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This course introduces students to the art and architecture of early America on through to modern art and architecture. Students will extend their knowledge of elements of art and principles of design, such as form, texture, pattern, contrast, and balance. They will investigate artworks from Colonial America and modern artworks that generated many new forms of expression. Inspired by the artworks in the course, students create their own artworks using many different materials and techniques. Throughout the course, students draw, paint, and sculpt a variety of works, including self-portraits, landscapes, and still lifes.

It is important for children learn about all aspects of their health. The Summit Health 4 program teaches students about diseases, medicines, unhealthy substances, and how to respond to peer pressure. Students also learn about the importance of social and emotional health, how to handle emergencies, and how to stay safe.

Fourth Grade American Studies investigates a variety of United States social studies and history from our earliest settlers to building a modern world. The course starts with map skills and the use of maps to explore America’s regions and natural resources. A look at the nation’s history begins with pre-Columban societies and the conflicts arising from the arrival of European settlers. Students will embark on a tour across the nation, with a focus on historic sites and other landmarks. The course continues with an overview of the lives of early settlers and important milestones including westward expansion, civil rights, and how the country has grown and changed over time. Students complete a project about their state, with a focus on strengthening research, analysis, and presentation skills. Culminating with units on economics and government, students will explore topics such as taxes, financial choices, federal government, and the Bill of Rights.

English Language Arts 4 provides a well-balanced approach to literacy that connects reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and spelling into one integrated program. Dedicated time for keyboarding practice is also included. The course is made up of 14 units. Each unit focuses heavily on reading, interpreting, and responding to a variety of texts and genres. Students are provided with “words to know” prior to reading selections to enhance their vocabulary. The course also focuses on a variety of types of writing, including narrative, opinion, and informational. Grammar, usage, and mechanics are taught throughout each of lessons to help students strengthen these skills and apply them to their written work. Students also learn to focus on spelling patterns that are necessary to be fluent, proficient readers, writers, and spellers.

Math 4 is designed to support true depth of knowledge required by today’s standards. With rich content to form conceptual understanding and enough practice to support mastery, including time built-in for individualized independent practice, games, and offline practice, Math 4 includes the tools and technology that students need to succeed in a blended learning environment. Math 4 focuses on expanding understanding of operations with whole numbers, developing a greater understanding of fractions, discovering decimals and their relationship to fractions, and exploring geometric figures.

Students explore a multitude of fitness activities through online reading, animations demonstrating fitness skills, and hands-on practice, building on skills they have learned in the past. Lessons emphasize proper form and execution of skills, rules of games, good sportsmanship, and an understanding of all that goes into the term “physical fitness.” Students exercise daily with workouts tailored to coordinate with the topics they are reading and learning about in the online component of the course. Workouts include creative and fun warmups, focus activities, and cooldowns, which students log and submit to their teacher. Students solidify the learning process by explaining what they have learned in writing. Topics include: Components of Fitness – muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, balance, cardiovascular health, coordination Fitness and Health – nutrition, heart rate, stress management, community involvement Safety – equipment, proper warmups, rules of the road Team Sports – basketball, football, soccer, volleyball, and ultimate frisbee Individual Activities – yoga, juggling, jump rope, in-line skating Rhythm – understanding rhythm, dance moves, choreography Character – good sportsmanship, perseverance

Science 4 brings science alive by providing students a combination of virtual lab investigations (with options for hand-on learning), interactive lessons, and an array of e-books that capture students’ attention and grow their interest in science. Students engage in science and engineering practices as they explore topics such as energy, waves, information transfer, plant and animal structures, senses, and the earth’s features and resources. Throughout the course, students conduct investigations using digital tools and simulations. Some labs also include alternative investigations that use household materials.