Ms.
Dondreia McCrary CURRICULUM CHART
Standard
Mathematics (5 titles)
MGSE4.NBT.5 Multiply a
whole number of up to four
digits by a one-digit whole
number, and multiply two
two-digit numbers, using
strategies based on place
value and the properties of
operations. Illustrate and
explain the calculation by
using equations, rectangular
arrays, and/or area models.
MGSE4.NBT.5 Multiply a
whole number of up to four
digits by a one-digit whole
number, and multiply two
two-digit numbers, using
strategies based on place
value and the properties of
operations. Illustrate and
explain the calculation by
using equations, rectangular
arrays, and/or area models.
MGSE4.NBT.6 Find whole-
number quotients and
remainders with up to four-
digit dividends and one-digit
divisors, using strategies
based on place value, the
properties of operations,
and/or the relationship
between multiplication and
division. Illustrate and explain
the calculation by using
equations, rectangular arrays,
and/or area models.
MGSE4.NBT.6 Find whole-
number quotients and
Title & Review (5 titles per Subject Area) Activity/Application
1. Amanda Bean’s Amazing Dream By Liza Teachers can use
Woodruff this book to
introduce the
concept of
multiplication.
Students could read
this text as a class,
Amanda Bean loves to count. But sometimes then discuss how
she can't count fast enough. Her teacher tells multiplication
her that multiplying will help but Amanda is helped Amanda
not convinced -- until she has an amazing Bean count faster.
dream.
2. The Best of Times by Greg Tang After reading this
book, students can
identify patterns in
basic multiplication
facts instead of
BEST OF TIMES gives kids an intuitive memorizing time
understanding of multiplication, encouraging tables.
them to arrive at answers on their own rather
than memorizing the times tables. A child who
can multiply by two, for instance, can multiply
by four and even eight! Likewise, times six
builds on times two and times three. With his
common-sense approach, Greg Tang
encourages kids to solve problems creatively,
building both their skills and their confidence.
3. The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins Teacher can actually
bring in cookies for
students to enjoy as
they read or listen to
text. This will
Each ring of the doorbell brings more friends engage the learner
to share the delicious cookies Ma has made. as] they listen to an
This terrific and suspenseful read-aloud picture introduction to
book about friendship, sharing, and cookies division.
can also be used to introduce basic math
concepts to young children. "Refreshing,
enjoyable and unpredictable."—School Library
Journal
4. Multiplying Menace Divides by Pam This is an awesome
Calvert text to make
remainders with up to four-
digit dividends and one-digit
divisors, using strategies
based on place value, the
properties of operations,
and/or the relationship
between multiplication and
division. Illustrate and explain
the calculation by using
equations, rectangular arrays,
and/or area models.
MGSE4.NBT.3 Use place value
understanding to round multi-
digit whole numbers to any
place.
Science (5 titles)
S4L1 Students will describe the
roles of organisms and the flow of
energy within an ecosystem.
a. Identify the roles of producers,
consumers, and decomposers in a
community.
b. Demonstrate the flow of energy
through a food web/food chain
beginning with sunlight and
including producers, consumers,
and decomposers.
c. Predict how changes in the
environment would affect a
community (ecosystem) of
organisms.
d. Predict effects on a population if
some of the plants or animals in the
connections between
multiplication and
division.
After being banished to the Abyss of Zero in
MULTIPLYING MENACE: THE REVENGE
OF RUMPELSTILTSKIN, Rumpelstiltskin is
back, and he’s stirring up more trouble than
ever. Together with his sidekick, a witch
named Matilda, Rumpelstiltskin plots his
revenge on Peter and uses his magical powers
to divide the kingdom into frogs. Peter and his
dog, Zero, must locate the Great Multiplier and
find a solution that will break the Great Divide
before Rumpelstiltskin has a chance to
combine the two mighty math sticks. Can Peter
once again save the kingdom in time or will it
meet a green and warty fate?
5. Rounding Rescue, A Rounding Numbers Love this text! I
Story by Eric Lostorto used this book as an
introduction to
rounding. While
student were
listening, I asked
them to take notes
Her name is Underlina and she sure knows her about Underlina and
"place" as she rescues numbers with a smile on and rounding
her face. She uses idioms that assist her along strategies she used.
the way, as she helps numbers when their
confidence has gone astray. So don't be
alarmed if she appears under your shoe. It's
just Underlina making another rounding
rescue.
1. About Habitats: Polar Regions. Cathryn Students can read
Sill. John Sill. this book to compare
and contrast the
Arctic and
Antarctica biomes
with other
environment.
A simple and accurate description of Arctic
and Antarctic regions accompanied by
beautiful illustrations. The latest book in this
acclaimed series explores the major attributes
of the Arctic and Antarctic biomes and
showcases the striking beauty and remarkable
diversity of these regions. The author and her
husband, the illustrator offer young readers a
community are scarce or if there are first glimpse into polar regions. In simple,
too many. easy-to-understand language, this guide
teaches children what the polar regions are and
what kinds of animals and plants live there.
