Dear Gesu Families, The start of the third quarter brings excitement into our classrooms as students are introduced to new skills and explore new concepts. Below you will find brief overviews of what students will be introduced to this quarter in each content area. We are looking forward to seeing the personal growth of each student. Thank you for your continued partnership as we truly are one proud Gesu family.

Mrs. Regan Kazel Principal

Ms. Katelyn Seliskar Assistant Principal

Grade 4 Curriculum Quarter 3

Religion Students will be introduced to the Ten Commandments and how they form a guide to live a happy life on Earth and eternal joy in Heaven. Students will reflect and prepare for Easter during the season of Lent.

Reading, Writing, and Phonics In English, students will practice the research process by researching cultural aspects from a country of choice and make connections to American culture. They will continue to practice the writing process in order to share their findings. In reading, students will read “The Orphan of Ellis Island” and make connections to content in Social Studies.

Math Students will continue to practice multiplying with one-digit and two-digit numbers. They will be introduced to dividing by a one-digit number. Students will also be introduced to non-numeric and numeric patterns and sequences

Science Students will be introduced to robotics in order to explore interactions between science and technology. Students will use the research process introduced in English to explore informational texts about robots.

Social Studies Students will be introduced to the causes and effects of immigration to the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s. They will explore how immigrants influenced the culture and development of Ohio and the United States.

Art Students will be introduced to murals and sculpture created by Keith Haring. Students will create wire and straw sculptures.

Music Students will continue to review notes on the treble clef and different time signatures. Students will be introduced to the recorder.

Spanish Students will expand on vocabulary related to greetings, leavings, family members and telling time. Students will continue to practice with Duolingo for vocabulary and fluency.

Technology Students will complete a Scratch programming project and will explore telling a story with programming. Students will continue to practice typing and digital citizenship skills.

Library Students will practice identifying text features in non-fiction books, explore different types of biographies and Newbery Award books, and share picture book biographies to highlight Black History Month and Women’s History Month.

Physical Education Students will practice combining locomotor and non-locomotor skills into movement patterns. Students will be introduced to footwork, arm action skills and tricks for jumping rope.

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