Unicus Global Science Olympiad Class 4 Syllabus

Fourth graders deepen their scientific reasoning with the Global Science Olympiad Winter syllabus for Class 4, exploring digestion, adaptation, and energy forms. This curriculum introduces experimental thinking alongside factual knowledge. Students learn to analyze cause-and-effect relationships in biological and physical processes. The complete syllabus below offers detailed topic coverage, helping you organize effective study sessions and build confidence for competitive performance.

Class 4

1. Content Domain: Physical Science

Materials and Solutions

1. Categorization of materials according to their properties (e.g., how materials change when heated and cooled, materials effective in preventing sound from traveling)
2. Solution and its components
3. Solubility of materials in different solvents
4. Soluble and insoluble substances

Force and Motion

1. The concept of push and pull, and the difference between the two
2. Examples of push and pull
3. Effects of forces on objects
4. Meaning of various types of forces: muscular, gravitational, magnetic, and frictional
5. Friction as a force, harmful effects, and ways to reduce friction (e.g., oil, powder)
6. Examples of friction

Measurement

1. Measurement of mass, length, capacity, time, and temperature
2. Need for measurement
3. Examples of measurement in daily life (buying goods, telling time)
4. Description of instruments used for measurement (ruler, tape, weighing machine, thermometer, clock)
5. Use of each instrument and how to read/use them

Energy

1. Energy and its various forms: heat energy, light energy, electrical energy, motion energy, sound energy

Machines

1. Introduction to simple machines and their purpose
2. Functions of different simple machines

2. Content Domain: Life Science

Plant Biology

1. Parts of plants and their functions
2. Photosynthesis and its importance
3. Process of germination, requirements for germination (water, air, warmth)
4. Plant growth and development
5. Adaptations in plants

Animal Biology

1. Animal habitats and environments
2. Life cycles of different animals
3. Adaptations in animals

Human Body: Digestive and Respiratory System

1. Types of teeth and their functions
2. Structure and functions of each type of tooth
3. Care of teeth and gums, prevention of cavities
4. Organs of the digestive system and their functions (mouth, esophagus, stomach, liver, small and large intestine, rectum, anus)
5. Organs of the excretory system and their functions
6. Healthy habits related to digestion and excretion
7. Parts/organs of the respiratory system (nose, trachea, lungs) and their functions
8. Process of breathing (inhale & exhale)

Food and Nutrition

1. Types of food for energy, growth (bodybuilding), and protection from diseases
2. Components of food: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water, and roughage
3. Examples of each group of food components
4. Balanced diet
5. Ways to avoid food wastage and preserve food

3. Content Domain: Environmental Science

Earth's Structure

1. Layers of the Earth
2. Earth's surface changes (weathering, erosion)
3. Natural resources and conservation

Solar System and Space

1. Planets and their characteristics
2. Various celestial bodies
3. Day and night; Seasons

Soil and Air as Resources

1. Composition and layers of soil, types, properties, and uses
2. Composition of air, properties, and uses