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Human review pending. Please review these activities before treating the coverage or evidence rule as suitable for a learner.

800 supplemental activities; coverage is partial. Completion levels are game progress, not standards mastery.

Four first-try independent successes in five varied checks over two sessions. Product hypothesis, not an Idaho cutoff. Review separately for each skill; never automatically grade creative work or real-world behavior.

  1. Check the task, answer or open response, and its intended skill against the linked standard.
  2. Check accessibility and the difference between supported work, an independent check, and adult observation.
  3. Review whether five varied checks over two sessions is a useful reporting rule for this skill. It is not a mastery decision.
  4. In For grown-ups, open the skill and record your educator pilot review. Record actual observations separately. Coverage review of this release remains pending until an educator reviews the full packet.

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reading · Read multisyllable words using syllables and morphology (20 activities)

Idaho ELA/Literacy · January 3, 2022 · 4.FR-PH.3

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Read beneficial, explain your word-part strategy, and use it in a sentence.

    Target: beneficial

    Help: Try syllables and familiar roots or affixes. A grown-up can listen, then help check a dictionary. No recording is needed.
    Pip’s example: Pip finds a familiar root and affix, blends the syllables, and checks the word in context.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.decode-beneficial.v1
  2. Read recycle, explain your word-part strategy, and use it in a sentence.

    Target: recycle

    Help: Try syllables and familiar roots or affixes. A grown-up can listen, then help check a dictionary. No recording is needed.
    Pip’s example: Pip finds a familiar root and affix, blends the syllables, and checks the word in context.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.decode-recycle.v1
  3. Read unpredictable, explain your word-part strategy, and use it in a sentence.

    Target: unpredictable

    Help: Try syllables and familiar roots or affixes. A grown-up can listen, then help check a dictionary. No recording is needed.
    Pip’s example: Pip finds a familiar root and affix, blends the syllables, and checks the word in context.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.decode-unpredictable.v1
  4. Read transportation, explain your word-part strategy, and use it in a sentence.

    Target: transportation

    Help: Try syllables and familiar roots or affixes. A grown-up can listen, then help check a dictionary. No recording is needed.
    Pip’s example: Pip finds a familiar root and affix, blends the syllables, and checks the word in context.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.decode-transportation.v1
  5. Read uncomfortable, explain your word-part strategy, and use it in a sentence.

    Target: uncomfortable

    Help: Try syllables and familiar roots or affixes. A grown-up can listen, then help check a dictionary. No recording is needed.
    Pip’s example: Pip finds a familiar root and affix, blends the syllables, and checks the word in context.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.decode-uncomfortable.v1
  6. Read disagreement, explain your word-part strategy, and use it in a sentence.

    Target: disagreement

    Help: Try syllables and familiar roots or affixes. A grown-up can listen, then help check a dictionary. No recording is needed.
    Pip’s example: Pip finds a familiar root and affix, blends the syllables, and checks the word in context.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.decode-disagreement.v1
  7. Read observation, explain your word-part strategy, and use it in a sentence.

    Target: observation

    Help: Try syllables and familiar roots or affixes. A grown-up can listen, then help check a dictionary. No recording is needed.
    Pip’s example: Pip finds a familiar root and affix, blends the syllables, and checks the word in context.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.decode-observation.v1
  8. Read magnificent, explain your word-part strategy, and use it in a sentence.

    Target: magnificent

    Help: Try syllables and familiar roots or affixes. A grown-up can listen, then help check a dictionary. No recording is needed.
    Pip’s example: Pip finds a familiar root and affix, blends the syllables, and checks the word in context.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.decode-magnificent.v1
  9. Read independent, explain your word-part strategy, and use it in a sentence.

    Target: independent

    Help: Try syllables and familiar roots or affixes. A grown-up can listen, then help check a dictionary. No recording is needed.
    Pip’s example: Pip finds a familiar root and affix, blends the syllables, and checks the word in context.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.decode-independent.v1
  10. Read construction, explain your word-part strategy, and use it in a sentence.

    Target: construction

    Help: Try syllables and familiar roots or affixes. A grown-up can listen, then help check a dictionary. No recording is needed.
    Pip’s example: Pip finds a familiar root and affix, blends the syllables, and checks the word in context.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.decode-construction.v1
  11. Read biography, explain your word-part strategy, and use it in a sentence.

    Target: biography

    Help: Try syllables and familiar roots or affixes. A grown-up can listen, then help check a dictionary. No recording is needed.
    Pip’s example: Pip finds a familiar root and affix, blends the syllables, and checks the word in context.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.decode-biography.v1
  12. Read thermometer, explain your word-part strategy, and use it in a sentence.

    Target: thermometer

    Help: Try syllables and familiar roots or affixes. A grown-up can listen, then help check a dictionary. No recording is needed.
    Pip’s example: Pip finds a familiar root and affix, blends the syllables, and checks the word in context.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.decode-thermometer.v1
  13. Read geography, explain your word-part strategy, and use it in a sentence.

    Target: geography

    Help: Try syllables and familiar roots or affixes. A grown-up can listen, then help check a dictionary. No recording is needed.
    Pip’s example: Pip finds a familiar root and affix, blends the syllables, and checks the word in context.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.decode-geography.v1
  14. Read photograph, explain your word-part strategy, and use it in a sentence.

    Target: photograph

    Help: Try syllables and familiar roots or affixes. A grown-up can listen, then help check a dictionary. No recording is needed.
    Pip’s example: Pip finds a familiar root and affix, blends the syllables, and checks the word in context.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.decode-photograph.v1
  15. Read invisible, explain your word-part strategy, and use it in a sentence.

    Target: invisible

    Help: Try syllables and familiar roots or affixes. A grown-up can listen, then help check a dictionary. No recording is needed.
    Pip’s example: Pip finds a familiar root and affix, blends the syllables, and checks the word in context.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.decode-invisible.v1
  16. Read misunderstood, explain your word-part strategy, and use it in a sentence.

    Target: misunderstood

    Help: Try syllables and familiar roots or affixes. A grown-up can listen, then help check a dictionary. No recording is needed.
    Pip’s example: Pip finds a familiar root and affix, blends the syllables, and checks the word in context.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.decode-misunderstood.v1
  17. Read reusable, explain your word-part strategy, and use it in a sentence.

    Target: reusable

    Help: Try syllables and familiar roots or affixes. A grown-up can listen, then help check a dictionary. No recording is needed.
    Pip’s example: Pip finds a familiar root and affix, blends the syllables, and checks the word in context.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.decode-reusable.v1
  18. Read consideration, explain your word-part strategy, and use it in a sentence.

    Target: consideration

    Help: Try syllables and familiar roots or affixes. A grown-up can listen, then help check a dictionary. No recording is needed.
    Pip’s example: Pip finds a familiar root and affix, blends the syllables, and checks the word in context.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.decode-consideration.v1
  19. Read responsibility, explain your word-part strategy, and use it in a sentence.

    Target: responsibility

    Help: Try syllables and familiar roots or affixes. A grown-up can listen, then help check a dictionary. No recording is needed.
    Pip’s example: Pip finds a familiar root and affix, blends the syllables, and checks the word in context.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.decode-responsibility.v1
  20. Read remarkable, explain your word-part strategy, and use it in a sentence.

    Target: remarkable

    Help: Try syllables and familiar roots or affixes. A grown-up can listen, then help check a dictionary. No recording is needed.
    Pip’s example: Pip finds a familiar root and affix, blends the syllables, and checks the word in context.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.decode-remarkable.v1
reading · Infer precise word meaning from context (5 activities)

Idaho ELA/Literacy · January 3, 2022 · 4.VD-WB.1a,c

Coverage: partial. Automatic evidence applies only to the narrow game checks; educator review needed.

  1. The tentative schedule might change after the weather report. Tentative means…

    Choices: not yet settled · already canceled · very detailed

    Answer: not yet settled

    Help: Use the sentence or stated word part, then check that the meaning fits.
    Pip’s example: Pip notices that a plan may still change, so tentative means not yet settled.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.word-meaning-0.v1
  2. The trail was hazardous: loose stones slid under every step. Hazardous means…

    Choices: risky · peaceful · unmarked

    Answer: risky

    Help: Use the sentence or stated word part, then check that the meaning fits.
    Pip’s example: Pip notices that a plan may still change, so tentative means not yet settled.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.word-meaning-1.v1
  3. The transparent lid let us see the seedlings. Transparent means…

    Choices: able to be seen through · able to bend · covered with soil

    Answer: able to be seen through

    Help: Use the sentence or stated word part, then check that the meaning fits.
    Pip’s example: Pip notices that a plan may still change, so tentative means not yet settled.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.word-meaning-2.v1
  4. Unlike the abundant rain last month, only a little fell this week. Abundant means…

    Choices: plentiful · warm · unexpected

    Answer: plentiful

    Help: Use the sentence or stated word part, then check that the meaning fits.
    Pip’s example: Pip notices that a plan may still change, so tentative means not yet settled.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.word-meaning-3.v1
  5. The results were consistent; every trial showed nearly the same pattern. Consistent means…

    Choices: similar across trials · impossible to measure · different every time

    Answer: similar across trials

    Help: Use the sentence or stated word part, then check that the meaning fits.
    Pip’s example: Pip notices that a plan may still change, so tentative means not yet settled.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.word-meaning-4.v1
reading · Use Greek and Latin roots for meaning (5 activities)

Idaho ELA/Literacy · January 3, 2022 · 4.VD-WB.1b

Coverage: partial. Automatic evidence applies only to the narrow game checks; educator review needed.

  1. The root therm relates to heat. What does a thermometer help measure?

    Choices: temperature · distance · sound level

    Answer: temperature

    Help: Use the sentence or stated word part, then check that the meaning fits.
    Pip’s example: Pip connects thermometer with measuring temperature and checks the meaning in a reference.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.word-meaning-5.v1
  2. The root bio relates to life. What does biology study?

    Choices: living things · only rocks · only machines

    Answer: living things

    Help: Use the sentence or stated word part, then check that the meaning fits.
    Pip’s example: Pip connects thermometer with measuring temperature and checks the meaning in a reference.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.word-meaning-6.v1
  3. The root port relates to carrying. Which meaning fits portable?

    Choices: able to be carried · able to be seen · unable to move

    Answer: able to be carried

    Help: Use the sentence or stated word part, then check that the meaning fits.
    Pip’s example: Pip connects thermometer with measuring temperature and checks the meaning in a reference.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.word-meaning-7.v1
  4. The prefix pre means before. Which meaning fits preview?

    Choices: look at beforehand · look at again · look away

    Answer: look at beforehand

    Help: Use the sentence or stated word part, then check that the meaning fits.
    Pip’s example: Pip connects thermometer with measuring temperature and checks the meaning in a reference.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.word-meaning-8.v1
  5. The root graph relates to writing or recording. What is an autograph?

    Choices: a person’s own written signature · a map of a river · a type of vehicle

    Answer: a person’s own written signature

    Help: Use the sentence or stated word part, then check that the meaning fits.
    Pip’s example: Pip connects thermometer with measuring temperature and checks the meaning in a reference.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.word-meaning-9.v1
reading · Interpret idioms, proverbs and shades of meaning (10 activities)

Idaho ELA/Literacy · January 3, 2022 · 4.VD-WB.2a–b

Coverage: partial. Automatic evidence applies only to the narrow game checks; educator review needed.

  1. After one mistake, Jo wanted to quit. “Every cloud has a silver lining,” said Pip. What does Pip suggest?

    Choices: A difficult situation may have something positive. · Clouds are made of metal. · Mistakes cannot be changed.

    Answer: A difficult situation may have something positive.

    Help: Use the situation rather than only the literal meaning of the words.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses the situation to interpret the saying as thinking before acting.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.expression-0.v1
  2. “Look before you leap,” said Ren before the team chose a plan. What is the advice?

    Choices: Think before acting. · Jump as far as possible. · Never make a choice.

    Answer: Think before acting.

    Help: Use the situation rather than only the literal meaning of the words.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses the situation to interpret the saying as thinking before acting.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.expression-1.v1
  3. Mina decided to break the ice with a friendly question. What did she do?

    Choices: help people feel comfortable · damage a frozen pond · end the conversation

    Answer: help people feel comfortable

    Help: Use the situation rather than only the literal meaning of the words.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses the situation to interpret the saying as thinking before acting.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.expression-2.v1
  4. The clue was a piece of cake for Leo. What does that mean?

    Choices: It was easy for Leo. · It was about baking. · It was impossible.

    Answer: It was easy for Leo.

    Help: Use the situation rather than only the literal meaning of the words.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses the situation to interpret the saying as thinking before acting.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.expression-3.v1
  5. Pip said the answer was on the tip of his tongue. What does he mean?

    Choices: He almost remembers it. · He is tasting it. · He has never heard it.

    Answer: He almost remembers it.

    Help: Use the situation rather than only the literal meaning of the words.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses the situation to interpret the saying as thinking before acting.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.expression-4.v1
  6. The team must pull together to finish. What does pull together mean here?

    Choices: cooperate · move a rope · leave separately

    Answer: cooperate

    Help: Use the situation rather than only the literal meaning of the words.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses the situation to interpret the saying as thinking before acting.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.expression-5.v1
  7. Jo trembled before speaking. Which detail does trembled suggest more than moved?

    Choices: small shaking movements · a fast walk across the room · complete stillness

    Answer: small shaking movements

    Help: Use the situation rather than only the literal meaning of the words.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses the situation to interpret the saying as thinking before acting.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.expression-6.v1
  8. Which word suggests a more forceful request than asked?

    Choices: demanded · wondered · mentioned

    Answer: demanded

    Help: Use the situation rather than only the literal meaning of the words.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses the situation to interpret the saying as thinking before acting.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.expression-7.v1
  9. A character whispered rather than spoke. What changed?

    Choices: the voice became quieter · the words became longer · the speaker moved away

    Answer: the voice became quieter

    Help: Use the situation rather than only the literal meaning of the words.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses the situation to interpret the saying as thinking before acting.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.expression-8.v1
  10. “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch,” said Pip before the contest. What is the advice?

    Choices: Do not assume a result before it happens. · Never count animals. · Prepare only after winning.

    Answer: Do not assume a result before it happens.

    Help: Use the situation rather than only the literal meaning of the words.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses the situation to interpret the saying as thinking before acting.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.expression-9.v1
reading · Support a character inference with a textual detail (10 activities)

Idaho ELA/Literacy · January 3, 2022 · 4.RC-TE.3; 4.RC-L.5b

Coverage: partial. Automatic evidence applies only to the narrow game checks; educator review needed.

  1. Which detail best supports this inference: Ren becomes more open to collaboration.

    Ren had designed the club’s bird feeder alone and expected everyone to admire it. During the first test, the roof tilted and spilled the seeds. Ren reached for the tape, but Amara asked whether the supports were equal. Ren nearly dismissed the question. Then he measured them and found one was shorter. Together they rebuilt the frame. When a bird finally landed, Ren wrote both names on the plans. The feeder was sturdier, and Ren had discovered that a useful question could matter as much as a clever design.

    Choices: He writes both names on the plans. · She shows how the bridge affected different people. · The group makes room for drawing during planning.

    Answer: He writes both names on the plans.

    Help: Find an action or statement in this text that supports the inference.
    Pip’s example: Pip infers that a character is cautious and points to an action that supports the idea.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.infer-0.v1
  2. Which detail best supports this inference: The narrator learns to adapt an explanation.

    I volunteered to guide the museum tour because I knew every display label. When a younger visitor asked why a cracked bowl had been repaired, I repeated the label. She still looked puzzled. I stopped and compared the bowl with a treasured toy someone might mend. Her face brightened. For the rest of the tour, I watched the visitors instead of racing through my notes. Knowing facts helped me prepare, but noticing what listeners needed helped me explain them.

    Choices: The narrator uses a toy comparison after noticing confusion. · The team compares conditions and plans another test. · He traces the water and explains what changed his mind.

    Answer: The narrator uses a toy comparison after noticing confusion.

    Help: Find an action or statement in this text that supports the inference.
    Pip’s example: Pip infers that a character is cautious and points to an action that supports the idea.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.infer-1.v1
  3. Which detail best supports this inference: Sela becomes more thoughtful about sources.

    Sela found two reports about the old bridge. One called it an obstacle to river traffic; the other called it a link between neighborhoods. She wanted a simple answer about whether the bridge had helped the town. Her teacher asked who had written each report and why. Sela marked the dates and authors, then revised her display. Instead of choosing one account as the whole truth, she showed how the bridge affected different people. A visitor stayed to read both sides of her display.

    Choices: She shows how the bridge affected different people. · She experiments with empty space and revises the plan. · The narrator rewrites the paragraph in understandable words.

    Answer: She shows how the bridge affected different people.

    Help: Find an action or statement in this text that supports the inference.
    Pip’s example: Pip infers that a character is cautious and points to an action that supports the idea.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.infer-2.v1
  4. Which detail best supports this inference: The narrator starts treating failure as information.

    Our team’s solar model failed during the demonstration. I wanted to hide it behind the successful models. My partner opened our notebook and pointed to the tests that had worked. We compared the room with the sunny window where we had practiced and tried again near the light. The model moved slowly. We explained the difference to the visitors and added a question for our next test. I left with an unfinished design, but also with a clearer idea of what evidence could teach us.

    Choices: The team compares conditions and plans another test. · The group makes room for drawing during planning. · She explains which changes need more time.

    Answer: The team compares conditions and plans another test.

    Help: Find an action or statement in this text that supports the inference.
    Pip’s example: Pip infers that a character is cautious and points to an action that supports the idea.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.infer-3.v1
  5. Which detail best supports this inference: Dara becomes willing to use feedback.

    Dara’s first mural sketch filled every space with bright shapes. The librarian said she could not find the central image. Dara felt the comment was unfair; she had worked for hours. That evening she covered parts of the sketch with plain paper and looked again. A single blue bird suddenly stood out. Dara kept a photograph of the crowded version and made a simpler plan. At the opening, she described the change instead of pretending the first plan had been perfect.

    Choices: She experiments with empty space and revises the plan. · He traces the water and explains what changed his mind. · The group uses the chart to propose a change.

    Answer: She experiments with empty space and revises the plan.

    Help: Find an action or statement in this text that supports the inference.
    Pip’s example: Pip infers that a character is cautious and points to an action that supports the idea.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.infer-4.v1
  6. Which detail best supports this inference: The narrator questions an assumption about participation.

    I assumed the quietest member of our group had no ideas for the play. While others argued about the ending, Niko drew a scene showing the missing key beneath the stage. His plan solved a problem none of us had noticed. I asked him to explain, and we made room for drawing as well as talking during our planning meetings. Our ending improved. I also learned that listening sometimes means looking carefully and allowing more than one way to share an idea.

    Choices: The group makes room for drawing during planning. · The narrator rewrites the paragraph in understandable words. · He writes both names on the plans.

    Answer: The group makes room for drawing during planning.

    Help: Find an action or statement in this text that supports the inference.
    Pip’s example: Pip infers that a character is cautious and points to an action that supports the idea.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.infer-5.v1
  7. Which detail best supports this inference: Ben becomes more willing to revise a claim.

    When the garden path flooded, Ben blamed the new raised beds. His grandmother suggested following the water before deciding. They watched rain run from a nearby roof into the path. Ben drew arrows on a map and compared the flow with last month’s photographs. The beds were not blocking the drain as he had assumed. At the meeting, he explained what had changed his mind. The group planned a small model to test a different route for the runoff.

    Choices: He traces the water and explains what changed his mind. · She explains which changes need more time. · The narrator uses a toy comparison after noticing confusion.

    Answer: He traces the water and explains what changed his mind.

    Help: Find an action or statement in this text that supports the inference.
    Pip’s example: Pip infers that a character is cautious and points to an action that supports the idea.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.infer-6.v1
  8. Which detail best supports this inference: The narrator values clarity over showy language.

    I wanted our newsletter to sound impressive, so I copied long phrases from my sources. When I read the draft aloud, even I could not explain one sentence. I went back to the notes, asked what each source actually said, and wrote a simpler paragraph. I listed the sources at the end. My friend asked a thoughtful question after reading it. I realized clear writing could invite a conversation, while impressive words alone might shut one down.

    Choices: The narrator rewrites the paragraph in understandable words. · The group uses the chart to propose a change. · She shows how the bridge affected different people.

    Answer: The narrator rewrites the paragraph in understandable words.

    Help: Find an action or statement in this text that supports the inference.
    Pip’s example: Pip infers that a character is cautious and points to an action that supports the idea.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.infer-7.v1
  9. Which detail best supports this inference: Maya learns to communicate realistic limits.

    Maya promised to finish the costumes before rehearsals. She accepted every extra request because she did not want to disappoint anyone. Soon the unfinished pile hid her worktable. Maya listed the tasks, asked two friends for help, and told the director which changes would take more time. Some decorations were left out, but every actor had a costume. Maya learned that being dependable included communicating limits, not only saying yes.

    Choices: She explains which changes need more time. · He writes both names on the plans. · The team compares conditions and plans another test.

    Answer: She explains which changes need more time.

    Help: Find an action or statement in this text that supports the inference.
    Pip’s example: Pip infers that a character is cautious and points to an action that supports the idea.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.infer-8.v1
  10. Which detail best supports this inference: The narrator recognizes the value of recording evidence.

    I arrived at the river cleanup ready to collect the most rubbish. A volunteer asked me to record what kinds of litter we found. At first, writing totals felt less important than filling a bag. Later the group used our chart to propose more bins near the picnic area. My notes had helped explain where a change might matter. I still enjoyed collecting litter, but I now saw how careful records could turn one afternoon’s effort into a longer-lasting improvement.

    Choices: The group uses the chart to propose a change. · The narrator uses a toy comparison after noticing confusion. · She experiments with empty space and revises the plan.

    Answer: The group uses the chart to propose a change.

    Help: Find an action or statement in this text that supports the inference.
    Pip’s example: Pip infers that a character is cautious and points to an action that supports the idea.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.infer-9.v1
reading · Explain a theme using story events (10 activities)

Idaho ELA/Literacy · January 3, 2022 · 4.RC-L.5a

Coverage: partial. Automatic evidence applies only to the narrow game checks; educator review needed.

  1. Which theme is best supported by the events?

    Ren had designed the club’s bird feeder alone and expected everyone to admire it. During the first test, the roof tilted and spilled the seeds. Ren reached for the tape, but Amara asked whether the supports were equal. Ren nearly dismissed the question. Then he measured them and found one was shorter. Together they rebuilt the frame. When a bird finally landed, Ren wrote both names on the plans. The feeder was sturdier, and Ren had discovered that a useful question could matter as much as a clever design.

    Choices: Listening to others can improve our work. · Setbacks can lead to useful questions. · Evidence can change an initial explanation.

    Answer: Listening to others can improve our work.

    Help: Connect the beginning, the character’s decisions, and the ending.
    Pip’s example: Pip connects several events to a theme and checks that the ending supports it.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.theme-0.v1
  2. Which theme is best supported by the events?

    I volunteered to guide the museum tour because I knew every display label. When a younger visitor asked why a cracked bowl had been repaired, I repeated the label. She still looked puzzled. I stopped and compared the bowl with a treasured toy someone might mend. Her face brightened. For the rest of the tour, I watched the visitors instead of racing through my notes. Knowing facts helped me prepare, but noticing what listeners needed helped me explain them.

    Choices: Good communication considers the listener. · Revision can strengthen an idea. · Understanding matters more than sounding impressive.

    Answer: Good communication considers the listener.

    Help: Connect the beginning, the character’s decisions, and the ending.
    Pip’s example: Pip connects several events to a theme and checks that the ending supports it.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.theme-1.v1
  3. Which theme is best supported by the events?

    Sela found two reports about the old bridge. One called it an obstacle to river traffic; the other called it a link between neighborhoods. She wanted a simple answer about whether the bridge had helped the town. Her teacher asked who had written each report and why. Sela marked the dates and authors, then revised her display. Instead of choosing one account as the whole truth, she showed how the bridge affected different people. A visitor stayed to read both sides of her display.

    Choices: Different perspectives can deepen understanding. · People contribute in different ways. · Responsibility includes asking for help and planning honestly.

    Answer: Different perspectives can deepen understanding.

    Help: Connect the beginning, the character’s decisions, and the ending.
    Pip’s example: Pip connects several events to a theme and checks that the ending supports it.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.theme-2.v1
  4. Which theme is best supported by the events?

    Our team’s solar model failed during the demonstration. I wanted to hide it behind the successful models. My partner opened our notebook and pointed to the tests that had worked. We compared the room with the sunny window where we had practiced and tried again near the light. The model moved slowly. We explained the difference to the visitors and added a question for our next test. I left with an unfinished design, but also with a clearer idea of what evidence could teach us.

    Choices: Setbacks can lead to useful questions. · Evidence can change an initial explanation. · Careful observations can support useful action.

    Answer: Setbacks can lead to useful questions.

