Humanities

Science

Unit 1- In this exciting and interactive unit, the students will explore Invisible Forces (Magnetism and Static Electricity).  

• The intent of this unit is to introduce students to two kinds of forces that can act between objects, where the objects need not be touching one another.  Students learn that magnetic forces and static electric forces both involve attraction and repulsion, but have different origins and involve different kinds of materials.  Students discover a variety of ways these forces can be applied or can affect their daily life.

• Inquiry, in the form of observation making and recording, is the focus in this unit.  Through explorations into magnetic and static electric forces, students observe and record the materials and conditions that alter the strength of these forces.

Unit 2- Plants and  Soil.  We will be covering concepts such as:

• Parts of a plant and function of each part.

• Life cycle of a plant.

• Why are plants important to people.

• We will have some in-class experiments to explore how the parts of plants function.

• Different types of soil.

• How humans and animals use soil.

• We will get hands on (and a little messy!) collecting soil samples and looking closely at what is in soil.

Unit 3- Structures and Stability

Social Studies

Unit 1- Place. We are beginning  Social Studies by exploring the following concepts:

• Locate PEI in the Atlantic region, Canada, North America and the world.

• Describe the major physical features, climates, and vegetation of PEI and the Atlantic region.

• Examine where people live and how people make a living in our province.

Unit 2- In this unit we study the unique culture of Prince Edward Island.  Within this unit we explore topics such as:

• What does culture mean?

• What are examples of PEI culture?

• What is a custom?

• What are some customs on PEI?

• What are traditions? 

• How do customs become a tradition?

• What are some traditions on PEI?

Health

Unit 1- Relationship  Choices.  Students will develop effective interpersonal skills that demonstrate responsibility, respect and caring in order to establish and maintain healthy interactions.  In this unit we explore big ideas such as:

• understanding and expressing our feelings

• interactions that help enhance friendships

• working cooperatively in a group

Unit 2- Wellness Choices.  Within this unit students will explore Personal Health choices such as:

• An awareness of Canada's Food Guide for healthy eating.

• Decision making and refusal skills when offered inappropriate substances.

• Improving and practicing positive health habits.

Unit 3- Safety and Responsibility:

• Identify strategies to avoid being bullied in different case scenarios.

• Learn practices that provide safety for self and others.

• Describe and apply age appropriate behaviours when encountering an emergency.