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Calgary Islamic School 4A Mrs. Carbert 4B Mr. Irving. Curriculum at a Glance. http :// parkview.epsb.ca/datafiles/gr.4sum.pdf Visit the above website (the link is on our Weebly’s ) to see a summarized version of the grade 4 curriculum
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Calgary Islamic School 4A Mrs. Carbert4B Mr. Irving
Curriculum at a Glance • http://parkview.epsb.ca/datafiles/gr.4sum.pdf • Visit the above website (the link is on our Weebly’s) to see a summarized version of the grade 4 curriculum • Our curriculum is mandated by the Alberta government. The same topics and outcomes are covered across all schools in Alberta.
Language Arts - Barbara Mariconda (Writing narrative stories with detail)- Journal Writing- Phonics- Grammar - Daily Language Review- Spelling- Vocabulary - Novel Study- Literature Circles- Types of Writing (Procedural, Reports, Persuasive, Jot Notes) - Cursive Writing- Oral Presentations/Speeches- Book Reviews
Math • Unit 1: Patterns and Relations • Unit 2: Whole Numbers • Unit 3: Multiplication and Division • Unit 4: Measurement • Unit 5: Fractions and Decimals • Unit 6: Geometry • Unit 7: Data Analysis • Unit 8: Multiplying and Dividing Larger Numbers
Science • Waste in Our World • Wheels and Levers • Building Devices and Vehicles • Light and Shadows • Plant Growth and Changes
Social Studies • Geography (provinces, territories, capitals, mapping) • Alberta’s natural regions • Our fossil heritage • Natural resources • Frist Nations • Settlers • Becoming a province
Health • Nutrition (e.g. Canada’s Food Guide) • Physical and Emotional Well-Being (e.g. physical activity, healthy habits) • Safety and Responsibility (e.g. Anti-bullying, dangerous situations, playing safely) • Relationship Choices (e.g. managing feelings, stress, friendships, communication) • Interactions/Group Roles (e.g. roles and responsibilities, role models, supporting others) • Life Learning (e.g. Organization, decision making) • Career Development (e.g. personal interests, jobs) • Volunteerism (e.g. citizenship, service, accomplishments) • Goal Setting (.e.g short term and long term personal goals)
ART PHYS ED. • Line drawing, perspective drawing, cartooning, wire/clay sculpture, sewing, painting, photography • Team work, cooperation, good sportsmanship, coordination, skills in various sports
Marking • When student receive work back, it will usually have a level written on it.
Weebly • This is an important website where you can find agenda notes, school notices, Arabic notes, upcoming important dates, documents and any other school-related items or notes • http://cis4a.weebly.com/ • http://cisomar4b.weebly.com/ • Please check Weebly daily!
Responsibilities • PARENTS:- Check your child’s agenda every day and sign it to make sure their work is done and materials are brought to class- Check Weebly every day for important notices or documents- Do not do your child’s work for them, write their homework for them, or correct their work. It is a learning process. You can sit with them while they go their homework and answer questions they may have.- If your child cannot get their work done, write a note in the agenda. It will be due the following day.- If your child is sick, they should not be at school. They can make up the work/lessons when they come back. Students should also be dressed appropriately for the weather.- With winter coming, students need TWO pairs of shoes. One for indoor (RUNNING SHOES) and one for outdoor (BOOTS). It would be helpful to always have an extra pair of sock and gloves in your child’s backpack at all times so they do not forget them.- We are a NUT FREE school, do not send anything with any kind of nuts to school with your child. Also, students should not be bringing candy as snacks.
Responsibilities • STUDENTS:- Write in your agenda daily and show it to your parents so they can sign it- Bring homework or materials back by the due date- If you don’t understand something, ASK- line up properly at all times- READ during DEAR time- Don’t make excuses, take responsibility for your actions- Follow school and classroom rules/procedures- Full uniforms are required – boys and girls should have blue dress pants, not jeans, tights or jogging pants. Girls in grade 4 must wear a WHITE hijab at all times.
Other Great Websites • http://education.alberta.ca/media/445760/pub4.pdf (parent curriculum handbook that discusses selected outcomes and has website links for more information)http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mychildslearning/grade4.html (an overview of the curriculum with links to the program of studies)http://www.learnalberta.ca/ProgramsOfStudy.aspx?lang=en (the program of studies - select the subject you would like to know more about and scroll through to reach grade 4 - you will find all of the curriculum outcomes your child should know by the end of grade 4) • http://www.learnalberta.ca/ (An excellent resource where you can access extra resources, supplementary lessons and educational games for your child) ID: LA230 PASSWORD: 3944
Questions? • Thank you for coming to our curriculum night! • Please let us know if you have any questions.