They explain the role of cultural and historical periods on a piece of literature. The social studies standards build on the study of the world and include lessons relative to early civilizations to the countries of the world. Students compare ancient civilizations and cultures, create various maps, locate various geographic features and explain their relationships within the ecosystem. They describe ways that historical events have influenced national and global settings. The mathematics standards enable students to identify fractions and decimals and use them to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Students solve problems involving geometry, measurement, and probability.
They explore algebraic thinking and solve simple algebraic equations. Science standards include the study and use of methods for testing the validity of predictions and conclusions. The relationship among living things is contrasted and compared. The concept of change is explored through the study of transformations of energy, matter, forces, electricity, and magnetism.