WM 4th Grade Curriculum Update
March 2018
Reading and Writing
Reading
Students are reading poems to learn about poetic patterns, literary devices like similes, metaphors, onomatopoeia, and alliteration as well as learning how to detect poetic structures in a novel and picture books.
Writing
Students are writing pieces about the different types of poetry like haikus, acrostic poems, “I Am” poems, and many more!
4th Grade Math
Starting Unit 6: Multiplication & Division, Data & Fractions
- Multiply multi-digit numbers
- Divide a multi-digit number by a 1-digit number
- Solve problems about the area & perimeter of rectangles
- Review equivalent fractions, and add & subtract fractions and mixed numbers
5th Grade Math
Starting Unit 6: Graphing, Geometry, and Volume
- Calculate the volume of a rectangular prism using a formula and other strategies
- Graph points in the coordinate plane
- Sort and classify triangles, quadrilaterals, and other
Science
Throughout the school year 4th graders will study:
- Rocks and Minerals
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Structures of Life
-Focus on the life cycle of trout and the life cycle of plants
Social Studies
Throughout the school year 4th graders will study:
History of Wisconsin
Five Regions of Wisconsin
United States Regions
LMC - Library
Fourth graders will be looking more closely at the library catalog (Destiny) as we learn to search for books online and then find them on the shelves.
Music
Mrs. Spahn’s classes will be working on: Finishing up the Blues, including the 12-bar Blues Progression.
Ms. Soltis’ classes will be working on: Basics of recorders! Students will continue to apply their knowledge of time signatures and rhythms while learning simple songs with the notes B, A, and G.
Technology
Students will create a presentation about digital citizenship or a digital superhero. They will then present their Google Slides presentation to their class. Students will continue to strengthen their typing speed and words per minute.
Art
How do artists use value to create the illusion of depth? How do artists bring dreams to life? (Form Stacks)
PE
The month of March is filled with some awesome units. We will be training for the Ninja Warrior! Students will explore different fitness activities through fitness stations and games. By the end of the month, they will be ready to compete in our WM Ninja Warrior course. When students are not found training, they will be practicing with rackets and jumping their hearts out for Jump Rope for Heart! Packets and fundraising information will be sent out the 3rd week of March. If you want a jump start, here are some helpful links on how to do so:
*Save the Date: The 4th grade track meet is scheduled for Thursday May 10th (rain date: Wednesday, May 16th). More information to come as the day draws near.