Curriculum – Fourth Grade:
Religion
- To be reverent and respectful at all times during class and all school Eucharistic celebrations
- To know the traditional prayers of our faith
- To know and examine the Ten Commandments
- To locate scriptural passages using the Bible
Reading
- To develop vocabulary
- To comprehend stories read
- To apply reading skills to various selections
- To enjoy reading
English
- To learn and apply rules of grammar: sentences, usage, punctuation
- To write a paragraph that included main idea and supporting details
- To use the writing process: brainstorming, prewriting, composing, editing and publishing
- To learn and apply editing skills
- To learn and apply good speaking skills
Spelling
- To learn and apply rules of phonics in writing
- To copy words correctly from other sources
- To use a dictionary to look up words
- To use correct spelling in daily work
Math
- To know how to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers
- To know how to add and subtract decimals and fractions
- To use estimation
- To learn various geometry and measurement skills
- To use problem solving strategies
Social Studies
- To study various regions of the United States
- To study Oregon history, geography and government
- To learn and use map skills
Science
- To study life science, physical science and earth science
- To develop and present a science project using the scientific method
Health
- To study the following areas:
-Social and personal health, nutrition, safety, systems of the body and environmental health
- To use and apply decision-making skills and refusal skills learned in the program Second Steps
- To apply the lessons from the program Steps to Respect, a bullying prevention program
Handwriting
- To form and join letters correctly in cursive
- To write legibly in daily work, homework and reports
- To begin using ink pens in some daily work and reports
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