Units of Study in 4th Grade

Mrs. Poirier’s Fourth Grade

Social Studies and Science Units for 2009-2010

In choosing books to read during the upcoming school year you may encourage your child to choose fiction or nonfiction books related to these units. It may help them become more familiar with the topics we will study.

Social Studies

1. The Earth, Maps, and Geography
2. Early Exploration of the New World
3. Colonization
4. Revolutionary Period
5. Government and Westward Movement
6. Civil War and Reconstruction

Science

1. Life Science: Characteristics of Animals
Interaction with the Environment

2. Physical Science: Magnetism & Electricity
Light & Sound
Motion

3. Earth Science: Rocks & Minerals
Earthquakes & Volcanoes
Fossil Fuels

4. Inquiry : Process Skills & Inquiry