Language Arts:
4.FFR.3 Phonics and Word Recognition: The student will apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills to decode (read) unfamiliar words in grade-level text.
4.DSR The student will build knowledge and comprehension skills from reading a range of challenging, content-rich texts. This includes fluently reading and gathering evidence from grade-level complex texts, reading widely on topics to gain purposeful knowledge and vocabulary, and using reading strategies when comprehension breaks down.
4.RV The student will systematically build vocabulary and word knowledge based on grade-four content and texts.
4.RL The student will use textual evidence to demonstrate comprehension and build knowledge from a variety of grade-level complex literary texts read to include fantasy, humor, poetry, realistic fiction, historical fiction, biography, autobiography, and folklore/tall tale, with a focus on poetry, realistic fiction and historical fiction.
4.RI The student will use textual evidence to demonstrate comprehension and build knowledge from grade-level complex informational texts read.
4.FFW The student will print legibly in manuscript and cursive while applying grade-level word knowledge to spell words correctly.
4.W The student will compose various works for diverse audiences and purposes, linked to grade four content and texts.
4.LU The student will use the conventions of Standard English when speaking and writing, differentiating between contexts that call for formal English and situations where informal discourse is more appropriate.
4.C The student will develop effective oral communication and collaboration skills to build a community of learners that process, understand, and interpret content together.
4.R The student will conduct research and read a series of conceptually related texts on selected topics to build knowledge on grade-four content and texts, solve problems, and support cross-curricular learning.
Math:
4.MG.2- Solve single-step and multistep contextual problems involving elapsed time (limited to hours and minutes within a 12-hour period).
4.PS.1- Apply the data cycle (formulate questions; collect or acquire data; organize and represent data; and analyze data and communicate results) with a focus on line graphs.
MA.4.NS.1 - Use place value understanding to read, write, and identify the place and value of each digit in a nine-digit whole number.
MA.4.NS.2 - Demonstrate an understanding of the base-10 system to compare and order whole numbers up to seven digits.
MA.4.CE.1- Estimate, represent, solve and justify solutions to single-step and multistep problems, including those in context, using addition and subtraction with whole numbers.
MA.4.CE.2 - Estimate, represent, solve, and justify solutions to single-step and multistep problems, including those in context, using multiplication with whole numbers, and single-step problems, including those in context, using division with whole numbers; and recall with automaticity the multiplication facts through 12 × 12 and the corresponding division facts.
Content:
The student will investigate and understand that weather conditions and phenomena affect ecosystems and can be predicted. (SOL 4.4)
SCI.4.4.1 Use weather instruments and observations of clouds to record weather data that can be used to make weather predictions. (SOL 4.4a)
SCI.4.4.2 Analyze weather data and determine patterns that may be used to make weather predictions. (SOL 4.4a)
SCI.4.4.3 Recognize a variety of storm types and conditions (including different types of precipitation) associated with each, and explain when they occur and how they affect ecosystems. (SOL 4.4b)
SCI.4.4.4 Explain the difference between weather and climate and the impact climate has upon an ecosystem. (SOL 4.4c)
The student will investigate and understand that Virginia has important natural resources. (SOL 4.8)
SCI.4.8.1 Create and interpret a model of a watershed to support the claim that we all live downstream. (SOL 4.8a)
SCI.4.8.2 Explain the importance of Virginia’s animals and plants to humans. (SOL 4.8b)
SCI.4.8.3 Communicate uses and everyday applications of a Virginia mineral, ore and/or rock based on research and information. (SOL 4.8c)
SCI.4.8.4 Describe a variety of land uses important to Virginia, including natural and cultivated forests. (SOL 4.8d)