    Help: Connect the beginning, the character’s decisions, and the ending.
    Pip’s example: Pip connects several events to a theme and checks that the ending supports it.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.theme-3.v1
  5. Which theme is best supported by the events?

    Dara’s first mural sketch filled every space with bright shapes. The librarian said she could not find the central image. Dara felt the comment was unfair; she had worked for hours. That evening she covered parts of the sketch with plain paper and looked again. A single blue bird suddenly stood out. Dara kept a photograph of the crowded version and made a simpler plan. At the opening, she described the change instead of pretending the first plan had been perfect.

    Choices: Revision can strengthen an idea. · Understanding matters more than sounding impressive. · Listening to others can improve our work.

    Answer: Revision can strengthen an idea.

    Help: Connect the beginning, the character’s decisions, and the ending.
    Pip’s example: Pip connects several events to a theme and checks that the ending supports it.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.theme-4.v1
  6. Which theme is best supported by the events?

    I assumed the quietest member of our group had no ideas for the play. While others argued about the ending, Niko drew a scene showing the missing key beneath the stage. His plan solved a problem none of us had noticed. I asked him to explain, and we made room for drawing as well as talking during our planning meetings. Our ending improved. I also learned that listening sometimes means looking carefully and allowing more than one way to share an idea.

    Choices: People contribute in different ways. · Responsibility includes asking for help and planning honestly. · Good communication considers the listener.

    Answer: People contribute in different ways.

    Help: Connect the beginning, the character’s decisions, and the ending.
    Pip’s example: Pip connects several events to a theme and checks that the ending supports it.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.theme-5.v1
  7. Which theme is best supported by the events?

    When the garden path flooded, Ben blamed the new raised beds. His grandmother suggested following the water before deciding. They watched rain run from a nearby roof into the path. Ben drew arrows on a map and compared the flow with last month’s photographs. The beds were not blocking the drain as he had assumed. At the meeting, he explained what had changed his mind. The group planned a small model to test a different route for the runoff.

    Choices: Evidence can change an initial explanation. · Careful observations can support useful action. · Different perspectives can deepen understanding.

    Answer: Evidence can change an initial explanation.

    Help: Connect the beginning, the character’s decisions, and the ending.
    Pip’s example: Pip connects several events to a theme and checks that the ending supports it.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.theme-6.v1
  8. Which theme is best supported by the events?

    I wanted our newsletter to sound impressive, so I copied long phrases from my sources. When I read the draft aloud, even I could not explain one sentence. I went back to the notes, asked what each source actually said, and wrote a simpler paragraph. I listed the sources at the end. My friend asked a thoughtful question after reading it. I realized clear writing could invite a conversation, while impressive words alone might shut one down.

    Choices: Understanding matters more than sounding impressive. · Listening to others can improve our work. · Setbacks can lead to useful questions.

    Answer: Understanding matters more than sounding impressive.

    Help: Connect the beginning, the character’s decisions, and the ending.
    Pip’s example: Pip connects several events to a theme and checks that the ending supports it.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.theme-7.v1
  9. Which theme is best supported by the events?

    Maya promised to finish the costumes before rehearsals. She accepted every extra request because she did not want to disappoint anyone. Soon the unfinished pile hid her worktable. Maya listed the tasks, asked two friends for help, and told the director which changes would take more time. Some decorations were left out, but every actor had a costume. Maya learned that being dependable included communicating limits, not only saying yes.

    Choices: Responsibility includes asking for help and planning honestly. · Good communication considers the listener. · Revision can strengthen an idea.

    Answer: Responsibility includes asking for help and planning honestly.

    Help: Connect the beginning, the character’s decisions, and the ending.
    Pip’s example: Pip connects several events to a theme and checks that the ending supports it.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.theme-8.v1
  10. Which theme is best supported by the events?

    I arrived at the river cleanup ready to collect the most rubbish. A volunteer asked me to record what kinds of litter we found. At first, writing totals felt less important than filling a bag. Later the group used our chart to propose more bins near the picnic area. My notes had helped explain where a change might matter. I still enjoyed collecting litter, but I now saw how careful records could turn one afternoon’s effort into a longer-lasting improvement.

    Choices: Careful observations can support useful action. · Different perspectives can deepen understanding. · People contribute in different ways.

    Answer: Careful observations can support useful action.

    Help: Connect the beginning, the character’s decisions, and the ending.
    Pip’s example: Pip connects several events to a theme and checks that the ending supports it.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.theme-9.v1
reading · Compare first- and third-person narration (10 activities)

Idaho ELA/Literacy · January 3, 2022 · 4.RC-L.5d

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Explain this third person narration, then retell one event from another viewpoint.

    Ren had designed the club’s bird feeder alone and expected everyone to admire it. During the first test, the roof tilted and spilled the seeds. Ren reached for the tape, but Amara asked whether the supports were equal. Ren nearly dismissed the question. Then he measured them and found one was shorter. Together they rebuilt the frame. When a bird finally landed, Ren wrote both names on the plans. The feeder was sturdier, and Ren had discovered that a useful question could matter as much as a clever design.

    Help: Point to pronouns and whose thoughts are stated. Explain what another narrator might know, notice, or leave out. Keep evidence separate from invented thoughts.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks pronouns and asks whose thoughts the narrator tells directly.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.viewpoint-0.v1
  2. Explain this first person narration, then retell one event from another viewpoint.

    I volunteered to guide the museum tour because I knew every display label. When a younger visitor asked why a cracked bowl had been repaired, I repeated the label. She still looked puzzled. I stopped and compared the bowl with a treasured toy someone might mend. Her face brightened. For the rest of the tour, I watched the visitors instead of racing through my notes. Knowing facts helped me prepare, but noticing what listeners needed helped me explain them.

    Help: Point to pronouns and whose thoughts are stated. Explain what another narrator might know, notice, or leave out. Keep evidence separate from invented thoughts.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks pronouns and asks whose thoughts the narrator tells directly.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.viewpoint-1.v1
  3. Explain this third person narration, then retell one event from another viewpoint.

    Sela found two reports about the old bridge. One called it an obstacle to river traffic; the other called it a link between neighborhoods. She wanted a simple answer about whether the bridge had helped the town. Her teacher asked who had written each report and why. Sela marked the dates and authors, then revised her display. Instead of choosing one account as the whole truth, she showed how the bridge affected different people. A visitor stayed to read both sides of her display.

    Help: Point to pronouns and whose thoughts are stated. Explain what another narrator might know, notice, or leave out. Keep evidence separate from invented thoughts.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks pronouns and asks whose thoughts the narrator tells directly.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.viewpoint-2.v1
  4. Explain this first person narration, then retell one event from another viewpoint.

    Our team’s solar model failed during the demonstration. I wanted to hide it behind the successful models. My partner opened our notebook and pointed to the tests that had worked. We compared the room with the sunny window where we had practiced and tried again near the light. The model moved slowly. We explained the difference to the visitors and added a question for our next test. I left with an unfinished design, but also with a clearer idea of what evidence could teach us.

    Help: Point to pronouns and whose thoughts are stated. Explain what another narrator might know, notice, or leave out. Keep evidence separate from invented thoughts.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks pronouns and asks whose thoughts the narrator tells directly.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.viewpoint-3.v1
  5. Explain this third person narration, then retell one event from another viewpoint.

    Dara’s first mural sketch filled every space with bright shapes. The librarian said she could not find the central image. Dara felt the comment was unfair; she had worked for hours. That evening she covered parts of the sketch with plain paper and looked again. A single blue bird suddenly stood out. Dara kept a photograph of the crowded version and made a simpler plan. At the opening, she described the change instead of pretending the first plan had been perfect.

    Help: Point to pronouns and whose thoughts are stated. Explain what another narrator might know, notice, or leave out. Keep evidence separate from invented thoughts.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks pronouns and asks whose thoughts the narrator tells directly.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.viewpoint-4.v1
  6. Explain this first person narration, then retell one event from another viewpoint.

    I assumed the quietest member of our group had no ideas for the play. While others argued about the ending, Niko drew a scene showing the missing key beneath the stage. His plan solved a problem none of us had noticed. I asked him to explain, and we made room for drawing as well as talking during our planning meetings. Our ending improved. I also learned that listening sometimes means looking carefully and allowing more than one way to share an idea.

    Help: Point to pronouns and whose thoughts are stated. Explain what another narrator might know, notice, or leave out. Keep evidence separate from invented thoughts.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks pronouns and asks whose thoughts the narrator tells directly.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.viewpoint-5.v1
  7. Explain this third person narration, then retell one event from another viewpoint.

    When the garden path flooded, Ben blamed the new raised beds. His grandmother suggested following the water before deciding. They watched rain run from a nearby roof into the path. Ben drew arrows on a map and compared the flow with last month’s photographs. The beds were not blocking the drain as he had assumed. At the meeting, he explained what had changed his mind. The group planned a small model to test a different route for the runoff.

    Help: Point to pronouns and whose thoughts are stated. Explain what another narrator might know, notice, or leave out. Keep evidence separate from invented thoughts.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks pronouns and asks whose thoughts the narrator tells directly.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.viewpoint-6.v1
  8. Explain this first person narration, then retell one event from another viewpoint.

    I wanted our newsletter to sound impressive, so I copied long phrases from my sources. When I read the draft aloud, even I could not explain one sentence. I went back to the notes, asked what each source actually said, and wrote a simpler paragraph. I listed the sources at the end. My friend asked a thoughtful question after reading it. I realized clear writing could invite a conversation, while impressive words alone might shut one down.

    Help: Point to pronouns and whose thoughts are stated. Explain what another narrator might know, notice, or leave out. Keep evidence separate from invented thoughts.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks pronouns and asks whose thoughts the narrator tells directly.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.viewpoint-7.v1
  9. Explain this third person narration, then retell one event from another viewpoint.

    Maya promised to finish the costumes before rehearsals. She accepted every extra request because she did not want to disappoint anyone. Soon the unfinished pile hid her worktable. Maya listed the tasks, asked two friends for help, and told the director which changes would take more time. Some decorations were left out, but every actor had a costume. Maya learned that being dependable included communicating limits, not only saying yes.

    Help: Point to pronouns and whose thoughts are stated. Explain what another narrator might know, notice, or leave out. Keep evidence separate from invented thoughts.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks pronouns and asks whose thoughts the narrator tells directly.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.viewpoint-8.v1
  10. Explain this first person narration, then retell one event from another viewpoint.

    I arrived at the river cleanup ready to collect the most rubbish. A volunteer asked me to record what kinds of litter we found. At first, writing totals felt less important than filling a bag. Later the group used our chart to propose more bins near the picnic area. My notes had helped explain where a change might matter. I still enjoyed collecting litter, but I now saw how careful records could turn one afternoon’s effort into a longer-lasting improvement.

    Help: Point to pronouns and whose thoughts are stated. Explain what another narrator might know, notice, or leave out. Keep evidence separate from invented thoughts.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks pronouns and asks whose thoughts the narrator tells directly.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.viewpoint-9.v1
reading · Summarize central ideas with supporting details (10 activities)

Idaho ELA/Literacy · January 3, 2022 · 4.RC-NF.6a

Coverage: partial. Automatic evidence applies only to the narrow game checks; educator review needed.

  1. Which central idea fits both texts?

    A: A model roof test used equal sheets of paper and the same supports. The folded sheet held more counters than the flat sheet. The test suggests that shape can affect how a structure supports a load. B: A second team compared paper of different thicknesses. It kept the shape the same. The thicker paper held more counters. The teams tested different variables, so their results should not be treated as the same experiment.

    Choices: Both shape and material can affect a model roof. · Several kinds of evidence can guide library changes. · Different observations can help investigate erosion control.

    Answer: Both shape and material can affect a model roof.

    Help: Choose an idea broad enough to include important details from both sources.
    Pip’s example: Pip includes the central idea and important details while leaving out minor examples.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.main-0.v1
  2. Write a short combined summary and one unanswered question.

    A: A model roof test used equal sheets of paper and the same supports. The folded sheet held more counters than the flat sheet. The test suggests that shape can affect how a structure supports a load. B: A second team compared paper of different thicknesses. It kept the shape the same. The thicker paper held more counters. The teams tested different variables, so their results should not be treated as the same experiment.

    Help: Use your own words, name information from both texts, and explain how the sources differ in focus. Avoid conclusions the sources cannot support.
    Pip’s example: Pip includes the central idea and important details while leaving out minor examples.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.summary-0.v1
  3. Which central idea fits both texts?

    A: A library survey found that readers wanted a quiet corner. The library moved noisy activities to another room. Readers reported fewer interruptions afterward. B: A librarian also noticed that signs helped visitors find the corner. The survey did not ask about signs, so this observation suggests a new question rather than proving what caused the survey result.

    Choices: Several kinds of evidence can guide library changes. · Different observations can help investigate erosion control. · Organization and sources shape how history is presented.

    Answer: Several kinds of evidence can guide library changes.

    Help: Choose an idea broad enough to include important details from both sources.
    Pip’s example: Pip includes the central idea and important details while leaving out minor examples.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.main-1.v1
  4. Write a short combined summary and one unanswered question.

    A: A library survey found that readers wanted a quiet corner. The library moved noisy activities to another room. Readers reported fewer interruptions afterward. B: A librarian also noticed that signs helped visitors find the corner. The survey did not ask about signs, so this observation suggests a new question rather than proving what caused the survey result.

    Help: Use your own words, name information from both texts, and explain how the sources differ in focus. Avoid conclusions the sources cannot support.
    Pip’s example: Pip includes the central idea and important details while leaving out minor examples.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.summary-1.v1
  5. Which central idea fits both texts?

    A: A garden group placed a barrier beside a muddy path. After a small rain, less soil washed onto the path than before. The group kept a record of the rainfall. B: Another group tested plant cover in two trays with equal slopes and equal water. The covered tray lost less soil. A field observation and a controlled model can both be useful, but each has limits.

    Choices: Different observations can help investigate erosion control. · Organization and sources shape how history is presented. · The design of a comparison affects what it can explain.

    Answer: Different observations can help investigate erosion control.

    Help: Choose an idea broad enough to include important details from both sources.
    Pip’s example: Pip includes the central idea and important details while leaving out minor examples.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.main-2.v1
  6. Write a short combined summary and one unanswered question.

    A: A garden group placed a barrier beside a muddy path. After a small rain, less soil washed onto the path than before. The group kept a record of the rainfall. B: Another group tested plant cover in two trays with equal slopes and equal water. The covered tray lost less soil. A field observation and a controlled model can both be useful, but each has limits.

    Help: Use your own words, name information from both texts, and explain how the sources differ in focus. Avoid conclusions the sources cannot support.
    Pip’s example: Pip includes the central idea and important details while leaving out minor examples.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.summary-2.v1
  7. Which central idea fits both texts?

    A: A local exhibit arranged photographs by date. Visitors could follow changes to the town’s main street. Each caption named its source. B: Another exhibit grouped interviews by topic. Visitors heard different memories about work and celebrations. Memories and photographs reveal different details; neither exhibit includes every person who lived in the town.

    Choices: Organization and sources shape how history is presented. · The design of a comparison affects what it can explain. · Both shape and material can affect a model roof.

    Answer: Organization and sources shape how history is presented.

    Help: Choose an idea broad enough to include important details from both sources.
    Pip’s example: Pip includes the central idea and important details while leaving out minor examples.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.main-3.v1
  8. Write a short combined summary and one unanswered question.

    A: A local exhibit arranged photographs by date. Visitors could follow changes to the town’s main street. Each caption named its source. B: Another exhibit grouped interviews by topic. Visitors heard different memories about work and celebrations. Memories and photographs reveal different details; neither exhibit includes every person who lived in the town.

    Help: Use your own words, name information from both texts, and explain how the sources differ in focus. Avoid conclusions the sources cannot support.
    Pip’s example: Pip includes the central idea and important details while leaving out minor examples.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.summary-3.v1
  9. Which central idea fits both texts?

    A: A music group repeated the same melody at two different tempos. Listeners described the faster version as more energetic. B: A second group changed both tempo and loudness. Listeners also reported a difference, but the group could not tell which change mattered more. Holding some features steady can make a comparison easier to interpret.

    Choices: The design of a comparison affects what it can explain. · Both shape and material can affect a model roof. · Several kinds of evidence can guide library changes.

    Answer: The design of a comparison affects what it can explain.

    Help: Choose an idea broad enough to include important details from both sources.
    Pip’s example: Pip includes the central idea and important details while leaving out minor examples.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.main-4.v1
  10. Write a short combined summary and one unanswered question.

    A: A music group repeated the same melody at two different tempos. Listeners described the faster version as more energetic. B: A second group changed both tempo and loudness. Listeners also reported a difference, but the group could not tell which change mattered more. Holding some features steady can make a comparison easier to interpret.

    Help: Use your own words, name information from both texts, and explain how the sources differ in focus. Avoid conclusions the sources cannot support.
    Pip’s example: Pip includes the central idea and important details while leaving out minor examples.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.summary-4.v1
reading · Explain structure and evidence in nonfiction (5 activities)

Idaho ELA/Literacy · January 3, 2022 · 4.RC-NF.6b–d

Coverage: partial. Automatic evidence applies only to the narrow game checks; educator review needed.

  1. Which detail helps explain what these results can show?

    A: A model roof test used equal sheets of paper and the same supports. The folded sheet held more counters than the flat sheet. The test suggests that shape can affect how a structure supports a load. B: A second team compared paper of different thicknesses. It kept the shape the same. The thicker paper held more counters. The teams tested different variables, so their results should not be treated as the same experiment.

    Choices: The teams tested different variables. · The survey did not measure the effect of signs. · Neither exhibit includes every person’s experience.

    Answer: The teams tested different variables.

    Help: Find the detail in these sources that explains a limit or a controlled condition.
    Pip’s example: Pip explains how a cause-and-effect section connects an event with its result and checks the evidence offered.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.evidence-0.v1
  2. Which detail helps explain what these results can show?

    A: A library survey found that readers wanted a quiet corner. The library moved noisy activities to another room. Readers reported fewer interruptions afterward. B: A librarian also noticed that signs helped visitors find the corner. The survey did not ask about signs, so this observation suggests a new question rather than proving what caused the survey result.

    Choices: The survey did not measure the effect of signs. · The tray test kept slope and water amounts equal. · The second group changed two features at once.

    Answer: The survey did not measure the effect of signs.

    Help: Find the detail in these sources that explains a limit or a controlled condition.
    Pip’s example: Pip explains how a cause-and-effect section connects an event with its result and checks the evidence offered.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.evidence-1.v1
  3. Which detail helps explain what these results can show?

    A: A garden group placed a barrier beside a muddy path. After a small rain, less soil washed onto the path than before. The group kept a record of the rainfall. B: Another group tested plant cover in two trays with equal slopes and equal water. The covered tray lost less soil. A field observation and a controlled model can both be useful, but each has limits.

    Choices: The tray test kept slope and water amounts equal. · Neither exhibit includes every person’s experience. · The teams tested different variables.

    Answer: The tray test kept slope and water amounts equal.

    Help: Find the detail in these sources that explains a limit or a controlled condition.
    Pip’s example: Pip explains how a cause-and-effect section connects an event with its result and checks the evidence offered.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.evidence-2.v1
  4. Which detail helps explain what these results can show?

    A: A local exhibit arranged photographs by date. Visitors could follow changes to the town’s main street. Each caption named its source. B: Another exhibit grouped interviews by topic. Visitors heard different memories about work and celebrations. Memories and photographs reveal different details; neither exhibit includes every person who lived in the town.

    Choices: Neither exhibit includes every person’s experience. · The second group changed two features at once. · The survey did not measure the effect of signs.

    Answer: Neither exhibit includes every person’s experience.

    Help: Find the detail in these sources that explains a limit or a controlled condition.
    Pip’s example: Pip explains how a cause-and-effect section connects an event with its result and checks the evidence offered.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.evidence-3.v1
  5. Which detail helps explain what these results can show?

    A: A music group repeated the same melody at two different tempos. Listeners described the faster version as more energetic. B: A second group changed both tempo and loudness. Listeners also reported a difference, but the group could not tell which change mattered more. Holding some features steady can make a comparison easier to interpret.

    Choices: The second group changed two features at once. · The teams tested different variables. · The tray test kept slope and water amounts equal.

    Answer: The second group changed two features at once.

    Help: Find the detail in these sources that explains a limit or a controlled condition.
    Pip’s example: Pip explains how a cause-and-effect section connects an event with its result and checks the evidence offered.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.evidence-4.v1
reading · Combine information from two related texts (5 activities)

Idaho ELA/Literacy · January 3, 2022 · 4.RC-NF.6e

Coverage: partial. Automatic evidence applies only to the narrow game checks; educator review needed.

  1. Which comparison accurately combines information from A and B?

    A: A model roof test used equal sheets of paper and the same supports. The folded sheet held more counters than the flat sheet. The test suggests that shape can affect how a structure supports a load. B: A second team compared paper of different thicknesses. It kept the shape the same. The thicker paper held more counters. The teams tested different variables, so their results should not be treated as the same experiment.

    Choices: A compares shape; B compares thickness. · A describes a survey; B suggests an additional question. · A changes one feature; B changes two.

    Answer: A compares shape; B compares thickness.

    Help: Check that each half of the comparison matches its source.
    Pip’s example: Pip names a shared idea, a detail unique to each text, and a conclusion supported by both.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.combine-0.v1
  2. Which comparison accurately combines information from A and B?

    A: A library survey found that readers wanted a quiet corner. The library moved noisy activities to another room. Readers reported fewer interruptions afterward. B: A librarian also noticed that signs helped visitors find the corner. The survey did not ask about signs, so this observation suggests a new question rather than proving what caused the survey result.

    Choices: A describes a survey; B suggests an additional question. · A observes a path; B tests a controlled model. · A compares shape; B compares thickness.

    Answer: A describes a survey; B suggests an additional question.

    Help: Check that each half of the comparison matches its source.
    Pip’s example: Pip names a shared idea, a detail unique to each text, and a conclusion supported by both.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.combine-1.v1
  3. Which comparison accurately combines information from A and B?

    A: A garden group placed a barrier beside a muddy path. After a small rain, less soil washed onto the path than before. The group kept a record of the rainfall. B: Another group tested plant cover in two trays with equal slopes and equal water. The covered tray lost less soil. A field observation and a controlled model can both be useful, but each has limits.

    Choices: A observes a path; B tests a controlled model. · A uses chronological photographs; B uses thematic interviews. · A describes a survey; B suggests an additional question.

    Answer: A observes a path; B tests a controlled model.

    Help: Check that each half of the comparison matches its source.
    Pip’s example: Pip names a shared idea, a detail unique to each text, and a conclusion supported by both.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.combine-2.v1
  4. Which comparison accurately combines information from A and B?

    A: A local exhibit arranged photographs by date. Visitors could follow changes to the town’s main street. Each caption named its source. B: Another exhibit grouped interviews by topic. Visitors heard different memories about work and celebrations. Memories and photographs reveal different details; neither exhibit includes every person who lived in the town.

    Choices: A uses chronological photographs; B uses thematic interviews. · A changes one feature; B changes two. · A observes a path; B tests a controlled model.

    Answer: A uses chronological photographs; B uses thematic interviews.

    Help: Check that each half of the comparison matches its source.
    Pip’s example: Pip names a shared idea, a detail unique to each text, and a conclusion supported by both.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.combine-3.v1
  5. Which comparison accurately combines information from A and B?

    A: A music group repeated the same melody at two different tempos. Listeners described the faster version as more energetic. B: A second group changed both tempo and loudness. Listeners also reported a difference, but the group could not tell which change mattered more. Holding some features steady can make a comparison easier to interpret.

    Choices: A changes one feature; B changes two. · A compares shape; B compares thickness. · A uses chronological photographs; B uses thematic interviews.

    Answer: A changes one feature; B changes two.

    Help: Check that each half of the comparison matches its source.
    Pip’s example: Pip names a shared idea, a detail unique to each text, and a conclusion supported by both.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.reading.combine-4.v1
reading · Compare literary structures and themes with support (5 activities)

Idaho ELA/Literacy · January 3, 2022 · 4.RC-L.5c,e

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Read with a grown-up and compare two stanzas in a poem.

    Help: Choose suitable complete texts with a grown-up. Identify creators or source communities where known. Cite details and respect differences rather than treating cultures as interchangeable.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks how a scene, stanza, or chapter changes the meaning of the whole work.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.literary-study-0.v1
  2. Read with a grown-up and explain how a scene changes a play.

    Help: Choose suitable complete texts with a grown-up. Identify creators or source communities where known. Cite details and respect differences rather than treating cultures as interchangeable.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks how a scene, stanza, or chapter changes the meaning of the whole work.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.literary-study-1.v1
  3. Read with a grown-up and compare two chapters that develop a problem.

