Grade 4

Language Arts

• Reading: read, comprehend, and appreciate a variety of written materials
• Writing: will write a variety of selections using the writing process and the 6 Traits of Writing Philosophy 
• Listening: listen and respond to verbal presentations
• Speaking: use spoken language to communicate ideas and information and to ask and answer questions
• Convention/Structure: use standard English to write complete sentences and use the editing process
• Spelling: learn correct spelling through word lists and editing

Mathematics

• Number sense: Identify the value of numbers and apply estimation skills
• Geometry: Label and describe properties of geometric shapes
• Measurement: Use metric and customary units for length, area, volume, and weight measurement
• Operations and computation: Use all operations, focusing on multiplication for problem solving
• Patterns and relationships: Find patterns in numbers, shapes, and operations
• Probability and statistics: Make and use graphs and predict probabilities

Social Studies

• Content: study the five regions of the United States and the state of Illinois
• Skills: use maps, develop citizenship, and conduct research

Science & Health

• Content: participate in hands-on activities in the following areas:
• Astronomy: planets
• Earth Science: rocks and minerals
• Health: circulatory andrespiratory systems
• Life Science: environmental factors
• Physical Science: mystery powders
• Skills:
  - predict
  - observe
  - collect and record data
  - interpret
  - classify
  - draw conclusions

Physical Education

• Object Control: Demonstrate overhand throw, side arm strike, catch/fielding, chest pass, and dribble (feet).
• Physical Fitness: Develop leg strength, abdominal strength, arm/shoulder strength, holding/carrying, lifting/lowering, pulling/pushing, and posture.
• Social Skills: Deal with winning and losing and develop sportsmanship.
• Body Management: Demonstrate rope jumping, tumbling, inverted balances, and partner stunts.
• Game, Sport, and Leisure skills: Soccer: dribble and single-leg trap. Softball: base running, pitching, fielding, and batting.