Students have been immersed in the world of ecosystems through activities sponsored by the the After School Arts Program.
Grade 4
Core Themes, Content Standards and Expected Performances
Content Standards
Expected Performances
Forces and Motion – What makes objects move the way they do?
4.1 - The position and motion of objects can be changed by pushing or pulling.
¨ The size of the change in an object’s motion is related to the strength of the push or pull.
¨ The more massive an object is, the less effect a given force will have on its motion.
B 1. Describe the effects of the strengths of pushes and pulls on the motion of objects.
B 2. Describe the effect of the mass of an object on its motion.
Matter and Energy in Ecosystems – How do matter and energy flow through ecosystems?
4.2 - All organisms depend on the living and non-living features of the environment for survival.
¨ When the environment changes, some organisms survive and reproduce, and others die or move to new locations.
B 3. Describe how animals, directly or indirectly, depend on plants to provide the food and energy they need in order to grow and survive.
B 4. Describe how natural phenomena and some human activities may cause changes to habitats and their inhabitants.
Energy in the Earth’s Systems – How do external and internal sources of energy affect the Earth’s systems?
4.3 - Water has a major role in shaping the Earth’s surface.
¨ Water circulates through the Earth’s crust, oceans and atmosphere.
B 5. Describe how the sun’s energy impacts the water cycle.
B 6. Describe the role of water in erosion and river formation.
Energy Transfer and Transformations – What is the role of energy in our world?
4.4 - Electrical and magnetic energy can be transferred and transformed.
¨ Electricity in circuits can be transformed into light, heat, sound and magnetic effects.
¨ Magnets can make objects move without direct contact between the object and the magnet.
B 7. Describe how batteries and wires can transfer energy to light a light bulb.
B 8. Explain how simple electrical circuits can be used to determine which materials conduct electricity.
B 9. Describe the properties of magnets, and how they can be used to identify and separate mixtures of solid materials.
Core Themes, Content Standards and Expected Performances
Content Standards
Expected Performances
Forces and Motion – What makes objects move the way they do?
4.1 - The position and motion of objects can be changed by pushing or pulling.
¨ The size of the change in an object’s motion is related to the strength of the push or pull.
¨ The more massive an object is, the less effect a given force will have on its motion.
B 1. Describe the effects of the strengths of pushes and pulls on the motion of objects.
B 2. Describe the effect of the mass of an object on its motion.
Matter and Energy in Ecosystems – How do matter and energy flow through ecosystems?
4.2 - All organisms depend on the living and non-living features of the environment for survival.
¨ When the environment changes, some organisms survive and reproduce, and others die or move to new locations.
B 3. Describe how animals, directly or indirectly, depend on plants to provide the food and energy they need in order to grow and survive.
B 4. Describe how natural phenomena and some human activities may cause changes to habitats and their inhabitants.
Energy in the Earth’s Systems – How do external and internal sources of energy affect the Earth’s systems?
4.3 - Water has a major role in shaping the Earth’s surface.
¨ Water circulates through the Earth’s crust, oceans and atmosphere.
B 5. Describe how the sun’s energy impacts the water cycle.
B 6. Describe the role of water in erosion and river formation.
Energy Transfer and Transformations – What is the role of energy in our world?
4.4 - Electrical and magnetic energy can be transferred and transformed.
¨ Electricity in circuits can be transformed into light, heat, sound and magnetic effects.
¨ Magnets can make objects move without direct contact between the object and the magnet.
B 7. Describe how batteries and wires can transfer energy to light a light bulb.
B 8. Explain how simple electrical circuits can be used to determine which materials conduct electricity.
B 9. Describe the properties of magnets, and how they can be used to identify and separate mixtures of solid materials.