    Help: Choose suitable complete texts with a grown-up. Identify creators or source communities where known. Cite details and respect differences rather than treating cultures as interchangeable.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks how a scene, stanza, or chapter changes the meaning of the whole work.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.literary-study-2.v1
  4. Read with a grown-up and compare a theme in two traditional stories from different cultures.

    Help: Choose suitable complete texts with a grown-up. Identify creators or source communities where known. Cite details and respect differences rather than treating cultures as interchangeable.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks how a scene, stanza, or chapter changes the meaning of the whole work.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.literary-study-3.v1
  5. Read with a grown-up and compare a myth or legend with a modern story on a similar theme.

    Help: Choose suitable complete texts with a grown-up. Identify creators or source communities where known. Cite details and respect differences rather than treating cultures as interchangeable.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks how a scene, stanza, or chapter changes the meaning of the whole work.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.literary-study-4.v1
reading · Reread connected text with meaning and expression (5 activities)

Idaho ELA/Literacy · January 3, 2022 · 4.RC-RF.4; 4.ODC-OC.2–4

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Read, paraphrase, and reread this passage for a listener.

    Ren had designed the club’s bird feeder alone and expected everyone to admire it. During the first test, the roof tilted and spilled the seeds. Ren reached for the tape, but Amara asked whether the supports were equal. Ren nearly dismissed the question. Then he measured them and found one was shorter. Together they rebuilt the frame. When a bird finally landed, Ren wrote both names on the plans. The feeder was sturdier, and Ren had discovered that a useful question could matter as much as a clever design.

    Help: A grown-up can note accuracy, phrasing, expression, and self-correction. Explain the main idea in your own words. There is no speed contest.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks unfamiliar words and adjusts phrasing so a listener can understand the passage.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.fluent-0.v1
  2. Read, paraphrase, and reread this passage for a listener.

    I volunteered to guide the museum tour because I knew every display label. When a younger visitor asked why a cracked bowl had been repaired, I repeated the label. She still looked puzzled. I stopped and compared the bowl with a treasured toy someone might mend. Her face brightened. For the rest of the tour, I watched the visitors instead of racing through my notes. Knowing facts helped me prepare, but noticing what listeners needed helped me explain them.

    Help: A grown-up can note accuracy, phrasing, expression, and self-correction. Explain the main idea in your own words. There is no speed contest.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks unfamiliar words and adjusts phrasing so a listener can understand the passage.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.fluent-1.v1
  3. Read, paraphrase, and reread this passage for a listener.

    Sela found two reports about the old bridge. One called it an obstacle to river traffic; the other called it a link between neighborhoods. She wanted a simple answer about whether the bridge had helped the town. Her teacher asked who had written each report and why. Sela marked the dates and authors, then revised her display. Instead of choosing one account as the whole truth, she showed how the bridge affected different people. A visitor stayed to read both sides of her display.

    Help: A grown-up can note accuracy, phrasing, expression, and self-correction. Explain the main idea in your own words. There is no speed contest.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks unfamiliar words and adjusts phrasing so a listener can understand the passage.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.fluent-2.v1
  4. Read, paraphrase, and reread this passage for a listener.

    Our team’s solar model failed during the demonstration. I wanted to hide it behind the successful models. My partner opened our notebook and pointed to the tests that had worked. We compared the room with the sunny window where we had practiced and tried again near the light. The model moved slowly. We explained the difference to the visitors and added a question for our next test. I left with an unfinished design, but also with a clearer idea of what evidence could teach us.

    Help: A grown-up can note accuracy, phrasing, expression, and self-correction. Explain the main idea in your own words. There is no speed contest.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks unfamiliar words and adjusts phrasing so a listener can understand the passage.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.fluent-3.v1
  5. Read, paraphrase, and reread this passage for a listener.

    Dara’s first mural sketch filled every space with bright shapes. The librarian said she could not find the central image. Dara felt the comment was unfair; she had worked for hours. That evening she covered parts of the sketch with plain paper and looked again. A single blue bird suddenly stood out. Dara kept a photograph of the crowded version and made a simpler plan. At the opening, she described the change instead of pretending the first plan had been perfect.

    Help: A grown-up can note accuracy, phrasing, expression, and self-correction. Explain the main idea in your own words. There is no speed contest.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks unfamiliar words and adjusts phrasing so a listener can understand the passage.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.reading.fluent-4.v1
writing · Write readable cursive with fluent joins (10 activities)

Idaho ELA/Literacy · January 3, 2022 · 4.W-HWK.7

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Write a two-sentence thank-you in cursive.

    Help: Use an adult’s cursive model and comfortable pace. Ask someone to read it, then adjust a join or space. The loop example is only a motion guide. Typing does not supply handwriting evidence.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a grown-up’s cursive model, writes a short message, and asks a reader which joins or spaces need attention.

    adult-observation · model-visible
    g4.writing.cursive-0.v1
  2. Write a short museum caption in cursive.

    Help: Use an adult’s cursive model and comfortable pace. Ask someone to read it, then adjust a join or space. The loop example is only a motion guide. Typing does not supply handwriting evidence.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a grown-up’s cursive model, writes a short message, and asks a reader which joins or spaces need attention.

    adult-observation · model-visible
    g4.writing.cursive-1.v1
  3. Write four connected words with tall and short letters in cursive.

    Help: Use an adult’s cursive model and comfortable pace. Ask someone to read it, then adjust a join or space. The loop example is only a motion guide. Typing does not supply handwriting evidence.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a grown-up’s cursive model, writes a short message, and asks a reader which joins or spaces need attention.

    adult-observation · model-visible
    g4.writing.cursive-2.v1
  4. Write a sentence containing names in cursive.

    Help: Use an adult’s cursive model and comfortable pace. Ask someone to read it, then adjust a join or space. The loop example is only a motion guide. Typing does not supply handwriting evidence.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a grown-up’s cursive model, writes a short message, and asks a reader which joins or spaces need attention.

    adult-observation · model-visible
    g4.writing.cursive-3.v1
  5. Write a two-line invitation in cursive.

    Help: Use an adult’s cursive model and comfortable pace. Ask someone to read it, then adjust a join or space. The loop example is only a motion guide. Typing does not supply handwriting evidence.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a grown-up’s cursive model, writes a short message, and asks a reader which joins or spaces need attention.

    adult-observation · model-visible
    g4.writing.cursive-4.v1
  6. Write a brief poem with readable spacing in cursive.

    Help: Use an adult’s cursive model and comfortable pace. Ask someone to read it, then adjust a join or space. The loop example is only a motion guide. Typing does not supply handwriting evidence.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a grown-up’s cursive model, writes a short message, and asks a reader which joins or spaces need attention.

    adult-observation · model-visible
    g4.writing.cursive-5.v1
  7. Write a note that explains a fictional discovery in cursive.

    Help: Use an adult’s cursive model and comfortable pace. Ask someone to read it, then adjust a join or space. The loop example is only a motion guide. Typing does not supply handwriting evidence.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a grown-up’s cursive model, writes a short message, and asks a reader which joins or spaces need attention.

    adult-observation · model-visible
    g4.writing.cursive-6.v1
  8. Write a short quotation with punctuation in cursive.

    Help: Use an adult’s cursive model and comfortable pace. Ask someone to read it, then adjust a join or space. The loop example is only a motion guide. Typing does not supply handwriting evidence.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a grown-up’s cursive model, writes a short message, and asks a reader which joins or spaces need attention.

    adult-observation · model-visible
    g4.writing.cursive-7.v1
  9. Write a paragraph heading and first sentence in cursive.

    Help: Use an adult’s cursive model and comfortable pace. Ask someone to read it, then adjust a join or space. The loop example is only a motion guide. Typing does not supply handwriting evidence.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a grown-up’s cursive model, writes a short message, and asks a reader which joins or spaces need attention.

    adult-observation · model-visible
    g4.writing.cursive-8.v1
  10. Write a revised copy of your least-readable sentence in cursive.

    Help: Use an adult’s cursive model and comfortable pace. Ask someone to read it, then adjust a join or space. The loop example is only a motion guide. Typing does not supply handwriting evidence.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a grown-up’s cursive model, writes a short message, and asks a reader which joins or spaces need attention.

    adult-observation · model-visible
    g4.writing.cursive-9.v1
writing · Prepare typed writing for a chosen audience (5 activities)

Idaho ELA/Literacy · January 3, 2022 · 4.W-HWK.8

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Type and prepare a two-paragraph book recommendation.

    Help: Use paragraph breaks and punctuation. Proofread for your audience and share privately with a chosen adult. Words are not published or saved on this site.
    Pip’s example: Pip types paragraphs, checks readability, and prepares a private copy for a chosen reader.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.keyboard-0.v1
  2. Type and prepare a short explanation with a heading.

    Help: Use paragraph breaks and punctuation. Proofread for your audience and share privately with a chosen adult. Words are not published or saved on this site.
    Pip’s example: Pip types paragraphs, checks readability, and prepares a private copy for a chosen reader.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.keyboard-1.v1
  3. Type and prepare a scene with two speakers.

    Help: Use paragraph breaks and punctuation. Proofread for your audience and share privately with a chosen adult. Words are not published or saved on this site.
    Pip’s example: Pip types paragraphs, checks readability, and prepares a private copy for a chosen reader.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.keyboard-2.v1
  4. Type and prepare a fictional newsletter item.

    Help: Use paragraph breaks and punctuation. Proofread for your audience and share privately with a chosen adult. Words are not published or saved on this site.
    Pip’s example: Pip types paragraphs, checks readability, and prepares a private copy for a chosen reader.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.keyboard-3.v1
  5. Type and prepare a caption and source list for a pretend exhibit.

    Help: Use paragraph breaks and punctuation. Proofread for your audience and share privately with a chosen adult. Words are not published or saved on this site.
    Pip’s example: Pip types paragraphs, checks readability, and prepares a private copy for a chosen reader.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.keyboard-4.v1
writing · Use complete sentences and agreement (5 activities)

Idaho ELA/Literacy · January 3, 2022 · 4.GC-GU.1a,g–h

Coverage: partial. Automatic evidence applies only to the narrow game checks; educator review needed.

  1. Which is a complete sentence?

    Choices: The seedlings grew beside the window. · Beside the sunny window. · Because the seedlings grew.

    Answer: The seedlings grew beside the window.

    Help: Read the whole sentence and check the job of the word or phrase.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks who or what a sentence is about and whether the verb agrees, then repairs a fragment.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.writing.grammar-0.v1
  2. Which sentence has subject-verb agreement?

    Choices: The basket of books is heavy. · The basket of books are heavy. · The books is heavy.

    Answer: The basket of books is heavy.

    Help: Read the whole sentence and check the job of the word or phrase.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks who or what a sentence is about and whether the verb agrees, then repairs a fragment.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.writing.grammar-1.v1
  3. Which repairs the run-on: Pip drew a map Jo labeled it?

    Choices: Pip drew a map, and Jo labeled it. · Pip drew a map Jo, labeled it. · Pip drew, a map Jo labeled it.

    Answer: Pip drew a map, and Jo labeled it.

    Help: Read the whole sentence and check the job of the word or phrase.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks who or what a sentence is about and whether the verb agrees, then repairs a fragment.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.writing.grammar-2.v1
  4. In “The curious visitors examined the model,” what is the subject?

    Choices: The curious visitors · examined the model · the model

    Answer: The curious visitors

    Help: Read the whole sentence and check the job of the word or phrase.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks who or what a sentence is about and whether the verb agrees, then repairs a fragment.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.writing.grammar-3.v1
  5. Choose the predicate of “Our class built a paper bridge.”

    Choices: built a paper bridge · Our class · a paper

    Answer: built a paper bridge

    Help: Read the whole sentence and check the job of the word or phrase.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks who or what a sentence is about and whether the verb agrees, then repairs a fragment.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.writing.grammar-4.v1
writing · Use modals to express permission, ability or obligation (4 activities)

Idaho ELA/Literacy · January 3, 2022 · 4.GC-GU.1b

Coverage: partial. Automatic evidence applies only to the narrow game checks; educator review needed.

  1. Which word best expresses a requirement: Visitors ___ keep the exit clear?

    Choices: must · may · might

    Answer: must

    Help: Read the whole sentence and check the job of the word or phrase.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses may for permission, can for ability, and must for a requirement in a particular context.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.writing.grammar-5.v1
  2. Which sentence asks permission?

    Choices: May I borrow the ruler? · I must borrow the ruler. · I can count the rulers.

    Answer: May I borrow the ruler?

    Help: Read the whole sentence and check the job of the word or phrase.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses may for permission, can for ability, and must for a requirement in a particular context.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.writing.grammar-6.v1
  3. Which sentence expresses an ability?

    Choices: Jo can read the map. · Jo must read the map. · Jo may leave the map.

    Answer: Jo can read the map.

    Help: Read the whole sentence and check the job of the word or phrase.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses may for permission, can for ability, and must for a requirement in a particular context.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.writing.grammar-7.v1
  4. Which word shows a possibility rather than certainty: It ___ rain later?

    Choices: might · must certainly · always does

    Answer: might

    Help: Read the whole sentence and check the job of the word or phrase.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses may for permission, can for ability, and must for a requirement in a particular context.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.writing.grammar-8.v1
writing · Use adjective order, relative words and prepositions (6 activities)

Idaho ELA/Literacy · January 3, 2022 · 4.GC-GU.1c–e

Coverage: partial. Automatic evidence applies only to the narrow game checks; educator review needed.

  1. Which adjective order sounds conventional?

    Choices: a small wooden box · a wooden small box · a box small wooden

    Answer: a small wooden box

    Help: Read the whole sentence and check the job of the word or phrase.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses that to connect extra information to the book and a prepositional phrase to show where it is.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.writing.grammar-9.v1
  2. Complete: This is the artist ___ designed the mural.

    Choices: who · where · when

    Answer: who

    Help: Read the whole sentence and check the job of the word or phrase.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses that to connect extra information to the book and a prepositional phrase to show where it is.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.writing.grammar-10.v1
  3. Complete: We remember the day ___ the bridge opened.

    Choices: when · who · whose

    Answer: when

    Help: Read the whole sentence and check the job of the word or phrase.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses that to connect extra information to the book and a prepositional phrase to show where it is.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.writing.grammar-11.v1
  4. Which phrase tells where?

    Choices: beneath the old bridge · very thoughtfully · has finished

    Answer: beneath the old bridge

    Help: Read the whole sentence and check the job of the word or phrase.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses that to connect extra information to the book and a prepositional phrase to show where it is.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.writing.grammar-12.v1
  5. Complete: Here is the book ___ cover is torn.

    Choices: whose · who · where

    Answer: whose

    Help: Read the whole sentence and check the job of the word or phrase.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses that to connect extra information to the book and a prepositional phrase to show where it is.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.writing.grammar-13.v1
  6. Which phrase adds a location to “The fox waited”?

    Choices: beside the fence · and but · carefully quickly

    Answer: beside the fence

    Help: Read the whole sentence and check the job of the word or phrase.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses that to connect extra information to the book and a prepositional phrase to show where it is.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.writing.grammar-14.v1
writing · Choose commonly confused words in context (5 activities)

Idaho ELA/Literacy · January 3, 2022 · 4.GC-GU.1f; 4.GC-M.3

Coverage: partial. Automatic evidence applies only to the narrow game checks; educator review needed.

  1. ___ planning a new exhibit.

    Choices: They’re · Their · There

    Answer: They’re

    Help: Read the whole sentence and check the job of the word or phrase.
    Pip’s example: Pip expands they’re to they are and checks whether the sentence still makes sense.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.writing.grammar-15.v1
  2. The artists brought ___ sketches.

    Choices: their · there · they’re

    Answer: their

    Help: Read the whole sentence and check the job of the word or phrase.
    Pip’s example: Pip expands they’re to they are and checks whether the sentence still makes sense.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.writing.grammar-16.v1
  3. Please put the books over ___.

    Choices: there · their · they’re

    Answer: there

    Help: Read the whole sentence and check the job of the word or phrase.
    Pip’s example: Pip expands they’re to they are and checks whether the sentence still makes sense.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.writing.grammar-17.v1
  4. We need ___ more rulers.

    Choices: two · to · too

    Answer: two

    Help: Read the whole sentence and check the job of the word or phrase.
    Pip’s example: Pip expands they’re to they are and checks whether the sentence still makes sense.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.writing.grammar-18.v1
  5. This bag is ___ heavy for the hook.

    Choices: too · two · to

    Answer: too

    Help: Read the whole sentence and check the job of the word or phrase.
    Pip’s example: Pip expands they’re to they are and checks whether the sentence still makes sense.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.writing.grammar-19.v1
writing · Edit capitalization, series and direct quotations (10 activities)

Idaho ELA/Literacy · January 3, 2022 · 4.GC-M.2

Coverage: partial. Automatic evidence applies only to the narrow game checks; educator review needed.

  1. Which sentence uses a clear list?

    Choices: Pack paper, pencils, and tape. · Pack paper pencils and, tape. · Pack, paper pencils and tape.

    Answer: Pack paper, pencils, and tape.

    Help: Check exact spoken words, names, and the boundaries between items in a series.
    Pip’s example: Pip marks the exact spoken words and checks commas and capitals.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.writing.edit-0.v1
  2. Which marks exact spoken words?

    Choices: “The test worked,” said Jo. · The test worked, said Jo. · “The test worked, said Jo.”

    Answer: “The test worked,” said Jo.

    Help: Check exact spoken words, names, and the boundaries between items in a series.
    Pip’s example: Pip marks the exact spoken words and checks commas and capitals.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.writing.edit-1.v1
  3. Which sentence capitalizes a proper name?

    Choices: We visited the Snake River. · We visited the snake river. · We Visited the Snake river.

    Answer: We visited the Snake River.

    Help: Check exact spoken words, names, and the boundaries between items in a series.
    Pip’s example: Pip marks the exact spoken words and checks commas and capitals.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.writing.edit-2.v1
  4. Which places the question mark correctly?

    Choices: “Is this your map?” asked Pip. · “Is this your map,” asked Pip? · Is this your map? asked Pip.

    Answer: “Is this your map?” asked Pip.

    Help: Check exact spoken words, names, and the boundaries between items in a series.
    Pip’s example: Pip marks the exact spoken words and checks commas and capitals.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.writing.edit-3.v1
  5. Which uses capitals consistently?

    Choices: Our group visited Boise on Monday. · Our Group visited boise on monday. · our group visited Boise on Monday.

    Answer: Our group visited Boise on Monday.

    Help: Check exact spoken words, names, and the boundaries between items in a series.
    Pip’s example: Pip marks the exact spoken words and checks commas and capitals.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.writing.edit-4.v1
  6. Which accurately quotes the words We tested twice?

    Choices: The report says, “We tested twice.” · The report says “We tested twice”. · The report says, We tested twice.

    Answer: The report says, “We tested twice.”

    Help: Check exact spoken words, names, and the boundaries between items in a series.
    Pip’s example: Pip marks the exact spoken words and checks commas and capitals.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.writing.edit-5.v1
  7. Which list is punctuated clearly?

    Choices: We measured height, width, length, and mass. · We measured height width, length and, mass. · We, measured height width length and mass.

    Answer: We measured height, width, length, and mass.

    Help: Check exact spoken words, names, and the boundaries between items in a series.
    Pip’s example: Pip marks the exact spoken words and checks commas and capitals.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.writing.edit-6.v1
  8. Which dialogue sentence is complete?

    Choices: Pip said, “Please explain your evidence.” · Pip said “Please explain your evidence”. · Pip, said please explain your evidence.

    Answer: Pip said, “Please explain your evidence.”

    Help: Check exact spoken words, names, and the boundaries between items in a series.
    Pip’s example: Pip marks the exact spoken words and checks commas and capitals.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.writing.edit-7.v1
  9. Which title uses conventional capitalization?

    Choices: A Journey Through the Garden · a Journey through the garden · A journey Through The garden

    Answer: A Journey Through the Garden

    Help: Check exact spoken words, names, and the boundaries between items in a series.
    Pip’s example: Pip marks the exact spoken words and checks commas and capitals.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.writing.edit-8.v1
  10. Which sentence correctly names a month?

    Choices: The exhibit opens in October. · The exhibit opens in october. · the Exhibit opens in october.

    Answer: The exhibit opens in October.

    Help: Check exact spoken words, names, and the boundaries between items in a series.
    Pip’s example: Pip marks the exact spoken words and checks commas and capitals.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.writing.edit-9.v1
writing · Spell and verify words with meaningful parts (10 activities)

Idaho ELA/Literacy · January 3, 2022 · 4.GC-M.3

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Listen, then write the word: responsibility.

    Adult reference: responsibility

    Help: Try the word first. Check a reference afterward and explain a word part or spelling pattern. Reference checking is support, not an independent first try.
    Pip’s example: Pip notices how the base changes, tries the spelling, then checks a reference.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.spelling-responsibility.v1
  2. Listen, then write the word: disappearance.

    Adult reference: disappearance

    Help: Try the word first. Check a reference afterward and explain a word part or spelling pattern. Reference checking is support, not an independent first try.
    Pip’s example: Pip notices how the base changes, tries the spelling, then checks a reference.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.spelling-disappearance.v1
  3. Listen, then write the word: observation.

    Adult reference: observation

    Help: Try the word first. Check a reference afterward and explain a word part or spelling pattern. Reference checking is support, not an independent first try.
    Pip’s example: Pip notices how the base changes, tries the spelling, then checks a reference.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.spelling-observation.v1
  4. Listen, then write the word: independent.

    Adult reference: independent

    Help: Try the word first. Check a reference afterward and explain a word part or spelling pattern. Reference checking is support, not an independent first try.
    Pip’s example: Pip notices how the base changes, tries the spelling, then checks a reference.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.spelling-independent.v1
  5. Listen, then write the word: unnecessary.

    Adult reference: unnecessary

    Help: Try the word first. Check a reference afterward and explain a word part or spelling pattern. Reference checking is support, not an independent first try.
    Pip’s example: Pip notices how the base changes, tries the spelling, then checks a reference.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.spelling-unnecessary.v1
  6. Listen, then write the word: environment.

    Adult reference: environment

    Help: Try the word first. Check a reference afterward and explain a word part or spelling pattern. Reference checking is support, not an independent first try.
    Pip’s example: Pip notices how the base changes, tries the spelling, then checks a reference.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.spelling-environment.v1
  7. Listen, then write the word: explanation.

    Adult reference: explanation

    Help: Try the word first. Check a reference afterward and explain a word part or spelling pattern. Reference checking is support, not an independent first try.
    Pip’s example: Pip notices how the base changes, tries the spelling, then checks a reference.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.spelling-explanation.v1
  8. Listen, then write the word: different.

    Adult reference: different

    Help: Try the word first. Check a reference afterward and explain a word part or spelling pattern. Reference checking is support, not an independent first try.
    Pip’s example: Pip notices how the base changes, tries the spelling, then checks a reference.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.spelling-different.v1
  9. Listen, then write the word: separate.

    Adult reference: separate

    Help: Try the word first. Check a reference afterward and explain a word part or spelling pattern. Reference checking is support, not an independent first try.
    Pip’s example: Pip notices how the base changes, tries the spelling, then checks a reference.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.spelling-separate.v1
  10. Listen, then write the word: usually.

    Adult reference: usually

    Help: Try the word first. Check a reference afterward and explain a word part or spelling pattern. Reference checking is support, not an independent first try.
    Pip’s example: Pip notices how the base changes, tries the spelling, then checks a reference.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.spelling-usually.v1
writing · Organize a narrative around a central problem (15 activities)

Idaho ELA/Literacy · January 3, 2022 · 4.W-RW.1,4–5

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Write a narrative about a guide who loses the only map.

    Help: Organize around one central problem. Use dialogue or description to develop motives. Connect scenes in paragraphs and resolve the problem in a way that follows from the choices.
    Pip’s example: Pip plans connected scenes, develops a character through dialogue, and gives the problem a fitting resolution.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.narrative-0.v1
  2. Write a narrative about a team whose first experiment fails.

    Help: Organize around one central problem. Use dialogue or description to develop motives. Connect scenes in paragraphs and resolve the problem in a way that follows from the choices.
    Pip’s example: Pip plans connected scenes, develops a character through dialogue, and gives the problem a fitting resolution.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.narrative-1.v1
  3. Write a narrative about two friends with conflicting plans for a mural.

    Help: Organize around one central problem. Use dialogue or description to develop motives. Connect scenes in paragraphs and resolve the problem in a way that follows from the choices.
    Pip’s example: Pip plans connected scenes, develops a character through dialogue, and gives the problem a fitting resolution.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.narrative-2.v1
  4. Write a narrative about a messenger who must correct a misunderstanding.

    Help: Organize around one central problem. Use dialogue or description to develop motives. Connect scenes in paragraphs and resolve the problem in a way that follows from the choices.
    Pip’s example: Pip plans connected scenes, develops a character through dialogue, and gives the problem a fitting resolution.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.narrative-3.v1
  5. Write a narrative about a robot that follows instructions too literally.

