Lower School - 4th Grade Curriculum

Please scroll down this page to read specifics about the 4th grade curriculum.

4th Grade Language Arts Curriculum

• Literature-based approach to reading and writing
• Novice
• Folk tales and poetry
• Creative writing including narrative, expository, and persuasive
• Spelling dictation
• Grammar/parts of speech
• Daily Oral Language

4th Grade Mathematics Curriculum

• Place value and number sense
• Add and subtract great numbers
• Algebra
• Data, graphing, and time
• Multiplication and division facts
• Geometry
• Fractions and decimals
• Measurement
• Problem solving

4th Grade Science Curriculum

Life Science
• Human body systems

Earth Science
• Patterns on Earth and in Space
• Weather conditions
• Water in the oceans
• Planets and other objects in Space

Physical Science
• Matter and Energy
• Physical Properties of Matter
• Energy on the move
• Sound
• Electricity and Magnetism

Science Labs

4th Grade Social Studies Curriculum

• States and Regions
• A View of the United States
• The Northwest
• The South
• The Middle East
• The West
• The United States Today
• Almanac
• Maps and Timelines
• Charts, graphs, and diagrams
• Atlas skills
• Salt Maps
• Christmas Around the World

4th Grade Foreign Language Curriculum (Spanish)

• Ability to associate the spoken with written word
• Basic grammar
• Continuation of enrichment activities and cultural awareness
• Hispanic awareness

4th Grade Fine Arts Curriculum

Art
• Continue skills in use of various media
• Continue design details in depth
• Extend drawing principles
• Body proportions and facial features

Music
• Continuation of music curriculum
• Recorder is introduced
• Formal singing opportunities through participation in the chapel choir
• Performance opportunities include Christmas Pageant, spring musical, and square dancing
• Field trip - Educational Theatre

4th Grade Physical Education Curriculum

• Cardio-conditioning
• Lead-up skills and activities for Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Field Hockey, Track, and Golf
• Skatetime
• Square dancing
• Presidential Fitness Test ( fall and spring)

4th Grade Enrichment Curriculum

Library
• Novels, folk tales, and poetry
• Book reviews
• Reference skills
• Card catalog
• Research study
• Accelerated Reader
• Readers' Theatre

Technology
• Curriculum Integration
• Basic computer skills
• Keyboarding
• Word Processing
• Long Distant Learning
• Instructional/Video Applications
• SMART Board interactive experiences
• Advanced Computer Applications
• Internet Exploration
• Developmentally appropriate soft-ware in various content areas