Fourth Grade

LANGUAGE ARTS

Construct writing projects that build knowledge through investigation of a topic; develop questions gather information, cite sources, develop supporting visual, and communicate information
Plan, draft, edit, revise and create a piece of writing to a given prompt
Deliver organized and effective oral presentations for varied purposes and audiences using varied technological resources
Think critically about ideas expressed by others and formulate thoughtful responses
Read and respond in writing to fiction and non-fiction
Use correct sentence formation, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling in a written piece to make the meaning clear to the audience

Transfer an understanding of place value to a variety of contexts including fractions, whole numbers, decimals, measurement
Model and reason about addition, subtraction, multiplication and division by utilizing mathematical structures such as place value, arrays, area models, and properties
Solve real problems in a variety of contexts including measurement, area, and data analysis; by analyzing, and/or identifying and using the appropriate operation
Evaluate and classify geometric figures by their properties

Develop an understanding of the scientific method
Define problems, ask questions and develop hypothesis
Design and conduct investigations that control variables to answer a question or test a design solution
Build, revise, and use simple models to represent events and design solutions
Collect, display, and explain data
Construct multiple explanations and design multiple solutions to problems
Form a conclusion based on collected data and evidence
Understand the scientific process is ongoing and doesn’t end based on a single conclusion
Examine, evaluate, question, and ethically use information to investigate questions about characteristics of living things

Design and conduct historical inquiry investigations that are based on questions developed around Colorado history
Use maps and other geographic tools to ask and answer questions about Colorado geography
Describe origins, structure, and functions of the local and state government
Ask and answer questions about the production and distribution of goods and services in Colorado

Performs a varied repertoire of music on pitched and non-pitched instruments with some expressive elements in multi-part harmony
Reads and creates melodies and rhythmic patterns in the appropriate clef
Listens to and analyzes music of a varied repertoire including historical and cultural context
Articulates the connection between music and other subjects

Identify the major characteristics of mature movement and rhythmic skills
Provide and receive feedback to and from peers using the major characteristics of mature movement and manipulative skills
Explain how the health-related components of fitness affect performance when participating in physical activity
Recognize the relationship between healthy nutrition and exercise
Recognize the benefits derived from regular, moderate, and vigorous physical activity
Identify and describe the benefits, risks, and safety factors associated with regular participation in physical activity