Grade 4 Teacher Tools

• Planet Earth Map
  Section 1, Chapter 1 – Countries
  A map of planet earth, created by The MysticLand in School team.
• Flags Around The World
  Section 1, Chapter 1 – Countries
  This video by Nas Daily talks about what flags represent, ranging from mottos, religions, topography, and nationality. It also talks about why no flag is purple in color.
• The Seven Wonders of the World
  Section 1, Chapter 2 – Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
  This video by I Am Your Target Demographic covers offers a detailed explanation about the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
• Evolution of Pyramids
  Section 1, Chapter 2 – Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
  This video by National Geographic goes into the history of Pyramids and how they were build in Ancient Egypt.
• Jumping Cholla Attack!
  Section 2, Chapter 3 – A trip to the desert
  In this video by Classy Flowers, the Cholla, a unique species of cacti found in deserts are discussed at length. Disclaimer, the video shows the cacti latching onto a human’s leg, which can make some children uncomfortable. It must be shown and described educationally.
• The World of Meerkats
  Section 2, Chapter 3 – A trip to the desert
  This National Geographic documentary clip offers a glimpse into the mischievous, yet fascinating world of meerkats.
• Migratory Birds in the Sahara Desert
  Section 2, Chapter 3 – A trip to the desert
  This BBC Earth documentary shows how Swallows migrate through the Sahara Desert in search of water.
• Colours of the Desert
  Section 2, Chapter 3 – A trip to the desert
  Deserts are fascinating and each of them has its own identity. Sand across different deserts features different colours. The colour of the sand depends on the composition of sand particles.
• Constellations
  Section 3, Chapter 4 – A Starry Sky
  Among the most fascinating aspects of the night sky is how stars form certain shapes of animals and mythical creatures. This video by Learn Bright is an interactive and educative session on Constellations and their names.
• When you wish upon a star!
  Section 3, Chapter 4 – A Starry Sky
  Are stars just tiny dots in the sky or are they giant surfaces light years away in space? Here’s a fun video by SciShow Kids which perfectly describes stars to kids in Grade 4.
• Stars and Supernovas
  Section 3, Chapter 4 – A Starry Sky
  This is a fascinating and detailed video that narratively describes the concept of stars and supernovas by National Geographic.
• King Ashoka’s Legacy
  Section 4, Chapter 5 – Kings and Queens
  King Ashoka was among the most influential rulers in India’s history and a great way to show kids how important he was is this excellent video essay by MocomiKids.
• The Pharoah that wouldn’t be forgotten
  Section 4, Chapter 5 – Kings and Queens
  The pharaohs of Egypt were among the most mysterious rulers in history. In this Ted Ed video, History Teacher Kate Green describes the life of Hatshepsut, a famous female Pharoah, and her achievements.
• The Monarchs of the Modern World
  Section 4, Chapter 5 – Kings and Queens
  44 countries in the world are still ruled by a Monarch in the modern day. This video by History Tea Time With Lindsay Holiday describes all these countries and the stories behind their present-day rulers.
• The most powerful monarchs in the modern world
  Section 4, Chapter 5 – Kings and Queens
  Of course, not all monarchs in the world hold as much power over their nations as they used to. This Luxology video describes some of the most powerful Royal Families in the world and their influence.
• Lasso Schaller’s Cliff Diving World Record
  Section 5, Chapter 6 – The Oldest Sports
  Lasso Schaller is the world record holder for the highest cliff jump at 58.8m. Here’s a video of him performing the jump on his YouTube channel.
• Neeraj Chopra’s Gold Medal Winning Javelin Throw at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
  Section 5, Chapter 6 – The Oldest Sports
  In a historic moment for India at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Neeraj Chopra flung his javelin 87.58m away, winning him the Gold Medal at the event!
• The Story of Chess by Alex Gendler
  Section 5, Chapter 6 – The Oldest Sports
  Chess is among the oldest and most intellectual board games in the history of mankind. This Ted-Ed video essay by Alex Gendler goes deep into the history and origins of Chess and its story through time.
• The Ancient Origins of the Olympics
  Section 5, Chapter-6 The Oldest Sports
  The Olympics is the biggest Sporting Event in History and this Ted-Ed video essay by Armand D’Angour goes deep into the origins of the Olympics in Ancient Greece and their significance through history.
• Ballet Performance – Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
  Section 5, Chapter 7 – Entertain Me!
  Ballet is one of the most graceful and aesthetically pleasing forms of dance in the world. This video by the Royal Opera House shows a Ballet Dancer performing the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.
• Percy the Porcupine
  Section 5, Chapter 7 – Entertain Me!
  Percy the Porcupine is the world’s largest puppet, with her body’s circumference being almost 40 feet. She was created at Jim Henson’s Creature Shop and weighs over a ton, with 2,000 quills around her body. Here’s a video by Inside Edition.
• Palindromes by RobWords
  Section 6, Chapter 8 – The Mysticals Speak in Palindromes
  Palindromes are words that sound the same when you read them forward or backward. This video by RobWords describes the longest, oldest and some of the most impressive palindromes in the English language. It even has a Palindrome poem!
• Rouf – Kashmiri Folk Dance
  Section 7, Chapter 9/10 – Map of India/Mysticals Visit India
  This video by Natya Roots Production shows the Kashmiri Folk Dance form, Rouf being performed by a group of young girls.
• The Mysterious Brihadeeshwara Temple in Tanjore
  Section 7, Chapter 9/10 – Map of India/Mysticals Visit India
  This video by Bellneck’s Curiosity describes the mysterious Brihadeeshwara Temple in Tanjore and discusses the possible scientific explanations for its mysteries.
• The Science of Kindness
  Section 8, Chapter 11 – How to banish an angry morning
  YouTuber randomactsofkindness has posted a video essay about how acts of kindness can help one uplift oneself from a bad mood and goes into the scientific significance of Kindness.
• Life Vest Inside – Kindness Boomerang (One Day)
  Section 8, Chapter 11 – How to banish an angry morning
  The music video for the song, Kindness Boomerang “One Day” by Life Vest Inside shows random acts of kindness from one person to the next, demonstrating how kindness can be spread.