Fourth Grade
Language arts focuses on the development of oral and silent reading, vocabulary and decoding skills, dictionary and research skills, grammar, usage, listening, speaking, and writing skills. Reading and writing are integrated to allow meaningful interaction and response to the text. Students learn to access information, communicate and share information, and work and collaborate in groups. Spelling is emphasized as a tool for writing. The mechanics of writing include instruction in capitalization, punctuation, sentence structure, grammar, paragraphing, penmanship, and letter writing. Planning, writing, revising, and editing compositions is emphasized.
The mathematics program gives the students the opportunity to use their math skills in real life situations. Measuring, estimating, considering probability, and dealing with shapes and angles are important concepts. Multiplication of two-digit multipliers, fractions, graphs, and geometry are also taught.
Science is enhanced by introduction to the Science Lab. Hands-on experiments, labs, and critical thinking projects are employed as students study "a world of living things" in weather, oceans, and space.
Social Studies explores Florida history. Group projects will increase students' research and presentation skills as well as cooperation and sense of responsibility.
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