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Grade 4 · Science · Unit 10 of 11

Problems, Inventions & Careers

Engineering, technology and jobs that use science

What your child practises

Practises how engineers solve problems, comparing solutions, the good and bad effects of technology, taking action on local issues, and careers and hobbies that use science.

Manitoba Curriculum learning outcome: SCI.4.C.1, SCI.4.C.5, SCI.4.D.5, SCI.4.D.6, SCI.4.D.7 · taking action on issues, careers that use science, engineering, choosing solutions and the effects of technology

Sample questions

A taste of this unit. In the app, questions change every time and get easier or harder to match your child.

  1. Question 1

    Which job studies how well people hear?

    • audiologist
    • dentist
    • pilot

  2. Question 2

    Which is an example of technology that helps us hear better?

    • a pencil
    • a hearing aid
    • a boot

  3. Question 3

    Which technology uses energy from sunlight?

    • a spoon
    • a pillow
    • a solar panel

  4. Question 4

    What does an engineer do?

    • only paints pictures
    • only writes stories
    • uses science to design solutions to problems

  5. Question 5

    A wind farm has benefits and drawbacks. Which is a drawback?

    • It is made of paper
    • Spinning blades can harm birds if poorly placed
    • It makes oil

  6. Question 6

    A group of students can take action on a local environmental problem. Which is an example?

    • Ignoring it
    • Planting a native plant garden at school
    • Throwing out the trash

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