Below you will find the Baltimore County Public Schools standards for 4th grade science, social studies, and health.
Science:
Recognize and explain that the rotation of the earth produces the day and night cycle.
Describe how celestial objects in the solar system differ in regard to their properties, location, and patterns of movement and change.
Identify and explain the relationship among the sun and planets in the solar system.
Recognize and describe the predictable patterns of tides.
Identify and describe that matter undergoes physical and chemical changes.
Recognize and explain that matter has structure.
Recognize and explain that the earth’s surface features and environmental conditions limit what types of organisms can survive.
Recognize and explain how renewable natural resources are used by humans to meet basic needs.
Access and process information from readings, investigations, and oral communications.
Analyze and develop a well-designed investigation.
Identify and demonstrate safe procedures when conducting an investigation.
Communicate findings from hands-on investigations and print/non-print resources.
Describe and compare similarities and differences among objects and materials and scientific concepts.
Apply scientific concepts to make decisions about a relevant science issue.
Recognize and explain that the use of technology extends the ability to do work and solve problems.
Social Studies:
Analyze and evaluate the impact of the geography on the people of the United States in general, and Maryland in particular.
Analyze personal financial decisions, goals, and institutions.
Analyze and evaluate the impact of geography Native American cultures.
Analyze goals and consequences of European exploration and settlement of North America.
Compare early colonial life in Maryland to other colonies.
Health:
Recognize and model effective communication skills.
Recognize how emotions influence behaviors.
Identify components to promote personal well-being.
Demonstrate the ability to locate resources that provide valid health information concerning consumer health issues and services.
Demonstrate the ability to identify and practice health-enhancing behaviors to reduce health risks and live safer, healthier lives.
Identify harassment as a form of violence.
Identify safety rules that will prevent injury or accidents in specific situations.
Identify the steps in the decision-making process.
Explain the relationship between fitness and a healthy lifestyle.
Describe and analyze the Nutrition Facts Label.