Fredericksburg Christian Schools

Grade Level Focus Sheet: Fourth Grade

Bible

  • Wordless Book
  • Exploring God's Word
  • Kings and Chronicles
  • Ezra and Nehemiah
  • Ephesians
  • Philippians
  • Colossians
  • Life of Peter


Language Arts

  • Reading - Whole class novels and Reading Groups:
    The Whipping Boy, Farmer Boy, Where the Red Fern Grows
  • Barnell Loft supplementary materials
  • Language - Shurley Language
  • Writing - Institute for Excellence in Writing
  • Spelling - Spelling Workout by Modern Curriculum Press
  • Handwriting - Zaner Bloser
  • Book Reports


Math

  • Saxon Math:
    Develops a solid foundation of the language and basic concepts of all areas of mathematics including addition, subtraction, multiplication, long division, fractions, decimals, ratios, geometry, problem solving, metric system, etc.

Science

  • Scientific Method
  • Geology
  • Weather
  • Astronomy
  • Oceanography


Social Studies (History & Geography)

  • Discovering a New World
  • Early Explorers
  • Colonization of America
  • Colonial Life
  • Map Skills
  • U.S. & World Geography
  • Research skills and projects


Special Classes

  • Computer, Physical Education, Music (Instrumental or Choral), Library, Art