Fourth grade is all about our beautiful, golden state! From studying the life of the Native Americans to the start of the California Missions, the Gold Rush to the Transcontinental Railroad- we cover it all! We also study science topics such as energy and heat, motion and force, matter and its uses, the lithosphere, the cardiovascular system and the digestive system.

In Bible, we study the attributes of God, His faithfulness, His love, practicing contentment, and more. In math, we work with fractions, long multiplication, long division, graphing, basic geometry, and more! In writing, we practice poetry, creative writing, and learn how to write multiple paragraph essays using the Step Up to Writing format. We cover many grammatical concepts in English as well, and practice our reading, writing and spelling skills daily.

Each year our fourth graders study the different tribes that are found in California. Each student selected a different tribe to study and then they created a shoebox diorama to represent the tribe. They were all so creative.

Fourth grade has been busy learning all about long division. They were given a series of eight challenges and had to correctly solve each puzzle. Once they finally cracked the last code it would unlock a metal box which held a yummy prize inside.

Science has been an amazing time learning all about God’s creation. We made a chemical reaction in the science center and had fun exploring gravity with an egg drop simulation.

In English we are busy learning how to write a research report. 

Each fourth grader selected a California landmark to research and build a fun 3D model. They have been so inventive.