear and read by talking about their feelings and giving opinions. In Grade 4, children practice using strategies to write, revise and edit messages and short paragraphs. MATHEMATICSGrade 4 children use objects, pictures and numbers to show and compare quantities up to 10 000 using different strategies. They continue to work on multiplication and division, including the recall of facts up to 5 x 5, and learn to add and subtract decimals. Children learn to read and record time, connect numbers and shapes to their everyday life, and explain patterns in charts and tables. They also solve problems with classmates and explain their strategies, using objects, pictures and equations. PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH EDUCATIONGrade 4 children learn about living an active and healthy lifestyle. They participate in physical activities for fun and fitness and to demonstrate the ability to use basic movement skills. Children learn about making good choices for healthy eating, physical activity and safety and about ways to avoid and deal with dangerous situations. They learn how to communicate positively with others and to manage stressful situations. SCIENCEGrade 4 children learn about sound and light and apply their knowledge of light and design process skills to make simple optical devices. Through investigations, they study influences that change habitats and affect plants and animals. A study of rocks and minerals introduces geology to the children.  |
SOCIAL STUDIES
Manitoba, Canada and the North: Places and Stories
Grade 4 children learn about Manitoba, Canada, and Canada’s North. They explore the geography of Canada and develop an awareness of Canadian citizenship and government. Children study the places, stories and cultures of Manitoba and one Northern territory, and make connections between what they are learning and their responsibilities and rights as citizens.