Mechanical forces, friction reduction techniques, and domestic illumination sources govern Grade 4 Science and Technology throughout Term 3, scheduling 29 hands-on periods across 9 pages. Activities reference Spotlight Science and Technology Grade 4 course materials.
Classroom learning incorporates experimental setups, digital video clips, torch lamps, and toy vehicle tracks structured into two core science units:
- Forces and Motion: defining contact and non-contact forces, observing the effects of pushing and pulling on objects, and recording motion changes in weeks 1 and 2.
- Frictional Resistance: testing friction between rough and smooth surfaces, identifying sliding resistance in machinery, and exploring lubrication methods in weeks 2 and 3.
- Illumination and Lighting: identifying natural and artificial light sources, lighting dark interior rooms, and listing practical uses of light during weeks 3 to 5.
- Review and Examination: reinforcing scientific definitions, verifying experimental notebooks, and sitting summative assessment papers during week 8.
