Timelines
Math
The Math strands are taught in each semester. This is called spiral teaching. With each term the level of difficulty
increases until, by the end of 3rd term, grade level outcomes have
been met. This results in continual
reviewing. Students are more successful
and confident. The Math strands are: a)
Patterning and Algebra, b) Number Sense, c) Geometry and Spatial Sense, d)
Measurement, e) Data Management, f) Problem Solving, and g) Mental Math. Students who are struggling with an outcome
will be given opportunities for extra practice.
Students who are meeting outcomes will have the opportunity for Math
enrichment.
Science
I would like to begin with this year’s studies with Habitats
and Adaptations. As the seasons change
we will come back to this unit to learn how Canadian animals adapt. The experimental units of Light and Sound
will be next, followed by Rocks and Minerals.
In addition, we will track the weather and temperature and integrate
this data with graphing in Math.
Social Studies
We will first look at the world and Canada’s geographic
place on the globe. This reinforces
previously learned mapping skills and introduces many new geographic terms. Next we will look at the physical regions of
Canada and how they influence the way Canadians live. We will then learn about Canada’s North old
and new with an accent on the newest territory, Nunavut. We end with an exploration of Canada’s early
settlers and their contribution to Canada’s development. We also learn about Canada’s government.
French
French is taught by theme.
First we review previously learned vocabulary. We study weather next to integrate with
Science. We take a look at the parts of
the body and simple clothing for the seasons.
Our home is the next unit and we end with a unit on nourishing snacks.
Language Arts
The students have already been exposed to the idea of Daily
Five. We will review the structure and
practice throughout September. They
should be able to move to a modified Daily Five by October. Then I will begin to introduce the CAFÉ
terms. During Daily Five we will a) read
to self, b) read to someone, and c) word work.
The writing part of Daily Five will be done separately as
will listening to someone read.
I like to have a read aloud book going at all times. I often stop and self-talk to model what a
good reader does. It also helps to
strengthen their understanding of the CAFÉ categories.
Our reading will be developed through themes. We will start with Getting to Know Each
Other. I use Tales of a Fourth Grade
Nothing, as it is full of humor and characterization. Next we do a unit on legends, myths and
fables. There are a lot of comparisons
that we can make as well as critical thinking.
The students will be writing their own legends. After this we will integrate Language Arts
and Social Studies to study the North.
This unit is rich with myths and legends and children love the animal
studies. This unit also integrates the
concepts learned in Habitats and Adaptations.
This should take us to third term. I generally choose a theme in which
the children have shown an interest.
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