    Help: Organize around one central problem. Use dialogue or description to develop motives. Connect scenes in paragraphs and resolve the problem in a way that follows from the choices.
    Pip’s example: Pip plans connected scenes, develops a character through dialogue, and gives the problem a fitting resolution.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.narrative-4.v1
  6. Write a narrative about a forgotten promise during a busy festival.

    Help: Organize around one central problem. Use dialogue or description to develop motives. Connect scenes in paragraphs and resolve the problem in a way that follows from the choices.
    Pip’s example: Pip plans connected scenes, develops a character through dialogue, and gives the problem a fitting resolution.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.narrative-5.v1
  7. Write a narrative about a visitor who notices a missing detail.

    Help: Organize around one central problem. Use dialogue or description to develop motives. Connect scenes in paragraphs and resolve the problem in a way that follows from the choices.
    Pip’s example: Pip plans connected scenes, develops a character through dialogue, and gives the problem a fitting resolution.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.narrative-6.v1
  8. Write a narrative about a musician choosing between two endings.

    Help: Organize around one central problem. Use dialogue or description to develop motives. Connect scenes in paragraphs and resolve the problem in a way that follows from the choices.
    Pip’s example: Pip plans connected scenes, develops a character through dialogue, and gives the problem a fitting resolution.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.narrative-7.v1
  9. Write a narrative about a character who misjudges a quiet teammate.

    Help: Organize around one central problem. Use dialogue or description to develop motives. Connect scenes in paragraphs and resolve the problem in a way that follows from the choices.
    Pip’s example: Pip plans connected scenes, develops a character through dialogue, and gives the problem a fitting resolution.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.narrative-8.v1
  10. Write a narrative about an invention with an unexpected drawback.

    Help: Organize around one central problem. Use dialogue or description to develop motives. Connect scenes in paragraphs and resolve the problem in a way that follows from the choices.
    Pip’s example: Pip plans connected scenes, develops a character through dialogue, and gives the problem a fitting resolution.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.narrative-9.v1
  11. Write a narrative about a storm that interrupts a performance.

    Help: Organize around one central problem. Use dialogue or description to develop motives. Connect scenes in paragraphs and resolve the problem in a way that follows from the choices.
    Pip’s example: Pip plans connected scenes, develops a character through dialogue, and gives the problem a fitting resolution.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.narrative-10.v1
  12. Write a narrative about a mystery involving two contradictory clues.

    Help: Organize around one central problem. Use dialogue or description to develop motives. Connect scenes in paragraphs and resolve the problem in a way that follows from the choices.
    Pip’s example: Pip plans connected scenes, develops a character through dialogue, and gives the problem a fitting resolution.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.narrative-11.v1
  13. Write a narrative about a gardener who changes an old routine.

    Help: Organize around one central problem. Use dialogue or description to develop motives. Connect scenes in paragraphs and resolve the problem in a way that follows from the choices.
    Pip’s example: Pip plans connected scenes, develops a character through dialogue, and gives the problem a fitting resolution.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.narrative-12.v1
  14. Write a narrative about a traveler returning to a changed place.

    Help: Organize around one central problem. Use dialogue or description to develop motives. Connect scenes in paragraphs and resolve the problem in a way that follows from the choices.
    Pip’s example: Pip plans connected scenes, develops a character through dialogue, and gives the problem a fitting resolution.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.narrative-13.v1
  15. Write a narrative about a club that must choose between competing ideas.

    Help: Organize around one central problem. Use dialogue or description to develop motives. Connect scenes in paragraphs and resolve the problem in a way that follows from the choices.
    Pip’s example: Pip plans connected scenes, develops a character through dialogue, and gives the problem a fitting resolution.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.narrative-14.v1
writing · Develop an argument with relevant support (10 activities)

Idaho ELA/Literacy · January 3, 2022 · 4.W-RW.2,5

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Write a supported opinion about whether a pretend library should extend quiet hours.

    Help: Introduce the topic, state a clear opinion, give relevant facts or specific details, and explain each reason. Group related support and close with a conclusion that follows.
    Pip’s example: Pip makes a clear recommendation, selects a specific fact, and explains why the fact supports the recommendation.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.argument-0.v1
  2. Write a supported opinion about which design best fits a school garden.

    Help: Introduce the topic, state a clear opinion, give relevant facts or specific details, and explain each reason. Group related support and close with a conclusion that follows.
    Pip’s example: Pip makes a clear recommendation, selects a specific fact, and explains why the fact supports the recommendation.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.argument-1.v1
  3. Write a supported opinion about a change that would make a fictional game more accessible.

    Help: Introduce the topic, state a clear opinion, give relevant facts or specific details, and explain each reason. Group related support and close with a conclusion that follows.
    Pip’s example: Pip makes a clear recommendation, selects a specific fact, and explains why the fact supports the recommendation.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.argument-2.v1
  4. Write a supported opinion about whether a character should revise a plan.

    Help: Introduce the topic, state a clear opinion, give relevant facts or specific details, and explain each reason. Group related support and close with a conclusion that follows.
    Pip’s example: Pip makes a clear recommendation, selects a specific fact, and explains why the fact supports the recommendation.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.argument-3.v1
  5. Write a supported opinion about which two sources belong in an exhibit.

    Help: Introduce the topic, state a clear opinion, give relevant facts or specific details, and explain each reason. Group related support and close with a conclusion that follows.
    Pip’s example: Pip makes a clear recommendation, selects a specific fact, and explains why the fact supports the recommendation.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.argument-4.v1
  6. Write a supported opinion about a material choice for a model bridge.

    Help: Introduce the topic, state a clear opinion, give relevant facts or specific details, and explain each reason. Group related support and close with a conclusion that follows.
    Pip’s example: Pip makes a clear recommendation, selects a specific fact, and explains why the fact supports the recommendation.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.argument-5.v1
  7. Write a supported opinion about the most effective ending for a story.

    Help: Introduce the topic, state a clear opinion, give relevant facts or specific details, and explain each reason. Group related support and close with a conclusion that follows.
    Pip’s example: Pip makes a clear recommendation, selects a specific fact, and explains why the fact supports the recommendation.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.argument-6.v1
  8. Write a supported opinion about how to improve a pretend community newsletter.

    Help: Introduce the topic, state a clear opinion, give relevant facts or specific details, and explain each reason. Group related support and close with a conclusion that follows.
    Pip’s example: Pip makes a clear recommendation, selects a specific fact, and explains why the fact supports the recommendation.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.argument-7.v1
  9. Write a supported opinion about which book would suit a younger reading partner.

    Help: Introduce the topic, state a clear opinion, give relevant facts or specific details, and explain each reason. Group related support and close with a conclusion that follows.
    Pip’s example: Pip makes a clear recommendation, selects a specific fact, and explains why the fact supports the recommendation.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.argument-8.v1
  10. Write a supported opinion about a useful feature for a museum display.

    Help: Introduce the topic, state a clear opinion, give relevant facts or specific details, and explain each reason. Group related support and close with a conclusion that follows.
    Pip’s example: Pip makes a clear recommendation, selects a specific fact, and explains why the fact supports the recommendation.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.argument-9.v1
writing · Organize informative paragraphs with precise language (10 activities)

Idaho ELA/Literacy · January 3, 2022 · 4.W-RW.3,5

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Explain a material comparison in an informative paragraph.

    Sample results: a folded paper beam held 12 counters; a flat beam of equal paper held 4. Both spans were 15 cm. This is model data, not a claim about real bridges.

    Help: Introduce the focus, use exact details from the sample notes, and explain what they show and do not show. Label these as supplied sample information.
    Pip’s example: Pip groups related notes into paragraphs and uses precise words and linking phrases to explain a connection.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.report-0.v1
  2. Organize a two-paragraph explanation of a material comparison.

    Sample results: a folded paper beam held 12 counters; a flat beam of equal paper held 4. Both spans were 15 cm. This is model data, not a claim about real bridges.

    Help: Make one paragraph describe the information and another explain its limits or implications. Use linking phrases and a precise concluding statement.
    Pip’s example: Pip groups related notes into paragraphs and uses precise words and linking phrases to explain a connection.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.organize-0.v1
  3. Explain a library survey in an informative paragraph.

    Fictional survey: 18 readers requested quiet spaces, 12 requested more tables, and 9 requested later hours. Participants could select only one improvement.

    Help: Introduce the focus, use exact details from the sample notes, and explain what they show and do not show. Label these as supplied sample information.
    Pip’s example: Pip groups related notes into paragraphs and uses precise words and linking phrases to explain a connection.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.report-1.v1
  4. Organize a two-paragraph explanation of a library survey.

    Fictional survey: 18 readers requested quiet spaces, 12 requested more tables, and 9 requested later hours. Participants could select only one improvement.

    Help: Make one paragraph describe the information and another explain its limits or implications. Use linking phrases and a precise concluding statement.
    Pip’s example: Pip groups related notes into paragraphs and uses precise words and linking phrases to explain a connection.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.organize-1.v1
  5. Explain a water-flow test in an informative paragraph.

    Sample results: equal water poured over two equal slopes carried 8 spoonfuls of loose soil from a bare tray and 3 from a covered tray. Other tests may differ.

    Help: Introduce the focus, use exact details from the sample notes, and explain what they show and do not show. Label these as supplied sample information.
    Pip’s example: Pip groups related notes into paragraphs and uses precise words and linking phrases to explain a connection.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.report-2.v1
  6. Organize a two-paragraph explanation of a water-flow test.

    Sample results: equal water poured over two equal slopes carried 8 spoonfuls of loose soil from a bare tray and 3 from a covered tray. Other tests may differ.

    Help: Make one paragraph describe the information and another explain its limits or implications. Use linking phrases and a precise concluding statement.
    Pip’s example: Pip groups related notes into paragraphs and uses precise words and linking phrases to explain a connection.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.organize-2.v1
  7. Explain two exhibit plans in an informative paragraph.

    Plan A groups photographs by date. Plan B groups them by topic. Both label sources. One highlights sequence; the other invites comparison across time.

    Help: Introduce the focus, use exact details from the sample notes, and explain what they show and do not show. Label these as supplied sample information.
    Pip’s example: Pip groups related notes into paragraphs and uses precise words and linking phrases to explain a connection.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.report-3.v1
  8. Organize a two-paragraph explanation of two exhibit plans.

    Plan A groups photographs by date. Plan B groups them by topic. Both label sources. One highlights sequence; the other invites comparison across time.

    Help: Make one paragraph describe the information and another explain its limits or implications. Use linking phrases and a precise concluding statement.
    Pip’s example: Pip groups related notes into paragraphs and uses precise words and linking phrases to explain a connection.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.organize-3.v1
  9. Explain a music comparison in an informative paragraph.

    Sample listening notes: the same phrase was played at two tempos. Some listeners preferred the slower version. Preference alone does not establish which version suits every purpose.

    Help: Introduce the focus, use exact details from the sample notes, and explain what they show and do not show. Label these as supplied sample information.
    Pip’s example: Pip groups related notes into paragraphs and uses precise words and linking phrases to explain a connection.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.report-4.v1
  10. Organize a two-paragraph explanation of a music comparison.

    Sample listening notes: the same phrase was played at two tempos. Some listeners preferred the slower version. Preference alone does not establish which version suits every purpose.

    Help: Make one paragraph describe the information and another explain its limits or implications. Use linking phrases and a precise concluding statement.
    Pip’s example: Pip groups related notes into paragraphs and uses precise words and linking phrases to explain a connection.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.organize-4.v1
writing · Categorize research notes and list sources (5 activities)

Idaho ELA/Literacy · January 3, 2022 · 4.RS-IP.1; 4.ODC-DC.5

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Research an Idaho community’s changing transport with a grown-up.

    Help: Choose reliable sources together. Keep names and private information out of the site. Source notes belong on your own paper.
    Pip’s example: Pip identifies what information is needed, collects relevant notes, and keeps the source beside each note.

    1. Write a focused question and list the information needed to answer it.
    2. Use at least two sources; sort notes by topic and keep a source beside each note.
    3. Compare evidence and missing perspectives, then write a short explanation with a source list.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.research-0.v1
  2. Research how a plant structure supports survival with a grown-up.

    Help: Choose reliable sources together. Keep names and private information out of the site. Source notes belong on your own paper.
    Pip’s example: Pip identifies what information is needed, collects relevant notes, and keeps the source beside each note.

    1. Write a focused question and list the information needed to answer it.
    2. Use at least two sources; sort notes by topic and keep a source beside each note.
    3. Compare evidence and missing perspectives, then write a short explanation with a source list.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.research-1.v1
  3. Research how an energy device works with a grown-up.

    Help: Choose reliable sources together. Keep names and private information out of the site. Source notes belong on your own paper.
    Pip’s example: Pip identifies what information is needed, collects relevant notes, and keeps the source beside each note.

    1. Write a focused question and list the information needed to answer it.
    2. Use at least two sources; sort notes by topic and keep a source beside each note.
    3. Compare evidence and missing perspectives, then write a short explanation with a source list.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.research-2.v1
  4. Research the purpose of a public artwork with a grown-up.

    Help: Choose reliable sources together. Keep names and private information out of the site. Source notes belong on your own paper.
    Pip’s example: Pip identifies what information is needed, collects relevant notes, and keeps the source beside each note.

    1. Write a focused question and list the information needed to answer it.
    2. Use at least two sources; sort notes by topic and keep a source beside each note.
    3. Compare evidence and missing perspectives, then write a short explanation with a source list.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.research-3.v1
  5. Research a question about a local landform with a grown-up.

    Help: Choose reliable sources together. Keep names and private information out of the site. Source notes belong on your own paper.
    Pip’s example: Pip identifies what information is needed, collects relevant notes, and keeps the source beside each note.

    1. Write a focused question and list the information needed to answer it.
    2. Use at least two sources; sort notes by topic and keep a source beside each note.
    3. Compare evidence and missing perspectives, then write a short explanation with a source list.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.writing.research-4.v1
writing · Revise for purpose, organization and audience (5 activities)

Idaho ELA/Literacy · January 3, 2022 · 4.W-RW.6; 4.GC-GU.1i

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Writing workshop: strengthen a paragraph’s main idea and supporting details.

    Help: Use your draft or a grown-up-selected sample. Explain the purpose and audience, ask for feedback, and describe why your change helps a reader.
    Pip’s example: Pip considers the audience, asks a reader what is unclear, and makes a change that improves meaning.

    adult-observation · model-visible
    g4.writing.revision-0.v1
  2. Writing workshop: repair unclear pronouns and sentence boundaries.

    Help: Use your draft or a grown-up-selected sample. Explain the purpose and audience, ask for feedback, and describe why your change helps a reader.
    Pip’s example: Pip considers the audience, asks a reader what is unclear, and makes a change that improves meaning.

    adult-observation · model-visible
    g4.writing.revision-1.v1
  3. Writing workshop: revise dialogue to reveal a motive.

    Help: Use your draft or a grown-up-selected sample. Explain the purpose and audience, ask for feedback, and describe why your change helps a reader.
    Pip’s example: Pip considers the audience, asks a reader what is unclear, and makes a change that improves meaning.

    adult-observation · model-visible
    g4.writing.revision-2.v1
  4. Writing workshop: adapt an informal note into a formal request.

    Help: Use your draft or a grown-up-selected sample. Explain the purpose and audience, ask for feedback, and describe why your change helps a reader.
    Pip’s example: Pip considers the audience, asks a reader what is unclear, and makes a change that improves meaning.

    adult-observation · model-visible
    g4.writing.revision-3.v1
  5. Writing workshop: revise a conclusion so it follows from the evidence.

    Help: Use your draft or a grown-up-selected sample. Explain the purpose and audience, ask for feedback, and describe why your change helps a reader.
    Pip’s example: Pip considers the audience, asks a reader what is unclear, and makes a change that improves meaning.

    adult-observation · model-visible
    g4.writing.revision-4.v1
math · Generate equivalent fractions using a visual model (13 activities)

Idaho Mathematics · January 3, 2022 · 4.NF.A.1

Coverage: partial. Automatic evidence applies only to the narrow game checks; educator review needed.

  1. Show a fraction equal to 1/2 using 4 equal parts.

    Help: Each of Pip’s parts becomes 2 smaller parts in your bar. Multiply both the numerator, 1, and the denominator, 2, by 2. The numerator counts shaded parts. The denominator counts all equal parts. Match the shaded lengths.
    Pip’s example: Pip divides every third into two equal parts, so both the count of shaded parts and total parts double.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.fraction-workshop-0.v1
  2. Show a fraction equal to 1/3 using 6 equal parts.

    Help: Each of Pip’s parts becomes 2 smaller parts in your bar. Multiply both the numerator, 1, and the denominator, 3, by 2. The numerator counts shaded parts. The denominator counts all equal parts. Match the shaded lengths.
    Pip’s example: Pip divides every third into two equal parts, so both the count of shaded parts and total parts double.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.fraction-workshop-1.v1
  3. Show a fraction equal to 1/4 using 8 equal parts.

    Help: Each of Pip’s parts becomes 2 smaller parts in your bar. Multiply both the numerator, 1, and the denominator, 4, by 2. The numerator counts shaded parts. The denominator counts all equal parts. Match the shaded lengths.
    Pip’s example: Pip divides every third into two equal parts, so both the count of shaded parts and total parts double.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.fraction-workshop-2.v1
  4. Show a fraction equal to 2/3 using 12 equal parts.

    Help: Each of Pip’s parts becomes 4 smaller parts in your bar. Multiply both the numerator, 2, and the denominator, 3, by 4. The numerator counts shaded parts. The denominator counts all equal parts. Match the shaded lengths.
    Pip’s example: Pip divides every third into two equal parts, so both the count of shaded parts and total parts double.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.fraction-workshop-3.v1
  5. Show a fraction equal to 3/4 using 12 equal parts.

    Help: Each of Pip’s parts becomes 3 smaller parts in your bar. Multiply both the numerator, 3, and the denominator, 4, by 3. The numerator counts shaded parts. The denominator counts all equal parts. Match the shaded lengths.
    Pip’s example: Pip divides every third into two equal parts, so both the count of shaded parts and total parts double.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.fraction-workshop-4.v1
  6. Show a fraction equal to 2/5 using 10 equal parts.

    Help: Each of Pip’s parts becomes 2 smaller parts in your bar. Multiply both the numerator, 2, and the denominator, 5, by 2. The numerator counts shaded parts. The denominator counts all equal parts. Match the shaded lengths.
    Pip’s example: Pip divides every third into two equal parts, so both the count of shaded parts and total parts double.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.fraction-workshop-5.v1
  7. Show a fraction equal to 3/6 using 12 equal parts.

    Help: Each of Pip’s parts becomes 2 smaller parts in your bar. Multiply both the numerator, 3, and the denominator, 6, by 2. The numerator counts shaded parts. The denominator counts all equal parts. Match the shaded lengths.
    Pip’s example: Pip divides every third into two equal parts, so both the count of shaded parts and total parts double.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.fraction-workshop-6.v1
  8. Show a fraction equal to 5/6 using 12 equal parts.

    Help: Each of Pip’s parts becomes 2 smaller parts in your bar. Multiply both the numerator, 5, and the denominator, 6, by 2. The numerator counts shaded parts. The denominator counts all equal parts. Match the shaded lengths.
    Pip’s example: Pip divides every third into two equal parts, so both the count of shaded parts and total parts double.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.fraction-workshop-7.v1
  9. Write a fraction equal to 2/3. Use a different numerator and denominator.

    Fraction answer: 4/6 or an equivalent value; use a different representation from 2/3.

    Help: Multiply the numerator and denominator by the same positive whole number.
    Pip’s example: Pip divides every third into two equal parts, so both the count of shaded parts and total parts double.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.equivalent-0.v1
  10. Write a fraction equal to 3/4. Use a different numerator and denominator.

    Fraction answer: 9/12 or an equivalent value; use a different representation from 3/4.

    Help: Multiply the numerator and denominator by the same positive whole number.
    Pip’s example: Pip divides every third into two equal parts, so both the count of shaded parts and total parts double.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.equivalent-1.v1
  11. Write a fraction equal to 5/4. Use a different numerator and denominator.

    Fraction answer: 10/8 or an equivalent value; use a different representation from 5/4.

    Help: Multiply the numerator and denominator by the same positive whole number.
    Pip’s example: Pip divides every third into two equal parts, so both the count of shaded parts and total parts double.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.equivalent-2.v1
  12. Write a fraction equal to 7/6. Use a different numerator and denominator.

    Fraction answer: 14/12 or an equivalent value; use a different representation from 7/6.

    Help: Multiply the numerator and denominator by the same positive whole number.
    Pip’s example: Pip divides every third into two equal parts, so both the count of shaded parts and total parts double.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.equivalent-3.v1
  13. Write a fraction equal to 2/1. Use a different numerator and denominator.

    Fraction answer: 8/4 or an equivalent value; use a different representation from 2/1.

    Help: Multiply the numerator and denominator by the same positive whole number.
    Pip’s example: Pip divides every third into two equal parts, so both the count of shaded parts and total parts double.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.equivalent-4.v1
math · Represent multiplicative comparisons (3 activities)

Idaho Mathematics · January 3, 2022 · 4.OA.A.1–2

Coverage: partial. Automatic evidence applies only to the narrow game checks; educator review needed.

  1. Jo has 8 cards. Ren has 4 times as many. How many cards does Ren have?

    Answer: 32

    Help: Represent four equal groups of eight.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses three equal groups to represent three times as many, rather than adding three.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.comparison-times.v1
  2. A red ribbon is 42 cm long. A blue ribbon is 7 cm long. How many times as long is the red ribbon?

    Answer: 6

    Help: Find how many groups of the shorter length fit in the longer length.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses three equal groups to represent three times as many, rather than adding three.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.comparison-factor.v1
  3. Pip has 5 times as many counters as Jo. Pip has 45. How many does Jo have?

    Answer: 9

    Help: Use division to find one equal group.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses three equal groups to represent three times as many, rather than adding three.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.comparison-unknown.v1
math · Solve multistep stories and interpret remainders (4 activities)

Idaho Mathematics · January 3, 2022 · 4.OA.A.3

Coverage: partial. Automatic evidence applies only to the narrow game checks; educator review needed.

  1. A club has 53 travelers. Each small bus has 8 passenger seats. How many buses are needed for everyone?

    Answer: 7

    Help: A partly filled bus is still needed for travelers left over.
    Pip’s example: Pip solves each step and asks what a remainder means in the actual situation.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.story-buses.v1
  2. Pack 74 cards into boxes of 6. How many full boxes can you fill?

    Answer: 12

    Help: Interpret the remainder: this question asks only for full boxes.
    Pip’s example: Pip solves each step and asks what a remainder means in the actual situation.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.story-boxes.v1
  3. Buy 4 packs of 24 pencils and give away 37 pencils. How many remain?

    Answer: 59

    Help: Find the total in the packs, then subtract the amount given away.
    Pip’s example: Pip solves each step and asks what a remainder means in the actual situation.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.story-supplies.v1
  4. A pretend club buys 6 books at $8 each and has $70. How many dollars remain?

    Answer: 22

    Help: Find the cost, then compare it with the budget.
    Pip’s example: Pip solves each step and asks what a remainder means in the actual situation.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.story-cost.v1
math · Find factors, multiples, primes and composites (5 activities)

Idaho Mathematics · January 3, 2022 · 4.OA.B.4

Coverage: partial. Automatic evidence applies only to the narrow game checks; educator review needed.

  1. Which list includes all factor pairs of 24?

    Choices: 1×24, 2×12, 3×8, 4×6 · 1×24, 2×12 only · 1×24, 5×5, 6×4

    Answer: 1×24, 2×12, 3×8, 4×6

    Help: Check that each pair multiplies to the target and that none are missing.
    Pip’s example: Pip lists one times twelve, two times six, and three times four, then checks for missing pairs.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.factor-pairs.v1
  2. Is 29 prime or composite?

    Choices: prime · composite · neither

    Answer: prime

    Help: Look for whole-number factors besides one and itself.
    Pip’s example: Pip lists one times twelve, two times six, and three times four, then checks for missing pairs.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.prime-29.v1
  3. Why is 51 composite?

    Choices: It has factors 3 and 17. · It is odd. · It has two digits.

    Answer: It has factors 3 and 17.

    Help: A composite number has more than two positive factors.
    Pip’s example: Pip lists one times twelve, two times six, and three times four, then checks for missing pairs.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.composite-51.v1
  4. Which is a multiple of 7?

    Choices: 56 · 54 · 58

    Answer: 56

    Help: Use a multiplication fact or equal groups.
    Pip’s example: Pip lists one times twelve, two times six, and three times four, then checks for missing pairs.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.multiple-7.v1
  5. Draw all rectangles with whole-number side lengths and area 36 square units.

    Help: Use factor pairs and explain how you know the list is complete. Rotations need not count as new pairs.
    Pip’s example: Pip lists one times twelve, two times six, and three times four, then checks for missing pairs.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.math.factor-model.v1
math · Generate a pattern and explain a feature (5 activities)

Idaho Mathematics · January 3, 2022 · 4.OA.C.5

Coverage: partial. Automatic evidence applies only to the narrow game checks; educator review needed.

