4th Grade Full Curriculum Homeschool Learning Pod: Marking Period 1
This five part course covers the full 4th grade curriculum including Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies! Miss Sarah is certified in general and special education, with an emphasis on project-based and student-led learning.
Sarah Ponessa, M. Ed
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What's included
35 live meetings
52 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. One homework assignment per subject, per week, will be assigned. Homework will take no more than 30 minutes per subject. Students will also work on a variety of projects both during class and outside of class. A calendar will be provided with due dates for book club reading and larger projects.Assessment
Students will be assessed through mini projects, experiments and weekly homework assignments. Students will also participate in game based assessments, Nearpods, Kahoots, Spelling Bees and reading circles.Class Experience
US Grade 4
Come join our full-curriculum learning pod for 4th grade! Learners will have the opportunity to study with the same certified teacher throughout the year, while cultivating relationships with their peers! Classes will be held Monday-Friday each week with chances for individual help with Miss Sarah before or after each class. Each week learners will have one homework assignment per subject. The homework will not be due until the following week. For example, math homework that is assigned Monday will be due the following Monday. Homework assignments will be due prior to class. All homework will be turned in through the classroom. Homework assignments should take no longer than 30 minutes per subject, per week. If necessary, Miss Sarah be available for homework help 30 minutes before and after each class. Each week will include all core subject areas as well as a special area project. Included in the curriculum will be 3 sciences experiments completed throughout the 6 weeks, 2 social studies projects, and writing will be integrated into all subject areas. Learners will be able to participate in group work through the classroom and use of breakout rooms. **Morning meeting will be held at the beginning of each class period. This will be a 15 minute period where students can share new and exciting things that have happened, play an educational game, and catch up with their classmates!** **Breakout rooms will be utilized in each class period. Students will learn a new skill, receive instruction, and then complete an activity in small groups. Breakout rooms will be monitored by Miss Sarah. She will switch back and forth between rooms and will also be available in the main session for 1-on-1 help. Students will always be encouraged to request Miss Sarah come into their breakout room, and we can work through problems and solutions together. Monday: - Homeroom: Students will share what they did over the weekend and respond to a short writing prompt. New goals will be introduced for the week. - Math Lesson (new topic) - Math assignment and group work Tuesday: - Spelling and Vocabulary - Grammar - Reading/Writing Wednesday: - Social Studies Reading and Lesson - Special Area project Thursday: - Science Lesson (new topic) - Conceptual understanding questions, visuals and examples - Experiment preparation and analysis Friday: - Math Mini Lesson (continued topic from Monday) - Math practice and game - Weekly Wrap-up: Students will review what goals we completed this week and discuss where we may need to add more practice. If necessary, optional weekend practice will be provided. The following topics will be covered: Week 1: Math: Place Value of Whole Numbers and Decimals Language Arts: Introduction to Story Elements Reading Book: Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume Science: Types of Matter (Art based assignment) Social Studies: Geography and Landscape of the United States Week 2: Math: Decimals and Fractions Introduction Language Arts: Author’s purpose and Types of writing Science: Mixtures and Solutions (Experiment) Social Studies: Geography and Landscape of the United States Week 3: Math: Addition and Subtraction with regrouping Language Arts: Cause and Effect, Interpreting Visuals Science: Types of Energy (Experiment) Social Studies: Geography and Landscape of the United States Week 4: Math: Products - Multiplication Language Arts: Compare and Contrast Science: Electricity, Conductors and Insulators (Group Project) Social Studies: Map Skills Week 5: Math: Quotients - Division Language Arts: Introduction to Summarization Science: Forces (Demonstration) Social Studies: Map Skills Week 6: Math: Real World Multiplication and Division Project Language Arts: Choice Writing Prompt Science: Forces of Matter Experiment Social Studies: Map Project Week 7: Math: Food Truck Creation Language Arts: Short Story Reading Science: Forces Demonstration Social Studies: Old World Map All materials will be supplied through the class the Saturday before at noon EST. All assignments will be turned in through the classroom and will receive individual feedback. Students will also share work with other classmates to facilitate peer review skills. ** Discounts ** All students who enroll in parts 2, 3, 4 and 5 will receive a 10% discount!
Learning Goals
Students will learn the core standards for all subjects applicable to 4th grade. Students will leave class feeling confident in their abilities to complete age-level and grade-level appropriate tasks in math, language arts, science, social studies and social skills.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
When experiments are planned, parents will be notified of all supplies and given the option to be supervise.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined February, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Moravian College
As a certified teacher, Miss Sarah is qualified to teach pre-k through grade 12 general education, special education as well as music education and Spanish. After graduating in 2016, Miss Sarah continued her education through professional development courses, conferences and giving presentations. Miss Sarah studied world views as well as music and politics to gain knowledge of different cultures, their values and their history.
Miss Sarah is a special education teacher certified to differentiate assignments based on student abilities. Additionally, Miss Sarah is certified in curriculum development and design for both general and special education.
In brick and mortar schools, Miss Sarah taught history of Ancient European and African cultures, traditions and music. Additionally, Miss Sarah taught a unit study on slavery, abolitionists, the Civil War and the Underground Railroad. Reviews
Live Group Class
$550
for 35 classes5x per week, 7 weeks
90 min
Completed by 22 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-10
4-6 learners per class
