4th Grade

In the fourth grade classroom, students have a variety of learning experiences. They work together individually, in pairs, and in groups. In Fourth Grade , much of the curriculum is based on California History, about which the children read and write. Manipulatives, and games are used in Math and Science. Overall our goal is to teach students to be responsible and faithful Christians, who will become lifelong learners.

Service Projects
The fourth grade classdecides on a project each year that will benefit our community. In addition , our class will participate in the Canned Food Drive, Coats for Kids, Toys for Tots and Operation Rice Bowl.

Field trips are an important part of our classroom curriculum.Trips planned for this year include: Rancho El Chorro, the missions, and Monterey Bay Aquarium. Chaperones are needed for all field trips. Please watch for information in weekly newsletters.

Curriculum Overview

Language Arts -- grammar, spelling, basic paragraph writing, letter writing, journals, introducing outlining, and report writing.

Social Studies -- California History

Science -- Earth and Other Planets, Volcanoes and Earthquakes , Bodies of Water, Weather and Rainforest. n

Religion -- Catholic Beliefs and Practices, and community service

Literature -- Scholastic Reading Series, Island of the Blue Dolphins, Sadako, Carlota, and By The Great Horn Spoon. Various novels are read for book summaries.

Mathematics -- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, geometry,and measurement

Music -- Classical composers, recorder usage, basic site reading

Art -- Classical, Renaissance and modern artists, drawing, painting, and textural art projects

Computers --Applications, basic programs, Power Point Presentations, basic Word Processing, basic skills games

Physical Education --Basic body conditioning, game strategy, and sportsmanship