Welcome to 4th Grade

Fourth Grade Currriculum

For a detailed copy of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study please go to www. ncpublicschools.org. There is a link on the "links page" of this website

Math

Major Concepts/Skills	Concepts/Skills to Maintain
Number sense 0.01-99,999	Whole number computation
Multiplication and division of multi-digit numbers	Non-negative rational numbers
Perimeter and area	Length, time, capacity, and mass
Transformations	Symmetry and congruence
Line graphs	Coordinate grids
Median, mode, and range	Circle graphs
Variables in number sentences	Permutations and combinations
Proportional reasoning
Students will solve relevant and authentic problems using appropriate technology and apply these concepts as well as those developed in earlier years.

Language Arts

Students in fourth grade apply reading strategies and skills automatically, flexibly, and strategically to comprehend fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. They read for literary experience, to gain information, and to perform a task. They use a variety of strategies and writing process elements to compose fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. They become increasingly proficient in active listening, speaking, and using media and technology. They deepen and extend their understanding and use of English language conventions in oral presentations and written products. The learner will:

Explore a wide range of texts and their distinguishing features.
Expand vocabulary through wide reading, word study, exposure to content area words, and discussion.
Routinely spell high frequency words and use resources to check spelling.
Write for a variety of purposes and audiences and use writing as a tool for learning.
Communicate effectively with different audiences through spoken, written, and visual formats.
Use media and technological resources for research and as tools for learning.
Use increasingly sophisticated knowledge of grammar and language conventions in oral and written products and presentations.
Apply comprehension strategies critically, creatively, and strategicall

Science:

Goal 1: The learner will make observations and conduct investigations to build an understanding of animal behavior and adaptation.

Goal 2: The learner will conduct investigations and use appropriate technology to build an understanding of the composition and uses of rocks and minerals.

Goal 3: The learner will make observations and conduct investigations to build an understanding of magnetism and electricity.

Goal 4: The learner will conduct investigations and use appropriate technology to build an understanding of how food provides energy and materials for growth and repair of the body.

Social Studies:

North Carolina Geography and History

Fourth grade students proceed from the study of individuals who make a difference in their communities and the world to a study of North Carolina. Students explore geographic regions, landforms, climate, and resources of the state. They learn about the state's social, economic, and political institutions and how these institutions respond to the needs of North Carolinians. Students build a base of knowledge about economic principles and technological developments, about past experiences in the state and about present day practices. They study the land and its people analyzing the diverse groups that have contributed to the development of North Carolina beginning with the American Indians up to the revolutionary period. Additionally, students have the opportunity to draw parallels between contemporary issues and their historical origins.

Welcome to 4th Grade

Fourth Grade Currriculum

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