Your fourth grader will be working on lessons 1-10 in Hands on Equations. Watch this video.

Brave Odysseus is far from home, tossed by stormy seas, and cursed by an angry one-eyed giant. If he ever wants to see his family again, he will have to face hungry cannibals, outwit a beautiful witch, and sail past a six-headed serpent. His journey is the ultimate test of endurance and courage.

In this exciting series, best-selling author Mary Pope Osborne retells Homer's Odyssey, one of the most thrilling adventure stories of all time.

A Simulation of a Greek Treasure Hunt Requiring Fundamental Arithmetic Operation, Logic, and Problem Solving. Student teams travel through buildings of ancient Athens to solve arithmetic puzzles and problems while gathering clues to a secret formula. Teams first create a team logo and design their own flag, before applying addition, subtraction, measurement, logic, and problem-solving skills to unravel puzzles. Successful teams earn Greek drachmas according to their level of problem solving and consistency of group effort. Along the way, they learn about ancient Greece's gods, goddesses, and famous mathematicians.

Casel Framework

Self-Awareness- completed in 3rd grade

Self Mangement-completed in 3rd grade

Social Awareness-focused on this year

Relationship skills-focused on this year

Responsible Decision Making- focused on this year

The belief that you can get smarter when you work hard. Even if something is really difficult you keep on trying!