Grade 4 Science — Term 1, Week 8
5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA SCI T1 G4
Day 1: Forms of Energy
Grade 4 Science · Term 1, Week 8 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Identify different forms of energy. |
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| Materials | Energy-form pictures, demos |
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| Key vocabulary | energy, light, heat, sound, movement, electrical |
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| Engage (starter) | "How many forms of energy can we spot?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: match examples to energy forms (light, heat, sound, movement, electrical); tap-to-reveal each form. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name three forms of energy. |
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| Assessment | Identifies energy forms. |
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| Teacher notes | Deepens the Week 2 energy opener. |
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Day 2: Sources of Energy
Grade 4 Science · Term 1, Week 8 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Classify energy sources as renewable or non-renewable. |
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| Materials | Energy-source pictures |
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| Key vocabulary | source, renewable, non-renewable, fuel, Sun |
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| Engage (starter) | "Which energy sources will run out?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: sort sources into renewable (Sun, wind, water) and non-renewable (fuels); discuss why it matters; tap-to-reveal. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name a renewable energy source. |
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| Assessment | Classifies energy sources. |
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| Teacher notes | Caribbean sun and wind are key renewables. |
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Day 3: Energy Changes Form
Grade 4 Science · Term 1, Week 8 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Describe how energy changes from one form to another. |
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| Materials | Torch, radio, windup toy |
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| Key vocabulary | energy, transfer, change, form, store |
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| Engage (starter) | "What does a torch turn electrical energy into?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: trace energy changes in devices (electrical to light, movement to sound); tap-to-reveal energy transferring form. |
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| Plenary (close) | What energy change happens in a torch? |
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| Assessment | Describes energy change. |
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| Teacher notes | Energy changes form but is not lost. |
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Day 4: Saving Energy
Grade 4 Science · Term 1, Week 8 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Explain the importance of saving energy and how to do it. |
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| Materials | Home-energy pictures |
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| Key vocabulary | conserve, waste, efficient, save |
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| Engage (starter) | "Why should we not waste energy?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: identify energy waste; plan efficient habits; discuss why conserving fuels matters; tap-to-reveal saving actions. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name one way to save energy. |
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| Assessment | Explains energy saving. |
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| Teacher notes | Connect to renewable versus non-renewable. |
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Day 5: Review: Energy
Grade 4 Science · Term 1, Week 8 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Consolidate forms, sources, changes, and saving. |
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| Materials | Energy cards, review stations |
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| Key vocabulary | review, energy, source, transfer |
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| Engage (starter) | "Energy scientist challenge!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: match energy forms and sources and trace energy changes at review stations. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name an energy change. |
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| Assessment | Station accuracy. |
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| Teacher notes | Sets up electricity next week. |
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