Religion: JESUS OUR GUIDE from The Faith and Life Series continues the
commitment to the faithful transmission of the teachings of the Roman
Catholic Church by emphasizing the importance of Scripture and the Catechism
of the Catholic Church.
Social Studies: Harcourt Horizons States and Regions outlines the five
themes that frame the study of geography: location, place, human-environment
interactions, movement, and regions. Emphasis is placed on map and globe
skills,reading and research skills,and studying the 50 states and capitals.
Throughout the book the Louisiana connection is stressed.
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Science: Science A Closer Look Macmillan/McGraw-Hill
Science A Closer Look is a comprehensive standards-based program. Each lesson
is designed around the 5-E instructional model or learning cycle.
1. Engage 2. Explore 3. Explain 4. Evaluate 5. Extend
The research-based instructional design provides a balance of inquiry-based
activities and standards-based content. A variety of print and technology
resources help all students access important tested science content.
Math: Harcourt Math 4th grade
Unit 1 Numbers and Operations
Unit 2 Time, Data, and Graphing
Unit 3 Multiplication and Division Facts
Unit 4 Multiply by 1 and 2 Digit Numbers
Unit 5 Divide by 1 and 2 Digit Divisors
Unit 6 Geometry and Algebra
Unit 7 Fractions and Probability
Unit 8 Measurement and Decimals
Unit 9 Perimeter, Area, and Volume
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Reading: Scott Foresman Reading Street
The fourth grade reading series is composed of 40% fiction and 60% non-fiction
selections. The skills emphasized include the following: phonics, fluency,
vocabulary/concept development, and text comprehension. The literature is
organized around unit themes. Each selection connects and expands the concept
to build deeper understanding. Guided instruction enables students to develop
as independent, strategic readers.
