Year 4 Science helps students understand ecosystems, forces, and materials in a more structured way. The focus is on connecting scientific concepts with real-world applications.

Key Topics Covered:

Food chains, ecosystems, water cycle, forces (push, pull, friction), and properties of materials.

Parent Tip:

Discuss everyday examples like cooking or weather to reinforce concepts naturally.

Understand food chains and ecosystems

Explain the water cycle

Identify different forces and their effects

Compare materials and their uses

Apply science to everyday situations

S.No	Topic	What We Cover
01	Living & Non-Living Things	Students observe and classify objects in their surroundings as living or non-living, identifying key characteristics such as growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli.
02	Habitats & Ecosystems	Students explore different habitats and understand how living organisms depend on their environment for survival.
03	Producers, Consumers & Decomposers	Students learn to classify organisms based on how they obtain energy, distinguishing between producers, consumers, and decomposers.
04	Food Chains & Feeding Relationships	Students construct and interpret simple food chains to represent feeding relationships and energy flow within ecosystems.
05	Impact on Food Chains	Students investigate how changes such as removal or introduction of species affect food chains and disrupt ecological balance.
06	First Nations Perspectives on Environment	Students develop awareness of how First Nations Australians view themselves as part of the environment and manage ecosystems sustainably.
07	Asking Scientific Questions	Students learn how to frame scientific questions based on observations and identify patterns and relationships in nature.
08	Planning Investigations (Fair Testing)	Students are introduced to planning simple investigations, identifying variables, and understanding the concept of fair testing.
09	Observing & Recording Data	Students practice making accurate observations using appropriate tools and recording findings using structured formats.
10	Representing Data	Students organise collected data into tables, diagrams, and simple graphical forms to identify patterns and relationships.

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Student in a tutoring session with their tutor

Warm-up (5 min)

Quick review of the previous session to reinforce learning

Core Teaching (25 min)

New concept introduction with examples and guided practice

Guided Practice (15 min)

Student works through problems with tutor support

Independent Practice (10 min)

Student applies skills independently

Wrap-up (5 min)

Summary, homework assignment, and preview of next session

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