Gizmos for Saskatchewan - Science: 4th Grade (Saskatchewan Curriculum adopted 2009)

This correlation lists the recommended Gizmos for this province's curriculum standards. Click any Gizmo title below for more information.

HC: : Life Science: Habitats and Communities

HC4.1: : Investigate the interdependence of plants and animals, including humans, within habitats and communities.

HC4.1.c.: : Predict and research the populations of plants and animals that exist in various habitats (e.g., desert, farmland, meadow, tree, forest, rain puddle, seashore, lake, river, tropical forest, tundra, river delta, and mountains).

HC4.1.d.: : Discuss stories that demonstrate the interdependence of land, water, animals, plants, and the sky in traditional worldviews.

HC4.1.f.: : Classify plants and animals, including humans, according to their role(s) (e.g., producer, consumer, herbivore, omnivore, carnivore, predator, prey, scavenger, and decomposer) in food chains and food webs.

HC4.1.g.: : Construct a visual representation of a specific food chain that exists within a habitat or community.

HC4.1.h.: : Analyze food webs as representations of multiple food chains.

HC4.1.j.: : Conduct a simulation or role play to demonstrate the interdependence of plants and animals in a habitat or community.

HC4.2: : Analyze the structures and behaviours of plants and animals that enable them to exist in various habitats.

HC4.2.d.: : Develop and carry out a plan to investigate safely and respectfully the structures and behaviours of plants and animals within natural (e.g., school yard, meadow, forest, and park) and constructed (e.g., sports field, aquarium, and terrarium) habitats.

HC4.2.h.: : Compare the structural features of plants that enable them to thrive in different kinds of habitats (e.g., bog, forest, grassland, school yard, garden, and sports field).

LI: : Physical Science: Light

LI4.1: : Investigate the characteristics and physical properties of natural and artificial sources of light in the environment.

LI4.1.b.: : Examine relationships between the light energy and heat energy emitted from light sources.

LI4.2: : Analyze how light interacts with different objects and materials to create phenomena such as shadows, reflection, refraction, and dispersion.

LI4.2.i.: : Identify characteristics and effects of radiation that are slightly below (i.e., infrared radiation) and slightly above (i.e., ultraviolet light) the frequencies of visible light.

LI4.3: : Assess personal, societal, and environmental impacts of light-related technological innovations including optical devices.

LI4.3.a.: : Evaluate the suitability of different types of light sources based on criteria such as source of energy, area illuminated, cost, and intended use.

LI4.3.k.: : Assess methods of conserving energy through processes such as reducing the use of home lighting or using alternative types of light sources (e.g., fluorescent, compact fluorescent, and light-emitting diode).

RM: : Earth and Space Science: Rocks, Minerals, and Erosion

RM4.1: : Investigate physical properties of rocks and minerals, including those found in the local environment.

RM4.1.c.: : Observe and record physical properties of rocks and minerals using appropriate terminology such as colour, lustre, hardness, cleavage, transparency, and crystal structure.

RM4.1.d.: : Use appropriate tools (e.g., hand lens, safety glasses, brush, rock pick, knife, measuring tape, and gloves) safely while making observations and collecting information on the physical properties of rocks and minerals.

RM4.1.e.: : Demonstrate respect for all components of their environment when observing and collecting rocks and minerals (e.g., do not remove rocks and minerals from private property without permission).

RM4.1.f.: : Demonstrate processes for testing the hardness of minerals, including reference to guides such as Moh’s scale of mineral hardness.

RM4.1.g.: : Record observations of rocks and minerals using jot notes, labelled diagrams, and charts.

RM4.1.h.: : Compare the physical properties of rocks and minerals from the local environment with those from other geological areas.

RM4.1.i.: : Develop a classification scheme to organize their understanding of rocks and minerals.

RM4.1.k.: : Differentiate between rocks and minerals.

RM4.1.l.: : Develop simple generalizations about the physical characteristics of rocks and minerals based on observation and research.

RM4.2: : Assess how human uses of rocks and minerals impact self, society, and the environment.

RM4.2.c.: : Research historical (e.g., flint arrowhead, gold jewellery, paint pigment, and coal heating) and contemporary (e.g., fertilizer, building products, ceramics, glass, salt, silver fillings, and electronics) uses for rocks and minerals in Saskatchewan.

RM4.2.d.: : Suggest alternative materials that could be used to create everyday objects or propose new uses for rocks and minerals.

RM4.2.e.: : Relate uses for rocks and minerals to characteristics such as functionality, mineral shape, cost, availability, and aesthetics.

RM4.2.i.: : Research ways in which products made from rocks or minerals can be recycled and reused.

Correlation last revised: 3/29/2021

Saskatchewan - Science: 4th Grade

Saskatchewan Curriculum | Adopted: 2009

HC: : Life Science: Habitats and Communities

LI: : Physical Science: Light

RM: : Earth and Space Science: Rocks, Minerals, and Erosion