  1. Start at 1 and add 3 each time. What is the fifth term?

    Answer: 13

    Help: The starting number is term one. Write four more terms.
    Pip’s example: Pip writes several terms and notices that adding three changes odd numbers to even and even to odd.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.pattern-0.v1
  2. Start at 2 and add 5 each time. What is the fifth term?

    Answer: 22

    Help: The starting number is term one. Write four more terms.
    Pip’s example: Pip writes several terms and notices that adding three changes odd numbers to even and even to odd.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.pattern-1.v1
  3. Start at 4 and add 6 each time. What is the fifth term?

    Answer: 28

    Help: The starting number is term one. Write four more terms.
    Pip’s example: Pip writes several terms and notices that adding three changes odd numbers to even and even to odd.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.pattern-2.v1
  4. Start at 1 and add 3. Explain why odd and even terms alternate.

    Help: Generate several terms, then use what adding an odd number does to pairs. Examples alone do not explain why.
    Pip’s example: Pip writes several terms and notices that adding three changes odd numbers to even and even to odd.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.math.pattern-parity.v1
  5. Create a repeating shape pattern, then explain a feature not stated in its rule.

    Help: State the repeat unit, extend it, and predict a later position. Show how the rule supports your prediction.
    Pip’s example: Pip writes several terms and notices that adding three changes odd numbers to even and even to odd.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.math.shape-pattern.v1
math · Use place value and round within one million (10 activities)

Idaho Mathematics · January 3, 2022 · 4.NBT.A.1–3

Coverage: partial. Automatic evidence applies only to the narrow game checks; educator review needed.

  1. What is the value of 7 in 472,615?

    Answer: 70000

    Help: Name the digit’s place before giving its value.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares the value of a digit in neighboring places, then uses that structure to read and round numbers.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.value-7.v1
  2. The 4 in 40,000 has how many times the value of the 4 in 4,000?

    Answer: 10

    Help: Compare neighboring place values.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares the value of a digit in neighboring places, then uses that structure to read and round numbers.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.ten-times.v1
  3. Write 300,000 + 20,000 + 600 + 9 as a number.

    Answer: 320609

    Help: Include zero in places with no amount.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares the value of a digit in neighboring places, then uses that structure to read and round numbers.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.expanded.v1
  4. What number is ten hundred-thousands?

    Answer: 1000000

    Help: Bundle ten of one place into the next larger place.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares the value of a digit in neighboring places, then uses that structure to read and round numbers.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.million.v1
  5. Compare 506,080 and 560,008.

    Choices: 506,080 < 560,008 · 506,080 > 560,008 · 506,080 = 560,008

    Answer: 506,080 < 560,008

    Help: Compare digits from the left until they differ.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares the value of a digit in neighboring places, then uses that structure to read and round numbers.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.compare-place.v1
  6. Round 347,652 to the nearest 1,000.

    Answer: 348000

    Help: Find the neighboring multiples and compare distances. Halfway rounds up.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares the value of a digit in neighboring places, then uses that structure to read and round numbers.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.round-0.v1
  7. Round 682,149 to the nearest 10,000.

    Answer: 680000

    Help: Find the neighboring multiples and compare distances. Halfway rounds up.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares the value of a digit in neighboring places, then uses that structure to read and round numbers.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.round-1.v1
  8. Round 950,000 to the nearest 100,000.

    Answer: 1000000

    Help: Find the neighboring multiples and compare distances. Halfway rounds up.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares the value of a digit in neighboring places, then uses that structure to read and round numbers.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.round-2.v1
  9. Round 74,839 to the nearest 100.

    Answer: 74800

    Help: Find the neighboring multiples and compare distances. Halfway rounds up.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares the value of a digit in neighboring places, then uses that structure to read and round numbers.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.round-3.v1
  10. Round 329,451 to the nearest 10.

    Answer: 329450

    Help: Find the neighboring multiples and compare distances. Halfway rounds up.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares the value of a digit in neighboring places, then uses that structure to read and round numbers.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.round-4.v1
math · Check whole-number calculation results (7 activities)

Idaho Mathematics · January 3, 2022 · 4.NBT.B.4–6

Coverage: partial. Automatic evidence applies only to the narrow game checks; educator review needed.

  1. 45786 + 28947 = ?

    Answer: 74733

    Help: Use a written method or model, then estimate or use a related operation to check.
    Pip’s example: Pip estimates, calculates with place value, and checks a product or quotient with a related operation.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.calculate-0.v1
  2. 80304 − 47658 = ?

    Answer: 32646

    Help: Use a written method or model, then estimate or use a related operation to check.
    Pip’s example: Pip estimates, calculates with place value, and checks a product or quotient with a related operation.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.calculate-1.v1
  3. 2306 × 7 = ?

    Answer: 16142

    Help: Use a written method or model, then estimate or use a related operation to check.
    Pip’s example: Pip estimates, calculates with place value, and checks a product or quotient with a related operation.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.calculate-2.v1
  4. 46 × 28 = ?

    Answer: 1288

    Help: Use a written method or model, then estimate or use a related operation to check.
    Pip’s example: Pip estimates, calculates with place value, and checks a product or quotient with a related operation.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.calculate-3.v1
  5. 936 ÷ 6 = ?

    Answer: 156

    Help: Use a written method or model, then estimate or use a related operation to check.
    Pip’s example: Pip estimates, calculates with place value, and checks a product or quotient with a related operation.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.calculate-4.v1
  6. 3784 ÷ 4 = ?

    Answer: 946

    Help: Use a written method or model, then estimate or use a related operation to check.
    Pip’s example: Pip estimates, calculates with place value, and checks a product or quotient with a related operation.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.calculate-5.v1
  7. What is 947 ÷ 6 as a whole-number quotient and remainder?

    Choices: 157 remainder 5 · 158 remainder 1 · 156 remainder 5

    Answer: 157 remainder 5

    Help: Multiply the quotient by six, add the remainder, and check the original dividend.
    Pip’s example: Pip estimates, calculates with place value, and checks a product or quotient with a related operation.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.division-remainder.v1
math · Explain a written algorithm or calculation model (3 activities)

Idaho Mathematics · January 3, 2022 · 4.NBT.B.4–6

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Explain the standard addition algorithm for 38,476 + 24,859.

    Help: Label place values and explain each exchange or partial product to a grown-up. A correct final answer alone does not demonstrate the method.
    Pip’s example: Pip labels place values, explains an exchange or partial product, and checks the result.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.math.algorithm-0.v1
  2. Explain the standard subtraction algorithm for 70,203 − 28,946.

    Help: Label place values and explain each exchange or partial product to a grown-up. A correct final answer alone does not demonstrate the method.
    Pip’s example: Pip labels place values, explains an exchange or partial product, and checks the result.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.math.algorithm-1.v1
  3. Show and explain an area or partial-products model for 34 × 27.

    Help: Label place values and explain each exchange or partial product to a grown-up. A correct final answer alone does not demonstrate the method.
    Pip’s example: Pip labels place values, explains an exchange or partial product, and checks the result.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.math.algorithm-2.v1
math · Add and subtract like-denominator fractions (6 activities)

Idaho Mathematics · January 3, 2022 · 4.NF.B.3

Coverage: partial. Automatic evidence applies only to the narrow game checks; educator review needed.

  1. 3/8 + 2/8 = ?

    Fraction answer: 5/8 or an equivalent value.

    Help: Combine or remove equal-sized parts. An equivalent fraction or mixed number is welcome.
    Pip’s example: Pip joins three eighths and two eighths. The size of each part stays an eighth.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.sum-0.v1
  2. 7/10 − 4/10 = ?

    Fraction answer: 3/10 or an equivalent value.

    Help: Combine or remove equal-sized parts. An equivalent fraction or mixed number is welcome.
    Pip’s example: Pip joins three eighths and two eighths. The size of each part stays an eighth.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.sum-1.v1
  3. 5/6 + 4/6 = ?

    Fraction answer: 9/6 or an equivalent value.

    Help: Combine or remove equal-sized parts. An equivalent fraction or mixed number is welcome.
    Pip’s example: Pip joins three eighths and two eighths. The size of each part stays an eighth.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.sum-2.v1
  4. 11/4 − 3/4 = ?

    Fraction answer: 8/4 or an equivalent value.

    Help: Combine or remove equal-sized parts. An equivalent fraction or mixed number is welcome.
    Pip’s example: Pip joins three eighths and two eighths. The size of each part stays an eighth.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.sum-3.v1
  5. 13/8 + 9/8 = ?

    Fraction answer: 22/8 or an equivalent value.

    Help: Combine or remove equal-sized parts. An equivalent fraction or mixed number is welcome.
    Pip’s example: Pip joins three eighths and two eighths. The size of each part stays an eighth.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.sum-4.v1
  6. 17/6 − 11/6 = ?

    Fraction answer: 6/6 or an equivalent value.

    Help: Combine or remove equal-sized parts. An equivalent fraction or mixed number is welcome.
    Pip’s example: Pip joins three eighths and two eighths. The size of each part stays an eighth.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.sum-5.v1
math · Multiply a fraction by a whole number (4 activities)

Idaho Mathematics · January 3, 2022 · 4.NF.B.4

Coverage: partial. Automatic evidence applies only to the narrow game checks; educator review needed.

  1. 3 × 2/5 = ?

    Fraction answer: 6/5 or an equivalent value.

    Help: Think of equal groups of the fraction. Keep the part size the same.
    Pip’s example: Pip combines three groups of two fifths to make six fifths.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.product-0.v1
  2. 4 × 3/8 = ?

    Fraction answer: 12/8 or an equivalent value.

    Help: Think of equal groups of the fraction. Keep the part size the same.
    Pip’s example: Pip combines three groups of two fifths to make six fifths.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.product-1.v1
  3. 5 × 1/6 = ?

    Fraction answer: 5/6 or an equivalent value.

    Help: Think of equal groups of the fraction. Keep the part size the same.
    Pip’s example: Pip combines three groups of two fifths to make six fifths.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.product-2.v1
  4. 3 × 5/4 = ?

    Fraction answer: 15/4 or an equivalent value.

    Help: Think of equal groups of the fraction. Keep the part size the same.
    Pip’s example: Pip combines three groups of two fifths to make six fifths.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.product-3.v1
math · Compare fractions referring to the same whole (5 activities)

Idaho Mathematics · January 3, 2022 · 4.NF.A.2

Coverage: partial. Automatic evidence applies only to the narrow game checks; educator review needed.

  1. Same whole: 2/3 ___ 3/4.

    Choices: < · > · =

    Answer: <

    Help: Use common denominators, a benchmark, or a drawing. Explain the comparison.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses equivalent twelfths or a visual model, keeping the whole the same.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.fraction-compare-0.v1
  2. Same whole: 5/6 ___ 7/8.

    Choices: < · > · =

    Answer: <

    Help: Use common denominators, a benchmark, or a drawing. Explain the comparison.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses equivalent twelfths or a visual model, keeping the whole the same.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.fraction-compare-1.v1
  3. Same whole: 3/5 ___ 4/10.

    Choices: > · < · =

    Answer: >

    Help: Use common denominators, a benchmark, or a drawing. Explain the comparison.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses equivalent twelfths or a visual model, keeping the whole the same.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.fraction-compare-2.v1
  4. Same whole: 7/4 ___ 5/3.

    Choices: > · < · =

    Answer: >

    Help: Use common denominators, a benchmark, or a drawing. Explain the comparison.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses equivalent twelfths or a visual model, keeping the whole the same.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.fraction-compare-3.v1
  5. Same whole: 3/6 ___ 4/8.

    Choices: = · < · >

    Answer: =

    Help: Use common denominators, a benchmark, or a drawing. Explain the comparison.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses equivalent twelfths or a visual model, keeping the whole the same.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.fraction-compare-4.v1
math · Connect decimals, tenths and hundredths (10 activities)

Idaho Mathematics · January 3, 2022 · 4.NF.C.5–7

Coverage: partial. Automatic evidence applies only to the narrow game checks; educator review needed.

  1. Write 6/10 as a decimal.

    Answer: 0.6

    Help: Tenths and hundredths name decimal places. You may include a zero before the decimal point.
    Pip’s example: Pip renames six tenths as sixty hundredths and compares values using equal-sized wholes.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.decimal-0.v1
  2. Write 37/100 as a decimal.

    Answer: 0.37

    Help: Tenths and hundredths name decimal places. You may include a zero before the decimal point.
    Pip’s example: Pip renames six tenths as sixty hundredths and compares values using equal-sized wholes.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.decimal-1.v1
  3. Write 4/100 as a decimal.

    Answer: 0.04

    Help: Tenths and hundredths name decimal places. You may include a zero before the decimal point.
    Pip’s example: Pip renames six tenths as sixty hundredths and compares values using equal-sized wholes.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.decimal-2.v1
  4. Write 9/10 as a decimal.

    Answer: 0.9

    Help: Tenths and hundredths name decimal places. You may include a zero before the decimal point.
    Pip’s example: Pip renames six tenths as sixty hundredths and compares values using equal-sized wholes.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.decimal-3.v1
  5. Write 85/100 as a decimal.

    Answer: 0.85

    Help: Tenths and hundredths name decimal places. You may include a zero before the decimal point.
    Pip’s example: Pip renames six tenths as sixty hundredths and compares values using equal-sized wholes.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.decimal-4.v1
  6. Same whole: 0.60 ___ 0.58.

    Choices: > · < · =

    Answer: >

    Help: Compare tenths, then hundredths; a trailing zero does not change the value.
    Pip’s example: Pip renames six tenths as sixty hundredths and compares values using equal-sized wholes.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.decimal-compare-0.v1
  7. Same whole: 0.09 ___ 0.90.

    Choices: < · > · =

    Answer: <

    Help: Compare tenths, then hundredths; a trailing zero does not change the value.
    Pip’s example: Pip renames six tenths as sixty hundredths and compares values using equal-sized wholes.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.decimal-compare-1.v1
  8. Same whole: 0.70 ___ 0.70.

    Choices: = · < · >

    Answer: =

    Help: Compare tenths, then hundredths; a trailing zero does not change the value.
    Pip’s example: Pip renames six tenths as sixty hundredths and compares values using equal-sized wholes.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.decimal-compare-2.v1
  9. Same whole: 0.35 ___ 0.53.

    Choices: < · > · =

    Answer: <

    Help: Compare tenths, then hundredths; a trailing zero does not change the value.
    Pip’s example: Pip renames six tenths as sixty hundredths and compares values using equal-sized wholes.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.decimal-compare-3.v1
  10. Same whole: 0.80 ___ 0.75.

    Choices: > · < · =

    Answer: >

    Help: Compare tenths, then hundredths; a trailing zero does not change the value.
    Pip’s example: Pip renames six tenths as sixty hundredths and compares values using equal-sized wholes.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.decimal-compare-4.v1
math · Convert larger units to smaller units in one system (6 activities)

Idaho Mathematics · January 3, 2022 · 4.MD.A.1–2

Coverage: partial. Automatic evidence applies only to the narrow game checks; educator review needed.

  1. Convert 7 feet to inches. One foot is 12 inches.

    Answer: 84

    Help: Multiply each foot by twelve inches.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses twelve inches for each foot and multiplies by three.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.feet-inches.v1
  2. Convert 8 meters to centimeters. One meter is 100 centimeters.

    Answer: 800

    Help: Use the number of smaller units in each larger unit.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses twelve inches for each foot and multiplies by three.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.meters-cm.v1
  3. Convert 3 kilograms to grams. One kilogram is 1,000 grams.

    Answer: 3000

    Help: Use equal groups of a thousand.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses twelve inches for each foot and multiplies by three.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.kg-grams.v1
  4. How many minutes are in 4 hours and 25 minutes?

    Answer: 265

    Help: Convert the hours, then add the remaining minutes.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses twelve inches for each foot and multiplies by three.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.time-minutes.v1
  5. A 3-meter ribbon is cut by 85 centimeters. How many centimeters remain?

    Answer: 215

    Help: Use the same unit before subtracting.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses twelve inches for each foot and multiplies by three.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.length-story.v1
  6. Make a two-column table converting 1 through 5 yards to feet.

    Help: Use three feet per yard. Explain the relationship and predict a new pair.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses twelve inches for each foot and multiplies by three.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.math.conversion-table.v1
math · Use rectangle area and perimeter relationships (4 activities)

Idaho Mathematics · January 3, 2022 · 4.MD.A.3

Coverage: partial. Automatic evidence applies only to the narrow game checks; educator review needed.

  1. A rectangle is 14 cm long and 8 cm wide. What is its area in square centimeters?

    Answer: 112

    Help: Multiply side lengths; label square units.
    Pip’s example: Pip labels units, uses the known area and length to find width, and distinguishes area from perimeter.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.area-rectangle.v1
  2. A rectangular rug has area 84 square feet and length 12 feet. What is its width in feet?

    Answer: 7

    Help: Find the missing factor in the area equation.
    Pip’s example: Pip labels units, uses the known area and length to find width, and distinguishes area from perimeter.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.area-width.v1
  3. A garden is 18 m by 7 m. What is its perimeter in meters?

    Answer: 50

    Help: Add all four outside side lengths.
    Pip’s example: Pip labels units, uses the known area and length to find width, and distinguishes area from perimeter.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.perimeter.v1
  4. Design two rectangles with the same area but different perimeters.

    Help: Label side lengths, calculate both measurements, and explain why the perimeter changes.
    Pip’s example: Pip labels units, uses the known area and length to find width, and distinguishes area from perimeter.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.math.area-perimeter.v1
math · Read and combine angle measures (5 activities)

Idaho Mathematics · January 3, 2022 · 4.MD.C.5–7

Coverage: partial. Automatic evidence applies only to the narrow game checks; educator review needed.

  1. Measure the marked angle in degrees.

    Answer: 45

    Angle model: 45 degrees.

    Help: Start at the zero on the right. Read where the sloping ray meets the protractor scale.
    Pip’s example: Pip lines up a protractor’s center and baseline, reads the scale beginning at zero, and checks whether the angle is acute or obtuse.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.angle-0.v1
  2. Measure the marked angle in degrees.

    Answer: 75

    Angle model: 75 degrees.

    Help: Start at the zero on the right. Read where the sloping ray meets the protractor scale.
    Pip’s example: Pip lines up a protractor’s center and baseline, reads the scale beginning at zero, and checks whether the angle is acute or obtuse.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.angle-1.v1
  3. Measure the marked angle in degrees.

    Answer: 120

    Angle model: 120 degrees.

    Help: Start at the zero on the right. Read where the sloping ray meets the protractor scale.
    Pip’s example: Pip lines up a protractor’s center and baseline, reads the scale beginning at zero, and checks whether the angle is acute or obtuse.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.angle-2.v1
  4. Two adjacent angles are 35° and 55°. What is their combined angle in degrees?

    Answer: 90

    Help: Adjacent non-overlapping angles add.
    Pip’s example: Pip lines up a protractor’s center and baseline, reads the scale beginning at zero, and checks whether the angle is acute or obtuse.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.angle-add.v1
  5. A right angle is split into 28° and an unknown angle. Find the unknown angle in degrees.

    Answer: 62

    Help: The two parts add to ninety degrees.
    Pip’s example: Pip lines up a protractor’s center and baseline, reads the scale beginning at zero, and checks whether the angle is acute or obtuse.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.angle-missing.v1
math · Classify lines, angles, shapes and symmetry (5 activities)

Idaho Mathematics · January 3, 2022 · 4.G.A.1–3

Coverage: partial. Automatic evidence applies only to the narrow game checks; educator review needed.

  1. Which describes parallel lines in a plane?

    Choices: They remain the same distance apart and do not meet. · They always meet at a right angle. · They have exactly one endpoint.

    Answer: They remain the same distance apart and do not meet.

    Help: Distinguish lines from rays and segments.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks parallel sides, right angles, and matching halves instead of judging by size or orientation.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.parallel.v1
  2. What makes a triangle a right triangle?

    Choices: It has one 90-degree angle. · It has three equal sides. · It points to the right.

    Answer: It has one 90-degree angle.

    Help: Use angle properties, not the direction the drawing faces.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks parallel sides, right angles, and matching halves instead of judging by size or orientation.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.right-triangle.v1
  3. Draw a point, a line, a line segment, and a ray; explain their differences.

    Help: Use a ruler, folding, or drawing with a grown-up. Explain how the attributes support your description.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks parallel sides, right angles, and matching halves instead of judging by size or orientation.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.math.geometry-0.v1
  4. Draw a quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel sides and classify it using its angles.

    Help: Use a ruler, folding, or drawing with a grown-up. Explain how the attributes support your description.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks parallel sides, right angles, and matching halves instead of judging by size or orientation.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.math.geometry-1.v1
  5. Draw and check lines of symmetry in a rectangle that is not a square.

    Help: Use a ruler, folding, or drawing with a grown-up. Explain how the attributes support your description.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks parallel sides, right angles, and matching halves instead of judging by size or orientation.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.math.geometry-2.v1
math · Interpret fractional measurements in line plots (5 activities)

Idaho Mathematics · January 3, 2022 · 4.MD.B.4

Coverage: partial. Automatic evidence applies only to the narrow game checks; educator review needed.

  1. The plot shows ribbon lengths in inches. What is the difference between the longest and shortest?

    Fraction answer: 3/4 or an equivalent value.

    Line plot data: {"d":8,"rows":[[2,2],[4,1],[8,2]]}

    Help: Read the smallest and largest marked measurements before subtracting.
    Pip’s example: Pip reads the fractional scale and counts every measurement before finding a total or difference.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.plot-difference.v1
  2. The plot shows three ribbon lengths. What is their total length in inches?

    Fraction answer: 7/4 or an equivalent value.

    Line plot data: {"d":4,"rows":[[1,1],[2,1],[4,1]]}

    Help: Add each measurement once for every X above it.
    Pip’s example: Pip reads the fractional scale and counts every measurement before finding a total or difference.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.plot-total.v1
  3. How many ribbons are represented in the plot?

    Answer: 6

    Line plot data: {"d":8,"rows":[[3,2],[5,3],[7,1]]}

    Help: Each X is one measured ribbon, regardless of its length.
    Pip’s example: Pip reads the fractional scale and counts every measurement before finding a total or difference.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.math.plot-count.v1
  4. Measure four safe objects in halves and fourths of an inch and make a line plot.

    Help: Use a suitable ruler with a grown-up. Label equal intervals, record an X for each measurement, and explain a total or difference from your own data.
    Pip’s example: Pip reads the fractional scale and counts every measurement before finding a total or difference.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.math.plot-real-0.v1
  5. Measure four safe objects in eighths of an inch and make a line plot.

    Help: Use a suitable ruler with a grown-up. Label equal intervals, record an X for each measurement, and explain a total or difference from your own data.
    Pip’s example: Pip reads the fractional scale and counts every measurement before finding a total or difference.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.math.plot-real-1.v1
science · Use evidence to connect speed and energy (10 activities)

Idaho Science · January 3, 2022 · 4-PS-1.1

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Investigate a toy car nudging a paper cup.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares the effects of the same toy moving slowly and faster, without calculating energy.

    1. An adult sets up a clear floor space with soft, light objects. Compare the same object moving at two speeds.
    2. Repeat gentle trials. Keep the target and surface unchanged; record motion and the effect on the target.
    3. Use the observed effects to discuss how speed relates to energy. Name a limitation; do not calculate energy.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.speed-test-0.v1
  2. Explain evidence from a toy car nudging a paper cup.

    Help: Draw a before-and-after diagram from real observations. Explain why the same object and target help make a fair comparison.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares the effects of the same toy moving slowly and faster, without calculating energy.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.speed-argument-0.v1
  3. Investigate a large soft ball moving an empty box.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares the effects of the same toy moving slowly and faster, without calculating energy.

    1. An adult sets up a clear floor space with soft, light objects. Compare the same object moving at two speeds.
    2. Repeat gentle trials. Keep the target and surface unchanged; record motion and the effect on the target.
    3. Use the observed effects to discuss how speed relates to energy. Name a limitation; do not calculate energy.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.speed-test-1.v1
  4. Explain evidence from a large soft ball moving an empty box.

    Help: Draw a before-and-after diagram from real observations. Explain why the same object and target help make a fair comparison.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares the effects of the same toy moving slowly and faster, without calculating energy.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.speed-argument-1.v1
  5. Investigate a toy car rolling from two low ramp heights.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares the effects of the same toy moving slowly and faster, without calculating energy.

    1. An adult sets up a clear floor space with soft, light objects. Compare the same object moving at two speeds.
    2. Repeat gentle trials. Keep the target and surface unchanged; record motion and the effect on the target.
    3. Use the observed effects to discuss how speed relates to energy. Name a limitation; do not calculate energy.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.speed-test-2.v1
  6. Explain evidence from a toy car rolling from two low ramp heights.

