Grade 4
Grade 4
Thinking across perspectives and disciplines
Inquiry-based · Collaborative · Analytical
Learning Approach
Discussion · Writing · Research · Critical thinking
Core Skills
Perspective · Collaboration · Analysis
Curriculum Focus
How Students Learn in Grade 4
Listen & Explore
Students listen to stories and explanations together.
Talk & Share
Students share ideas about stories, people, and experiences.
Read & Discover
Students read with support and explore new words in context.
Express & Create
Students show understanding through drawing, speaking, and simple projects.
Learning Across Subjects G4
Explaining Understanding with Evidence
Science
Inquiry and Systems
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Scientific systems and processes
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Designing investigations
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Analyzing data and drawing conclusions
Math
Analysis and Strategy
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Complex problem solving
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Choosing and justifying strategies
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Interpreting data and models
History, Geography, and Civics
Systems and Perspectives
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Historical events and global connections
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Understanding different perspectives
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Analyzing cause, effect, and impact
English
Critical Reading and Writing
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Analyzing texts and author’s purpose
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Writing multi-paragraph responses
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Supporting opinions with evidence
What This Means for Students
In Grade 4, students learn that learning is collaborative and analytical.
They develop the ability to:
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consider different viewpoints
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justify ideas with evidence
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work effectively with others
This stage strengthens students’ readiness
for independent research and advanced academic work.
Critical Reading and Writing
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Analyzing texts and author’s purpose
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Writing multi-paragraph responses
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Supporting opinions with evidence
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History, Geography, and Civics
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Historical events and global connections
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Understanding different perspectives
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Analyzing cause, effect, and impact
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Analysis and Strategy
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Complex problem solving
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Choosing and justifying strategies
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Interpreting data and models
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Inquiry and Systems
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Scientific systems and processes
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Designing investigations
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Analyzing data and drawing conclusions
Students learn that knowledge is constructed by comparing perspectives and synthesizing information.
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