Math:
- Multiply 2-digit numbers by 3-digit numbers.
- Divide 4-digit numbers by 1-digit.
- Read and understand numbers to the one millions place value.
- Round numbers to the hundreds place.
- Use metric units of measurement including centimeters, decameters, meters, and kilometers.
- Find length, area, and volume in customary and metric units.
- Define geometric shapes such as triangles, quadrilaterals, and other polygons.
- Study the use of line and bar graphs.
- Understand and use the terms: mean, median, and mode.
- Plot coordinates on a graph.
- Find equivalent fractions.
- Change improper fractions to mixed numbers and mixed numbers into improper fractions.
- Reduce fractions to the lowest terms.
- Add and subtract simple fractions.
- Add and subtract decimals to the hundredths place.
- Solve word problems using logic reasoning techniques.
- Use appropriate manipulatives including math games, fraction manipulatives, and graph paper.
Science:
- Identify the scientific method (stating a problem, gathering information, summarizing the results)
- Explore plant and animal structure and function,
- Identify the different invertebrate and vertebrate groups.
- Identify the states of matter and how to measure them.
- Classify examples of changes in matter as physical and chemical.
- Explore magnetism, electrical charges, and circuits.
- Identify the properties of light.
- Identify how sound is made and heard.
- Explore different types of rocks and minerals.
- Explore the different weather patterns and their causes.
- Identify different landforms found on earth.
- Explore the solar system.
- Explore the human body systems.
- Recognize the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle.
- Discuss the effects of various organisms on the environment.
Social Studies:
- Identify lines of latitude and longitude on a map.
- Use the cardinal directions in real world situations.
- Read and create a detailed time line.
- Identify different types of maps (elevation and road maps) and parts of maps
- Identify different landmarks in the five regions of the United States.
- Identify the regions of the United States.
- Describe the cultures, customs, and moral values of the different regions of the United States.
- Identify the steps in the election process.
- Identify the states and capitals of each region.
- Be able to relate information about Missouri geography and history.
Language Arts:
- Recognize the four kinds of sentences.
- Recognize in a sentence the following parts of speech: nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.
- Be able to recognize correct usage, punctuation, and spelling in a sentence.
- Be able to identify vocabulary words in short story.
- Compose short paragraphs using correct sentence structure, subject/verb agreement, and verb tense.
- Apply the writing process to create original paragraphs.
- Use a dictionary and thesaurus to improve writing quality.
- Be able to respond to open-ended questions upon completion of an oral/visual presentation.
- Have note taking skills introduced using orally presented material.
- Be able to read a short paragraph or story to the class.