All lessons incorporate strands of the Language Arts curriculum. Extension
activities can involve strands of Math such as graphing, charts &
tables. Extension activities can amplify strands in Science, Social Studies,
Art, Music & Drama, especially if the lessons are presented as a complete
unit of study (based on the Ontario Curriculum requirements).
| Grade 4 | Grade 5 | Grade 6 | |
| Art, Music & Drama: | Art:
using lines, shapes, depth; 2 and 3 dimensional art Drama: use of voice; representing characters; feelings and reactions in various situations |
Art:
using lines to define shape and form; 2 and 3 dimensional art Drama: characters and their motives; personation and interpret expressions |
Art:
using shading and texture; 2 and 3 dimensional art Drama: create, rehearse and perform drama; sustain concentration |
| Science: Life Systems |
- identify availability of water, food sources, weather conditions,
etc. - describe ways humans are dependent on plants for food, medicine, clothing, lumber - describe ways humans affect natural world (eg. deforestation) - classify role of producer/consumer |
- describe nutrients in food and their function in maintaining a healthy
body - identify food sources from which people in another society get nutrients - explain how health of humans is affected by environmental factors |
- identify inherited characteristics and behavioural characteristics
- explain why physical and behavioural characteristics are not suitable attributes for classifying things |
| Energy & Control |
- identify various natural and artificial light sources (sun, candle,
light bulb) - use of light and heat as sources of energy |
- identify renewable and non-renewable energy - describe how energy can be stored or transferred - identify needs and problems related to energy in the community - identify economic and environmental impact of various energy sources |
- investigate ways electrical energy can be transformed into other
forms of energy (light, heat, sound) - identify ways electricity is produced (dams, generating stations) - identify ways to reduce electricity consumption |
| Structures & Mechanisms | - not directly related | - identify and measure forces acting on structures (mass, air pressure). This can be translated into what the impact of hurricanes and earthquakes has on various buildings |
- show how availability of materials affects the design of a product
- identify resources, equipment, marketing of products for devices - describe how different devices are used by various cultures to meet needs (irrigation, shelters) |
| Earth & Space System |
- distinguish between natural features of the landscape and those
changed by humans - describe positive and negative effects of humans on land (farming, deforestation, parks) - identify effect of erosion on farmland |
- explain the difference between weather and climate - explain how energy from the sun affects weather - explain how weather conditions influence choice of building materials and farming practices |
- identify past and present contributions of astronomy on the quality of human life (Mayan astronomy in predicting eclipses, seasons) |
| Social
Studies Heritage & Citizenship |
- describe impact of culture and religion on society - compare medieval society to their communities and rural communities |
- use appropriate vocabulary (culture, legend, civilization, democracy)
- formulate questions about early civilizations - Mayans - relevant information of how environmental factors affect basic needs - maps and graphs |
- use appropriate vocabulary (social, political, economic, explorers,
contributions) - relevant information about relationship between environment and where indigenous people live - analyze, classify. Interpret information - maps and graphs |
| Canada & World Connections |
- use appropriate vocabulary (boundaries, physical features, natural
resources, latitude, longitude) - sort and classify information to identify issues, solve problems, make decisions - construct charts, graphs, diagrams, models, maps |
- use appropriate vocabulary (government, democracy, election, rights,
responsibilities) - compare Canada's system of government with other systems of government around the world. |
- use appropriate vocabulary (technology, culture, import, export,
economics) - identify countries to which Canada has given assistance - identify some of Canada's major trading partners - describe Canada's connection to a country from another region |
| Religion for Separate Schools |
- inquiry and reflection about various religious persons and sites
- examination of the role of religion in history - study of religious traditions of ancestors - how religion supports its members - contributions religion makes to the community |
- inquiry and reflection about various religious persons and sites
- examination of the role of religion in history - study of religious traditions of ancestors - how religion supports its members - contributions religion makes to the community |
- inquiry and reflection about various religious persons and sites
- examination of the role of religion in history - study of religious traditions of ancestors - how religion supports its members - contributions religion makes to the community |