Fourth Grade Curriculum
A complete year of Math, ELA, Science, and History & Civics — organized, parent-led, and ready to teach.
$249/year
Family discounts available
Fourth Grade is where the academic work gets genuinely challenging — and where a well-organized curriculum earns its keep. Math moves into multi-digit multiplication and long division, fractions and decimals, geometry, and multi-step problem solving. ELA builds toward real analytical reading and structured essay writing — students learn to argue a point, support it with evidence, and write with clarity and purpose. Science expands into Earth and space science alongside life and physical science, with greater emphasis on investigation and experimentation. History & Civics goes deeper into American government, the Constitution, westward expansion, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement.
Each week covers all four subjects — organized, sequenced, and ready to teach.
Scope & Sequence
This scope & sequence shows what your child will learn and how the curriculum progresses throughout the year. Each subject moves through six units, with six lessons per unit. Full lesson plans are available after enrollment.
Mathematics
Builds fluency in multi-digit operations, introduces long division, deepens fraction and decimal understanding, and develops geometry and measurement skills.
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Unit 1: Place Value & Operations. Place value to 1,000,000, rounding multi-digit numbers, addition and subtraction strategies, estimation, multi-step word problems, and factors and multiples.
Unit 2: Multiplication & Division. Multiplying up to 4-digit numbers, dividing by a 1-digit number, long division concepts, problem solving with all operations, and real-world applications.
Unit 3: Fractions & Decimals. Understanding fractions, equivalent fractions, comparing and ordering fractions, adding and subtracting fractions, introductory decimals, and relating fractions to decimals.
Unit 4: Geometry. Classifying angles and triangles, symmetry and lines, measuring angles, area and perimeter, introductory volume and surface area, and coordinate grids.
Unit 5: Measurement & Data. Customary and metric units, unit conversions, time and elapsed time, data tables and line plots, and multi-step measurement problems.
Unit 6: Math Projects & Review. Problem-solving challenges, review of operations, geometry and measurement, fractions and decimals, and a real-life math project.
English Language Arts (ELA)
Develops stronger grammar, multi-paragraph writing, analytical reading, and research and presentation skills — with weekly reading built in.
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Unit 1: Advanced Grammar & Sentence Structure. Sentence fragments and run-ons, complex sentences and conjunctions, parts of speech, adjectives, adverbs and prepositions, and correct punctuation.
Unit 2: Structured Writing & Organization. Paragraph structure, topic sentences and transitions, narrative writing, opinion writing with supporting evidence, and organized informational writing.
Unit 3: Reading Comprehension & Analysis. Making inferences, determining theme, summarizing informational texts, figurative language, point of view and perspective, and text structure.
Unit 4: Genre Study. Historical fiction, realistic fiction and fantasy, myths, legends and tall tales, biography and autobiography, persuasive texts, and poetry.
Unit 5: Vocabulary & Language Usage. Context clues, Greek and Latin roots, idioms and proverbs, homophones, synonyms and antonyms, spelling patterns, and proofreading.
Unit 6: Research & Presentation. Conducting research, organizing information, writing an informative essay, creating visual aids and outlines, presenting orally, and publishing finished work.
Science
Explores life, earth, physical, and space science through hands-on investigation, experimentation, and structured scientific inquiry.
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Unit 1: Life Science — Structures & Adaptations. Plant and animal structures, internal and external functions, animal classification, inherited traits and learned behaviors, life cycles, adaptations, and ecosystems.
Unit 2: Earth Science — Earth’s Features. Earth’s layers, plate tectonics, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes, rocks and soil, erosion, weathering, deposition, and changing landforms.
Unit 3: Physical Science — Energy & Motion. Forms and transfer of energy, sound and light waves, electricity and circuits, force and motion, gravity, and friction.
Unit 4: Earth & Space Science. Earth’s rotation and orbit, moon phases and tides, the solar system, stars and constellations, space exploration, and celestial cycles.
Unit 5: Scientific Inquiry. Planning investigations, forming hypotheses, observing and measuring, recording and interpreting data, communicating findings, and designing experiments.
Unit 6: Review & STEM Challenges. Review across all four science domains and a hands-on STEM challenge project and year-end showcase.
History & Civics
Explores American government, U.S. geography, colonial America through the Civil War, westward expansion, immigration, economics, and civic life.
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Unit 1: Government & the Constitution. Principles of U.S. government, the Constitution and Bill of Rights, the three branches, checks and balances, local, state and federal roles, and citizenship.
Unit 2: U.S. Geography & States. U.S. regions, geographic tools and map skills, landforms and bodies of water, natural resources, climate zones, and state capitals and borders.
Unit 3: Colonial America & Revolution. Early explorers and settlements, colonial life, causes of the American Revolution, key events and people, the Declaration of Independence, and the founding of a new nation.
Unit 4: Expansion & Change. Westward expansion, Native American displacement, the Industrial Revolution, immigration, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement.
Unit 5: Civics, Economics & Culture. Economic systems and trade, supply, demand and scarcity, American cultural traditions, contributions of diverse groups, voting and elections, and community involvement.
Unit 6: Projects & Review. A local history project, biography presentation, geography review, government and civics review, and a year-end history project.
What’s Included
All Four Core Subjects
36 Weeks of Guided Lessons
Hands-On, Low-Screen Learning
Built-In Progress Tracking
Flexible Weekly Pacing
One Digital Curriculum Portal
Fourth Grade Questions
Do I need teaching experience to use this curriculum?
No. The curriculum is written for parents, not credentialed teachers. Fourth Grade is parent-led, with clear lessons that guide you through the instruction and activities.
How much time does Fourth Grade take?
It varies by child and subject. Each weekly lesson is designed to be completed over several hours, and you control the pace. Spend more time where your child needs it and move ahead when ready.
Do I need a separate reading program?
No. Reading is built directly into Fourth Grade ELA alongside comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, writing, literary analysis, and research.
What materials will I need?
Most activities use basic school supplies and common household materials. Any materials needed are clearly listed in the lesson.
How is progress tracked in Fourth Grade?
Graded quizzes provide regular feedback throughout the year. Mid-year and year-end checkpoint assessments in all four subjects help identify strengths and areas that may need more review.
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