Some of our topics of study include plant and animal habitats and adaptations, the circus, black history, matter and space. Each child has a writing portfolio and a writing journal. We include writing assignments across the curriculum in our efforts to relate learning. We introduce third graders to the Accelerated Reader Program, Microsoft Word, and research projects which use the internet so our students will be comfortable and competent with technology. We use hands-on math and science programs.
Students learn to apply math and science process skills to everyday life situations.
Third graders feed, care for, and observe animals such as snails, meal worms, frogs, ants, and rabbits. We culminate our extensive study of South Carolina history with a grade-level field trip to Columbia. We visit the zoo and the State Museum, which walks our students through the colorful history of our state. Our third graders present programs for parents during the day or at PTA meetings which not only spark interest in the units of study, but also enable each child to perform for an audience during the year. Fourth Grade Making learning exciting and meaningful is the goal of the fourth grade team at Springfield Elementary.