In math, fourth graders are starting a unit on decimals and their relationship to fractions. In social studies, they have just finished the unit “The Road to the Revolution” and will begin the unit “A New Nation.” The students will be learning about the three branches of government. In science, they are continuing a unit on earth features. The students have especially enjoyed learning about volcanoes. 

Date Added: 5/13/2025
 

 

In reading and writing, fourth graders have been preparing for the ELA state test. The students have been working very hard and are ready for the big day. In math, the students are finishing up with angles and triangles, as well as studying spirals, in preparation for the state test in May.In social studies, students are finishing up the road to the Revolution and are excited about the Old Betpage field trip in late spring. 

Date Added: 4/9/2025
 

 

The fourth graders are busy with a geometry unit. They are identifying lines and angles and will be using a protractor to measure angles. In ELA, the students continue to look for text evidence to support their answers and are focusing on editing their writing and critiquing their work. In social studies, the students are continuing their unit of colonial New York. They are also enjoying a unit on electricity in science. They are busy constructing parallel and series circuits, as well as learning how a light bulb works.  

Date Added: 3/13/2025

Fourth grade worked on fractions this month. In social studies fourth graders learned about the New York Colony., In reading, we continued our mystery genre with a Sherlock Holmes reader’s theater. We also wrote our very own mystery stories. 

Date Added: 2/12/2025

Fourth graders are working diligently to complete their second ARC unit, Animal Adaptations. This has paired perfectly with the ecosystem unit in science. Fourth graders have also finished their long division unit and will be moving on to factors and multiples. This will help prepare them for the impending fraction unit after the holidays. In social studies the students are also finishing their native American unit.  

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Date Added: 12/10/2024