Ontario Science Curriculum |
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY - based on the Revised 2007 Ontario Curriculum
During the twentieth century, science and technology played an increasingly important role in the lives of all Canadians. Science and technology underpin much of what we take for granted, including clean water, the places in which we live and work, and the ways in which we communicate with others. The impact of science and technology on our lives will continue to grow. Consequently, scientific and technological literacy for all has become the overarching objective of science and technology education throughout the world. Achievement of both excellence and equity underlies the three major goals of the science and technology program at the elementary level. Accordingly, The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1–8: Science and Technology, 2007 outlines the skills and knowledge that students will develop, as well as the attitudes that they need to develop in order to use their knowledge and skills responsibly. The three goals are the following: 1. to relate science and technology to society and the environment 2. to develop the skills, strategies, and habits of mind required for scientific inquiry and technological problem solving 3. to understand the basic concepts of science and technology |
GRADE 3 OVERALL EXPECTATIONS:
STRUCTURES AND MECHANISMS By the end of Grade 3, students will: 1. assess the importance of form, function, strength, and stability in structures through time; 2. investigate strong and stable structures to determine how their design and materials enable them to perform their load-bearing function; 3. demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of structure, strength, and stability and the factors that affect them. |
GRADE 4 OVERALL EXPECTATIONS:
ROCKS AND MINERALS By the end of Grade 4, students will: 1. assess the social and environmental impacts of human uses of rocks and minerals; 2. investigate, test, and compare the physical properties of rocks and minerals; 3. demonstrate an understanding of the physical properties of rocks and minerals |