Math Workshop

In Dublin City Schools, we believe that all students deserve a mathematical learning experience centered around communication, collaboration, thinking and problem solving.

Our math workshop is full of shared learning. During number corner, we search for patterns, learn math vocabulary, develop norms for how to talk to each other, review what we already know, and learn new concepts. During workshop, kids share their learning and strategies with each other. They collaborate to persevere through problems. Students play games to practice skills and concepts. We are constantly learning from each other!

Reading Workshop

Students will be introduced to a variety of strategies to enhance critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication skills. The components of the workshop involve focus lessons, guided/shared/ independent practice and reflection. Students will have exposure to a wide variety of text (genres, digital, print, etc.) as well as classroom read alouds.

Writing Workshop

In the same format as reading workshop, students will enhance their writing skills through a workshop model (focus lesson, practice and reflection). Students will have opportunities to explore a variety of writing genres throughout the year. In fourth grade, we focus on the writing process, and correct conventions, in order to develop pieces that clearly communicate students thinking.

Word Study

Word study provides opportunities to build students knowledge about the connections from known to unknown words. In fourth grade, we focus on mastery of all basic spelling rules and patterns around vowels, inflectional endings and beginning to master prefixes and suffixes. Students will have short mini-lessons and opportunities to practice skills.

Science Inquiry

Fourth grade science focuses on a variety of concepts. Heat and electrical energy are forms of energy that can be transferred from one location to another. Matter has properties that allow the transfer of heat and electrical energy. Heating and cooling affect the weathering of Earth's surface and Earth's past environments. The processes that shape Earth's surface and the fossil evidence found can help decode Earth's history.

Social Studies

The fourth-grade year focuses on the early development of Ohio and the United States. Students learn about the history, geography, government and economy of their state and nation. Foundations of U.S. History are laid as students study prehistoric Ohio cultures, early American life, the U.S. Constitution, and the development and growth of Ohio and the United States. Students begin to understand how ideas and events from the past have shaped Ohio and the United States today.