Language Arts
Our Language Arts program is a literature-based program. The novels are based on themes; Survival, Recognizing Differences, Developing Tolerance, Adjustment to Change, and Flexibility. Students strengthen their reading skills as we investigate such wonderful stories as Shiloh, Journey, The Landry News, and books by author Chris Van Allsburg. They are also encouraged to delve into all types of literature when we Drop Everything and Read, (D.E.A.R.).

The component of writing is integrated throughout the curriculum. Students write through response journals, writer's notebooks and experiment with different types of poetry with our visiting poet. Through writer's workshop, students learn writing techniques such as problem solving, persuasion, reviews, narratives, and compare and contrast.

Math
Units of Numeration, Numerical Operations, Measurement, Geometry, Patterns, Rules and Functions, Statistics and Probability, continuously inspire our interest in math. Our hands-on math program ensures that students comprehend these important math concepts. Partner and small group activities ensure that students have many opportunities to share their ideas and thoughts with their peers in a cooperative learning environment. Math becomes meaningful, as they solve problems that have to do with their everyday lives.

Social Studies
We begin our study with the first Native Americans, then move on to early American history. Students study the Native American cultures of the Southwest, Northwest, Plains, and Woodlands, and identify how each group adapted to, and interacted with the environment. Using Native Americans as a springboard, we study European exploration and its impact upon the North American continent. Midyear, we focus on the American colonization and then move into the causes and outcomes of the American Revolution. Students complete their early American study by discussing the need for the United States Constitution and learning about the many freedoms we enjoy under this important document.

Science
Fourth Grade students explore a variety of topics in science through three hands-on science kits. Each kit fosters wondering and guides students in expressing and recording their questions and experiences.

In our "Motion and Design" unit, the children gain hands-on experience with the various components of vehicle design and its effect on motion.

A variety of hands-on activities conducted in the "Electric Circuits" kit, encourages students to experiment with, and discuss how people use electricity, electric circuits, as well as the uses of conductors and insulators.

The "Rocks and Minerals" kit provides hands-on opportunities for students to experiment with, and test various types of rocks and minerals. They also learn how the three categories of rocks are formed. Students share with others what they have learned about our Earth's many types of rocks and minerals that vary in shape and composition. A look at Earth's resources and how they can be used prudently and with an eye towards future generations is important!

Field Trips
Field trips are scheduled to complement our existing curriculums. This year the Fourth Grade classes have a hands-on, in-house field trip from Lenape Lifeways to enhance our Native American Unit in social studies. Later they will visit The Red Mill Museum Village which relates to our American colonies unit in social studies. Additionally, students will explore a real mineral mine and experience rock hunting at the Sterling Mining Museum to correspond with our "Rocks and Minerals" science kit. Students are prepared in advance so they will appreciate and enjoy each trip.