Campbell County Schools

curriculum Guide

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College and Career Readiness for ALL

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Mathematics

Fourth graders use their knowledge of place value to generalize to 1,000,000 and learn to round multi-digit whole numbers to any place. They fluently add and subtract using the standard algorithm and multiply and divide with multidigit numbers. Fourth graders extend understanding of fractions to include equivalence, ordering and simple decimal notation. Students measure angles and classify geometric shapes by lines (parallel, perpendicular, etc.) and angles (right, acute, obtuse, etc.).x Use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole

numbers to solve word problemsx Learn about factors and multiples x Factors of 24: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 x Multiples of 4: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20x Make and describe patterns with objects and numbersx Understand and use place value to generalize to 1,000,000 x Expanded form: 6783 = 6000 + 700 + 80 + 3x Compute with multi-digit numbersx Solve problems involving using multiplication of multi-digit by two-digit

numbersx Divide multi-digit numbers by one-digit divisorx Round multi-digit numbers to any placex Build understanding of equivalent fractions and ordering fractions

x Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators by making common denominators

x Add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers with like denominatorsx Understand the decimal notation for fractionsx Compare decimalsx Solve problems using measurement conversionsx Apply area and perimeter formulas for rectanglesx Organize and explain data using a line plot

FOURth GRADE

Grade 4 Overview | Mathematics Fourth graders use their knowledge of place value to generalize to 1,000,000 and learn to round multi-digit whole numbers to any place. They fluently add and subtract using the standard algorithm and multiply and divide with multi-digit numbers. Fourth graders extend understanding of fractions to include equivalence, ordering and simple decimal notation. Students measure angles and classify geometric shapes by lines (parallel, perpendicular, etc.) and an-gles (right, acute, obtuse, etc.). Use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole num-

bers to solve word problems

Learn about factors and multiples o Factors of 24: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12

o Multiples of 4: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 Make and describe patterns with objects and numbers

Understand and use place value to generalize to 1,000,000 o Expanded form: 6783 = 6000 + 700 + 80 + 3 Compute with multi-digit numbers

Solve problems involving using multiplication of multi-digit by two-digit numbers

Divide multi-digit numbers by one-digit divisor

Round multi-digit numbers to any place

Build understanding of equivalent fractions and ordering fractions

Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denomina-tors by making common denominators

Add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers with like denominators

Understand the decimal notation for fractions

Compare decimals

Solve problems using measurement conversions

4th Grade Arts and Humanities The arts and humanities program in the primary level centers on an explora-tion of the art forms of dance, drama/theatre, music and visual arts. Emphasis is placed on exposing students to a variety of arts through active experiences in all four art forms. This exploration includes a beginning of literacy develop-ment in the arts content areas, simple analysis and critique of the arts, and ac-tive creating and performing in the arts. Students have the opportunity to learn about the arts in the context of creating and performing. As students create and perform, they learn that the arts are basic to human communication and that they can use the arts to communicate specific meaning through their choices in the use of various arts elements and principles of design. Arts and humanities grade level content standards are organized around five “Big Ideas” that are important to the arts disciplines. The five big ideas in arts and humanities are: Structures in the Arts Humanity in the Arts Purposes for Creating the Arts Processes in the Arts Interrelationships Among the Arts. The Big Ideas are conceptual organizers for arts and humanities and are simi-lar at each grade level to ensure students have multiple opportunities through-out their school careers to develop skills and concepts linked to each Big Idea.

For more information about our 4th Grade Curriculum, please contact your school’s principal or staff developer.

x Understand and measure anglesx Draw and identify lines and anglesx Describe and sort shapes by their lines and angles

x Recognize lines of symmetry

English Language Arts

Fourth grade students read longer words and use roots, prefixes, and suffixes to determine the meanings of unknown words. They use details and examples in the text to determine the main idea and describe a character, setting, or event. Students produce writing that is developed, focused, organized, and edited. They group related ideas in paragraphs and sections, and provide a conclusion. Fourth grade students know when to use formal English, and when informal English is appropriate.

Readingx Use details and examples in the text to determine the main idea and

describe a character, setting, or eventx Use first person (e.g., I said) and third person (e.g., She said) narrative stylesx Read and understand literature and informational texts

Reading: Foundational Skillsx Use grade-level phonics and word analysis skills x Roots, prefixes, and suffixesx Read words with multiple syllablesx Read with accuracy and understanding

Writingx Write opinion pieces that include a conclusion related to the opinionx Write informative pieces that group related ideas in paragraphs and

sections, and provide a conclusion

FOURth GRADE

4th Grade Practical Living/Career Skills Students in 4th Grade are taught utilizing Kentucky standards. These stan-dards are very comprehensive, progressing in difficulty and complexity as the student advances through high school. The standards address four subdo-mains:

Health Education Consumerism Physical Education Vocational/Career Studies

Units appropriately designed for 4th Grade students include many hands-on activities to teach concepts in the following organization:

In addition to the four subdomains, CCS students have access to a comprehensive character education curriculum as well as a full range of guid-ance curriculum units delivered by the school counselor.