    Help: Draw a before-and-after diagram from real observations. Explain why the same object and target help make a fair comparison.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares the effects of the same toy moving slowly and faster, without calculating energy.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.speed-argument-2.v1
  7. Investigate a large soft ball rolling into a folded paper barrier.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares the effects of the same toy moving slowly and faster, without calculating energy.

    1. An adult sets up a clear floor space with soft, light objects. Compare the same object moving at two speeds.
    2. Repeat gentle trials. Keep the target and surface unchanged; record motion and the effect on the target.
    3. Use the observed effects to discuss how speed relates to energy. Name a limitation; do not calculate energy.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.speed-test-3.v1
  8. Explain evidence from a large soft ball rolling into a folded paper barrier.

    Help: Draw a before-and-after diagram from real observations. Explain why the same object and target help make a fair comparison.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares the effects of the same toy moving slowly and faster, without calculating energy.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.speed-argument-3.v1
  9. Investigate a wheeled toy moving a cardboard flap.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares the effects of the same toy moving slowly and faster, without calculating energy.

    1. An adult sets up a clear floor space with soft, light objects. Compare the same object moving at two speeds.
    2. Repeat gentle trials. Keep the target and surface unchanged; record motion and the effect on the target.
    3. Use the observed effects to discuss how speed relates to energy. Name a limitation; do not calculate energy.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.speed-test-4.v1
  10. Explain evidence from a wheeled toy moving a cardboard flap.

    Help: Draw a before-and-after diagram from real observations. Explain why the same object and target help make a fair comparison.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares the effects of the same toy moving slowly and faster, without calculating energy.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.speed-argument-4.v1
science · Observe energy transfer (10 activities)

Idaho Science · January 3, 2022 · 4-PS-1.2

Coverage: partial. Automatic evidence applies only to the narrow game checks; educator review needed.

  1. What explanation fits: a flashlight lights a wall?

    Choices: light travels from the flashlight to the wall · Energy always stays inside its first source. · Only moving cars can transfer energy.

    Answer: light travels from the flashlight to the wall

    Help: Trace what changes and how energy could get there.
    Pip’s example: Pip traces energy from a flashlight battery to light reaching a surface.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.science.transfer-check-0.v1
  2. Observe or model how a flashlight lights a wall.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip traces energy from a flashlight battery to light reaching a surface.

    1. A grown-up chooses a safe demonstration or reliable video. Use only enclosed battery devices; no outlets, flames, hot objects, or staring at the sun.
    2. Record a change before and after energy transfer. Draw the source, path, and receiver.
    3. Explain evidence of transfer by light, heat, sound, or an electric current; separate observation from explanation.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.transfer-observe-0.v1
  3. What explanation fits: a speaker makes a paper surface vibrate?

    Choices: sound can transfer energy through the air · Energy always stays inside its first source. · Only moving cars can transfer energy.

    Answer: sound can transfer energy through the air

    Help: Trace what changes and how energy could get there.
    Pip’s example: Pip traces energy from a flashlight battery to light reaching a surface.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.science.transfer-check-1.v1
  4. Observe or model how a speaker makes a paper surface vibrate.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip traces energy from a flashlight battery to light reaching a surface.

    1. A grown-up chooses a safe demonstration or reliable video. Use only enclosed battery devices; no outlets, flames, hot objects, or staring at the sun.
    2. Record a change before and after energy transfer. Draw the source, path, and receiver.
    3. Explain evidence of transfer by light, heat, sound, or an electric current; separate observation from explanation.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.transfer-observe-1.v1
  5. What explanation fits: a warm sealed container warms a nearby cool surface?

    Choices: energy can transfer from warmer objects to cooler surroundings · Energy always stays inside its first source. · Only moving cars can transfer energy.

    Answer: energy can transfer from warmer objects to cooler surroundings

    Help: Trace what changes and how energy could get there.
    Pip’s example: Pip traces energy from a flashlight battery to light reaching a surface.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.science.transfer-check-2.v1
  6. Observe or model how a warm sealed container warms a nearby cool surface.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip traces energy from a flashlight battery to light reaching a surface.

    1. A grown-up chooses a safe demonstration or reliable video. Use only enclosed battery devices; no outlets, flames, hot objects, or staring at the sun.
    2. Record a change before and after energy transfer. Draw the source, path, and receiver.
    3. Explain evidence of transfer by light, heat, sound, or an electric current; separate observation from explanation.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.transfer-observe-2.v1
  7. What explanation fits: a battery powers a small enclosed fan?

    Choices: electrical energy is transferred through the circuit · Energy always stays inside its first source. · Only moving cars can transfer energy.

    Answer: electrical energy is transferred through the circuit

    Help: Trace what changes and how energy could get there.
    Pip’s example: Pip traces energy from a flashlight battery to light reaching a surface.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.science.transfer-check-3.v1
  8. Observe or model how a battery powers a small enclosed fan.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip traces energy from a flashlight battery to light reaching a surface.

    1. A grown-up chooses a safe demonstration or reliable video. Use only enclosed battery devices; no outlets, flames, hot objects, or staring at the sun.
    2. Record a change before and after energy transfer. Draw the source, path, and receiver.
    3. Explain evidence of transfer by light, heat, sound, or an electric current; separate observation from explanation.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.transfer-observe-3.v1
  9. What explanation fits: sunlight warms a shaded and an unshaded surface differently?

    Choices: light can transfer energy to a surface · Energy always stays inside its first source. · Only moving cars can transfer energy.

    Answer: light can transfer energy to a surface

    Help: Trace what changes and how energy could get there.
    Pip’s example: Pip traces energy from a flashlight battery to light reaching a surface.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.science.transfer-check-4.v1
  10. Observe or model how sunlight warms a shaded and an unshaded surface differently.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip traces energy from a flashlight battery to light reaching a surface.

    1. A grown-up chooses a safe demonstration or reliable video. Use only enclosed battery devices; no outlets, flames, hot objects, or staring at the sun.
    2. Record a change before and after energy transfer. Draw the source, path, and receiver.
    3. Explain evidence of transfer by light, heat, sound, or an electric current; separate observation from explanation.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.transfer-observe-4.v1
science · Ask and predict about energy in collisions (5 activities)

Idaho Science · January 3, 2022 · 4-PS-1.3

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Ask and test: what might happen when one toy rolls into a resting toy?

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip predicts how a moving toy affects a resting toy, then checks the prediction.

    1. Set up a clear floor space with a grown-up. Ask a question about changes in motion and make a prediction.
    2. Try gentle trials, keeping objects away from people and fragile items. Sketch positions before and after.
    3. Compare the prediction with observations and ask a new question about energy transfer.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.collision-0.v1
  2. Ask and test: what might happen when two large soft balls roll toward each other slowly?

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip predicts how a moving toy affects a resting toy, then checks the prediction.

    1. Set up a clear floor space with a grown-up. Ask a question about changes in motion and make a prediction.
    2. Try gentle trials, keeping objects away from people and fragile items. Sketch positions before and after.
    3. Compare the prediction with observations and ask a new question about energy transfer.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.collision-1.v1
  3. Ask and test: what might happen when a rolling toy meets a soft foam stop?

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip predicts how a moving toy affects a resting toy, then checks the prediction.

    1. Set up a clear floor space with a grown-up. Ask a question about changes in motion and make a prediction.
    2. Try gentle trials, keeping objects away from people and fragile items. Sketch positions before and after.
    3. Compare the prediction with observations and ask a new question about energy transfer.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.collision-2.v1
  4. Ask and test: what might happen when a slowly rolling ball meets a stationary larger soft ball?

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip predicts how a moving toy affects a resting toy, then checks the prediction.

    1. Set up a clear floor space with a grown-up. Ask a question about changes in motion and make a prediction.
    2. Try gentle trials, keeping objects away from people and fragile items. Sketch positions before and after.
    3. Compare the prediction with observations and ask a new question about energy transfer.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.collision-3.v1
  5. Ask and test: what might happen when a toy meets a folded paper barrier?

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip predicts how a moving toy affects a resting toy, then checks the prediction.

    1. Set up a clear floor space with a grown-up. Ask a question about changes in motion and make a prediction.
    2. Try gentle trials, keeping objects away from people and fragile items. Sketch positions before and after.
    3. Compare the prediction with observations and ask a new question about energy transfer.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.collision-4.v1
science · Design, test and improve an energy-conversion device (5 activities)

Idaho Science · January 3, 2022 · 4-PS-1.4

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Design or improve a wind-up toy lifting a paper flag.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip sets a goal for a rubber-band-powered model, tests it with adult help, and improves one feature.

    1. An adult selects a safe kit or model. Name an energy conversion, a measurable goal, and two limits on materials or size.
    2. Test the device with adult help and record whether it meets the goal. Do not open batteries, connect outlets, or aim stretched bands at people.
    3. Change one design feature, test again, and explain whether the change improved the result.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.conversion-design-0.v1
  2. Design or improve a rubber-band-powered cardboard wheel.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip sets a goal for a rubber-band-powered model, tests it with adult help, and improves one feature.

    1. An adult selects a safe kit or model. Name an energy conversion, a measurable goal, and two limits on materials or size.
    2. Test the device with adult help and record whether it meets the goal. Do not open batteries, connect outlets, or aim stretched bands at people.
    3. Change one design feature, test again, and explain whether the change improved the result.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.conversion-design-1.v1
  3. Design or improve a hand-cranked enclosed classroom generator lighting an LED.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip sets a goal for a rubber-band-powered model, tests it with adult help, and improves one feature.

    1. An adult selects a safe kit or model. Name an energy conversion, a measurable goal, and two limits on materials or size.
    2. Test the device with adult help and record whether it meets the goal. Do not open batteries, connect outlets, or aim stretched bands at people.
    3. Change one design feature, test again, and explain whether the change improved the result.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.conversion-design-2.v1
  4. Design or improve a battery-powered enclosed buzzer signaling a message.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip sets a goal for a rubber-band-powered model, tests it with adult help, and improves one feature.

    1. An adult selects a safe kit or model. Name an energy conversion, a measurable goal, and two limits on materials or size.
    2. Test the device with adult help and record whether it meets the goal. Do not open batteries, connect outlets, or aim stretched bands at people.
    3. Change one design feature, test again, and explain whether the change improved the result.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.conversion-design-3.v1
  5. Design or improve a rubber-band-powered lightweight model vehicle.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip sets a goal for a rubber-band-powered model, tests it with adult help, and improves one feature.

    1. An adult selects a safe kit or model. Name an energy conversion, a measurable goal, and two limits on materials or size.
    2. Test the device with adult help and record whether it meets the goal. Do not open batteries, connect outlets, or aim stretched bands at people.
    3. Change one design feature, test again, and explain whether the change improved the result.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.conversion-design-4.v1
science · Model amplitude, wavelength and wave motion (15 activities)

Idaho Science · January 3, 2022 · 4-PS-2.1

Coverage: partial. Automatic evidence applies only to the narrow game checks; educator review needed.

  1. Two rope waves have equal crest spacing, but one has a greater height from the middle. What differs?

    Choices: amplitude · wavelength · the rope’s total length

    Answer: amplitude

    Help: Compare height from the middle with distance between matching points in the pattern.
    Pip’s example: Pip moves a rope gently up and down to show a traveling pattern. A marked place moves locally instead of traveling with the pattern.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.science.wave-check-0.v1
  2. Wave model: compare small and larger up-and-down movements.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip moves a rope gently up and down to show a traveling pattern. A marked place moves locally instead of traveling with the pattern.

    1. Use a rope on the floor moved gently by an adult, a drawing, or a classroom model. No ropes around bodies and no water near devices.
    2. Make and label a repeating wave pattern. Observe crest spacing, height from the middle, or the motion of a marked place.
    3. Explain what the model shows about amplitude, wavelength, or local motion. A rope model does not show every kind of wave.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.wave-model-0.v1
  3. Two drawn waves have equal amplitude but different distances between crests. What differs?

    Choices: wavelength · the paper’s color · amplitude

    Answer: wavelength

    Help: Compare height from the middle with distance between matching points in the pattern.
    Pip’s example: Pip moves a rope gently up and down to show a traveling pattern. A marked place moves locally instead of traveling with the pattern.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.science.wave-check-1.v1
  4. Explain two wave models that show small and larger up-and-down movements.

    Help: Draw labels and use your observations to explain what changes and what stays the same. Do not calculate wave energy or speed.
    Pip’s example: Pip moves a rope gently up and down to show a traveling pattern. A marked place moves locally instead of traveling with the pattern.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.wave-explain-0.v1
  5. A ribbon tied at one point on a rope moves up and down as a wave travels along it. What does this model show?

    Choices: The pattern travels while the marked place moves locally. · The ribbon must travel to the rope’s end. · The rope has no motion.

    Answer: The pattern travels while the marked place moves locally.

    Help: Compare height from the middle with distance between matching points in the pattern.
    Pip’s example: Pip moves a rope gently up and down to show a traveling pattern. A marked place moves locally instead of traveling with the pattern.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.science.wave-check-2.v1
  6. Wave model: compare widely spaced and closely spaced wave crests.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip moves a rope gently up and down to show a traveling pattern. A marked place moves locally instead of traveling with the pattern.

    1. Use a rope on the floor moved gently by an adult, a drawing, or a classroom model. No ropes around bodies and no water near devices.
    2. Make and label a repeating wave pattern. Observe crest spacing, height from the middle, or the motion of a marked place.
    3. Explain what the model shows about amplitude, wavelength, or local motion. A rope model does not show every kind of wave.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.wave-model-1.v1
  7. Where is amplitude measured on a simple wave drawing?

    Choices: from the middle position to a crest · between neighboring crests · along the whole rope

    Answer: from the middle position to a crest

    Help: Compare height from the middle with distance between matching points in the pattern.
    Pip’s example: Pip moves a rope gently up and down to show a traveling pattern. A marked place moves locally instead of traveling with the pattern.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.science.wave-check-3.v1
  8. Explain two wave models that show widely spaced and closely spaced wave crests.

    Help: Draw labels and use your observations to explain what changes and what stays the same. Do not calculate wave energy or speed.
    Pip’s example: Pip moves a rope gently up and down to show a traveling pattern. A marked place moves locally instead of traveling with the pattern.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.wave-explain-1.v1
  9. Which drawing can represent a repeating wave pattern?

    Choices: regular crests and troughs with a labeled middle position · a list of animal names · one unlabeled dot

    Answer: regular crests and troughs with a labeled middle position

    Help: Compare height from the middle with distance between matching points in the pattern.
    Pip’s example: Pip moves a rope gently up and down to show a traveling pattern. A marked place moves locally instead of traveling with the pattern.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.science.wave-check-4.v1
  10. Wave model: follow a marked place on a rope.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip moves a rope gently up and down to show a traveling pattern. A marked place moves locally instead of traveling with the pattern.

    1. Use a rope on the floor moved gently by an adult, a drawing, or a classroom model. No ropes around bodies and no water near devices.
    2. Make and label a repeating wave pattern. Observe crest spacing, height from the middle, or the motion of a marked place.
    3. Explain what the model shows about amplitude, wavelength, or local motion. A rope model does not show every kind of wave.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.wave-model-2.v1
  11. Explain two wave models that follow a marked place on a rope.

    Help: Draw labels and use your observations to explain what changes and what stays the same. Do not calculate wave energy or speed.
    Pip’s example: Pip moves a rope gently up and down to show a traveling pattern. A marked place moves locally instead of traveling with the pattern.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.wave-explain-2.v1
  12. Wave model: compare two drawn waves with equal height and different spacing.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip moves a rope gently up and down to show a traveling pattern. A marked place moves locally instead of traveling with the pattern.

    1. Use a rope on the floor moved gently by an adult, a drawing, or a classroom model. No ropes around bodies and no water near devices.
    2. Make and label a repeating wave pattern. Observe crest spacing, height from the middle, or the motion of a marked place.
    3. Explain what the model shows about amplitude, wavelength, or local motion. A rope model does not show every kind of wave.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.wave-model-3.v1
  13. Explain two wave models that show two drawn waves with equal height and different spacing.

    Help: Draw labels and use your observations to explain what changes and what stays the same. Do not calculate wave energy or speed.
    Pip’s example: Pip moves a rope gently up and down to show a traveling pattern. A marked place moves locally instead of traveling with the pattern.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.wave-explain-3.v1
  14. Wave model: compare two drawn waves with equal spacing and different height.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip moves a rope gently up and down to show a traveling pattern. A marked place moves locally instead of traveling with the pattern.

    1. Use a rope on the floor moved gently by an adult, a drawing, or a classroom model. No ropes around bodies and no water near devices.
    2. Make and label a repeating wave pattern. Observe crest spacing, height from the middle, or the motion of a marked place.
    3. Explain what the model shows about amplitude, wavelength, or local motion. A rope model does not show every kind of wave.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.wave-model-4.v1
  15. Explain two wave models that show two drawn waves with equal spacing and different height.

    Help: Draw labels and use your observations to explain what changes and what stays the same. Do not calculate wave energy or speed.
    Pip’s example: Pip moves a rope gently up and down to show a traveling pattern. A marked place moves locally instead of traveling with the pattern.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.wave-explain-4.v1
science · Model reflected light entering an eye (5 activities)

Idaho Science · January 3, 2022 · 4-PS-2.2

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Model how an eye can see a book under a lamp.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip draws arrows showing light from a lamp reflecting from a book into an eye.

    1. Choose a safe light source with an adult. Never aim a bright beam into eyes or look at the sun.
    2. Draw the source, object, and eye. Show arrows from the source to the object and reflected light into the eye.
    3. Explain what happens if the source is blocked. Eyes receive reflected light; they do not send out seeing rays.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.light-path-0.v1
  2. Model how an eye can see a toy beside a window.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip draws arrows showing light from a lamp reflecting from a book into an eye.

    1. Choose a safe light source with an adult. Never aim a bright beam into eyes or look at the sun.
    2. Draw the source, object, and eye. Show arrows from the source to the object and reflected light into the eye.
    3. Explain what happens if the source is blocked. Eyes receive reflected light; they do not send out seeing rays.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.light-path-1.v1
  3. Model how an eye can see a paper sign in a flashlight beam.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip draws arrows showing light from a lamp reflecting from a book into an eye.

    1. Choose a safe light source with an adult. Never aim a bright beam into eyes or look at the sun.
    2. Draw the source, object, and eye. Show arrows from the source to the object and reflected light into the eye.
    3. Explain what happens if the source is blocked. Eyes receive reflected light; they do not send out seeing rays.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.light-path-2.v1
  4. Model how an eye can see a mirror reflecting a lit object.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip draws arrows showing light from a lamp reflecting from a book into an eye.

    1. Choose a safe light source with an adult. Never aim a bright beam into eyes or look at the sun.
    2. Draw the source, object, and eye. Show arrows from the source to the object and reflected light into the eye.
    3. Explain what happens if the source is blocked. Eyes receive reflected light; they do not send out seeing rays.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.light-path-3.v1
  5. Model how an eye can see a colored card in a dim room.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip draws arrows showing light from a lamp reflecting from a book into an eye.

    1. Choose a safe light source with an adult. Never aim a bright beam into eyes or look at the sun.
    2. Draw the source, object, and eye. Show arrows from the source to the object and reflected light into the eye.
    3. Explain what happens if the source is blocked. Eyes receive reflected light; they do not send out seeing rays.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.light-path-4.v1
science · Compare patterns used to transmit information (5 activities)

Idaho Science · January 3, 2022 · 4-PS-2.3

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Compare two ways to send the pretend message START.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip agrees on a code, sends a pattern, and checks whether the receiver gets the intended message.

    1. Invent two shared codes, such as short/long taps and a paper grid of dark/light squares. Agree on a key with a partner.
    2. Send and decode each code several times at a comfortable volume. Record mistakes or unclear symbols.
    3. Compare accuracy and ease of use. Improve one code and explain why patterns need an agreed meaning.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.code-0.v1
  2. Compare two ways to send the pretend message STOP.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip agrees on a code, sends a pattern, and checks whether the receiver gets the intended message.

    1. Invent two shared codes, such as short/long taps and a paper grid of dark/light squares. Agree on a key with a partner.
    2. Send and decode each code several times at a comfortable volume. Record mistakes or unclear symbols.
    3. Compare accuracy and ease of use. Improve one code and explain why patterns need an agreed meaning.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.code-1.v1
  3. Compare two ways to send the pretend message LEFT.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip agrees on a code, sends a pattern, and checks whether the receiver gets the intended message.

    1. Invent two shared codes, such as short/long taps and a paper grid of dark/light squares. Agree on a key with a partner.
    2. Send and decode each code several times at a comfortable volume. Record mistakes or unclear symbols.
    3. Compare accuracy and ease of use. Improve one code and explain why patterns need an agreed meaning.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.code-2.v1
  4. Compare two ways to send the pretend message RIGHT.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip agrees on a code, sends a pattern, and checks whether the receiver gets the intended message.

    1. Invent two shared codes, such as short/long taps and a paper grid of dark/light squares. Agree on a key with a partner.
    2. Send and decode each code several times at a comfortable volume. Record mistakes or unclear symbols.
    3. Compare accuracy and ease of use. Improve one code and explain why patterns need an agreed meaning.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.code-3.v1
  5. Compare two ways to send the pretend message HELP.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip agrees on a code, sends a pattern, and checks whether the receiver gets the intended message.

    1. Invent two shared codes, such as short/long taps and a paper grid of dark/light squares. Agree on a key with a partner.
    2. Send and decode each code several times at a comfortable volume. Record mistakes or unclear symbols.
    3. Compare accuracy and ease of use. Improve one code and explain why patterns need an agreed meaning.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.code-4.v1
science · Argue how internal and external structures support life (10 activities)

Idaho Science · January 3, 2022 · 4-LS-1.1

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Use evidence to explain how roots can take in water and anchor a plant.

    Help: Study an adult-selected diagram or observe without harming organisms. Identify internal or external structures, make a claim, and point to evidence. Compare with a different organism.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses a diagram to connect roots with taking in water and supporting a plant.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.structure-0.v1
  2. Use evidence to explain how a stem can support leaves and transport materials.

    Help: Study an adult-selected diagram or observe without harming organisms. Identify internal or external structures, make a claim, and point to evidence. Compare with a different organism.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses a diagram to connect roots with taking in water and supporting a plant.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.structure-1.v1
  3. Use evidence to explain how leaves can use light in making food.

    Help: Study an adult-selected diagram or observe without harming organisms. Identify internal or external structures, make a claim, and point to evidence. Compare with a different organism.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses a diagram to connect roots with taking in water and supporting a plant.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.structure-2.v1
  4. Use evidence to explain how a seed coat can protect a plant embryo.

    Help: Study an adult-selected diagram or observe without harming organisms. Identify internal or external structures, make a claim, and point to evidence. Compare with a different organism.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses a diagram to connect roots with taking in water and supporting a plant.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.structure-3.v1
  5. Use evidence to explain how a bird’s wings can support movement through air.

    Help: Study an adult-selected diagram or observe without harming organisms. Identify internal or external structures, make a claim, and point to evidence. Compare with a different organism.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses a diagram to connect roots with taking in water and supporting a plant.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.structure-4.v1
  6. Use evidence to explain how a fish’s gills can take oxygen from water.

    Help: Study an adult-selected diagram or observe without harming organisms. Identify internal or external structures, make a claim, and point to evidence. Compare with a different organism.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses a diagram to connect roots with taking in water and supporting a plant.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.structure-5.v1
  7. Use evidence to explain how an animal’s heart can move blood through the body.

    Help: Study an adult-selected diagram or observe without harming organisms. Identify internal or external structures, make a claim, and point to evidence. Compare with a different organism.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses a diagram to connect roots with taking in water and supporting a plant.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.structure-6.v1
  8. Use evidence to explain how a turtle’s shell can protect parts of its body.

    Help: Study an adult-selected diagram or observe without harming organisms. Identify internal or external structures, make a claim, and point to evidence. Compare with a different organism.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses a diagram to connect roots with taking in water and supporting a plant.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.structure-7.v1
  9. Use evidence to explain how an animal’s stomach can help break down food.

    Help: Study an adult-selected diagram or observe without harming organisms. Identify internal or external structures, make a claim, and point to evidence. Compare with a different organism.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses a diagram to connect roots with taking in water and supporting a plant.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.structure-8.v1
  10. Use evidence to explain how a flower can support a flowering plant’s reproduction.

    Help: Study an adult-selected diagram or observe without harming organisms. Identify internal or external structures, make a claim, and point to evidence. Compare with a different organism.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses a diagram to connect roots with taking in water and supporting a plant.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.structure-9.v1
science · Model sensing, processing and responding (5 activities)

Idaho Science · January 3, 2022 · 4-LS-1.2

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Model sensing and responding: seeing an obstacle and stopping.

