Come and join us in the journey of unpacking and learning the Organizing Ideas that form your new Grade 4 Science Program. The sessions will begin with an Introductory video outlining the key documents you will need as well as an explanation of how each of the sessions will be designed inclusive of concepts, computer science, scientific method, assessment and sample unit designs and resources.
The Introductory video will be the same for all grades and must be previewed before your grade’s Session 2 begins. Embedded in the Introductory video will be a mini presentation on Computer Science addressing definitions, a quick curriculum tour and a fail safe method that reveals how you may already be teaching computational thinking? You will further explore the Computing Science concepts through a second video titled “Wait! What? I Have to Teach Computer Science?” to watch to assist in understanding how Computer Science will be integrated into the units.
Session 1 - Introductory Video and “WaitWait! What? I Have to Teach Computer Science?” (Available to begin viewing April 11 - asynchronous)
Session 2 - Living Systems May 8, 2023
Drop In Session - “I Have a Question About Computer Science” with Janet Bell - June 1, 2023
Session 3 - Matter June 15, 2023
Session 4 - Earth Systems October 17, 2023
Session 5 - Energy November 27, 2023
Session 6 - Space February 5, 2024
Session 7 - Full Day Year End/Summatives Assessment Design Part 1 – February 26, 2024
Session 8 - Full Day Year End/Summatives Assessment Design Part 2 – April 8, 2024
NOTE: The Optional Implementation version of the Planning Sessions will vary from the Pilot sessions to reflect the March 2023 changes made in the Science Curriculum.
Target Audience
Grade 4 Science Teachers