English Language Arts 

Math 

Science

These concepts are not divided into Grade 4 and Grade 5. You are encouraged to teach as you feel led by child interest
to cover these skills and concepts within these two grade levels.

Conducts experiments using the scientific method:

1. Observes and Researches
2. Develops a Hypothesis (based on observations and research)
3. Makes Predictions
4. Experiments
4. Develops and shares a Conclusion

– Develops further questions to research and create new experiments based on previously done experiments and previously realized conclusions.
– Collects and uses data to support experiments and what he/she learns.
– Writes about and orally presents the findings and conclusion of an experiment, using specific reasons and proofs to explain his/her reasoning.
– Researches and takes notes on information on a variety of topics using texts and computers.
– Experiments with diverse types of materials and different matter such as solid, liquids, and gas to observe different types of physical and chemical changes.
– Studies and creates models of systems and objects to further explore and show an understanding of the scientific concepts learned.

Social Studies

Skills and Concepts for Social Studies are based on ten themes. These themes are built upon throughout a student’s K-12 educational experience. These themes are:

1. Culture
2. Time, Continuity, and Change
3. People, Places and Enviornments
4. Individual Development and Identity
5. Individuals, Groups and Institutions
6. Power, Authority and Governance
7. Production, Distribution and Consumption
8. Science, Technology and Society
9. Global Connections
10. Civic Ideas and Practices

These ten themes should be incorporated progressively but can be taught in ways that include student interest and through the study of differing towns, cities, states, and nations.

If you are in the U.S., typically a study of your state is highly encouraged and/or required in the 4th or 5th grades. Also, basic U.S. History is introduced in greater detail, including the government (three branches, Declaration of Indepenence and the U.S. Constitution). European influences and global trade will be discussed along with basic economic priciples.

Below you’ll find a list of “process and skills” that should be covered in 4th-5th grades:

a. Use appropriate strategies to read and interpret basic social science tables, graphs, graphics, maps, and texts.
b. Differentiate between primary and secondary source documents.
c. Express social science ideas or information in written, spoken, and graphic forms including tables, line graphs, bar graphs, and maps.
d. Identify point of view and bias.