4th Grade Curriclum
Bible
"The Story of God and His People"
Christian Schools International
Specifics about the MCA Bible Program
- Presents the story of God and His people in chronological order and teaches the events in context, so that students understand more fully what it means to be part of God's family
- Teacher directed Bible story is the central element with multi-sensory follow-up activities which aid student retention
- Praise and worship music
- Corporate prayer time
- Weekly chapel (frequent student performances)
- Weekly Scripture Memory
Language Arts
SRA/Open Court Reading
Specifics about the MCA Reading Series
- Continues do develop fluency
- Utilizes fiction and nonfiction selections which are organized into meaning-based learning units, each of which revolves around compelling concepts from across the curriculum
- Refines writing skills to communicate knowledge
- Pursues personal and collaborative inquiry through study and research, identification and accessibility to needed information as well as communication opportunity with classmates
- Class novels ("Island of the Blue Dolphins" and "From the Mixed up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler")
- Research Paper - integrated with Social Studies
- Study Skills/Test Taking Tips
- Interactive jounals
- Spelling games
- Discussion groups
- Memorization of poetry
- Weekly reading logs
Houghton-Mifflin English
- The writting process
- Word usage
- Proof-reading & Revision
- Grammar and Mechanics
Math
Harcourt Brace
Specifics about the MCA Math Series
- Systematically teaches math concepts through active participation
- Introduces problem-solving success through early exposure and continual practice of key math concepts and fundamental concept connections
- Exposes students to calendar, clock, money, measurement, calculators and computers
- Students analyze data, see patterns, explore mathematical relationships and number theory
- Fourth graders continue working with addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, place value, fractions, decimals, integers, ratios, proportions and percents
- Beginning Algebra
- Beginning Geometry
- Consistent connections between math and language
- Math vocabulary development
Typical Multi-sensory Activities for Math in 4th Grade
- Computer games
- Geo Boards
- Experiences with money
- Precision teaching for mastery of facts
- Board games designed to practice key math concepts and fine tune basic skills
- Chalk board drill and practice
- Mastery of facts
- Puzzles
Social Studies
Heritage Studies 4
Specifics about the MCA Social Studies Series
- 20th Century study of American history
- Ellis Island
- Immigration
- Cultural adjustments and benefits of diversity
- Industrial Revolution
- America's economy
- Framework of our government
- Daily geography "zip"
Texas History
- Native Texans
- Early explorers
- Geography
- Early pioneers
- Texas Independence
- Texas Notebook
Science
Addison-Wesley
Specifics about the MCA Science Series
- Students learn to observe, manipulate, and explore the world around them
- Exposes students to life, physical, earth, and health science
- Affords hands-on experiences in and out of the classroom
- Integrates real life applications
Typical Multi-sensory Activities for Science in 4th Grade
- Fields Trips
- Class Visits from Neighborhood Experts
- School Science Center experiences (dairy cows, hatching chickens, insect life cycles)
Co-Curricular Classes
- Music
- Spanish
- PE
- Library
- Art
- Keyboarding
- Technology
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