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CURRICULUM - 4th GRADE

Language Arts     
The goals of the reading program are to increase vocabulary, develop comprehension, decoding, and reference skills, as well as to promote the appreciation of literature.  Students read a variety of fictional and informational selections in the anthology, Emerald Forest, trade books, and other resources.  Reading progress is assessed through daily performance and achievement on reading tests according to grade level expectation.    Students apply the writing process (prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing) to produce a variety of  informational and creative compositions.  The fourth grade program emphasizes writing summaries, retellings, and personal style, and presentation.  At this grade grade level, expectations include expanding topics with details, applying grammar and mechanics rules practiced through a regular language exercise, and spelling grade level words correctly.            
Students participate in listening activities on a daily basis.  They are expected to engage in active listening which requires attention and participation.                 
A variety of formal and informal speaking opportunities are practiced daily.  Students should demonstrate appropriate presentation qualities (posture, enunciation, projection, etc.).

Social Studies       
The major focus in fourth grade is the study of Ohio.  The six strands of Social Studies are incorporated into the units of study throughout the year.  The strands are: American Heritage, People in Societies, World Interactions, Decision Making & resources, Democratic Processes, and Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities.  Our study includes the relationship of Ohio to the rest of the U.S., as well as its interdependence in our global society.

Mathematics           
The six standards that follow represent the mathematics content and processes all students should know and be able to use as they progress through school.  These include: 

Content Standards:      
1. Number, number sense, and operations 
2. Measurement           
3. Geometry and spatial sense                              
4. Patterns, functions and algebra                   
5. Data Analysis and probability   
Process Standard: Mathematical Processes.

Science/Health     
The goal of the science program is to encourage students to use higher level thinking skills while discovering the world around them.  They will be focusing on six topics: Animal survival & Endangered Animals (Life Science), Machines & Technology (Physical Science), and Water & Ecology (Earth Science).  The new course of study has allowed for many hands-on activities and projects to enhance learning.                

Health studies will focus on a nutrition unit.  This involves a rat project that also concentrates on many of the process skills.

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