BAPS Curriculum Night

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BAPS Curriculum Night

• Grade 4

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Welcome

• The Grade Four Team
• Mme Nesta, Mme Ramphos M. Stefano,
• Mme Thurgood, Mme Topp, Mme Nokes
• Education is helping a child reach his
  potential
• - Eric Fromm

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A Curriculum Overview

• Math
• Language
• Science
• Social Studies
• The Arts (Music, Visual Arts, Drama, Dance)
• Physical Education
• English

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The Math Curriculum

• Data Management Probability
• Collect analyze data, predict results,
  pictograms
• Number Sense Numeration
• Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division,
  Fractions and decimal numbers, and place value
• Measurement
• Area perimeter, volume, capacity mass
• Patterning Algebra
• Recognizing geometric patterns, number
  measurement patterns, patterns in our environment
• Geometry Spatial Sense
• Measuring angles using a protractor, exploring
  transformation of geometric figures, and
  3-dimensional geometry

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The Language Curriculum

• Reading
• The students will read and examine a variety of
  texts and genres
• Writing
• Genres Structures
• The students will practice writing in diverse
  contexts
• Students will be taught about the 6 Traits of
  Writing
• Language Conventions
• Verbs in the present and past tense
• Nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, homophones,
  synonyms
• Sentence structure and types of sentences
• Oral Communication Media Literacy
• Oral presentations, read-alouds
• Smart Board computer skills

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The English Curriculum

• Brought to you by the English Department
• Four strands
• Reading
• Writing
• Oral Communication
• Media Literacy
• Please see the handouts provided
• You may contact the English teacher to discuss
  any questions or concerns that you may have

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Science Curriculum

• Life Systems
• Habitats basic needs of plants animals in
  various habitats
• Matter Energy
• Light Sound - properties characteristics of
  light sound energy
• Earth Space Systems
• Rocks Minerals- introduction to geology
• Structures Mechanisms
• Pulleys and Gears- properties, function and
  combinations

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Social Studies Curriculum

• Canada and World Connections
• Provinces, Territories Physical Regions
• Canadian Shield, Great Lakes Lowlands, St.
  Lawrence Lowlands, Hudson Bay Lowlands, Interior
  Plains, Arctic Lowlands, Cordilleras, Appalachian
  region
• Heritage Citizenship
• Medieval Times
• The medieval social pyramid, medieval
  construction, the Magna Carta, as well as
  medieval foods, clothes
• and traditions.

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The Arts Curriculum

• Visual Arts
• The elements of design, printmaking, cultural
  art, and an exploration of a variety of art
  genres.
• Drama Dance
• The basic elements of drama and creative movement
  skills.
• Music
• The basic elements of rhythm and tone, making
  music using a recorder.

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Health Physical Education

• Fundamental Movement Skills
• Movement skills related to sport activity
• Demonstrated through skilled participation in
  Cooperative Games, Sports, Swimming
• Healthy Living
• Healthy eating, growth and development, personal
  safety injury prevention, and substance use
  abuse
• Active Participation
• Physical activity, physical fitness, living
  skills, and safety
• Demonstrated through regular appropriate
  participation in physical education activities

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Learning Skills

• How students learn (skills used to acquire what
  they learn)
• Independent Work
• Goal Setting to Improve Work
• Initiative
• Problem Solving
• Homework Completeness
• Use of Information
• Cooperation with Others
• Conflict Resolution
• Class Participation

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Grade Routines

• Daily Agenda Checks
• Proper work habits
• Completion of homework, use of cursive writing,
  neatness, organization
• Daily Reading in French for 20 minutes
• Reading in English three times per week
• Lunchtime Behaviour Standards
• Indoor Shoe Routine
• Character Matters emphasis
• Food restrictions
• No nuts, birthday treats, or sharing food

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Team Vision

• All classes will strive to achieve the curriculum
  expectations in a friendly cooperative
  atmosphere.
• Our aim is to work together as a dynamic team.
• We will develop academic, learning and social
  skills in an engaging and creative environment.

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Thank you for coming
Have a nice evening!