Canadian Curriculum · Grade 4 Science

Grade 4 Science Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

A full-year Grade 4 Science lesson plan aligned to the Ontario curriculum, adaptable to other provinces. Week-by-week lessons for 1, 2 or 3 days a week from September to August, covering states of matter, electricity and magnets, energy, heat, light and sound, plants, adaptations, traits and heredity, ecosystems and conservation, rocks and minerals, fossils, Earth’s systems and events, astronomy, engineering practices and measurement.

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September · States of matter & Electricity and magnets

Grade 4 Science — September Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Science
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
September 1st week
(Science)		States of matter & Electricity and magnets 1: Identify and sort solids, liquids and gasesStates of matter & Electricity and magnets 1: Identify and sort solids, liquids and gasesStates of matter & Electricity and magnets 1: Identify and sort solids, liquids and gases 2: Introduction to static electricity and charged objects
September 2nd week
(Science)		States of matter & Electricity and magnets 2: Introduction to static electricity and charged objectsStates of matter & Electricity and magnets 2: Introduction to static electricity and charged objects 3: Change-of-state diagrams: solid, liquid and gasStates of matter & Electricity and magnets 3: Change-of-state diagrams: solid, liquid and gas 4: Identify magnets that attract or repel
September 3rd week
(Science)		States of matter & Electricity and magnets 3: Change-of-state diagrams: solid, liquid and gasStates of matter & Electricity and magnets 4: Identify magnets that attract or repelStates of matter & Electricity and magnets 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & Quiz
September 4th week
(Science)		States of matter & Electricity and magnets 4: Identify magnets that attract or repel 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizStates of matter & Electricity and magnets 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizStates of matter & Electricity and magnets Applied Practice Task
October · Energy & Heat and thermal energy

Grade 4 Science — October Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Science
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
October 1st week
(Science)		Energy & Heat and thermal energy 1: Energy transformationEnergy & Heat and thermal energy 1: Energy transformationEnergy & Heat and thermal energy 1: Energy transformation 2: Predict heat flow
October 2nd week
(Science)		Energy & Heat and thermal energy 2: Predict heat flowEnergy & Heat and thermal energy 2: Predict heat flow 3: Predict temperature changesEnergy & Heat and thermal energy 3: Predict temperature changes 4: How is temperature related to thermal energy?
October 3rd week
(Science)		Energy & Heat and thermal energy 3: Predict temperature changesEnergy & Heat and thermal energy 4: How is temperature related to thermal energy?Energy & Heat and thermal energy 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & Quiz
October 4th week
(Science)		Energy & Heat and thermal energy 4: How is temperature related to thermal energy? 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizEnergy & Heat and thermal energy 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizEnergy & Heat and thermal energy Applied Practice Task
November · Light and sound & Plants

Grade 4 Science — November Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Science
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
November 1st week
(Science)		Light and sound & Plants 1: How do we see objects?Light and sound & Plants 1: How do we see objects?Light and sound & Plants 1: How do we see objects? 2: Classify fruits and vegetables as plant parts
November 2nd week
(Science)		Light and sound & Plants 2: Classify fruits and vegetables as plant partsLight and sound & Plants 2: Classify fruits and vegetables as plant parts 3: How does light travel and interact with matter?Light and sound & Plants 3: How does light travel and interact with matter? 4: Identify plant parts and their functions
November 3rd week
(Science)		Light and sound & Plants 3: How does light travel and interact with matter?Light and sound & Plants 4: Identify plant parts and their functionsLight and sound & Plants 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & Quiz
November 4th week
(Science)		Light and sound & Plants 4: Identify plant parts and their functions 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizLight and sound & Plants 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizLight and sound & Plants Applied Practice Task
December · Adaptations & Traits and heredity

Grade 4 Science — December Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Science
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
December 1st week
(Science)		Adaptations & Traits and heredity 1: Introduction to adaptationsAdaptations & Traits and heredity 1: Introduction to adaptationsAdaptations & Traits and heredity 1: Introduction to adaptations 2: Observe and compare traits
December 2nd week
(Science)		Adaptations & Traits and heredity 2: Observe and compare traitsAdaptations & Traits and heredity 2: Observe and compare traits 3: Animal adaptations: beaks, mouths and necksAdaptations & Traits and heredity 3: Animal adaptations: beaks, mouths and necks 4: What affects traits? Use observations to support a hypothesis
December 3rd week
(Science)		Adaptations & Traits and heredity 3: Animal adaptations: beaks, mouths and necksAdaptations & Traits and heredity 4: What affects traits? Use observations to support a hypothesisAdaptations & Traits and heredity 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & Quiz
December 4th week
(Science)		Adaptations & Traits and heredity 4: What affects traits? Use observations to support a hypothesis 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizAdaptations & Traits and heredity 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizAdaptations & Traits and heredity Applied Practice Task
The learning framework

Anatomy of a focused lesson

Each session moves from a clear focus to guided practice and a quick check for understanding.

10 minutes

Wonder and question

Start with a real-world question or demonstration that connects the week’s Grade 4 topic to everyday life.

25 minutes

Explore and explain

Investigate the idea with visuals and simple experiments, then explain what was observed using key vocabulary.

10 minutes

Check for understanding

Finish with a short exit task so the tutor knows exactly what to revisit next lesson.

Student learning toolkit

Resources for Grade 4 Science

Concept lessons

Clear explanations of each Grade 4 science topic in the order your child meets it at school.

Concept reviews

Concept reviews at the end of each chapter to consolidate key ideas and vocabulary.

Lab activities & quizzes

Hands-on lab activities and quizzes matched to each week of the plan.

Progress notes

Regular feedback for parents on strengths, gaps and next steps.

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