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• Theme of 4th grade is Rules, Morality, and Conscience
• The Ten Commandments
• The Beatitudes
• The Great Commandment
• Major Church Feasts
• Church Seasons
• Daily prayer

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[su_spoiler title=”Family Life”]

• Supports parents in the development of a Catholic perspective on attitudes and moral values that are needed by our students in our world today

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[su_spoiler title=”Handwriting”]

• Students continue the practice of correct formation of cursive letters
• Neatness and legibility in all subject areas is stressed

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[su_spoiler title=”Mathematics”]

Use of calculators Variety of strategies and tools are used to introduce and review math topics including use of manipulatives, overhead graphics, hands-on experiences, individual white boards, etc.

• Basic facts are reviewed to aid in accurate computation
• Addition and Subtraction with regrouping are reviewed
• Multiplication and Division with 2-digits
• Geometry topics
• Fractions
• Decimals
• Problem Solving
• Measurement Data Analysis and Graphing

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Topics will be covered in:

• Life Science
• Earth Science
• Physical Science
• Human Body
• Experiments and other hands-on experiences will be conducted through the school year
• Active participation, critical thinking, and problem solving activities are emphasized

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[su_spoiler title=”Social Studies”]

• In-depth year long study of the State of Michigan
• History
• Geography
• Economy
• Government
• Culture

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[su_spoiler title=”Language Arts”]

Integrated through the curriculum whenever possible

• Review and learn skills that will foster a love and appreciation for the language arts
• Read, describe, and discuss literature in a variety of genres
• Use written language as a tool for sharing information and knowledge
• Emphasis on comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, and cultural awareness in reading
• Recognize and utilize the parts of speech correctly
• Daily practice in using complete sentences and writing cohesive paragraphs
• Regular review of capitalization and punctuation rules

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