Reading
We will be using Wonders by McGraw Hill as our anchor text. This text will be kept at school. Students in the reading other text outside the textbook to stretch and grow them as readers. We will be using the State Wide High Ability Reading curriculum during Reading Growth Time. These will be weaved into the year. It is critical that students master the grade level standards before covering content outside of these.
Math
We will be using Ready math this year as the foundation of the math instruction. We will also use Reflex to practice and hopefully master their multiplication and division facts. This program works on math fact mastery at the individual student's pace. With these facts, all the other skills at fourth grade become much easier. At this point it is VERY important that students MEMORIZE their multiplication facts.
Science
We will be using the National Geographic Explorer Science textbook this year. Students will keep a science notebook in which they will be responsible for chapter vocabulary, chapter notes, labs, and observations. There will be investigations and hands-on activities to help students understand science concepts. Students will record results of experiments and write ideas learned during our science activities. The scientific process will also be reinforced throughout the school year. The 4th grade students will also participate in a Science Fair that will be held during our Open House in February. You will receive more information regarding Science Fair in December and January.
Social Studies
In fourth grade, students study Indiana History. IWe will have a more focused Social Studies time at the end of the year after ILEARN. Students will be learning about various topics in a hands on approach. We will wrap up our year with a Pioneer Day, in which students will be encouraged to dress in time period clothing.