Welcome to Fourth Grade

1. Welcome to Fourth Grade Mrs. Van Tries

2. My Philosophy • Every student learns in their own way • It is my job to be a positive role model for your child • Education is a gift and we are all lifetime learners

3. Our Schedule • Opening Exercises • 8:25 – 8:45 • Unpack Bag • Homework out and checked by assigned student • Morning Work(DOL)/AR Test/Mastery Club • Pledge of Allegiance

4. Specials 1:13-1:56 Day 1 Computer Day 2 Guidance Day 3 Library Day 4 Gym Day 5 Music Day 6 Art

5. lunch lunch11:10-11:40

6. Homework • Usually math and grammar worksheet • Weekly spelling test (dates will vary so please check assignment books) • Vocabulary sentences are due two days after assigned • AR book must be read nightly and slip signed • Please sign all assignment books and AR slips • Your child will get a mark for missing signatures • Double check your child’s homework for mistakes and neatness • Test folders will come periodically please sign • Please return the next day

7. Binders • There is a folder for every subject binder stays In classroom • Homework folder contains all homework worksheets , spelling list, and vocabulary, cards chart, specials schedule • Please do not throw any materials out of binder • We will clean them out periodically

8. Discipline • Tickets pulled • C.a.r.d.s chart checked • Reflection of behavior worksheet will be completed • 5 check marks and you will not participate in our monthly activities (survivor island, crazy kickball, etc.._) • Misconduct report will be sent to Ms. Bowen • Lunch detention, stay after school, no trips • Good Behavior- more tickets more chances for prizes and may participate in everything

9. Accelerated Reader Goal • www. arbookfind.com • 3.O or higher ( unless approved by teacher) • Three books a marking period

10. CurriculumWhat are we studying? Math 1. Place Value and Money- Read, write, and compare numbers through the hundred millions in relationship to money. • 2. Addition and Subtraction of Whole Numbers- Apply problem solving strategies to add and subtract numbers through the hundred millions. • 3. Multiplication- Review of basic multiplication facts and introduce writing and evaluating expressions. Multiply two or three digit numbers by one or two digit numbers. Apply problem solving strategies to create or solve word problems involving multiplication. • 4. Division- Review of basic division facts and introduce writing and evaluating expressions. Divide a three digit number by a one or two digit divisor with and without a remainder. Apply problem solving strategies to create or solve word problems involving division. • 5. Time, Data, and Graphs- Compare units of time and find elapsed time, represent and interpret data in graphs, and find median, mode and range from a set of data.

11. Math • 6. Fractions- Ordering, comparing and simplifying fractions and mixed numbers. Adding and subtracting fractions with like and unlike denominators. • 7. Geometry- Identify solid figures and the plane figures within them and find perimeter, area, and volume. • 8. Measurement- Measure customary and metric length, capacity, and weight/mass to include comparing and changing units. • 9. Decimals- Develop decimal place value concepts and adding and subtracting decimals through hundredths. • 10. Probability- Write probability as a fraction and make predictions based on outcomes. • 11. Algebraic Concepts- Identify number and shape patterns and evaluate expressions containing a variable.

12. Language Arts • Academic Content Standard #1: All students will demonstrate an ability to read and comprehend texts independently using a variety of strategies and skills to interpret and extend the text. • Academic Content Standard #2: All students will read, use, and evaluate informational text and media to determine purpose and effectiveness leading to the production of a work in one literary genre.

13. Language Arts • Academic Content Standard #3: All students will read, compare, and understand types of literature by analyzing and interpreting literary elements, devices, and structures. • Academic Content Standard #4: All students will write narrative, informational, and persuasive pieces through the use of the writing process. • Academic Content Standard #5: All students through the writing process will use the characteristics of effective Writing to produce written work.

14. Language Arts • Academic Content Standard #6: All students will participate in speaking and listening through formal presentations and informal discussions of literature and media. • Academic Content Standard #7: All students will utilize resources to identify the origin of English words and the change of words and speech over time.

15. Language Arts • Academic Content Standard #8: All students will research a topic using appropriate sources, organize, present the information, and credit sources.

16. Science • 1. Scientific Method1. Scientific Method- Utilize the steps of the scientific method to answer questions & solve problems. • 2. Weather Patterns & Charts-Identify how patterns effect seasons & climate. • 3. Similarities & Differences of Living Things- Identify similarities & differences in living things. • 4. Energy Types Transfer-Identify various types of energy & ways to transform it. • .

17. Science • 5. Water & Water Systems- Identify the water cycle & types of water systems. • 6. Watersheds & Wetlands-Determine the importance of watersheds & wetlands. • 7. Science Technology & Human Endeavors-Know that people select, create, & use science & technology for problems in society

18. Big Ideas Social Studies 1. Native Americans of Pennsylvania (The Lenni Lenape) 2. Pennsylvania History and Culture 3. Geography Skills 4. Common Characteristics of United States Regions 5. The Northeast 6. The Southeast 7. The Midwest 8. The Southwest 9. The West

19. Lenape Project In Social Studies class the students have been studying the Lenni Lenape Native American tribe. As a culminating activity to this unit, students will be required to write a three paragraph paper and construct a diorama depicting Lenape life. The paper must contain three paragraphs. A paragraph consists of 4 to 6 sentences. All the information they need to write the paper are included in their note-taking packets they have completed in class. There is no need to do any additional research for this project. The first paragraph should contain background information about the Lenape way of life and the clothing they wore. The second paragraph should contain information about food, housing, and entertainment. The third and final paragraph should tell about William Penn and his interaction with the Lenape. The diorama should be constructed in a shoebox. It should be a realistic replication of the daily life in a Lenape village. Realistic material should be used as much as possible to create the diorama. However, it is not necessary to include real deerskin. Possible examples of items to gather are: sticks, moss, dirt, leaves, bark, etc. Students should be creative and use their imagination to do the best they can. There is no need to buy materials for this project. Any questions, please feel free to contact your child’s social studies teacher. We can provide any art supplies your child may need if necessary. Thank you in advance for your cooperation! Sincerely, Mrs. Van Tries

20. Special Projects • A “Dog” of a Book Project • Date Due _________March 31st__________________ • Choose and read a fiction book about a dog. • Build a square or rectangular dog house using the following materials: • * Paper plate • * Paper straw • * Pretzel rod • * Piece of clay • * A box (any kind is fine, cereal, cracker, show cardboard) • * You may use any other recycled materials or things you have around the house to build your doghouse • *** YOU MAY NOT PURCHASE ITEMS FOR THE DOGHOUSE. • Non-fiction books or books about another animal must be pre-approved by your teacher. • You will provide your own box. If you are unable to get a box, tell your teacher by Nov1st and one will be provided.

21. Dog House • Your dog house: • May be no greater than 25 cm wide by 25 cm long by 25 cm high. • May be no less than 15 cm wide by 15 cm long by 15 cm high. • Must have a roof. • Must be colorful • On your dog house, you must include the following information (spelling and grammar count): • Somewhere on the roof you must show the tile, author and illustrator. • Somewhere on the dog house you must have at least one illustration of an important event from the book. • Somewhere on the dog house you must include, in order, the five most important events from the book. Only one sentence per event, remember to K.I.S.S. (Keep It Short and Sweet). • Somewhere on the dog house you must include the area, perimeter, and volume of the dog house, not including the roof. • HAPPY DOG HOUSE CREATING 

22. Concerns and Questions • Please contact me anytime • cvantries@pgasd.com Or @ • 570-345-2890 Ext. 426

23. Thanks for pitching in with all of the supplies that were needed for the classroom. It is very appreciated One more small request if possible please purchase a small white board.