The Wonder of Grade 4: Full Grade
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CA$399.00
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Your child is taking a further step towards independence. They are gaining a new awareness of themselves. When they were younger, they were more connected to you and their environment; now, they look at their environment and you with a more critical eye! This can feel upsetting if you don't remember that it is all part of their developmental path toward independence!! So take a deep breath, and smile!Â
This year, the study of Local Geography will help them gain confidence as they develop a sense of where they are geographically and gain skills to navigate from A to B. The Norse Myths offer fantastic tales displaying a broad spectrum of human characteristics your child will relate to. New challenges in report writing and fractions will satisfy their urge for independence.
This purchase includes a digital copy (PDF) of all 10 curriculum units for Grade 4, each with 15 days of lesson plans and 5 days of flexible projects. These units will inspire you with beautiful images, clear instructions and exciting project ideas.
​And that's not all. You will also gain access to the Wonder Hub, which includes supporting documents, videos, resources, and community.
Grade 4 Norse Myths, Geography, Zoology and Fractions
Grade 4 Units
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The Wonder of Local GeographyExplore the rich landscape of your local region with The Wonder of Local Geography. This unit encourages children to connect with their immediate environment, beginning with their own home and expanding outward to the neighbourhood and regional geography.
Your child will delve into creation stories, Indigenous tales, and settler narratives, enhancing verbal and written communication skills. They'll practice summarizing, exploring language conventions, and engaging in thoughtful discussions about each day's lessons. You will introduce your child to your region's natural resources, their impact on the land and its people, and the importance of respecting the animal world. Your child will also gain insight into the interactions between First Peoples and Europeans, understanding these relationships' historical and ongoing effects on your region's identity. Read about Daily's Wonder's approach to History & Geography here. |
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The Wonder of Norse Mythology 1Embark on an epic journey through the captivating world of Norse mythology, where creativity, language, and ancient stories come to life. In this unit, your child will delve into the magic of Norse myths, exploring the tales of gods, heroes, and mythical creatures that shaped the Viking world. Through engaging language arts activities, they will develop essential grammar and writing skills, from proofreading dictations to mastering nouns, adjectives, and the rules of apostrophes and exploring verb tenses, root words, and spelling rules.
Your child will also discover the ancient runes, learn to write, and possibly craft their own set. They'll dive deep into the tales of Loki and Sif, drawing parallels between these legendary stories and their own experiences. By exploring literary elements like theme, character, and plot, your child will build a strong foundation in storytelling, enhanced by discussions, drama, poetry, oral presentations and creative writing exercises, building confidence and a strong speaking voice. |
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The Wonder of Fractions 1This engaging first fractions unit is a unique learning experience that brings the abstract concept of fractions to life through hands-on activities, such as crafts, movement, games, and cooking.
The primary purpose of this first fraction unit is to bring the concept that "a fraction is a part of a whole" to life and to become comfortable working with fractions in simple ways. The unit kicks off with a dramatic and hands-on introduction to fractions, followed by a month-long journey of activities that make fractions come alive. Food is integrated into the learning process, providing ample opportunities for your child to divide and enjoy delicious treats. Additionally, your child will create their own math manipulatives by drawing, cutting, and crafting fraction shapes. This unit accommodates each child's unique learning pace, ensuring a comfortable and personalized exploration of fractions. |
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The Wonder of PoetryThis engaging unit is designed to help children explore various poetry styles, express themselves through writing, and strengthen their language arts skills. It covers an array of poetry styles, including Acrostic, Diamante, Haiku, and more, providing children with a well-rounded understanding of poetic expression.
This unit also encourages the memorization of poetry and allows parents to share their favourite poems with their child, which you can recite each morning. As your child creates their own poems, these can be included in the morning opening verses. The final week of the unit culminates in an independent project, inspiring children to create poetry games, craft heartfelt gifts for friends and family, or organize a poetry reading with loved ones, fostering a sense of fun and creativity. |
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The Wonder of Zoology 1This enriching unit uniquely explores the animal kingdom by drawing meaningful connections between humans and animals. Designed to engage your child's curiosity and understanding, the central theme of this unit emphasizes what distinguishes humans from animals: our ability to walk upright, freeing our hands to serve ourselves and others. This concept introduces your child to the idea that our hands are tools for creating, helping, and giving back to the world, instilling a sense of responsibility and morality. While animals possess specialized skills—like incredible hearing, eyesight, or the ability to fly—humans have a balanced skill set and the creativity to design tools that extend our capabilities beyond our natural limits.
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The Wonder of Fractions 2In this second fractions unit, your child will delve back into the world of fractions and decimals and tackle adding and subtracting fractions with uncommon denominators. Through engaging games and activities, your child will master finding common denominators, understanding equivalent fractions, and performing vertical multiplication. The unit also includes a review of key concepts such as factoring, finding the lowest common multiple, and identifying prime and composite numbers, ensuring your child builds a solid mathematical foundation.
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The Wonder of Norse Mythology 2Welcome to the thrilling second unit of Norse Mythology! This unit takes us on a deeper exploration of the rich body of myths of the North Germanic peoples, stemming from Norse paganism and continuing after the Christianization of Scandinavia and into the Scandinavian folklore of the modern period. Engage in lively discussions, thoughtful reflections, and creative writing activities to bring the stories of the Norse gods to life. This interactive approach will deepen your child's understanding and make learning a fun and engaging experience.
Special attention will be given to further developing grammar and writing skills. Your child will also continue to gain skills in dictionary use, reading aloud, and oral language features. You will guide your child to review the parts of speech already learned: nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and prepositions. In this unit, they will learn about the use of articles, conjunctions, and interjections, and your child will work more with commas, exclamation marks, and question marks as they learn about the Four Types of Sentences. |
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The Wonder of Zoology 2Building on the foundation in the first unit, this second zoology unit will introduce your child to animal classifications. The primary focus will be on an independent research project. You will guide your child in approaching a written report through step-by-step instructions. Your child will research an animal they would like to learn more about. This project will include a written report, an artistic project, a creative poem, and an oral presentation, ensuring a seamless continuation of your child's learning journey. Charles Kovacs' book, The Human Being and the Animal World, informs this unit.
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The Wonder of Fractions 3The third and final fraction unit focuses on building comprehension and skills in multiplying and dividing fractions using various strategies and on long division and vertical multiplication!
This unit will also focus on positive personal and cultural identity. An Indigenous-themed book of your choice will serve as a source for comparing and contrasting your child’s experiences with those of the people in the book. Your child will investigate their own personal and cultural identity. They will discover the importance of having a positive feeling about their identity. In the third week, they will create an artistic representation of their findings and a creative writing piece. |
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The Wonder of Regional GeographyThis is the second Grade 4 geography unit. In the first unit, Wonder of Local Geography, your child expanded their mapmaking and geographical awareness from your house to your neighbourhood and into your town, city, and area. This unit will pick up where you left off and empower you to guide your child to take ever-expanding steps to understand your province or state's geographical landscape and Indigenous peoples' history.
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