FabFours

The Fabulous Fours
July 2006

Welcome to the FabFour Web Site.
This site began in 2001 and is still under construction. I think it will continually evolve. It was created to make life a little bit easier for you, my students, and your parents. It was not meant to replace what happens in class.

Now onto the good news. I'm back to teaching grade 4 again!!! After a 1 year break teaching the FabFives, I have been returned to the grade that rocks ;-) Some tweaking will be needed to get the site current again & for that I ask your indulgence. In the meantime - enjoy.
Miss Berndl
a.k.a. E2B2

Edited & Created by: GMB Services
© Elfi Berndl 1999 - 2007

Gr. 4 Curriculum ~ Outline of what is being taught

Art

Drama & Dance

English

Writing I Reading I Oral & Visual Communication I IRP I ESL

Health & Physical Education

Math

Numeration I Geometry I Measurement I Algebra & Patterning I Data & Probability

Music

Science

	Rocks & Minerals I Light & Sound I Pulleys & Gears I Habitat l Environmental Stewardship
	FYI Gr. 5 Units Matter I Human Organ Systems I Structures & Mechanisms I Weather

Social Studies

	Human Rights I Medieval Times I Canada
	FYI Gr. 5 Units Human Rights I Early Civilizations I Government in Canada

Learning Skills

Long Range Plans for Grade 4

FAQs ~ An explanation of why the routines are the way they are, some expectations in class.

Glossary of FabFour Terms - What do all those initials (acronyms) stand for?

Regular Weekly Routines - Regular due dates students need to remember.

Current Timetable - What is taught & when.

The Agenda - The most important item to help a student get organized.

Supplies needed by students.

Things that a student should have a home.

School material you will find in a student desk.

Major Projects & Activities

Field Trips

	The Blue Book of Fabulous Conduct Expected behaviour in the classroom.
	Life Skills - Some small things all Junior students should know how to do.
	E2B2's Wish List for the classroom
	Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum Guidelines

Attention Ontario Elementary Teachers in the Greater Toronto Area & York Region
School Visits for Grade 4 Science Units
Simple Machines for Kids An Introduction to Pulleys, Gears & Simple Machines
Rock Talks by Rockhounds An Introduction to Rocks, Minerals & Erosion