Slovenia 4th Grade Curriculum - Science and Technology

The 4th grade science curriculum in Slovenia covers natural science within the subject of "Natural Sciences and Techniques." Students learn to describe, explain, predict, and understand the impact of natural phenomena, as well as technical and technological procedures of investigation.

Main Topics Covered:

• Classification and Properties of Matter and Changes in Matter: This topic introduces students to different types of matter, their properties, and how they can change.
• Forces and Motion: Students explore concepts related to forces, motion, moving objects, and different forms of transportation.
• Movement of Planet Earth: This topic covers the Earth's rotation, day and night cycles, and the formation of shadows.
• Phenomena (e.g., Streaming Matter): Students learn about various natural phenomena, such as the flow of liquids and gases.
• General Human Body Functioning: This topic provides an overview of how the human body works.
• Classification, Growth, and Development of Living Things: Students learn about different types of living organisms, their growth, and development.
• Science and Technical Methods and Skills: This topic focuses on developing practical skills, such as measurement, using measuring devices, working with different sources of information, and presenting data.