Saskatchewan Curriculum
HC4.1.c.: Predict and research the populations of plants and animals that exist in various habitats (e.g., desert, farmland, meadow, tree, forest, rain puddle, seashore, lake, river, tropical forest, tundra, river delta, and mountains).
HC4.1.d.: Discuss stories that demonstrate the interdependence of land, water, animals, plants, and the sky in traditional worldviews.
HC4.1.f.: Classify plants and animals, including humans, according to their role(s) (e.g., producer, consumer, herbivore, omnivore, carnivore, predator, prey, scavenger, and decomposer) in food chains and food webs.
Forest Ecosystem
Germination
Growing Plants
Prairie Ecosystem
HC4.1.g.: Construct a visual representation of a specific food chain that exists within a habitat or community.
HC4.1.h.: Analyze food webs as representations of multiple food chains.
Forest Ecosystem
Prairie Ecosystem
HC4.1.j.: Conduct a simulation or role play to demonstrate the interdependence of plants and animals in a habitat or community.
HC4.2.d.: Develop and carry out a plan to investigate safely and respectfully the structures and behaviours of plants and animals within natural (e.g., school yard, meadow, forest, and park) and constructed (e.g., sports field, aquarium, and terrarium) habitats.
HC4.2.h.: Compare the structural features of plants that enable them to thrive in different kinds of habitats (e.g., bog, forest, grassland, school yard, garden, and sports field).
Forest Ecosystem
Prairie Ecosystem
LI4.1.b.: Examine relationships between the light energy and heat energy emitted from light sources.
LI4.2.i.: Identify characteristics and effects of radiation that are slightly below (i.e., infrared radiation) and slightly above (i.e., ultraviolet light) the frequencies of visible light.
LI4.3.a.: Evaluate the suitability of different types of light sources based on criteria such as source of energy, area illuminated, cost, and intended use.
LI4.3.k.: Assess methods of conserving energy through processes such as reducing the use of home lighting or using alternative types of light sources (e.g., fluorescent, compact fluorescent, and light-emitting diode).
Energy Conversions
Heat Absorption
Radiation
RM4.1.c.: Observe and record physical properties of rocks and minerals using appropriate terminology such as colour, lustre, hardness, cleavage, transparency, and crystal structure.
RM4.1.d.: Use appropriate tools (e.g., hand lens, safety glasses, brush, rock pick, knife, measuring tape, and gloves) safely while making observations and collecting information on the physical properties of rocks and minerals.
RM4.1.e.: Demonstrate respect for all components of their environment when observing and collecting rocks and minerals (e.g., do not remove rocks and minerals from private property without permission).
RM4.1.f.: Demonstrate processes for testing the hardness of minerals, including reference to guides such as Moh’s scale of mineral hardness.
RM4.1.g.: Record observations of rocks and minerals using jot notes, labelled diagrams, and charts.
RM4.1.h.: Compare the physical properties of rocks and minerals from the local environment with those from other geological areas.
RM4.1.i.: Develop a classification scheme to organize their understanding of rocks and minerals.
RM4.1.k.: Differentiate between rocks and minerals.
RM4.1.l.: Develop simple generalizations about the physical characteristics of rocks and minerals based on observation and research.
RM4.2.c.: Research historical (e.g., flint arrowhead, gold jewellery, paint pigment, and coal heating) and contemporary (e.g., fertilizer, building products, ceramics, glass, salt, silver fillings, and electronics) uses for rocks and minerals in Saskatchewan.
RM4.2.d.: Suggest alternative materials that could be used to create everyday objects or propose new uses for rocks and minerals.
RM4.2.e.: Relate uses for rocks and minerals to characteristics such as functionality, mineral shape, cost, availability, and aesthetics.
RM4.2.i.: Research ways in which products made from rocks or minerals can be recycled and reused.
Correlation last revised: 3/29/2021