🌱 Grade 4 Science: Learning About Plants

Grade 4 students at BCC have been learning about plant parts and what they do. As part of the unit, they went outside to explore the school campus and look at different leaves and plants.

They wrote down what they saw—like the shape, size, and color of leaves—and talked about how each part of a plant helps it grow and stay healthy.

It was a fun way to learn science by seeing real plants up close!

-T. Kevin Warnecke

🎮 Grade 4: Minecraft Education, “Good Game”

This week in Computer class, our Grade 4 students took part in a unique learning experience through Minecraft Education with the interactive world called GOOD GAME.

This game-based lesson focused on responsible online behavior and digital citizenship, teaching students how to:

  • Balance responsibilities by completing real-life chores before earning computer time
  • Recognize and respond to negative online behaviors such as:
    • Griefing (destroying others’ work)
    • Spamming (flooding chats or actions)
    • Cheating (using unfair advantages)

Through engaging gameplay and thoughtful scenarios, students learned how to stay safebe respectful, and make smart choices when gaming online. The activity encouraged reflection on how to deal with difficult players and how to maintain a positive gaming environment.

It was a fun and eye-opening way to build awareness about the challenges and responsibilities of being a good digital citizen, both in and out of the game!

📸Take a look at our students exploring, learning, and leveling up their online behavior!

-T. Kenny James Goodbourn

Grade 4 English: Research Project

Today, our amazing Grade 4 students took a deep dive into the lives of two inspiring figures, Albert Einstein and Amelia Earhart.

As part of their English lesson on biography writing, the students researched key facts, achievements, and life events of both historical icons. The goal was to help them understand how biographies are structured, how to include meaningful details, and what makes a person’s life story truly memorable.

Working in pairs, they explored online sources and videos to gather important information, developing their skills in note-taking, summarizing, and organizing ideas. By learning about the brilliant mind of Einstein and the daring adventures of Earhart, they also gained a deeper appreciation for the qualities that make someone remarkable.

This activity not only helped students recognize the features of a great biography but also served as inspiration for writing their own autobiographies in the coming weeks.

Well done, Grade 4, you’re on your way to becoming fantastic writers and researchers!

-T. David Shields