Fourth Grade Resources
Stem Challenges
Online Resources:
4-5 Learning Labs: Exploration
NCpedia- Learn more about our state
Breakout Activities:
Math:
Game Night- NBT.6
Fixer Upper- MD.3
There's No Time Like the Present
ELA Digital Breakouts
On the Road Again- TOPIC: DESCRIBE A NARRATOR'S POINT OF VIEW, AND HOW HE/SHE/IT DESCRIBES/INFLUENCES THE EVENTS IN A STORY. STANDARD(S): RL5.6
TOPIC: DESCRIBE/COMPARE CHARACTERS, SETTINGS, EVENTS (AND RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THEM) FROM NARRATIVE TEXT STANDARD(S): RL5.2, RL5.3
Figurative Language Digital Breakout
Additional Math Resources:
Greg Tang Math- Be sure to click on the online games (free)
Beyond Sudoku: Kakuro and Futoshiki
Family-at-home-financial-fun-pack
Additional Reading Resources:
Storyline Online- picture books being read by known personalities. Great for building fluency and reading with expression
Smithsonian Learning Lab- This connects you to the parent piece. This might be my new favorite site. Enjoy
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In math we will focus on problem solving using the following materials:
MathQuest
The Problem Solver
Upper Elementary Challenge Math
Math Super Stars
Each of these programs addresses problem solving in a similar fashion.
Part 1: Teaching the strategies
Part 2: Practice Problems in teams
Part 3: Independent practice
Problem Solving Strategies by John A. Van de Walle
1. Draw picture, Act it out, Use a model
2. Look for a pattern
3. Make a table or chart
4. Try a simpler form of the problem
5. Write an equation or open sentence
6. Guess and Check (Try it and adjust)
7. Work backwards from the solution
8. Make an organized list
9. Use logical reasoning
Reading
In reading we will focus on working with vocabulary and higher level thinking skills all while fostering a love of reading.
Materials and Programs:
Word Wizards Challenge
Jacob's Ladder
Battle of the Books
Jacob's Ladder activities will be woven in throughout out the year. Jacob's Ladder at a glance:
Jacob's Ladder is a learning journey for students that begins with targeted readings from fables, myths, and nonfiction sources and moves them through an inquiry process from basic understanding to critical analyses of the texts read. Tasks have been organized by skill ladders with questions and activities within each. Ladder rungs are organized to increase complexity in intellectual demand.