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LOWER SCHOOL:
Grade Four
ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS
Basal reader, literacy workbook, theme related novels, grammar, study skills, reference skills, spelling
MATHEMATICS
Basic mathematics facts, computation, concepts, applications, problem solving, geometry, measurement, spatial/logic problems, decimals/fractions
SOCIAL STUDIES
Regions of the U.S., research skills, library reference skills, reports/presentations, map skills, study skills
SCIENCE
Volcanoes, earthquakes, weather, climate, seasons, solar system, water cycle, oceans, erosion, rain forest, flying
COMPUTER
Computer skills, keyboarding skills, word processing, problem-solving
ART
Drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, fibers, sculpture, art appreciation
MUSIC/PERFORMING ARTS
Continued experiences with singing, Orff instruments and recorders at a more difficult level, sight-singing and part singing, music appreciation, participation in Lower School musical, introductory violin instruction for all students (after which students may continue small group lessons on violin, viola, cello or string bass)
RELIGION
Prayer, Scripture, moral development, peace/justice, family life, Salesian spirituality
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Lifetime skills, cooperative games, rhythms, team sports
LANGUAGE
Spanish
LIBRARY SKILLS
Library and research skills tied to curriculum, literature appreciation
HEALTH
Growth and development, physical/mental/social
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