Grade Details
Grade Overview:
Grade 4 at SNS Academy sees students developing greater academic maturity and independence. The curriculum deepens in complexity while maintaining strong connections to real-world applications. Design Thinking becomes a natural part of how students approach challenges across all subjects.
What Students Will Learn
English Language: Reading and analyzing texts critically, grammar (conjunctions, interjections), formal and informal letter writing, creative story writing.
Mathematical Thinking: Large numbers up to lakhs, factors and multiples, fractions and decimals, perimeter and area, data handling and representation.
Science: Adaptation in plants and animals, food and digestion, materials and their properties, force, work, and energy.
Social Science: Reading maps and globes, natural and human resources, agriculture and industries, medieval Indian history.
Art and Creativity: Perspective drawing, shading techniques, pottery, and understanding art from different cultures.
Subjects Offered
English: Reading and analyzing texts, grammar (conjunctions, interjections), letter writing, story writing.
Mathematics: Large numbers, factors and multiples, fractions and decimals, perimeter and area, data handling.
Science: Adaptation in plants and animals, food and digestion, materials and solutions, force and energy.
Social Science: Maps and globes, our resources, agriculture and industries, medieval history.
Art: Perspective drawing, shading techniques, pottery.
Physical Education: Team sports, athletics, yoga and meditation.
Teaching Methodology
Critical Thinking Development: Students are challenged to analyze, evaluate, and create, moving beyond simple recall.
Design Thinking Mastery: Students apply the Design Thinking process independently to increasingly complex challenges.
Research Skills: Students learn to gather information from multiple sources, evaluate credibility, and synthesize findings.
Presentation Skills: Regular opportunities to present learning to peers, teachers, and parents, building confidence and communication.
Curriculum Highlights
Complex Concepts: Students work with decimals, factors, historical timelines, and scientific processes that require abstract thinking.
Design Thinking Projects: Projects address real community needs, such as water conservation solutions for the school.
SNS iHub Activities: Building simple circuits and exploring IoT concepts through hands-on projects.
SPINE Center Integration: Advanced swimming techniques, specialized sports coaching, and performing arts opportunities.
3P Culture Leadership: Students begin to mentor younger students in understanding purpose, process, and people in learning.
⚽ Co-Curricular Activities
Green Warriors: Advanced environmental projects and awareness campaigns.
Public Speaking: Debates and elocution competitions.
Art and Craft: Advanced techniques in various mediums including pottery and sketching.
Chess Club: Advanced strategies and tournament participation.
Community Service: Identifying and addressing local needs through service projects.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Requirement: Children must be 9 years old by the 31st of March in the academic year for which admission is sought.
Manjari Rajagopal –
I came to know about the Bootcamp through Mrs.Pushpa from SNS Academy. The session of desighn thinking was great and I felt the 5 pillars are really useful to develop the entrapreneurial minset among the students. The school also have a good infrastructure
NATARAJ –
Excellent campus with all facilities. The care and attention given is awesome. The best child friendly school ever.
Yasasvi –
Recently I happened to meet my cousin Suja. She shared her knowledge on Design Thinking Framework practiced in SNS Academy. It was informative.
Hasina Anvar –
Had an opportunity to hear about Design thinking from faculty of SNS Academy Mrs. Deepika. C.It is a great initiative.
Suresh Kumar –
Very nice school for students Especially from LKG to 12 standard With experience teachers
Antolus Malvin –
The boot camp which was done by my son and his groupmates is nice . They would also improve
Rekha K –
The 5 stages of design thinking explained by Subhashree and Rasmi R was really interesting and skill development process. Thanks SNS.
Banu Mathi –
Yesterday I attended the boot camp held by Mrs . Vidhya faculty of SNS academy .Its very interesting to hear about the design thinking methodology of teaching. I was impressed about the achievement of students too
Sandeep Kandhway –
We met Abinaya S Madam for the design thinking classes, her attitude and knowledge about the technologies are outstanding. We learnt so many new things that we would like to know our children in futur..
Siva Kumar –
The word Design thinking is unique and has some power . The brief discussion of Gayathri SCD Coordinator with me made me very clear about the problem solving approach and also has wide scope in present and future. Thanks Gayathri for amazing sharing of DT.
BHUVANESHWARI ANGURAJ –
The teachers are very good and dedicated . I Will always be greatful to this wonderful school. The teachers are professional, caring and very organized. They very much enjoy their time in school and l…
Kowsalya Ravi –
I attended the design thinking bootcamp organized by SNS Academy, where Mr. Sharma, a faculty member, shared insights into the five pillars. This information proved both interesting and valuable for the students. The session provided a great opportunity to learn about the impressive achievements of fellow participants. SNS Academy is excelling in nurturing innovative ideas among students, and the school boasts a commendable infrastructure
Siva Kumar –
The word Design thinking is unique and has some power . The brief discussion of Gayathri SCD Coordinator with me made me very clear about the problem solving approach and also has wide scope in present and future. Thanks Gayathri for amazing sharing of DT.