    Help: Draw the sense organ, information going to the brain, and a possible response. Discuss how experience or context could change a response. Never test with loud sounds, unknown foods, or unsafe objects.
    Pip’s example: Pip models how seeing an obstacle sends information to the brain before a person chooses to stop.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.sense-0.v1
  2. Model sensing and responding: hearing a timer and checking a task.

    Help: Draw the sense organ, information going to the brain, and a possible response. Discuss how experience or context could change a response. Never test with loud sounds, unknown foods, or unsafe objects.
    Pip’s example: Pip models how seeing an obstacle sends information to the brain before a person chooses to stop.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.sense-1.v1
  3. Model sensing and responding: feeling a cool breeze and choosing a jacket.

    Help: Draw the sense organ, information going to the brain, and a possible response. Discuss how experience or context could change a response. Never test with loud sounds, unknown foods, or unsafe objects.
    Pip’s example: Pip models how seeing an obstacle sends information to the brain before a person chooses to stop.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.sense-2.v1
  4. Model sensing and responding: smelling a familiar food and looking toward it.

    Help: Draw the sense organ, information going to the brain, and a possible response. Discuss how experience or context could change a response. Never test with loud sounds, unknown foods, or unsafe objects.
    Pip’s example: Pip models how seeing an obstacle sends information to the brain before a person chooses to stop.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.sense-3.v1
  5. Model sensing and responding: seeing a ball approaching and moving aside.

    Help: Draw the sense organ, information going to the brain, and a possible response. Discuss how experience or context could change a response. Never test with loud sounds, unknown foods, or unsafe objects.
    Pip’s example: Pip models how seeing an obstacle sends information to the brain before a person chooses to stop.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.sense-4.v1
science · Use rock and fossil patterns as landscape evidence (5 activities)

Idaho Science · January 3, 2022 · 4-ESS-1.1

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Earth evidence: examine shell fossils high above today’s sea.

    Help: Use labeled reference pictures with an adult. Describe visible evidence and a possible landscape history, or classify the pictured rock types from the reference. Relative order is not an exact age; do not assume every rock contains fossils.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares fossils in undisturbed rock layers and explains a possible older environment using evidence.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.rock-0.v1
  2. Earth evidence: examine different fossils in upper and lower undisturbed layers.

    Help: Use labeled reference pictures with an adult. Describe visible evidence and a possible landscape history, or classify the pictured rock types from the reference. Relative order is not an exact age; do not assume every rock contains fossils.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares fossils in undisturbed rock layers and explains a possible older environment using evidence.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.rock-1.v1
  3. Earth evidence: examine a sequence of sedimentary layers with changing fossil types.

    Help: Use labeled reference pictures with an adult. Describe visible evidence and a possible landscape history, or classify the pictured rock types from the reference. Relative order is not an exact age; do not assume every rock contains fossils.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares fossils in undisturbed rock layers and explains a possible older environment using evidence.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.rock-2.v1
  4. Earth evidence: examine a map showing similar fossil layers in two locations.

    Help: Use labeled reference pictures with an adult. Describe visible evidence and a possible landscape history, or classify the pictured rock types from the reference. Relative order is not an exact age; do not assume every rock contains fossils.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares fossils in undisturbed rock layers and explains a possible older environment using evidence.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.rock-3.v1
  5. Earth evidence: examine samples or photos of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

    Help: Use labeled reference pictures with an adult. Describe visible evidence and a possible landscape history, or classify the pictured rock types from the reference. Relative order is not an exact age; do not assume every rock contains fossils.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares fossils in undisturbed rock layers and explains a possible older environment using evidence.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.rock-4.v1
science · Investigate weathering and erosion (10 activities)

Idaho Science · January 3, 2022 · 4-ESS-2.1

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Investigate how slope of a soil tray affects movement of material.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares two small soil trays at different slopes while keeping soil and water amounts the same.

    1. An adult sets up two tiny tabletop models. Change only the named variable; decide what will stay equal.
    2. Use tiny amounts of water in a tray or a gentle hand fan with large paper pieces. Avoid dust, blowing soil, and water near electronics.
    3. Record and compare what moved. Distinguish weathering that breaks material down from erosion that carries it away.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.erosion-0.v1
  2. Explain your comparison about slope of a soil tray.

    Help: Draw both setups and label what changed and what stayed equal. Use actual observations, mention an uncertain result, and propose a follow-up test.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares two small soil trays at different slopes while keeping soil and water amounts the same.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.erosion-evidence-0.v1
  3. Investigate how amount of plant-like cover affects movement of material.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares two small soil trays at different slopes while keeping soil and water amounts the same.

    1. An adult sets up two tiny tabletop models. Change only the named variable; decide what will stay equal.
    2. Use tiny amounts of water in a tray or a gentle hand fan with large paper pieces. Avoid dust, blowing soil, and water near electronics.
    3. Record and compare what moved. Distinguish weathering that breaks material down from erosion that carries it away.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.erosion-1.v1
  4. Explain your comparison about amount of plant-like cover.

    Help: Draw both setups and label what changed and what stayed equal. Use actual observations, mention an uncertain result, and propose a follow-up test.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares two small soil trays at different slopes while keeping soil and water amounts the same.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.erosion-evidence-1.v1
  5. Investigate how speed of a small water flow affects movement of material.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares two small soil trays at different slopes while keeping soil and water amounts the same.

    1. An adult sets up two tiny tabletop models. Change only the named variable; decide what will stay equal.
    2. Use tiny amounts of water in a tray or a gentle hand fan with large paper pieces. Avoid dust, blowing soil, and water near electronics.
    3. Record and compare what moved. Distinguish weathering that breaks material down from erosion that carries it away.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.erosion-2.v1
  6. Explain your comparison about speed of a small water flow.

    Help: Draw both setups and label what changed and what stayed equal. Use actual observations, mention an uncertain result, and propose a follow-up test.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares two small soil trays at different slopes while keeping soil and water amounts the same.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.erosion-evidence-2.v1
  7. Investigate how a paper barrier slowing a hand-fan breeze affects movement of material.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares two small soil trays at different slopes while keeping soil and water amounts the same.

    1. An adult sets up two tiny tabletop models. Change only the named variable; decide what will stay equal.
    2. Use tiny amounts of water in a tray or a gentle hand fan with large paper pieces. Avoid dust, blowing soil, and water near electronics.
    3. Record and compare what moved. Distinguish weathering that breaks material down from erosion that carries it away.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.erosion-3.v1
  8. Explain your comparison about a paper barrier slowing a hand-fan breeze.

    Help: Draw both setups and label what changed and what stayed equal. Use actual observations, mention an uncertain result, and propose a follow-up test.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares two small soil trays at different slopes while keeping soil and water amounts the same.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.erosion-evidence-3.v1
  9. Investigate how type of safe surface material affects movement of material.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares two small soil trays at different slopes while keeping soil and water amounts the same.

    1. An adult sets up two tiny tabletop models. Change only the named variable; decide what will stay equal.
    2. Use tiny amounts of water in a tray or a gentle hand fan with large paper pieces. Avoid dust, blowing soil, and water near electronics.
    3. Record and compare what moved. Distinguish weathering that breaks material down from erosion that carries it away.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.erosion-4.v1
  10. Explain your comparison about type of safe surface material.

    Help: Draw both setups and label what changed and what stayed equal. Use actual observations, mention an uncertain result, and propose a follow-up test.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares two small soil trays at different slopes while keeping soil and water amounts the same.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.erosion-evidence-4.v1
science · Find patterns of landforms and Earth events on maps (5 activities)

Idaho Science · January 3, 2022 · 4-ESS-2.2

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Look for geographic patterns: earthquake locations and mountain belts.

    Help: Use dated, labeled scientific maps chosen by an adult. Read the key, compare locations, identify a pattern and an exception, and explain what the maps do not establish.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares earthquake and mountain locations on labeled maps without claiming that every place follows one pattern.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.earth-map-0.v1
  2. Look for geographic patterns: volcano locations around an ocean.

    Help: Use dated, labeled scientific maps chosen by an adult. Read the key, compare locations, identify a pattern and an exception, and explain what the maps do not establish.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares earthquake and mountain locations on labeled maps without claiming that every place follows one pattern.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.earth-map-1.v1
  3. Look for geographic patterns: mountain ranges and continent edges.

    Help: Use dated, labeled scientific maps chosen by an adult. Read the key, compare locations, identify a pattern and an exception, and explain what the maps do not establish.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares earthquake and mountain locations on labeled maps without claiming that every place follows one pattern.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.earth-map-2.v1
  4. Look for geographic patterns: ocean trenches and earthquake locations.

    Help: Use dated, labeled scientific maps chosen by an adult. Read the key, compare locations, identify a pattern and an exception, and explain what the maps do not establish.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares earthquake and mountain locations on labeled maps without claiming that every place follows one pattern.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.earth-map-3.v1
  5. Look for geographic patterns: Earth-event locations on two maps with different scales.

    Help: Use dated, labeled scientific maps chosen by an adult. Read the key, compare locations, identify a pattern and an exception, and explain what the maps do not establish.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares earthquake and mountain locations on labeled maps without claiming that every place follows one pattern.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.earth-map-4.v1
science · Explain energy resources and environmental effects (5 activities)

Idaho Science · January 3, 2022 · 4-ESS-3.1

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Compare energy from sunlight and coal.

    Help: With reliable sources, identify natural resources, whether they are replenished on human timescales, and effects on land, water, air, or living things. Every option has tradeoffs; record your sources.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares a renewable and a nonrenewable energy source and considers environmental effects of each.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.resource-0.v1
  2. Compare energy from wind and natural gas.

    Help: With reliable sources, identify natural resources, whether they are replenished on human timescales, and effects on land, water, air, or living things. Every option has tradeoffs; record your sources.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares a renewable and a nonrenewable energy source and considers environmental effects of each.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.resource-1.v1
  3. Compare energy from flowing water and petroleum.

    Help: With reliable sources, identify natural resources, whether they are replenished on human timescales, and effects on land, water, air, or living things. Every option has tradeoffs; record your sources.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares a renewable and a nonrenewable energy source and considers environmental effects of each.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.resource-2.v1
  4. Compare energy from geothermal heat and coal.

    Help: With reliable sources, identify natural resources, whether they are replenished on human timescales, and effects on land, water, air, or living things. Every option has tradeoffs; record your sources.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares a renewable and a nonrenewable energy source and considers environmental effects of each.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.resource-3.v1
  5. Compare energy from a solar-powered system and a fuel-powered system.

    Help: With reliable sources, identify natural resources, whether they are replenished on human timescales, and effects on land, water, air, or living things. Every option has tradeoffs; record your sources.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares a renewable and a nonrenewable energy source and considers environmental effects of each.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.resource-4.v1
science · Compare solutions that reduce Earth-hazard impacts (5 activities)

Idaho Science · January 3, 2022 · 4-ESS-3.2

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Compare two tabletop flood barriers.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares model flood barriers with the same small amount of water and identifies a strength and a limit of each.

    1. Use a safe adult-led model or an official educational map. Define the hazard, goal, and design limits. Never test in a real hazard.
    2. Apply the same gentle test to both models, or compare both plans against the same map and criteria.
    3. Use results to compare benefits, limitations, and a possible improvement. Models cannot guarantee real-world safety.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.hazard-0.v1
  2. Compare two model earthquake-resistant structures.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares model flood barriers with the same small amount of water and identifies a strength and a limit of each.

    1. Use a safe adult-led model or an official educational map. Define the hazard, goal, and design limits. Never test in a real hazard.
    2. Apply the same gentle test to both models, or compare both plans against the same map and criteria.
    3. Use results to compare benefits, limitations, and a possible improvement. Models cannot guarantee real-world safety.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.hazard-1.v1
  3. Compare two fictional tsunami evacuation-route plans.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares model flood barriers with the same small amount of water and identifies a strength and a limit of each.

    1. Use a safe adult-led model or an official educational map. Define the hazard, goal, and design limits. Never test in a real hazard.
    2. Apply the same gentle test to both models, or compare both plans against the same map and criteria.
    3. Use results to compare benefits, limitations, and a possible improvement. Models cannot guarantee real-world safety.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.hazard-2.v1
  4. Compare two mapped volcanic-hazard avoidance plans.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares model flood barriers with the same small amount of water and identifies a strength and a limit of each.

    1. Use a safe adult-led model or an official educational map. Define the hazard, goal, and design limits. Never test in a real hazard.
    2. Apply the same gentle test to both models, or compare both plans against the same map and criteria.
    3. Use results to compare benefits, limitations, and a possible improvement. Models cannot guarantee real-world safety.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.hazard-3.v1
  5. Compare two ways to keep model floodwater away from a building.

    Help: Use safe materials selected by a grown-up. Keep observations on your own paper. Describe what your model can and cannot show.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares model flood barriers with the same small amount of water and identifies a strength and a limit of each.

    1. Use a safe adult-led model or an official educational map. Define the hazard, goal, and design limits. Never test in a real hazard.
    2. Apply the same gentle test to both models, or compare both plans against the same map and criteria.
    3. Use results to compare benefits, limitations, and a possible improvement. Models cannot guarantee real-world safety.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.science.hazard-4.v1
social-studies · Explain people, trade and change in Idaho history (15 activities)

Idaho Social Studies · revised November 20, 2025 · 4.SS.1.1,3–5

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Investigate Sacagawea and the Lewis and Clark expedition.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Read two age-appropriate sources with an adult, including affected communities’ perspectives when available. Date events, distinguish evidence from opinion, and explain both contributions and consequences.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares dated accounts of a trade route, explains who benefited, and asks whose perspective is missing.

    1. Choose a focused question and identify the author and date of two sources.
    2. Take notes on a sequence of events and the people affected; note differences between the accounts.
    3. Explain a change using evidence, name your sources, and identify a missing perspective.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.history-0.v1
  2. Investigate David Thompson and the fur trade.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Read two age-appropriate sources with an adult, including affected communities’ perspectives when available. Date events, distinguish evidence from opinion, and explain both contributions and consequences.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares dated accounts of a trade route, explains who benefited, and asks whose perspective is missing.

    1. Choose a focused question and identify the author and date of two sources.
    2. Take notes on a sequence of events and the people affected; note differences between the accounts.
    3. Explain a change using evidence, name your sources, and identify a missing perspective.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.history-1.v1
  3. Investigate Fort Lemhi and early settlement.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Read two age-appropriate sources with an adult, including affected communities’ perspectives when available. Date events, distinguish evidence from opinion, and explain both contributions and consequences.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares dated accounts of a trade route, explains who benefited, and asks whose perspective is missing.

    1. Choose a focused question and identify the author and date of two sources.
    2. Take notes on a sequence of events and the people affected; note differences between the accounts.
    3. Explain a change using evidence, name your sources, and identify a missing perspective.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.history-2.v1
  4. Investigate Rebecca Brown Mitchell and education.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Read two age-appropriate sources with an adult, including affected communities’ perspectives when available. Date events, distinguish evidence from opinion, and explain both contributions and consequences.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares dated accounts of a trade route, explains who benefited, and asks whose perspective is missing.

    1. Choose a focused question and identify the author and date of two sources.
    2. Take notes on a sequence of events and the people affected; note differences between the accounts.
    3. Explain a change using evidence, name your sources, and identify a missing perspective.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.history-3.v1
  5. Investigate Emma Yearnian and ranching.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Read two age-appropriate sources with an adult, including affected communities’ perspectives when available. Date events, distinguish evidence from opinion, and explain both contributions and consequences.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares dated accounts of a trade route, explains who benefited, and asks whose perspective is missing.

    1. Choose a focused question and identify the author and date of two sources.
    2. Take notes on a sequence of events and the people affected; note differences between the accounts.
    3. Explain a change using evidence, name your sources, and identify a missing perspective.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.history-4.v1
  6. Investigate William Wallace and territorial government.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Read two age-appropriate sources with an adult, including affected communities’ perspectives when available. Date events, distinguish evidence from opinion, and explain both contributions and consequences.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares dated accounts of a trade route, explains who benefited, and asks whose perspective is missing.

    1. Choose a focused question and identify the author and date of two sources.
    2. Take notes on a sequence of events and the people affected; note differences between the accounts.
    3. Explain a change using evidence, name your sources, and identify a missing perspective.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.history-5.v1
  7. Investigate miners and changing gold or silver communities.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Read two age-appropriate sources with an adult, including affected communities’ perspectives when available. Date events, distinguish evidence from opinion, and explain both contributions and consequences.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares dated accounts of a trade route, explains who benefited, and asks whose perspective is missing.

    1. Choose a focused question and identify the author and date of two sources.
    2. Take notes on a sequence of events and the people affected; note differences between the accounts.
    3. Explain a change using evidence, name your sources, and identify a missing perspective.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.history-6.v1
  8. Investigate railroad workers and transportation.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Read two age-appropriate sources with an adult, including affected communities’ perspectives when available. Date events, distinguish evidence from opinion, and explain both contributions and consequences.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares dated accounts of a trade route, explains who benefited, and asks whose perspective is missing.

    1. Choose a focused question and identify the author and date of two sources.
    2. Take notes on a sequence of events and the people affected; note differences between the accounts.
    3. Explain a change using evidence, name your sources, and identify a missing perspective.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.history-7.v1
  9. Investigate vaqueros and ranching work.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Read two age-appropriate sources with an adult, including affected communities’ perspectives when available. Date events, distinguish evidence from opinion, and explain both contributions and consequences.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares dated accounts of a trade route, explains who benefited, and asks whose perspective is missing.

    1. Choose a focused question and identify the author and date of two sources.
    2. Take notes on a sequence of events and the people affected; note differences between the accounts.
    3. Explain a change using evidence, name your sources, and identify a missing perspective.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.history-8.v1
  10. Investigate French Canadian fur-trade communities.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Read two age-appropriate sources with an adult, including affected communities’ perspectives when available. Date events, distinguish evidence from opinion, and explain both contributions and consequences.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares dated accounts of a trade route, explains who benefited, and asks whose perspective is missing.

    1. Choose a focused question and identify the author and date of two sources.
    2. Take notes on a sequence of events and the people affected; note differences between the accounts.
    3. Explain a change using evidence, name your sources, and identify a missing perspective.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.history-9.v1
  11. Investigate Basque communities and Idaho’s development.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Read two age-appropriate sources with an adult, including affected communities’ perspectives when available. Date events, distinguish evidence from opinion, and explain both contributions and consequences.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares dated accounts of a trade route, explains who benefited, and asks whose perspective is missing.

    1. Choose a focused question and identify the author and date of two sources.
    2. Take notes on a sequence of events and the people affected; note differences between the accounts.
    3. Explain a change using evidence, name your sources, and identify a missing perspective.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.history-10.v1
  12. Investigate Latter-day Saint settlement communities.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Read two age-appropriate sources with an adult, including affected communities’ perspectives when available. Date events, distinguish evidence from opinion, and explain both contributions and consequences.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares dated accounts of a trade route, explains who benefited, and asks whose perspective is missing.

    1. Choose a focused question and identify the author and date of two sources.
    2. Take notes on a sequence of events and the people affected; note differences between the accounts.
    3. Explain a change using evidence, name your sources, and identify a missing perspective.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.history-11.v1
  13. Investigate trade before and after a new transportation route.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Read two age-appropriate sources with an adult, including affected communities’ perspectives when available. Date events, distinguish evidence from opinion, and explain both contributions and consequences.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares dated accounts of a trade route, explains who benefited, and asks whose perspective is missing.

    1. Choose a focused question and identify the author and date of two sources.
    2. Take notes on a sequence of events and the people affected; note differences between the accounts.
    3. Explain a change using evidence, name your sources, and identify a missing perspective.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.history-12.v1
  14. Investigate westward-expansion policies and consequences for tribal nations.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Read two age-appropriate sources with an adult, including affected communities’ perspectives when available. Date events, distinguish evidence from opinion, and explain both contributions and consequences.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares dated accounts of a trade route, explains who benefited, and asks whose perspective is missing.

    1. Choose a focused question and identify the author and date of two sources.
    2. Take notes on a sequence of events and the people affected; note differences between the accounts.
    3. Explain a change using evidence, name your sources, and identify a missing perspective.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.history-13.v1
  15. Investigate different accounts of a pioneer settlement.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Read two age-appropriate sources with an adult, including affected communities’ perspectives when available. Date events, distinguish evidence from opinion, and explain both contributions and consequences.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares dated accounts of a trade route, explains who benefited, and asks whose perspective is missing.

    1. Choose a focused question and identify the author and date of two sources.
    2. Take notes on a sequence of events and the people affected; note differences between the accounts.
    3. Explain a change using evidence, name your sources, and identify a missing perspective.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.history-14.v1
social-studies · Study Idaho tribal nations, homelands and sovereignty (20 activities)

Idaho Social Studies · revised November 20, 2025 · 4.SS.1.2,6–9

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Explore how the Coeur d’Alene Tribe describes its homeland and lands today.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Use public tribal educational maps with an adult. Distinguish ancestral homelands, ceded territory, and present reservation land; boundaries can extend beyond Idaho. Name the map and date.
    Pip’s example: Pip starts with a tribal nation’s public educational source and distinguishes homelands, ceded lands, and present reservation boundaries.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.nation-map-0.v1
  2. Investigate a treaty, executive order, or federal policy affecting the Coeur d’Alene Tribe.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: An adult selects a tribal-authored explanation and an age-appropriate historical source. Explain the policy’s purpose, effects on land and people, and a perspective missing from one account.
    Pip’s example: Pip starts with a tribal nation’s public educational source and distinguishes homelands, ceded lands, and present reservation boundaries.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.nation-policy-0.v1
  3. Learn about the Coeur d’Alene Tribe as a sovereign nation today.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Use the nation’s public government page. Describe one government responsibility and a relationship with state or federal government. Tribal governments are not departments of state government.
    Pip’s example: Pip starts with a tribal nation’s public educational source and distinguishes homelands, ceded lands, and present reservation boundaries.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.nation-sovereignty-0.v1
  4. Explore a public example of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe protecting language, culture, or resources.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Use a tribal-authored current source with a grown-up. Connect present work with history; do not copy restricted cultural practices or assume one nation represents others.
    Pip’s example: Pip starts with a tribal nation’s public educational source and distinguishes homelands, ceded lands, and present reservation boundaries.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.nation-continuity-0.v1
  5. Explore how the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho describes its homeland and lands today.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Use public tribal educational maps with an adult. Distinguish ancestral homelands, ceded territory, and present reservation land; boundaries can extend beyond Idaho. Name the map and date.
    Pip’s example: Pip starts with a tribal nation’s public educational source and distinguishes homelands, ceded lands, and present reservation boundaries.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.nation-map-1.v1
  6. Investigate a treaty, executive order, or federal policy affecting the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: An adult selects a tribal-authored explanation and an age-appropriate historical source. Explain the policy’s purpose, effects on land and people, and a perspective missing from one account.
    Pip’s example: Pip starts with a tribal nation’s public educational source and distinguishes homelands, ceded lands, and present reservation boundaries.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.nation-policy-1.v1
  7. Learn about the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho as a sovereign nation today.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Use the nation’s public government page. Describe one government responsibility and a relationship with state or federal government. Tribal governments are not departments of state government.
    Pip’s example: Pip starts with a tribal nation’s public educational source and distinguishes homelands, ceded lands, and present reservation boundaries.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.nation-sovereignty-1.v1
  8. Explore a public example of the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho protecting language, culture, or resources.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Use a tribal-authored current source with a grown-up. Connect present work with history; do not copy restricted cultural practices or assume one nation represents others.
    Pip’s example: Pip starts with a tribal nation’s public educational source and distinguishes homelands, ceded lands, and present reservation boundaries.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.nation-continuity-1.v1
  9. Explore how the Nez Perce Tribe describes its homeland and lands today.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Use public tribal educational maps with an adult. Distinguish ancestral homelands, ceded territory, and present reservation land; boundaries can extend beyond Idaho. Name the map and date.
    Pip’s example: Pip starts with a tribal nation’s public educational source and distinguishes homelands, ceded lands, and present reservation boundaries.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.nation-map-2.v1
  10. Investigate a treaty, executive order, or federal policy affecting the Nez Perce Tribe.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: An adult selects a tribal-authored explanation and an age-appropriate historical source. Explain the policy’s purpose, effects on land and people, and a perspective missing from one account.
    Pip’s example: Pip starts with a tribal nation’s public educational source and distinguishes homelands, ceded lands, and present reservation boundaries.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.nation-policy-2.v1
  11. Learn about the Nez Perce Tribe as a sovereign nation today.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Use the nation’s public government page. Describe one government responsibility and a relationship with state or federal government. Tribal governments are not departments of state government.
    Pip’s example: Pip starts with a tribal nation’s public educational source and distinguishes homelands, ceded lands, and present reservation boundaries.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.nation-sovereignty-2.v1
  12. Explore a public example of the Nez Perce Tribe protecting language, culture, or resources.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Use a tribal-authored current source with a grown-up. Connect present work with history; do not copy restricted cultural practices or assume one nation represents others.
    Pip’s example: Pip starts with a tribal nation’s public educational source and distinguishes homelands, ceded lands, and present reservation boundaries.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.nation-continuity-2.v1
  13. Explore how the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes describes its homeland and lands today.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Use public tribal educational maps with an adult. Distinguish ancestral homelands, ceded territory, and present reservation land; boundaries can extend beyond Idaho. Name the map and date.
    Pip’s example: Pip starts with a tribal nation’s public educational source and distinguishes homelands, ceded lands, and present reservation boundaries.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.nation-map-3.v1
  14. Investigate a treaty, executive order, or federal policy affecting the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: An adult selects a tribal-authored explanation and an age-appropriate historical source. Explain the policy’s purpose, effects on land and people, and a perspective missing from one account.
    Pip’s example: Pip starts with a tribal nation’s public educational source and distinguishes homelands, ceded lands, and present reservation boundaries.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.nation-policy-3.v1
  15. Learn about the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes as a sovereign nation today.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Use the nation’s public government page. Describe one government responsibility and a relationship with state or federal government. Tribal governments are not departments of state government.
    Pip’s example: Pip starts with a tribal nation’s public educational source and distinguishes homelands, ceded lands, and present reservation boundaries.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.nation-sovereignty-3.v1
  16. Explore a public example of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes protecting language, culture, or resources.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Use a tribal-authored current source with a grown-up. Connect present work with history; do not copy restricted cultural practices or assume one nation represents others.
    Pip’s example: Pip starts with a tribal nation’s public educational source and distinguishes homelands, ceded lands, and present reservation boundaries.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.nation-continuity-3.v1
  17. Explore how the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes describes its homeland and lands today.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Use public tribal educational maps with an adult. Distinguish ancestral homelands, ceded territory, and present reservation land; boundaries can extend beyond Idaho. Name the map and date.
    Pip’s example: Pip starts with a tribal nation’s public educational source and distinguishes homelands, ceded lands, and present reservation boundaries.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.nation-map-4.v1
  18. Investigate a treaty, executive order, or federal policy affecting the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: An adult selects a tribal-authored explanation and an age-appropriate historical source. Explain the policy’s purpose, effects on land and people, and a perspective missing from one account.
    Pip’s example: Pip starts with a tribal nation’s public educational source and distinguishes homelands, ceded lands, and present reservation boundaries.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.nation-policy-4.v1
  19. Learn about the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes as a sovereign nation today.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Use the nation’s public government page. Describe one government responsibility and a relationship with state or federal government. Tribal governments are not departments of state government.
    Pip’s example: Pip starts with a tribal nation’s public educational source and distinguishes homelands, ceded lands, and present reservation boundaries.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.nation-sovereignty-4.v1
  20. Explore a public example of the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes protecting language, culture, or resources.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Use a tribal-authored current source with a grown-up. Connect present work with history; do not copy restricted cultural practices or assume one nation represents others.
    Pip’s example: Pip starts with a tribal nation’s public educational source and distinguishes homelands, ceded lands, and present reservation boundaries.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.nation-continuity-4.v1
social-studies · Use Idaho grid maps and geographic evidence (10 activities)

Idaho Social Studies · revised November 20, 2025 · 4.SS.2.1–2

Coverage: partial. Automatic evidence applies only to the narrow game checks; educator review needed.

