Math

Science

Social Studies

Reading

Writing

Math Curriculum Year at a Glance

First  Trimester Second Trimester Third Trimester Unit 1: Place Value:           Students will compare and order numbers to the hundred millions place. Unit 2: Multiplication:  (continued) Unit 3: Division: Students will apply the operation of division to solve problems. Unit 8: Data Collection and Graphing Students will gather, organize and evaluate data using pictographs, bar and line graphs. Unit 4: Fractions Students will use appropriate vocabulary to name & compare fractions with like denominators. Unit 6: Geometry Students will use vocabulary appropriately to define & categorize shapes, and identify two & three dimensional figures. Unit 2: Multiplication: Students will apply the operation of multiplication to solve problems. Unit 5: Decimals Students will read, write & evaluate decimals to the hundredths place, and solve problems using addition & subration of decimals to the hundredths place. Unit 7: Measurement Students will use appropriate tools to estimate, measure and convert length, weight, capacity and time using U.S. standard measures and will find the perimeter of polygons.

Each trimester students will be utilizing the Accelerated Math program, daily mini-math and problem solving.  Continued practice will be done with the basic multiplication and divison facts.   Back to the Top

Reading Curriculum Year at a Glance

First Trimester   Second Trimester   Third Trimester GLE LA.4.01:  Students will develop and demonstrate comprehension while exploring realistic fiction. LA.4.04:  Students will demonstrate comprehension while exploring on nonfiction. LA.4.06: Students will demonstrate comprehension while focusing on biographies. LA.4.02: Students will demonstrate comprehension while exploring the mystery genre. LA.4.04.  Students will demonstrate comprehension while focusing on historical fiction. LA.4.03:  Students will focus on comprehension skills while analyzing and appreciating forms of poetry. Houghtong Mifflin Series- Theme 1 - "Journeys" Theme 2 - "American Stories" Houghton Mifflin Series- Theme 3 - "That's Amazing" Reader's Theater Presentation Houghton Mifflin Series- Theme 5 "Heroes" Genre Study - fantasy

Throughout the year, students will be using the Accelerated Reading program as part of their independent reading.  Students will set reading goals each term.  As part of our genre study student will also be completing monthly book projects.   Back to Top

English Curriculum Year at a Glance

First Trimester Second Trimester Third Trimester GLE LA.4.07:  Students will demonstrate appropriate grammatical conventions in sentences and paragraphs. LA.4.07 (Continued) LA.4.07: (Continued) LA.4.08: Students will demonstrate correct five sentence paragraph writing for a specific purpose. LA.4.08.  (Continued) LA.4.08:  (Continued) LA.4.09  Students will produce an expository writing piece utilizing the steps of the writing process. LA.4.10 Students will produce a narrative composition utilizing the steps of the writing process.   L.A.4.11  Students will produce a descriptive composition utilizing the steps of the writing process.

Students will be using the Sitton Spelling program this year.  This program utilizes high frequency words that children use in their everyday writing.  Each unit will be comprised of skill lessons along with writing/grammar lessons.  A major part of our writing will be geared toward our Tales of a Fourth Grade Me binders.  This binder is a memory book of sorts and will showcase many different writing projects as well as other special memories of this year.   Back to the Top

Science Curriculum Year at a Glance

First Trimester Second Trimester Third Trimester SCI.4.01  Students will classify animals as vertbrates or invertebrates according to their characteristics. identify animals as vertebrates or invertebrates classify mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles as vertebrates identify the characteristics of the groups of vertebrates classify worms, mollusks, and insects as invertebrates SCI.4.02  Students will classify the needs, adaptations, and behaviors of animals. identify the characteristics of those groups of given invertebrates study different animal adaptations, behaviors and needs SCI.4.04  Students will describe the parts of the human respiratory system and how they contribute to the function of this system. identify the parts of the respiratory system and their functions identify the function of the respiratory system study the affects of exercise on breathing rates SCI.4.03  Students will describe the parts of the human circulatory system and how they contribute to the function of this system. identify the function of the circulatory system label the parts and function of the heart identify the major parts of the circulatory system and define their functions diagram the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body define the parts of blood  SCI.4.05  Students will explain how weather contributes to the perpetuation of the water cycle. diagram the water cycle and how it relates to clouds identify types of clouds by their proper names construction and demonstrate the function of a barometer explain how the water cycle effects weather Back to the Top

Social Studies Curriculum Year at a Glance

First Trimester Second Trimester Third Trimester SS.4.01  Students will analyze the Northeast Region to determine how the history, natural resources, and landforms influence the culture and people of this region. SS.4.02 Students will analyze the Southeast Region to determing how the history, natural resources, and landforms influence the culture and people of that region. SS.4.03  Mid-West (continued) SS.4.03  Students will analyze the Midwest Region to determine how the history, natural resources, and landforms influence the culture and people of our region. SS.4.04  Students will analyze the Southwest and West Regions to determine how the history, natural resources, and lanforms influence the culture and people of those regions.

Students will be touring the United States as we study the different regions of our state.  We will be learning the states' locations and capitals as we travel.   Back to the Top