Fourth Grade Curriculum

SCIENCE

We follow the Bob Jones University (BJU) math curriculum.

By the end of this course students will be expected to know:

Basic plant structures and their functions
How plants reproduce
Characteristics and functions of invertebrates
Functions of the human digestive system and how to care for it
Functions of the human skeletal system and how to care for it
Functions of the human muscular system and how to care for it
The basics of energy and basic machines

MATH

We follow the Bob Jones University (BJU) math curriculum. By the end of this course students will be expected to know:

Know how to say and write numbers 0 – 1,000,000 in both number and word form
Know numbers in the ones-hundred millions place and can round, expand and compare them
Be able to count by numbers 1-9
Be able to add and subtract numbers up to 6 digits, carrying and borrowing when necessary
Be able to multiply and divide 1-digit numbers by 2-4-digit numbers
Be able to multiply and divide (with remainders) 2-digit numbers by 2-3-digit numbers
Be able to add and subtract like fractions and mixed numbers
Be able to rename improper fractions
Be able to compare and order equivalent fractions
Be able to read and write tenths and hundredths as well as add, subtract and round them
Be able to identify plane and solid figures, knowing if they are similar or congruent
Be able to name lines, line segments, rays, angles, points, circles, radii, and diameters
Be able to calculate the perimeter and area of a complex shape
Be able to round to the nearest ten-one million
Know the units and how to work with length, weight, capacity, mass, time and money
Be able to interpret graphs, tables and charts
Be able to calculate the mean (average), median, mode, range, and frequency
Be able to use problem-solving skills to solve a word problem

BIBLE

By the end of this course students will be expected to know:

GRAMMAR

By the end of this course students will be expected to know:

Nouns
Pronouns
Prepositions and prepositional phrases
Verbs – action, linking and helping verbs
Coordinating conjunctions
Adjectives – both possessive adjectives and ones that appear after the linking verb
Article adjectives
-ly adverbs
Who/which clauses
That clauses
Adverb clauses
Subject- verb pairs
How to fix the homophones: there/their/they’re, to/too/two, its/it’s
How to identify the correct end mark to use in a sentence
How to place quotation marks in the correct places
How and when to capitalize a letter in a sentence

SPELLING

By the end of this course students will be expected to know:

How to break words into syllables and record them accurately
How to identify phonograms in words
How to use their knowledge of phonograms to transcribe the correct phonogram for the sound they hear in the word
How to arrange a list of words in alphabetical order
How to apply spelling knowledge in writing contexts, to effectively communicate
The appropriate suffixes to add to a word
How to produce the plural form of singular words

READING

By the end of this course students will be expected to know:

All phonograms and sounds that they make
How to use decoding strategies to read an unfamiliar work
- Decoding strategies include sounding out each phonogram then slowly putting the phonograms together to make a word
- Breaking apart the word into syllables and using their understanding of phonograms to sound out each syllable
How to pay attention to and apply punctuation and end marks when reading.
How to demonstrate an understanding of a text through answering questions.
How to find evidence in the text to support their answer when answering a question.
How to use context clues to gain an understanding of an unfamiliar word.
How to infer information based on what is given in the text.
How to make a prediction about a text using relevant clues from a text.
How to summarize a text by pulling out the MAIN IDEAS.
How to support main ideas using DETAILS from a text.
How to use context clues to determine the meaning of a word.
How to evaluate how an author uses words to create mental imagery, suggest mood and set the tone.
How to determine when an author is using figurative language.
How to understand universal themes and pick out the human experience through characters in a text.
How to determine the theme of a text.
How to determine when an author is using personification.
The difference between non-fiction and fiction texts and what elements make up both.

WRITING (IEW)

By the end of this course students will be expected to know:

Cursive writing skills
How to transcribe big chunks of text in a neat manner
How to read a source text, underline three key words from each sentence and create a key word outline using those words
How to make complete sentences using their key word outline – can fill in appropriate words to make a sentence complete
- Example: if they have the words: stormy, travelled, camping, then students will be able to make a complete sentence: On a stormy day, my family and I travelled to go camping!
How to confidently write 1-5 paragraphs
The correct way to format a piece of work: includes a title, indentions, correct punctuation and capitalization
How to edit their work, looking for incorrect punctuation, capitalization and spelling
How to produce a final draft that is neat and formatted correctly
How to include dress-ups in their writing: -ly adverbs and who/which clauses, www.asia clauses, quality adjectives, strong verbs, because clauses, prepositional openers, clausal openers, and -ly adverb openers
How to produce a paper retelling a narrative story
How to produce a paper summarizing a reference
How to produce a paper writing from pictures
How to produce a paper summarizing multiple references and creating a fused key word outline
How to produce a paper using inventive writing skills
How to produce a paper using formal essay models

PAIDEIA

"Paideia" refers to a holistic approach that nurtures the "whole child" through academics, social-emotional growth, and character development. It involves hands-on, engaging activities that build confidence, critical thinking, and social skills like empathy and collaboration, while fostering a supportive learning community. By the end of this course students will be expected to:

Apply the process of inquiry to examine and analyze how historical knowledge is viewed, constructed, and interpreted
Compare primary and secondary sources when explaining the past
Identify how people in the past influenced the development and interaction of different communities or regions
Compare past and present situations and events
Give examples of people, events, and developments that brought important changes to a community or region
Locate oceans and continents, major countries, bodies of water, mountains, urban areas, the state of Colorado, and neighboring states on map
Define the concept of region through an examination of similarities and differences in places and communities
Identify the factors that make a region unique. For example: Cultural diversity, industry and agriculture, and landforms
Identify and apply the elements of civil discourse. For example: Listening with respect, speaking in a respectful manner, and restating an opposing viewpoint or opinion

Ms. Panov

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