Full-year Comprehensive Curriculum

English Language Arts

In Language Arts Grade Four, students will engage in a variety of topics as they explore the world of reading and writing. Students will put their skills to work as they learn all about word construction, cursive writing, spelling, context clues, vocabulary, reading comprehension, grammar, and the writing process. They will write narrative, expository, and argumentative essays. In this course, students will participate in engaging lessons that include interactives, informational and literature texts, graphic organizers, videos, and various practice activities. Topics vary from making healthy choices to showing compassion to solving mysteries. Students will have the opportunity to investigate animals in the jungle, explore the beauties of nature, and read classic literature as they navigate through this rainforest-themed course. (2 credits) $1,950

Mathematics

In Math Grade 4, students will multiply and divide multi-digit whole numbers using different strategies and a standard algorithm. The course provides the opportunity for students to see the relationship between fractions and decimals and introduces addition and subtraction of each. Using a protractor to draw and measure angles is another focus of the course. Other engaging activities include learning about measurement, and using median, mode, and range as ways to interpret data. (1 credit)  $975

Science

Science Grade Four is an intermediate course with concepts across many types of sciences, including Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. Students will learn about magnets, motion of objects, energy, properties of matter, physical weathering and erosion, rocks and minerals, plant and animal life, heredity, resources and the environment, seasonal changes, and Earth’s movement. (1 credit)  $975

Social Studies

In Social Studies Grade 4, students explore the important people, places, and events that shaped the state in which they live. Students develop a firm understanding of important concepts and skills related to history, geography, citizenship, economics, and financial literacy. (1 credit)  $975

Art

In Art Grade 4, students learn about the elements of art, principles of design, and craftmanship skills through the exploration of master artists and art techniques. At the same time, they explore techniques like the effects of pressure, a resist, paint, mixed media, and more. Students will dive into the works of artists such as Faith Ringgold, Giuseppe Arcimboldo, Mary Ann Carroll, Yayoi Kusama, and Bridget Riley.  Connecting art techniques to the elements of art, principles of design, and master artists is a fundamental aspect of the course and ensures that students of all learning styles have an opportunity to succeed. (1 credit)  $975

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