Outcome Chart - British Columbia - Science Grade 4
This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the British Columbia, Grade 4 Science curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.
Curricular Competencies
Students are expected to be able to do the following:
Questioning and predicting
- Demonstrate curiosity about the natural world
- Observe objects and events in familiar contexts
- Identify questions about familiar objects and events that can be investigated scientifically
- Make predictions based on prior knowledge
Planning and conducting
- Suggest ways to plan and conduct an inquiry to find answers to their questions
- Safely use appropriate tools to make observations and measurements, using formal measurements and digital technology as appropriate
- Collect simple data
Processing and analyzing data and information
- Experience and interpret the local environment
- Sort and classify data and information using drawings or provided tables
- Use tables, simple bar graphs, or other formats to represent data and show simple patterns and trends
Evaluating
- Make simple inferences based on their results and prior knowledge
- Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of evidence
- Identify some simple environmental implications of their and others’ actions
Applying and innovating
- Contribute to care for self, others, school, and neighbourhood through individual or collaborative approaches
- Generate and introduce new or refined ideas when problem solving
Communicating
- Represent and communicate ideas and findings in a variety of ways, such as diagrams and simple reports, using digital technologies as appropriate
- Express and reflect on personal or shared experiences of place
MediaSmarts Resources
Content
Students are expected to know the following:
- biomes as large regions with similar environmental features