The fourth grade curriculum is really fun! We will be learning all about UTAH! We will study Utah's history, government, economics, culture and geography. In science we will explore the water cycle, weather, earth materials (rocks, soils, water and gases), and fossils. We will also learn about Utah's diverse biomes, and the plants and animals who live in them. In math, we will analyze patterns, explore multi step word problems, perform multi-digit operations, add and subtract fractions and so much more. Language arts will be very exciting this year with a new language arts program called Wonders. This program is built on cutting edge research and is very comprehensive. There is plenty of collaboration and discussion to help cover comprehension strategies and skills as well as practice in foundational reading and writing skills such as fluency, vocabulary, and grammar. During writers workshop, we will use the 4 square writing approach as a structure for building excellent paragraphs and essays. In health we will talk about how to make good decisions, resolve conflicts and maintain healthy habits. Music and art will be integrated into the curriculum with assignments that will combine core subjects with the arts. We are going to have a GREAT year!
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