| Fourth Grade Curriculum |
Religion
- The Creeds
- Sacraments
- Liturgy
- Commandments
- Beatitudes
- Sin
- Prayer
- Scripture
- Liturgical Seasons
Math
- Word Problems
- Multiplication, Division, Geometry, Time/Money
- Measurement, Addition, Subtraction, Estimating, Rounding, Problem Solving
- Fractions
Science
- Life Science - Flowering Plants, Animals, Food Chains, Animal and Plant Habitat
- Physical Science - Measuring Matter, Work and Energy Electricity and Magnetism
- Earth Science - Weather, Land
- Forms, Oceans, Movement in Solar Systems
- Human Body - Digestion and Circulation, Brain and Organs
Language
- Reading - fact and opinion, inference, vocabulary (context clues), cause and effect, story mapping, plot, character, first/second/third person
- Language - nouns (proper, common), types of sentences, adjectives, articles, adverbs, verbs (active, helping, inactive), composition for use of capital letters, punctuation, comma usage, apostrophes, simple diagramming and oral presentations
- Spelling - phonics, rules, proofreading
- Creative Writing
- Prepositions
Social Studies
Indiana History - points on a map. French influence, English influence, Pioneers, westward movement to Indiana, wars that affect Indiana and Indians.
Art
- Use Diverse Mediums
- Recognize Elements of Art
- Activities: textiles, balance in design, clay sculpture, block printing
Library
- Call Numbers
- Biographies
- Dewey Decimal System
- Card Catalog
- Table of contents, index, glossary, bibliography
- Vertical file
- Newbery Award winners
- Dictionary, Media Literacy
- Various forms of Literature
- Book Fairs
Music
- Musical and Christmas Program
- Form, 2-Part Singing
- Partner Songs
- Dynamic Markings
- Recorders
- Liturgical Music
- Improvisation
- Instrument Families
- Visual and Aural Recognition
- Music Notation, Musical Symbols and Musical Styles
- Composers
Physical Education
- Team Sports: Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Kickball
- Relays
- Fitness Activities: Push-Ups, Sit-Ups, Jumping Jacks, Jump Rope
- Agility and Coordination
- Continue Social Skills Development
- Cooperative Play
Computers
- Typing Tutor in Lab
- Exploring Internet
- Classroom Websites
Special Program
- Student Liturgies
- Masses and Prayer Services
- Book It, Junior
- Reading Club
- Historic Vevay
- Conner Prairie
- Madison Railroad Field Trip, Lanier Mansion and Madison Downtown Field Trip
- Geography Bee, Spelling Bee
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