Fourth Grade Nine Week Plans
Second Quarter
Math
4.9 The student will determine elapsed time in hours and minutes within a 12hour period.
4.16 The student will:
a) recognize and demonstrate the meaning of equality in an equation; and
b) investigate and describe the associative property for addition and
multiplication.
4.4 The student will:
a) estimate products and quotients of whole numbers;
b) multiply whole numbers;
c) divide whole numbers, finding quotients with and without remainders; and
d) solve single-step and multistep multiplication problems with whole
numbers.
4.5 The student will:
a) determine common multiples and factors, including least common multiple
and greatest common factor.
4.14 The student will collect, organize, display, and interpret data from a variety
of graphs.
4.15 The student will recognize, create, and extend numerical and geometric
patterns.
4.2 The student will:
a) compare and order fractions and mixed numbers;
b) represent equivalent fractions; and
c) identify the division statement that represents a fraction.
Language Arts
4.1The student will use effective oral communication skills in a variety of settings:
h) Demonstrate the ability to work independently
4.2 The student will make and listen to oral presentations and reports:
b) Listen to and record information.
c) Organize information for clarity.
d) Use language and style appropriate to the audience, topic, and purpose.
4.4 The student will expand vocabulary when reading.
b) Use knowledge of roots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, and homophones.
d) Develop vocabulary by listening to and reading a variety of texts.
4.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts,
narrative nonfiction texts, and poetry.
c) Identify the main idea.
d) Summarize supporting details.
g) Identify sensory words.
4.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts.
a) Use text structures, such as type, headings, and graphics, predict and
categorize information in both print and digital texts.
d) Identify the main idea.
e) Summarize supporting details.
j) Identify new information gained from reading.
4.7 The student will write cohesively for a variety of purposes.
a) Identify intended audience.
c) Use a variety of pre-writing strategies.
d) Organize writing to convey a central idea.
f) Write a clear topic sentence focusing on the main idea.
g) Write two or more related paragraphs on the same topic.
j) Revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and
information.
k) Include supporting details that elaborate the main idea.
4.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling,
punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing.
e) Use commas in series, dates, and addresses.
g) Use correct spelling for frequently used words, including common
homophones.
Science
4.1 The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning, logic,
and the nature of science by planning and conducting investigations
in which:
a) distinctions are made among observations, conclusions, inferences, and
predictions;
b) objects or events are classified and arranged according to characteristics
or properties;
c) appropriate instruments are selected and used to measure length, mass,
volume, and temperature in metric units;
d) appropriate instruments are selected and used to measure elapsed time;
e) predictions and inferences are made, and conclusions are drawn based on
data from a variety of sources;
f) independent and dependent variables are identified;
g) constants in an experimental situation are identified;
h) hypotheses are developed as cause and effect relationships;
i) data are collected, recorded, analyzed, and displayed using bar and basic
line graphs;
j) numerical data that are contradictory or unusual in experimental results
are recognized;
k) data are communicated with simple graphs, pictures, written statements,
and numbers;
l) models are constructed to clarify explanations, demonstrate relationships,
and solve needs; and
m) current applications are used to reinforce science concepts
4.6 The student will investigate and understand how weather conditions and
phenomena occur and can be predicted. Key concepts include:
a) weather phenomena;
b) weather measurements and meteorological tools; and
c) use of weather measurements and weather phenomena to make weather
predictions.
4.2 The student will investigate and understand characteristics and interactions of
moving objects. Key concepts include:
a) motion is described by an object’s direction and speed;
b) changes in motion are related to force and mass;
c) friction is a force that opposes motion; and
d) moving objects have kinetic energy.
Social Science
VS.4 The student will demonstrate knowledge of life in the Virginia colony by:
a) explaining the importance of agriculture and its influence on the
institution of slavery;
b) describing how the culture of colonial Virginia reflected the origins of
European (English, Scots-Irish, German) immigrants, Africans, and American
Indians;
c) explaining the reasons for the relocation of Virginia’s capital from
Jamestown to Williamsburg to Richmond;
d) describing how money, barter, and credit were used;
e) describing everyday life in colonial Virginia.
