Fourth Primary

2025-26

Students are responsible for taking good care of their Chromebooks while at school. This document was shared with students as a reminder to treat their devices with respect and to report any problems right away. This helps to keep them in good working condition so students can learn and use them safely and responsibly.

"Hey Fourth Primary, What are you looking forward to this year?"

Students were asked, "What 4th grade privileges are you looking forward to this year?" They shared their responses on a digital message board called Padlet using colorful sticky notes and emojis to show their excitement. They could also "like" other students' posts. Many students expressed their anticipation for clubs, the famous kickball game, color run, and spending time with friends and teachers.

Computer Hardware

Students learned about the parts of a computer and common peripherals. They created a presentation in Padlet Sandbox, experimenting with different fonts, colors, and images to share their learning. Students also explored how computer components are categorized as input devices, output devices, and storage or memory devices. To extend the lesson, Mr. Forcier brought in a broken desktop, desktop mini, laptop, and Chromebook so students could see the inner workings of a computer. Students were excited to recognize and identify several of the components they had learned about in class.

Google Slideshows on "Digital Citizenship"

Fourth-grade students created Google Slides presentations about being good digital citizens. Our class discussions focused on six main topics: media balance, rings of responsibility, private information, positive digital footprint, communicating kindly, and thinking carefully about things seen online. These topics are based on iSafe and Common Sense Media resources. After our discussions, each student created a slideshow outlining how they planned to be a good digital citizen and presented them to their peers.

Halloweeen Animations

Students created their own Halloween-themed stop-motion animations using Google Slides and an app extension called Creator Studio. They learned that by duplicating slides and slightly moving objects on each one, they could create the illusion of motion. After completing all the slides, Creator Studio converted their work into an animated GIF. Students were also able to adjust the speed of the animation, allowing them to fine-tune the movement and create a final product that felt just right to them.

AI - What is it?

Students participated in a lesson on AI to help them understand the technology they already see and use in their daily lives such as adaptive learning games, strategy and puzzle games and educaational coding games, just to name a few. Learning about AI at a young age builds digital literacy and critical thinking skills, so students can recognize what AI is, how it works, and what it can and cannot do. Just as important, students learn how to stay safe by always having adult supervision, protecting their personal information, thinking carefully about what they see online, and understanding that AI tools should be used responsibly and always with adult guidance.

CODING

Students will soon start coding, beginning with code.org and then moving on to the Scratch programming language. Code.org provides interactive courses and activities designed to teach students of all ages the basics of computer programming and computer science concepts. Scratch programming is specifically designed for kids and beginners to create their own interactive stories, games, and animations. It uses a simple block-based interface where users can drag and snap together colorful blocks to write code. This visual approach allows learners to focus on the logic of coding, making it accessible and fun. Scratch makes coding accessible and fun, while promoting creativity and collaboration.

Viruses & Protecting Your Devices

TinkerCAD - Computer Aided Design software

Computer Aided Design (CAD) software is a special computer program that helps people to draw and design things like buildings, cars, or toys on a screen. It's like using a super-powerful drawing tool that makes it easy to create, change, and see how something will look before it's built.

Tinkercad is what is used in K-4th grade. It is a free, easy-to-use website where students (and adults!) can build 3D models by dragging and dropping shapes or drawing on the screen. Students in K - 4th have designed and printed reading wands, computer viruses, crosses for chalices, ASH hearts, jewels for pixie dolls and much more.

It’s a fun way to learn about design, creativity, and even engineering

Middle School Prep: Google Calendar, Google Keep and Gmail

Google Calendar

Google Keep

Gmail

Students will continue creating projects using Google Apps such as Docs, Sheets, and Slides. They will also be introduced to the basics of Google Calendar, Google Keep, and Gmail. Using Google Calendar, students will learn how to enter important dates and set reminders. Google Keep will help students organize their learning by creating lists for a variety of purposes, including to-do lists, vocabulary and spelling practice, class notes, reading logs, journaling, and more. With Gmail, students will learn how to compose a proper email and attach files. These skills are essential for a successful transition to middle school.

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