Grade 4 US Curriculum Guide

Explore everything taught in Grade 4 of the US curriculum. Click on a subject to see detailed curriculum units, learning objectives, parent tips, and frequently asked questions.

Grade 4 Subjects

Grade 4 Math

Common Core Math — operations, fractions, geometry, measurement, data analysis

Curriculum units:

  • Multi-Digit Multiplication: Multi-Digit Multiplication
  • Multi-Digit Division: Multi-Digit Division
  • Fraction Equivalence & Operations: Fraction Equivalence & Operations
  • Measurement & Data: Measurement & Data
  • Geometry \u2014 Lines, Angles & Shapes: Geometry \u2014 Lines, Angles & Shapes

Grade 4 Science

NGSS Science — life science, physical science, earth and space, engineering

Curriculum units:

  • Energy Transfer: Energy Transfer
  • Energy Conversion and Engineering Design: Energy Conversion and Engineering Design
  • Wave Properties and Communication: Wave Properties and Communication
  • Structures of Living Things: Structures of Living Things
  • Earth\\: Earth\\

Grade 4 English Language Arts

Common Core ELA — reading, writing, language, speaking and listening

Curriculum units:

  • Reading Literature: Theme and Author\\: Reading Literature: Theme and Author\\
  • Poetry and Figurative Language: Poetry and Figurative Language
  • Reading Informational Text: Central Idea and Evidence: Reading Informational Text: Central Idea and Evidence
  • Informational and Explanatory Writing: Informational and Explanatory Writing
  • Research Report: Multi-Source Synthesis: Research Report: Multi-Source Synthesis

Grade 4 Social Studies

C3 Framework — civics, economics, geography, history

Curriculum units:

  • State Geography: Land, Water & Regions: State Geography: Land, Water & Regions
  • Indigenous Peoples & Early Settlement: Indigenous Peoples & Early Settlement
  • State Government: Structure & Responsibilities: State Government: Structure & Responsibilities
  • State Economy: Resources, Industries & Trade: State Economy: Resources, Industries & Trade
  • State History: Key Events & People: State History: Key Events & People

Practice Grade 4 on BrainQ

BrainQ brings Grade 4 curriculum to life with AI-powered tutoring, gamified lessons, and adaptive practice. Start learning free.