Curriculum Expectations
Grade 4 Understanding Life Systems: Habitats and Communities
GRADE 4 UNDERSTANDING LIFE SYSTEMS: HABITATS AND COMMUNITIES
Fundamental Concepts: Systems and Interactions
Big Ideas:
- Plants and animals are interdependent and are adapted to meet their needs from the resources available in their particular habitats. (Overall expectations 1, 2, and 3)
Fundamental Concepts: Sustainability and Stewardship
Big Ideas:
- Changes to habitats (whether caused by natural or human means) can affect plants and animals and the relationships between them. (Overall expectations 2 and 3)
- Society relies on plants and animals. (Overall expectations 1 and 2)