S4L2 Students will identify 2. Animal Mouths. Mary Holland. Students can make a
factors that affect the survival table/chart
or extinction of organisms describing the
such as adaptation, variation different mouths of
of behaviors (hibernation) and animals and describe
external features (camouflage how their shapes and
and protection). A description of the structures of mouths that structures help them
a. Identify external features of allow various animals to survive by catching survive.
organisms that allow them to and eating plants, seeds, and other animals.
survive or reproduce better What are some things we can learn about
than other organisms that do animals from the shape of their mouths, beaks,
not have these features. (e.g. or bills? What can we infer about animals with
camouflage, use of sharp teeth compared to large, flat teeth? Are
hibernation, protection, etc.) there any animals that don’t have mouths? In
b. Identify factors that may this second book of her “Animal Anatomy and
have led to the extinction of Adaptation” series, award-winning nature
some organisms. photographer and environmental educator
Mary Holland shares fascinating animal
mouths with readers of all ages.
S4L2 Students will identify 3. Bilby. Edel Wignell. Mark Jackson. Students can read
factors that affect the survival this book and
or extinction of organisms discuss the features
such as adaptation, variation that help the
of behaviors (hibernation) and Australian marsupial
external features (camouflage A description of how the endangered survive and protect
and protection). Australian marsupial, the bilby, survives and its habitat.
a. Identify external features of
raises her young. A beautiful narrative non-
organisms that allow them to fiction book which follows the life of a bilby,
survive or reproduce better an Australian marsupial. The story depicts a
than other organisms that do young bilby s birth, habitat, behavior and diet.
not have these features. (e.g.When Baby Bilby is born, he s as long as your
camouflage, use of little toe. He crawls into his mother’s warm
hibernation, protection, etc.)pouch, where he feeds and grows. Baby Bilby
b. Identify factors that may is soon ready to leave the safety of the burrow.
have led to the extinction of He follows his mother closely, sniffs the night
some organisms. air, and hops into the moonlight for his first
desert adventure.
S4E2. Students will model the 4. Comets, Stars, the Moon, and Mars This text can be used
position and motion of the by Douglas Florian to enhance students
earth in the solar system and learning about the
will explain the role of solar system. Poems
relative position and motion are also a part of the
in determining sequence of literacy standards
the phases of the moon. and students and
make connections to
a. Explain the day/night cycle
of the earth using a model.
b. Explain the sequence of the
phases of the moon.
c. Demonstrate the revolution
of the earth around the sun
and the earth’s tilt to explain
the seasonal changes.
d. Demonstrate the relative
size and order from the sun of
the planets in the solar
system.
S4E3. Students will
differentiate between the
states of water and how they
relate to the water cycle and
weather.
a. Demonstrate how water
changes states from solid (ice)
to liquid (water) to gas (water
vapor/steam) and changes
from gas to liquid to solid.
b. Identify the temperatures at
which water becomes a solid
and at which water becomes a
gas.
c. Investigate how clouds are
formed.
d. Explain the water cycle
(evaporation, condensation,
and precipitation).
e. Investigate different forms
of precipitation and sky
conditions (rain, snow, sleet,
hail, clouds, and fog).
Social Studies (5 titles)
SS4H3 The student will
explain the factors that
shaped British colonial
America.
a. Compare and contrast life
in the New England, Mid-
Atlantic, and Southern
colonies.
b. Describe colonial life in
America as experienced by
various people, including
large landowners, farmers,
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twenty whimsical poems about space! book.
From the moon to the stars, from the Earth to
Mars, this is an excellent celebration of our
celestial surroundings that's certain to become
a universal favorite among aspiring
astronomers everywhere.
5. What Makes It Rain? : The Story of a Students can
Raindrop by Keith Brandt illustrate the cycle
and process of a
raindrop as
described in the text.
They can then write
a story in their own
These instructive books welcome young rows using
readers into the fascinating world of Earth's vocabulary from
creatures and explore the marvels of the standard and
nature. Habitats, eating habits, size, and how information from
natural phenomena occur are just a few of the text.
topics discussed in the "Learn About Nature"
series. Illustrated in full-color throughout.
Keith Brandt’s text tells the cycle and process
of a raindrop.
1. Pilgrims of Plymouth by Susan Goodman Discuss life in the
colonial era can be
difficult for students
to understand. This
text will help
students understand
what it was like
being a pilgrim child
What was it like to be a pilgrim child in 17th- and be able to use a
century Massachusetts? This charming picture concept map and
book takes young readers back in time to see. word cloud to
For one thing, pilgrim children didn't go to
school. Instead, they helped their parents with
artisans, women, indentured
servants, slaves, and Native
American.
