In fourth grade, double digit multiplication and long division are introduced. Ratios and percentages are added at the fifth grade level. At each grade level, the curriculum areas continue to build upon and strengthen the student's math foundation by expanding on concepts and advancing to a higher level of complexity, and developing proficiency with each skill. The curriculum is enhanced by the use of math software and various mathematical sites on the Internet. In life science, plants and animals are the major topics.
Students begin with using basic observational skills and explore how plants and animals survive.
Later they identify basic needs, understand extinction, and learn about life cycles, reproduction, habitats, and classification systems. In the area of Earth and Space, students first learn about the changes in the weather and seasons and the physical features of the Earth. They later develop an understanding of weather patterns, climate, atmosphere, oceanography, and space exploration. Our physical science instruction begins with observing physical matter and identifying the states of matter. Students continue to grow in their understanding of physical science by exploring different forms of energy, such as light, sound, and electricity.