Fourth Grade

OBJECTIVES AND GOALS

SPIRITUAL LIFE

Northshore integrates faith and learning as we educate and equip the whole child

BIBLE

The Fourth Grade Bible Curriculum focuses on the foundational teachings from the Bible about the nature and character of God, the qualities of His people, and His church. Students are given an overview of the Bible, with an emphasis on God’s attributes, biblical characters, the early Church, and what it means to know Jesus Christ and live for Him. There are special segments for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.

BIBLE MEMORIZATION

Students are taught to memorize a scripture passage each week, except during the weeks students are memorizing their speech meet piece.

CHAPEL

One day each week, students attend Chapel with other classes. They enjoy worship through singing, Bible lessons, character trait awards, and student of the month awards. They are inspired to expand their faith and put into practice what they hear from guest speakers, who challenge them to live a Godly life.

FOURTH Grade Teachers

At Northshore Christian Academy in the 4th Grade Department, our students are blessed with incredible educators who are ACSI-accredited and/or have Washington State Teaching Certificates. Our teachers feel called to be exemplary educators and come from diverse and prominent teaching backgrounds that equip them with the tools necessary to meet the needs of each of our students.

As a Christian school, located in Everett, WA, we have the pleasure of partnering with families, local schools, and businesses to give our students a well-rounded education. Our program focuses not only on the exemplary academics and the spiritual development of each student, but also on their social and emotional development. Our program diligently works to support each of our students in their scholarly and personal endeavors as it helps shape and mold them into thriving members of our community.

Through collaborative teamwork, facilitated by our Professional Learning Community (PLC), our teachers are able to create an environment of dynamically different teaching styles and a strategically consistent curriculum. This allows our teachers to successfully impact our students by supporting all different learning styles. Northshore’s teamwork approach in evaluating data, such as our standardized testing, helps our program continue to be at the forefront of producing students ready to lead the world.

ACADEMIC LIFE

English Language Arts

In 4th grade, students using Amplify CKLA build advanced reading and writing skills through rich, content-based units that deepen their understanding of history, science, and literature. As texts become more complex, students strengthen comprehension, expand academic vocabulary, and analyze ideas more thoughtfully. Through structured writing and discussion, they learn to communicate clearly and support their thinking with evidence, growing as confident and capable readers and writers.

MATH

Students participate in higher-order and critical thinking with content that focuses on student inquiry, Math Talk, and modeling of examples with practice. Math Expressions has three components: focus, coherence, and rigor. Content is focused on the essential learning of core concepts for Mathematics. Program content is organized into meaningful progressions that connect key topics between the grade levels. Content is presented for students to gain a deep conceptual understanding, fluency with procedures, and the ability to apply their understanding to solve problems.

SOCIAL STUDIES

Students explore the geography, culture, and people of the State of Washington through the use of reading, research, discussion, and participation in individual and group projects.

SCIENCE

In 4th grade, students using Savvas Science engage in hands-on, inquiry-based learning that encourages them to think and act like scientists. Through interactive investigations and real-world connections, students explore topics such as energy, Earth systems, and life science while building critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students ask questions, gather evidence, and explain their thinking, developing a deeper understanding of the world around them.

Specialists

Computers

In a technology-driven world, 4th-grade students build strong digital skills through typing practice that improves accuracy and speed. They explore a variety of software applications, including Microsoft Office, and apply these tools to projects across core subjects. Students also learn responsible technology use from a Christian perspective, along with problem-solving skills and safe internet practices.

Library

Students cover the Dewey Decimal system, parts of a book, encyclopedias, the atlas, and writing a book report once a week for 30 minutes.

Music

Grade 4 Music meets once a week and explores music through singing, listening, movement, and instruments, including learning basic recorder skills. Students build understanding of musical concepts, vocabulary, performance, and a variety of genres. They are encouraged to use music as a form of expression and as a meaningful way to communicate with and honor God.

PE

The students learn teamwork and sportsmanship and participate in a variety of athletic activities to facilitate the development of motor skills, coordination, and physical fitness. Basic game skills are taught for flag football, floor hockey, basketball, soccer, volleyball, tumbling, track and field, and juggling.

Spanish

Spanish classes at Northshore use the TPR Storytelling (TPRS) method to guide students through hearing, speaking, reading, and writing in a fun, engaging way. Through stories, songs, games, and skits, students build vocabulary and begin creating their own ideas in Spanish. Meeting once a week, students expand skills with topics like clothing, animals, verbs, large numbers, and worship songs while developing growing fluency.

Engineering – Project Lead the Way

Project Lead the Way (PLTW) provides hands-on STEM learning through design-based modules aligned to grade-level standards. In 4th grade, students build on prior knowledge using mobile robotics to design, test, and refine devices that convert electrical energy into mechanical energy, while exploring careers in engineering and energy conservation.