SS4H4 The student will
explain the causes, events,
and results of the American
Revolution.
a. Trace the events that
shaped the revolutionary
movement in America,
including
the French and Indian War,
British Imperial Policy that
led to the 1765 Stamp
Act, the slogan “no taxation
without representation,” the
activities of the Sons of
Liberty, and the Boston Tea
Party.
b. Explain the writing of the
Declaration of Independence;
include who wrote it,
how it was written, why it
was necessary, and how it
was a response to tyranny
and the abuse of power.
c. Describe the major events
of the American Revolution
and explain the factors
leading to American victory
and British defeat; include the
Battles of Lexington
and Concord, Saratoga, and
Yorktown.
d. Describe key individuals in
the American Revolution with
emphasis on King
George III, George
Washington, Benjamin
Franklin, Thomas Jefferson,
Benedict
Arnold, Patrick Henry, and
John Adams.
chores and played games such as marbles. describe living in the
There were no convenient grocery stores. 17th century.
Pilgrims had to hunt and gather food, then
cook their meals on an open fire or in an
outdoor oven. Dramatic photos of historical
reenactments combine with lively text to give
today's children a vivid sense of daily life in
Plymouth colony. Here is a great book for
fostering an early interest in history!
2. Shh! We're Writing the Constitution This text can be used
by Jean Fritz illustrated by Tomie DePaola to explain the
writing of the
Constitution and
how and when it was
written. Students
can use this text to
learn about this
important document
and how it has
Shhh! We're Writing the Constitution is the changed. They can
story of how our Constitution was created. In also compare and
1786 delegates were sent to Philadelphia to try contrast the use then
and create an ordered system of government. A and now.
system was developed based on the Virginia
plan's three branches of government. The story
outlines the personalities of people including
George Washington, James Madison, and
Benjamin Franklin who were instrumental in
creating this important document. The story
also tells why people were opposed to the
formation of a "national" government and the
necessity for a "Bill of Rights" outlining the
freedoms of the nation's people.
SS4H2 The student will
describe European
exploration in North
America.
a. Describe the reasons for,
obstacles to, and
accomplishments of the
Spanish, French, and English
explorations of John Cabot,
Vasco Núñez de Balboa, Juan
Ponce de León, Christopher
Columbus, Henry Hudson,
and Jacques Cartier.
b. Describe examples of
cooperation and conflict
between Europeans and
Native Americans.
SS4H6 The student will
explain westward expansion
of America between 1801 and
1861. a. Describe territorial
expansion with emphasis on
the Louisiana Purchase, the
Lewis and Clark expedition,
and the acquisitions of Texas
(the Alamo and
independence), Oregon
(Oregon Trail), and California
(Gold Rush and the
development of mining
towns). b. Describe the
impact of the steamboat, the
steam locomotive, and the
telegraph on life in America.
c. Describe the impact of
3. Explorers Who Got Lost Students can create
by Diane Sansevere Dreher; illustrated by Ed an informational
Renfro brochure about the
discoveries
hardships and routes
taken by Christophe
Columbus
Did you know that Christopher Columbus
originally set out to discover the rich ports of
Asia, but instead discovered the Bahama
Islands, San Salvador and Cuba?Explorers
Who Got Lost is the telling of these Age of
Discovery heroes. Their discoveries may have
been unintentional, but what they found
irrevocably changed the map of the world!
Fast paced, exciting, full of facts and
adventure, Explorers Who Got Lost provides
detailed information on the most influential
explorers of the fifteenth century. The history,
sociology and even the superstitions of the
time along with dozens of drawings, maps,
routes and diagrams of ships and navigational
equipment are all included. You'll discover the
new world as these famous explorers
discovered it. You'll follow their routes, you'll
experience their hardships, you'll learn all
about these amazing heroes whose discoveries
altered the face of the globe and changed the
course of human history.
4. The Lewis and Clark Expedition Subtitled Activities within this
"Join the Corps of Discovery to Explore text will engage
Uncharted Territory" students in Lewis
by Carol Johmann and Michael Kline and Clark’s
Expedition.
Students can read
this text and
complete an activity
This book is a mixture of crafts, activities, and of their choice to
information. It's a child-friendly treatment of share with class.
the Lewis and Clark Expedition with cartoons,
art, jokes, artifacts, maps, and questions that
make it interactive.
westward expansion on
Native Americans
SS4H7 The student will examine
the main ideas of the
abolitionist and suffrage
movements.
a. Discuss the biographies of
Harriet Tubman and Elizabeth
Cady Stanton.
b. Explain the significance of
Sojourner Truth to the abolition
and suffrage movements.
5. Elizabeth Leads the Way Students can use this
Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the Right to Vote text to create a
by Tanya Lee Stone and Rebecca Gibbon poster or infographic
about Elizabeth
Cady Stanton and
women’s right to
vote.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton was a key leader in
women’s suffrage, and this title is a great way
to introduce her life and passions to kids.
Elizabeth Leads the Way depicts the trailblazer
as a "strong- spirited, rule-breaking" girl who
challenged traditional ideas in her pioneering
work for women's rights. Her life is seen from
childhood, when she learned that women didn't
have the same rights as men, to her successes
as leader of the suffragette movement. Other
key events in the women's movement are also
discussed. Gibbon's darling illustrations just
add to the magic. In a starred review, Booklist
called it "a must."

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