VS.5 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the role of Virginia in the
American Revolution by
a) Identifying the reasons why the colonies went to war with Great Britain,
as expressed in the Declaration of Independence;
VS.6 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the role of Virginia in the
establishment of the new American nation by
c) Explaining the influence of geography on the migration of Virginians into
western territories.
Health
Essential Health Concepts
4.1 The student will explain how nutrition and other health-enhancing behaviors affect
personal health
and academic achievement.
a) Identify the major structures and functions of the immune system.
b) Describe the benefits of a physically active lifestyle, safe behaviors, healthy food
choices, and
sleep.
c) Evaluate the importance of balance, variety, and moderation in a meal plan.
d) Determine the nutrients needed for proper brain function.
e) Describe the impact of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins on mental and physical
performance.
f) Analyze the impact of nutrients on growth and development.
g) Determine how the serving sizes and sugar content for a variety of foods and beverages
affect
health.
h) Identify the effects of malnutrition.
i) Recognize effects of malnutrition and overnutrition (obesity) on the immune system.
j) Describe how viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi are spread.
k) Compare and contrast communicable and noncommunicable diseases.
l) Compare the short- and long-term consequences of alcohol, tobacco, inhalant, and other
drug
use.
m) Identify effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills to resist/refuse alcohol,
tobacco,
inhalants, and other drugs.
n) Identify feelings and emotions associated with loss and grief and their impact on health.
o) Explain the difference between teasing and taunting.
p) Describe steps to resolve a conflict.
q) Examine the impact of self-concept on health and academic achievement.
r) Describe the effects of air pollution on health.
Healthy Decisions
4.2 The student will describe health concepts and behaviors that prevent illness, disease,
and injury,
and that promote positive relationships.
a) Describe how the immune system defends against germs.
b) Explain how physical activity, rest, and sleep affect health.
c) Compare serving sizes of restaurant or packaged foods to the quantity of food needed
to keep
the body healthy.
d) Compare the serving sizes and added sugar content of foods served at meals and various
family
celebrations.
e) Describe why individuals choose to use or avoid alcohol, tobacco, inhalants, and other
drugs.
f) Describe the effects of peer pressure on use of alcohol, tobacco, inhalants, and other
drugs.
g) Demonstrate refusal skills.
h) Explain ways to take personal responsibility for exhibiting healthy practices within the
school
and community setting.
i) Explain the health consequences of not following safety practices (e.g., seat belt and
helmet
use, home fire escape plan, swimming safety, sports safety).
j) Describe coping skills for handling the emotions of loss and grief.
k) Identify adults who can help manage feelings and emotions resulting from loss and grief.
l) Explain how teasing and taunting affects health.
m) Identify strategies for reporting bullying and aggressive behaviors.
n) Recognize harmful or abusive relationships.
o) Recognize the importance of seeking assistance from a trusted adult when in unsafe or
uncomfortable situations.
p) Identify obstacles to effective communication, and describe how to overcome them.
q) Describe how developing a healthy self-concept is an essential life skill.
r) Describe how to exhibit self-control.
s) Explain the health consequences associated with air pollution.
Advocacy and Health Promotion
4.3 The student will describe the importance of identifying and accessing health resources
for personal
and community health.
a) Identify ways to boost the immune system to reduce risk of communicable or
noncommunicable disease.
b) Compare recommended serving size and actual package size for foods or beverages.
c) Create a plan to meet the daily requirement for physical activity, rest, and sleep, using
valid and
reliable resources.
d) Analyze prevention resources for avoiding alcohol, tobacco, inhalants, and other drugs.
e) Determine the importance of resistance/refusal skills in saying no to alcohol, tobacco,
inhalants,
and other drugs.
f) Describe the importance of early detection of health problems.
g) Identify accurate and inaccurate health information.
h) Analyze resources for personal and community health from health care agencies,
printed
materials, broadcast media, the Internet, and audiovisual materials.
i) Identify strategies and resources to manage feelings that may result from loss and
grief.
j) Analyze positive strategies for resolving conflict.
k) Practice communication skills to overcome common communication difficulties.
l) Describe the relationship of positive self-concept, meeting academic goals, and
participation in
co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
m) Identify problems and possible solutions for community health issues.
n) Discuss the benefits of volunteering, and identify local volunteer opportunities.
o) Develop strategies to reduce air pollution.