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Mrs. Heraghty
Welcome to Fourth Grade
Our Daily Schedule
8:45 – 9:25 Intervention/Enrichment9:30 – 10:10 Specials:
M – Gym, T – Art, W – Library, TH - Gym, F - Music
10:15 – 11:35 ELA Block11:40 - 12:40 Lunch & Recess12:45 – 1:45 Math1:50 – 2:30 Science / Social Studies2:30 - 2:50 ELA Conferencing /
Assessment
Content Areas
ELA – Reading and Writing
Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3
Working Together for Peaceful Problem Solving
Becoming an Expert: Learn How to Research a Topic (Continued)
ELA Test (Continued)
Gathering Evidence -Problem and Solution, Speaking
Becoming an Expert: Learn How to Research a Topic
Consider Different Perspectives, Points of View
ELA Test
Math – Common Core / District
①Numbers to 999,999②Whole Numbers: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication & Division③Fractions and Decimals④Geometry, Angles, Congruent and Symmetric Figures⑤Line Plots, Area and Perimeter⑥State Test⑦Measurement and Volume
*Please be open-minded to new strategies!
SOCIAL STUDIEShttp://docs.google.com/View?id=dhn87vqr_28976bdpqfv
New York GeographyHemispheres/MapsNew York State RegionsNative Americans of Rockland County and NYSColonial Life in NYRevolutionary WarGovernment
SCIENCE http://www.pnwboces.org/science21/
Science 21 – Science for the 21st CenturyUnit 1: Organizing Ourselves for Doing Science *How can we identify problems to solve in science? *How can we investigate a problem we select? *Why is it important to make and follow a written plan or procedure when doing an
investigation? *How do communicate the results of our investigations to others?
Unit 2: Digestion, Nutrients, Food Chains and Food Webs
*What is a food chain and where do we find them? What is a food web and where do we find them?
*How does energy flow within an organism, a food chain, and a food web? *What nutrients are essential for our growth and well-being and how do we use them? *What is a food pyramid and why is it important?
*How does the structure of the digestive system help you survive?
SCIENCE – Cont’d
Unit 3: Simple Machines
*What are simple machines and how do they make work easier? *How do you make a simple machine and how do you use it make work
easier? *How have simple machines affected the development of human
civilizations?
Unit 4: Organization of the Earth (constructive and destructive forces, rocks and minerals)
*What are the forces that build landforms? *What are the forces that break down landforms? *What is the relationship between air, water, and land? *How does the study of rocks give us clues about the composition of
the Earth?
Learner Profile Traits & Attitudes
Inquirer
Open-Minded
Thinker
Risk Taker
Principled
Caring
Communicator
Knowledgeable
Reflective
Balanced
We’ve got the TRAITSand the right ATTITUDES…now
what?!
SERVICE PROJECTS
Procedures and PoliciesHomework
Monday thru ThursdayParent signatureDue next day (unless specified)Daily EmailPencil / Script
Student PlannersReturned daily
Class RulesExpected to be followed at all times
AbsencesNote must be brought in following any absenceWork may be picked up no earlier than 1:00pm (please
call or e-mail ahead)Birthdays
Wellness ProgramAllergies
NYS Standard Testing DatesELA
April 1st – 3rd
MathApril 30th – May 2nd
Make-ups April 29th – May 1st
ScienceWritten – June 2nd Performance – TBA May 21st – May 30th
Other Important Dates
Report CardsDecember 13, 2013March 28, 2014June 26, 2014
Parent Teacher ConferencesNovember 5, 2012March 14, 2014
4th Grade Technologywww.ccsd.edu/littletor
Look for great links and other educational information to support your child in 4th grade.
Smart Board in the classroomNetbooks in the classroomWeekly Technology Class – Paw PrintsWeekly lab visits4H “Blog”
Extra Help
Mrs. HeraghtyThursday Afternoons 3:10 – 3:40Friday Afternoons 3:10 – 3:40