Fourth Grade Curriculum
4th Nine Weeks
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LANGUAGE
ARTS READING/
WRITING |
MATH |
SOCIAL
STUDIES |
SCIENCE |
PRACTICAL
LIVING/ ARTS & HUMANITIES |
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WEEK 28 |
Continuation
of skills from 1st Semester |
2.1.1
Basic geometric elements and terms including points, rays, lines,
segments, sides, edges, faces, vertices, radius, diameter, and angles
2.3.4 How lines of symmetry relate to shapes POS-
Students will analyze structures of geometric figures. |
1.1.3
The basic purposes of the government of the United States are the
establishment of order, security, the protection of the rights of
individuals, and the attainment of common goals as specifically listed
in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution POS-
Students will recognize the three levels of government. |
Magnetism |
1.1.25
Recognize and demonstrate the relationship between elements of music and
expressive qualities of movement. POS-
Students will use elements of music while performing, singing,
instrument playing, moving, listening, reading, writing, and creating. |
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WEEK 29 |
Continuation of skills from 1st Semester |
2.1.4
Symmetry, congruence, and similar figures
2.2.2 Use symmetry to construct a geometric design POS- Students will investigate geometric relationship through
manipulatives and drawings. |
1.2.1
The three levels of government are local, state, and national.
1.2.3 Every level of government has specific offices associated
with each branch that vary in title, but contain similar duties POS-
Students will identify the branches of government at each level and
recognize the offices associated with the branches. |
1.3.3
Electricity in circuits can produce light, heat, sound, and magnetic
effects. POS-
Students will understand that electrical currents move through
electrical circuits. Electrical circuits require a complete conducting
path through which an electrical current can pass. |
1.1.34 Harmony:
unison, parts, intervals, tonality |
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WEEK 30 |
Test Ready for Reading |
2.1.2
Basic two-dimensional shapes including circles, triangles, all
quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons, and octagons. 2.3.1 How
two-dimensional shapes are alike or different |
1.2.2 The three branches of government at each
level are legislative, executive, and judicial. |
Test
Ready For Science |
1.6.3
There are procedures for dealing with potentially unsafe and threatening
situations. POS-
Students will determine unsafe
or threatening situations and procedures for dealing with them. |
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WEEK 31 |
Test
Ready for Reading |
2.1.3
Basic three-dimensional shapes including spheres, cones, cylinders,
pyramids, cubes, and triangular and rectangular prisms. 2.2.1 Sort
objects and compare attributes 2.2.4 Identify basic three-dimensional
shapes by appearance 2.3.2 How three-dimensional shapes are alike or
different |
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Test Ready
For Science |
2.2.1 Physical and social benefits result from
regular and appropriate participation in physical activities throughout
one’s lifetime. 2.2.3 The
body changes gradually as a result of continuous physical activity and
effort. |
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WEEK 32 |
AH
3.1.33 Identify and discuss elements of production and elements of
performance in a variety of works.
3.2.31 Discuss the effects of time and place on dramatic works. POS-
Students will use appropriate terminology to discuss elements of drama
such as plot, character, visuals, and acting. |
2.2.5 Use nonstandard and standard
units to measure weight, length, perimeter, area, and angles. 2.2.6 Use
standard units to measure volume of rectangular prisms, liquid capacity,
money, time, and temperature. POS-
Students will compare and explore non-standard units for measuring
angles. Students will add and subtract time. |
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Solar System |
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WEEK 33 |
AH
3.1.31Identify and discuss the dramatic elements in literature, films,
and plays. 3.1.34 Identify and describe basic scenery, props, and
costumes that would be appropriate for the plot and characters in a
short script or story. 3.1.35
Identify and describe characters, their relationships, and their
settings and environments related to a script, scenario, or classroom
dramatization. |
2.2.6 Use standard units to
measure volume of rectangular prisms, liquid capacity, money, time, and
temperature. POS-
Students will read and record temperatures to the nearest degree. |
1.3.3 In order for a democratic form of government
to function, citizens must play an active and responsible role. 5.2 The
history of the United States is a chronicle of a diverse people and the
nation they formed. |
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1.3.1
The major body systems are affected by diet, exercise, and rest.
1.3.2 There are good health and hygiene practices that affect
self and others and assist in preventing the spread of diseases.
1.5.2 There are numerous benefits of exercise on the body. POS-
Students will practice good health habits and determine how they affect
self and others. Students
will explain the relationship of exercise to fitness and wellness. |
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WEEK 34 |
AH 3.1.36 Use appropriate drama terminology to
reflect on, interpret, revise, and critique personal dramatic creations
and those of others. 3.1.41
Create and perform using creative dramatics.
3.3.7 Identify and compare the similarities and differences
between audiences attending live performances and audiences viewing
theatre, film and TV. |
2.2.5
Use nonstandard and standard units to measure weight, length, perimeter,
area, and angles POS-
Students will measure and find area and perimeter weight, length,
perimeter, area, and angles. |
1.3.2
The U.S. government guarantees certain rights such as those found in the
Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution
5.2.5 Symbols, slogans, monuments/buildings, patriotic songs,
poems, and selected readings are used to describe or illustrate
important ideas and events in Kentucky and American history. POS-
Students will understand that individuals have rights and
responsibilities that change when people assume different roles in
different groups. Students will understand that specific symbols,
slogans, buildings, and monuments represent ideas and events in
Kentucky’s history. |
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1.4.1 Nutritious foods play a role in the growth of
healthy bodies. 1.4.2 The
food guide pyramid has an organizational structure that recommends the
number of servings at each level. 1.4.3
Nutritious snack choices are preferable to snack foods for health and
well being. POS- Students will examine food guide pyramid to
determine appropriate servings and plan simple menus. Students
will describe how good nutrition helps develop healthy individuals. |
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WEEK 35 |
Review Reading Skills- Daily Oral Language Problem Solving
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2.2.5
Use nonstandard and standard units to measure weight, length, perimeter,
area, and angles POS-
Students will measure and find perimeter of regular/irregular shapes;
and measure and find the area of rectangle. |
American
Revolution 2.3.1
Various human needs are met through interaction in and among social
groups. 2.4.1 As cultures
emerge and develop, conflict and competition may occur. POS-
Students will recognize how tensions and conflict can develop between
and among individuals,
groups, and institutions. |
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1.3.3
There are strategies to promote good health and prevent childhood
illnesses and communicable and noncommunicable diseases. 1.6.3 There are procedures for dealing with potentially
unsafe and threatening situations. POS- Students will describe the impact of diet, exercise, and
rest on health and disease prevention.
Students will explain and exhibit personal safety strategies. |
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WEEK 36 |
Review Reading Skills- Daily Oral Language Problem Solving
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2.3.3
How units within the same measurement system are related. POS-
Students will exchange units within a measurement system
(2 feet = 24 inches) |
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1.6.1
There are health and safety hazards to recognize and avoid at home,
school, and play. 1.6.2
Safe traffic and transportation practices help decrease injuries. 1.6.4 There are procedures for obtaining emergency
assistance. POS-
Students will describe safe traffic/transportation practices.
Students will identify health and safety hazards at home, school,
and play. Students will
demonstrate procedures for basic emergency assistance. |
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