Health Education Personal Wellness Nutrition Safety

Consumerism Consumer Decisions Financial Literacy

Physical Education Psychomotor Skills Lifetime Physical Wellness

Vocational/Career Studies Career Awareness, Exploration, and Planning Employability Skills Communication/Technology

Apply area and perimeter formulas for rectangles

Organize and explain data using a line plot Understand and measure angles

Draw and identify lines and angles

Describe and sort shapes by their lines and angles Recognize lines of symmetry Grade 4 Overview | English Language Arts Fourth grade students read longer words and use roots, prefixes, and suffixes to determine the meanings of unknown words. They use details and examples in the text to determine the main idea and describe a character, setting, or event. Students produce writing that is developed, focused, organized, and edited. They group related ideas in paragraphs and sections, and provide a conclusion. Fourth grade students know when to use formal English, and when informal English is appropriate. Reading Use details and examples in the text to determine the main idea and de-

scribe a character, setting, or event Use first person (e.g., I said) and third person (e.g., She said) narrative

styles Read and understand literature and informational texts Reading: Foundational Skills Use grade-level phonics and word analysis skills o Roots, prefixes, and suffixes Read words with multiple syllables

x Write narratives that introduce a narrator and characters; write about what the characters say, feel, and think; use sensory details

x Sight, sound, scent x Produce writing that is developed, focused, organized, and edited.x Write a short research piece

Speaking and Listeningx Participate in discussions, carrying out assigned rolesx Paraphrase portions of information presented aloudx Plan and deliver a presentation based on a personal experiencex Speak clearly, in complete sentences, and at an appropriate pace

Languagex Use correct grammarx Use complete sentencesx Correctly use frequently confused words x to, two, too x There, their, they’rex Use correct capitalization, punctuation, and spellingx Spell grade-level words correctlyx Know when to use formal English and when informal English is

appropriate

Science

Students in fourth grade are taught utilizing Kentucky standards. These standards are very comprehensive, progressing in difficulty and complexity as the student advances through high school. The standards address four subdomains:x Physical Sciencex Biological Sciencex Earth/Space Sciencex Unifying Concepts

Units appropriately designed for fourth grade students include many hands-on activities to teach concepts in the following organization:x Structure and transformation of Matterx Motion and Forcesx Unity and Diversityx Biological Changex The Earth and the Universex Energy transformationsx Interdependence

FOURth GRADE

Social Studies

Students in fourth grade are taught utilizing Kentucky standards. These standards are very comprehensive, progressing in difficulty and complexity as the student advances through high school. The standards address five subdomains:x Government and Civicsx Cultures and Societiesx Geographyx historical Perspective

FOURth GRADE

Government and Civics Formations of Governments Constitutional Principles Rights and ResponsibilitiesCultures and Societies Elements of Culture Social Institutions Interactions Among Individuals and GroupsGeography The Use of Geographic tools Regions Patterns human-Environment Interactionhistorical Perspective The Factual and Interpretive Nature of history The history of the United States The history of the WorldEconomics Scarcity Economic Systems and Institutions Markets Production, Distributions, and Consumptions

Practical Living/Career Skills

Students in fourth grade are taught utilizing Kentucky standards. These standards are very comprehensive, progressing in difficulty and complexity as the student advances through high school. The standards address four sub-domains:x health Educationx Consumerismx Physical Educationx Vocational/Career Studies

Units appropriately designed for fourth grade students include many hands-on activities to teach concepts in the following organization:

In addition to the four subdomains, CCS students have access to acomprehensive character education curriculum as well as a full range of guidance curriculum units delivered by the school counselor.

FOURth GRADE

health Education Personal Wellness Nutrition SafetyConsumerism Consumer Decisions Financial LiteracyPhysical Education Psychomotor Skills Lifetime Physical WellnessVocational/Career Studies Career Awareness, Exploration, and Planning Employability Skills Communication/technology

Arts and Humanities

The arts and humanities program in the intermediate level centers on an exploration of the art forms of dance, drama/theatre, music and visual arts. Emphasis is placed on exposing students to a variety of arts through active experiences in all four art forms. This exploration includes a beginning of literacy development in the arts content areas, simple analysis and critique of the arts, and active creating and performing in the arts.

Students have the opportunity to learn about the arts in the context of creating and performing. As students create and perform, they learn that the arts are basic to human communication and that they can use the arts to communicate specific meaning through their choices in the use of various arts elements and principles of design.

Arts and humanities grade level content standards are organized around five “Big Ideas” that are important to the arts disciplines. The five big ideas in arts and humanities are:x Structures in the Artsx humanity in the Artsx Purposes for Creating the Artsx Processes in the Artsx Interrelationships Among the Arts.

The Big Ideas are conceptual organizers for arts and humanities and are similar at each grade level to ensure students have multiple opportunities throughout their school careers to develop skills and concepts linked to each Big Idea.

FOURth GRADE

For more information about our fourth grade Curriculum, please contact your school’s principal or staff developer.

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