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