  1. A classroom map has lettered columns and numbered rows. A marker is in column C, row 4. What is its grid address?

    Choices: C4 · D3 · 4D

    Answer: C4

    Help: Read the map’s labels, compass, and scale before using the grid.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks the lettered columns and numbered rows before locating a place on an Idaho map.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.grid-check-0.v1
  2. On a north-up Idaho map, a place is above and right of another. Which direction is that?

    Choices: northeast · southwest · southeast

    Answer: northeast

    Help: Read the map’s labels, compass, and scale before using the grid.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks the lettered columns and numbered rows before locating a place on an Idaho map.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.grid-check-1.v1
  3. A grid route goes from B2 to B5 in the same column. How many grid intervals does it move?

    Choices: 3 · 5 · 7

    Answer: 3

    Help: Read the map’s labels, compass, and scale before using the grid.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks the lettered columns and numbered rows before locating a place on an Idaho map.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.grid-check-2.v1
  4. What must you check before treating a grid square as a distance?

    Choices: the map scale · the paper’s color · the alphabet alone

    Answer: the map scale

    Help: Read the map’s labels, compass, and scale before using the grid.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks the lettered columns and numbered rows before locating a place on an Idaho map.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.grid-check-3.v1
  5. Two Idaho maps use different grid labels. How should you locate a place?

    Choices: Use each map’s own key and grid. · Assume the same address fits both. · Ignore the labels.

    Answer: Use each map’s own key and grid.

    Help: Read the map’s labels, compass, and scale before using the grid.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks the lettered columns and numbered rows before locating a place on an Idaho map.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.grid-check-4.v1
  6. Idaho map explorer: locate Boise with a map’s letter-number grid.

    Help: Use a labeled Idaho atlas map with a grown-up. Identify the source, key, scale, and grid. Point to geographic evidence and separate it from your explanation of people’s choices.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks the lettered columns and numbered rows before locating a place on an Idaho map.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.idaho-map-0.v1
  7. Idaho map explorer: locate a northern Idaho community and a southern one.

    Help: Use a labeled Idaho atlas map with a grown-up. Identify the source, key, scale, and grid. Point to geographic evidence and separate it from your explanation of people’s choices.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks the lettered columns and numbered rows before locating a place on an Idaho map.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.idaho-map-1.v1
  8. Idaho map explorer: compare a mountain region and the Snake River Plain.

    Help: Use a labeled Idaho atlas map with a grown-up. Identify the source, key, scale, and grid. Point to geographic evidence and separate it from your explanation of people’s choices.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks the lettered columns and numbered rows before locating a place on an Idaho map.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.idaho-map-2.v1
  9. Idaho map explorer: explain how a river may affect farming and settlement.

    Help: Use a labeled Idaho atlas map with a grown-up. Identify the source, key, scale, and grid. Point to geographic evidence and separate it from your explanation of people’s choices.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks the lettered columns and numbered rows before locating a place on an Idaho map.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.idaho-map-3.v1
  10. Idaho map explorer: compare transportation routes and natural barriers.

    Help: Use a labeled Idaho atlas map with a grown-up. Identify the source, key, scale, and grid. Point to geographic evidence and separate it from your explanation of people’s choices.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks the lettered columns and numbered rows before locating a place on an Idaho map.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.idaho-map-4.v1
social-studies · Examine land disputes with context and care (5 activities)

Idaho Social Studies · revised November 20, 2025 · 4.SS.2.3

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Learn the context and consequences of the Battle of Four Lakes.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: An adult chooses a non-graphic tribal-authored account and a historical source. Discuss land, rights, and consequences, including the meaning of the event’s name. Do not reenact conflict or assume all events involved the same kind of violence. You may pause or choose another activity.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses an age-appropriate tribal source and a historical account to discuss a land dispute without reenacting violence.

    1. Locate the event in time and place using age-appropriate sources.
    2. Compare who is speaking in the accounts and what each says about land and consequences.
    3. Explain one supported fact, one perspective, and a question that needs more evidence.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.land-dispute-0.v1
  2. Learn the context and consequences of the Bear River Massacre.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: An adult chooses a non-graphic tribal-authored account and a historical source. Discuss land, rights, and consequences, including the meaning of the event’s name. Do not reenact conflict or assume all events involved the same kind of violence. You may pause or choose another activity.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses an age-appropriate tribal source and a historical account to discuss a land dispute without reenacting violence.

    1. Locate the event in time and place using age-appropriate sources.
    2. Compare who is speaking in the accounts and what each says about land and consequences.
    3. Explain one supported fact, one perspective, and a question that needs more evidence.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.land-dispute-1.v1
  3. Learn the context and consequences of the Nez Perce Flight of 1877.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: An adult chooses a non-graphic tribal-authored account and a historical source. Discuss land, rights, and consequences, including the meaning of the event’s name. Do not reenact conflict or assume all events involved the same kind of violence. You may pause or choose another activity.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses an age-appropriate tribal source and a historical account to discuss a land dispute without reenacting violence.

    1. Locate the event in time and place using age-appropriate sources.
    2. Compare who is speaking in the accounts and what each says about land and consequences.
    3. Explain one supported fact, one perspective, and a question that needs more evidence.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.land-dispute-2.v1
  4. Learn the context and consequences of the Bannock War of 1878.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: An adult chooses a non-graphic tribal-authored account and a historical source. Discuss land, rights, and consequences, including the meaning of the event’s name. Do not reenact conflict or assume all events involved the same kind of violence. You may pause or choose another activity.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses an age-appropriate tribal source and a historical account to discuss a land dispute without reenacting violence.

    1. Locate the event in time and place using age-appropriate sources.
    2. Compare who is speaking in the accounts and what each says about land and consequences.
    3. Explain one supported fact, one perspective, and a question that needs more evidence.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.land-dispute-3.v1
  5. Learn the context and consequences of the Kootenai War of 1974.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: An adult chooses a non-graphic tribal-authored account and a historical source. Discuss land, rights, and consequences, including the meaning of the event’s name. Do not reenact conflict or assume all events involved the same kind of violence. You may pause or choose another activity.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses an age-appropriate tribal source and a historical account to discuss a land dispute without reenacting violence.

    1. Locate the event in time and place using age-appropriate sources.
    2. Compare who is speaking in the accounts and what each says about land and consequences.
    3. Explain one supported fact, one perspective, and a question that needs more evidence.
    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.land-dispute-4.v1
social-studies · Explain scarcity, specialization and Idaho economic change (20 activities)

Idaho Social Studies · revised November 20, 2025 · 4.SS.3.1–7

Coverage: partial. Automatic evidence applies only to the narrow game checks; educator review needed.

  1. A town has fewer tools than people want to buy. What issue does it face?

    Choices: scarcity · unlimited supply · no choices

    Answer: scarcity

    Help: Identify the resource, role, or change described; avoid assuming all effects are the same.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a product from natural resources through specialized work and explains a choice caused by limited supplies.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.economy-check-0.v1
  2. A bakery assigns mixing, baking, and selling to different workers. What is this?

    Choices: division of labor · a map scale · a government branch

    Answer: division of labor

    Help: Identify the resource, role, or change described; avoid assuming all effects are the same.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a product from natural resources through specialized work and explains a choice caused by limited supplies.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.economy-check-1.v1
  3. More customers want a product while supply stays the same. What has increased?

    Choices: demand · supply · the number already made

    Answer: demand

    Help: Identify the resource, role, or change described; avoid assuming all effects are the same.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a product from natural resources through specialized work and explains a choice caused by limited supplies.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.economy-check-2.v1
  4. A late delivery leaves fewer sacks of flour available. What decreased?

    Choices: supply · customer interest automatically · the need for decisions

    Answer: supply

    Help: Identify the resource, role, or change described; avoid assuming all effects are the same.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a product from natural resources through specialized work and explains a choice caused by limited supplies.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.economy-check-3.v1
  5. A worker practices one part of a job and becomes skilled at it. What does this illustrate?

    Choices: specialization · unlimited resources · a treaty

    Answer: specialization

    Help: Identify the resource, role, or change described; avoid assuming all effects are the same.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a product from natural resources through specialized work and explains a choice caused by limited supplies.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.economy-check-4.v1
  6. Which is a service in an early settlement?

    Choices: repairing a wagon · a sack of flour · a metal pan

    Answer: repairing a wagon

    Help: Identify the resource, role, or change described; avoid assuming all effects are the same.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a product from natural resources through specialized work and explains a choice caused by limited supplies.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.economy-check-5.v1
  7. Which is a good?

    Choices: a pair of boots · repairing a roof · teaching a lesson

    Answer: a pair of boots

    Help: Identify the resource, role, or change described; avoid assuming all effects are the same.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a product from natural resources through specialized work and explains a choice caused by limited supplies.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.economy-check-6.v1
  8. A person starts a business after planning costs and risks. What role is this?

    Choices: entrepreneur · juror by definition · mapmaker by definition

    Answer: entrepreneur

    Help: Identify the resource, role, or change described; avoid assuming all effects are the same.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a product from natural resources through specialized work and explains a choice caused by limited supplies.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.economy-check-7.v1
  9. A new machine reduces time needed for a task. What should a community consider?

    Choices: effects on production and workers · only the machine’s color · that change helps everyone equally

    Answer: effects on production and workers

    Help: Identify the resource, role, or change described; avoid assuming all effects are the same.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a product from natural resources through specialized work and explains a choice caused by limited supplies.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.economy-check-8.v1
  10. A farm needs irrigation water, but water is limited. What must planners compare?

    Choices: uses, limits, and tradeoffs · only one person’s wishes · an unlimited supply

    Answer: uses, limits, and tradeoffs

    Help: Identify the resource, role, or change described; avoid assuming all effects are the same.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a product from natural resources through specialized work and explains a choice caused by limited supplies.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.economy-check-9.v1
  11. Investigate how a tribal community met basic needs in a particular historical period.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Use reliable sources with an adult, including community voices. Explain resources, specialized work, choices, and effects. For a business plan use pretend amounts; nothing is bought or sold here.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a product from natural resources through specialized work and explains a choice caused by limited supplies.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.economy-inquiry-0.v1
  12. Investigate how settlers obtained food and shelter in a particular Idaho place.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Use reliable sources with an adult, including community voices. Explain resources, specialized work, choices, and effects. For a business plan use pretend amounts; nothing is bought or sold here.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a product from natural resources through specialized work and explains a choice caused by limited supplies.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.economy-inquiry-1.v1
  13. Investigate goods and services in an early mining town.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Use reliable sources with an adult, including community voices. Explain resources, specialized work, choices, and effects. For a business plan use pretend amounts; nothing is bought or sold here.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a product from natural resources through specialized work and explains a choice caused by limited supplies.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.economy-inquiry-2.v1
  14. Investigate how fur trading affected an Idaho region.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Use reliable sources with an adult, including community voices. Explain resources, specialized work, choices, and effects. For a business plan use pretend amounts; nothing is bought or sold here.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a product from natural resources through specialized work and explains a choice caused by limited supplies.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.economy-inquiry-3.v1
  15. Investigate how gold or silver mining changed an economy.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Use reliable sources with an adult, including community voices. Explain resources, specialized work, choices, and effects. For a business plan use pretend amounts; nothing is bought or sold here.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a product from natural resources through specialized work and explains a choice caused by limited supplies.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.economy-inquiry-4.v1
  16. Investigate agriculture and water on the Snake River Plain.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Use reliable sources with an adult, including community voices. Explain resources, specialized work, choices, and effects. For a business plan use pretend amounts; nothing is bought or sold here.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a product from natural resources through specialized work and explains a choice caused by limited supplies.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.economy-inquiry-5.v1
  17. Investigate forest resources and northern Idaho industries.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Use reliable sources with an adult, including community voices. Explain resources, specialized work, choices, and effects. For a business plan use pretend amounts; nothing is bought or sold here.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a product from natural resources through specialized work and explains a choice caused by limited supplies.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.economy-inquiry-6.v1
  18. Investigate a railroad’s effects on trade and workers.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Use reliable sources with an adult, including community voices. Explain resources, specialized work, choices, and effects. For a business plan use pretend amounts; nothing is bought or sold here.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a product from natural resources through specialized work and explains a choice caused by limited supplies.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.economy-inquiry-7.v1
  19. Investigate a modern innovation and its economic tradeoffs.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Use reliable sources with an adult, including community voices. Explain resources, specialized work, choices, and effects. For a business plan use pretend amounts; nothing is bought or sold here.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a product from natural resources through specialized work and explains a choice caused by limited supplies.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.economy-inquiry-8.v1
  20. Investigate a fictional small Idaho business plan.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Use reliable sources with an adult, including community voices. Explain resources, specialized work, choices, and effects. For a business plan use pretend amounts; nothing is bought or sold here.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a product from natural resources through specialized work and explains a choice caused by limited supplies.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.economy-inquiry-9.v1
social-studies · Compare state, local and tribal government responsibilities (15 activities)

Idaho Social Studies · revised November 20, 2025 · 4.SS.4.1–4,7

Coverage: partial. Automatic evidence applies only to the narrow game checks; educator review needed.

  1. Which Idaho state branch makes state laws?

    Choices: legislative · executive · judicial

    Answer: legislative

    Help: Match the role to its authority and purpose. Tribal, state, and local governments are distinct.
    Pip’s example: Pip distinguishes state branches from local government and recognizes tribal nations as sovereign governments.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.government-check-0.v1
  2. Which Idaho state branch carries out state laws?

    Choices: executive · legislative · judicial

    Answer: executive

    Help: Match the role to its authority and purpose. Tribal, state, and local governments are distinct.
    Pip’s example: Pip distinguishes state branches from local government and recognizes tribal nations as sovereign governments.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.government-check-1.v1
  3. Which Idaho state branch interprets laws in cases?

    Choices: judicial · executive · legislative

    Answer: judicial

    Help: Match the role to its authority and purpose. Tribal, state, and local governments are distinct.
    Pip’s example: Pip distinguishes state branches from local government and recognizes tribal nations as sovereign governments.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.government-check-2.v1
  4. How should a tribal government be described?

    Choices: a sovereign government with its own authority · a club managed by a school · a department of Idaho state government

    Answer: a sovereign government with its own authority

    Help: Match the role to its authority and purpose. Tribal, state, and local governments are distinct.
    Pip’s example: Pip distinguishes state branches from local government and recognizes tribal nations as sovereign governments.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.government-check-3.v1
  5. Why should a discussion of a law consider rights and responsibilities?

    Choices: Laws affect people and civic life. · Rights disappear when people disagree. · Only officials have responsibilities.

    Answer: Laws affect people and civic life.

    Help: Match the role to its authority and purpose. Tribal, state, and local governments are distinct.
    Pip’s example: Pip distinguishes state branches from local government and recognizes tribal nations as sovereign governments.

    independent-check · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.government-check-4.v1
  6. Civic explorer: compare a state law and a local ordinance.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Use official sources with a grown-up. Explain the source and an example, then consider another viewpoint. Do not copy restricted symbols or assume every government has the same structure.
    Pip’s example: Pip distinguishes state branches from local government and recognizes tribal nations as sovereign governments.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.government-talk-0.v1
  7. Civic explorer: explain one tribal government responsibility using its own website.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Use official sources with a grown-up. Explain the source and an example, then consider another viewpoint. Do not copy restricted symbols or assume every government has the same structure.
    Pip’s example: Pip distinguishes state branches from local government and recognizes tribal nations as sovereign governments.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.government-talk-1.v1
  8. Civic explorer: diagram Idaho’s three branches with examples.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Use official sources with a grown-up. Explain the source and an example, then consider another viewpoint. Do not copy restricted symbols or assume every government has the same structure.
    Pip’s example: Pip distinguishes state branches from local government and recognizes tribal nations as sovereign governments.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.government-talk-2.v1
  9. Civic explorer: investigate an Idaho state symbol using an official source.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Use official sources with a grown-up. Explain the source and an example, then consider another viewpoint. Do not copy restricted symbols or assume every government has the same structure.
    Pip’s example: Pip distinguishes state branches from local government and recognizes tribal nations as sovereign governments.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.government-talk-3.v1
  10. Civic explorer: compare a tribal seal’s public explanation with a state symbol.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Use official sources with a grown-up. Explain the source and an example, then consider another viewpoint. Do not copy restricted symbols or assume every government has the same structure.
    Pip’s example: Pip distinguishes state branches from local government and recognizes tribal nations as sovereign governments.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.government-talk-4.v1
  11. Civic explorer: discuss citizenship without assuming all communities have identical membership rules.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Use official sources with a grown-up. Explain the source and an example, then consider another viewpoint. Do not copy restricted symbols or assume every government has the same structure.
    Pip’s example: Pip distinguishes state branches from local government and recognizes tribal nations as sovereign governments.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.government-talk-5.v1
  12. Civic explorer: explain liberty and responsibility in a fictional public-space problem.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Use official sources with a grown-up. Explain the source and an example, then consider another viewpoint. Do not copy restricted symbols or assume every government has the same structure.
    Pip’s example: Pip distinguishes state branches from local government and recognizes tribal nations as sovereign governments.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.government-talk-6.v1
  13. Civic explorer: compare fair opportunity and identical treatment in a fictional rule.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Use official sources with a grown-up. Explain the source and an example, then consider another viewpoint. Do not copy restricted symbols or assume every government has the same structure.
    Pip’s example: Pip distinguishes state branches from local government and recognizes tribal nations as sovereign governments.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.government-talk-7.v1
  14. Civic explorer: describe a public service and who is responsible for it.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Use official sources with a grown-up. Explain the source and an example, then consider another viewpoint. Do not copy restricted symbols or assume every government has the same structure.
    Pip’s example: Pip distinguishes state branches from local government and recognizes tribal nations as sovereign governments.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.government-talk-8.v1
  15. Civic explorer: explain how rules can protect rights and how concerns can be raised.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Use official sources with a grown-up. Explain the source and an example, then consider another viewpoint. Do not copy restricted symbols or assume every government has the same structure.
    Pip’s example: Pip distinguishes state branches from local government and recognizes tribal nations as sovereign governments.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.government-talk-9.v1
social-studies · Practice informed civic participation (5 activities)

Idaho Social Studies · revised November 20, 2025 · 4.SS.4.5–6

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Practice informed participation: find an Idaho elected office and explain how to verify who holds it.

    Help: Check current official information with a grown-up. Support an idea with reasons and listen to other perspectives. Draft on paper; this activity sends no message and requests no personal information.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks an official source for an elected role and drafts a respectful question with adult help.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.participation-0.v1
  2. Practice informed participation: draft a respectful question to a state or local official.

    Help: Check current official information with a grown-up. Support an idea with reasons and listen to other perspectives. Draft on paper; this activity sends no message and requests no personal information.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks an official source for an elected role and drafts a respectful question with adult help.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.participation-1.v1
  3. Practice informed participation: compare two proposals for an accessible community space.

    Help: Check current official information with a grown-up. Support an idea with reasons and listen to other perspectives. Draft on paper; this activity sends no message and requests no personal information.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks an official source for an elected role and drafts a respectful question with adult help.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.participation-2.v1
  4. Practice informed participation: make a plan to learn both sides of a local issue.

    Help: Check current official information with a grown-up. Support an idea with reasons and listen to other perspectives. Draft on paper; this activity sends no message and requests no personal information.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks an official source for an elected role and drafts a respectful question with adult help.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.participation-3.v1
  5. Practice informed participation: explain ways citizens can hold elected officials accountable.

    Help: Check current official information with a grown-up. Support an idea with reasons and listen to other perspectives. Draft on paper; this activity sends no message and requests no personal information.
    Pip’s example: Pip checks an official source for an elected role and drafts a respectful question with adult help.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.participation-4.v1
social-studies · Discuss contributions and challenges of Idaho communities (10 activities)

Idaho Social Studies · revised November 20, 2025 · 4.SS.5.1–2

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Explore Basque cultural heritage in Idaho.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Read community-authored public sources with an adult. Discuss a contribution and a challenge in historical context. Avoid stereotypes and do not ask classmates to speak for a whole group or share private experiences.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses community-authored accounts to discuss a contribution and a challenge without treating one story as everyone’s experience.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.heritage-0.v1
  2. Explore French Canadian contributions to Idaho history.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Read community-authored public sources with an adult. Discuss a contribution and a challenge in historical context. Avoid stereotypes and do not ask classmates to speak for a whole group or share private experiences.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses community-authored accounts to discuss a contribution and a challenge without treating one story as everyone’s experience.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.heritage-1.v1
  3. Explore Latter-day Saint communities in Idaho.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Read community-authored public sources with an adult. Discuss a contribution and a challenge in historical context. Avoid stereotypes and do not ask classmates to speak for a whole group or share private experiences.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses community-authored accounts to discuss a contribution and a challenge without treating one story as everyone’s experience.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.heritage-2.v1
  4. Explore Chinese immigrants and Idaho’s development.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Read community-authored public sources with an adult. Discuss a contribution and a challenge in historical context. Avoid stereotypes and do not ask classmates to speak for a whole group or share private experiences.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses community-authored accounts to discuss a contribution and a challenge without treating one story as everyone’s experience.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.heritage-3.v1
  5. Explore Japanese American experiences connected with Idaho.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Read community-authored public sources with an adult. Discuss a contribution and a challenge in historical context. Avoid stereotypes and do not ask classmates to speak for a whole group or share private experiences.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses community-authored accounts to discuss a contribution and a challenge without treating one story as everyone’s experience.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.heritage-4.v1
  6. Explore Mexican and Mexican American contributions to Idaho.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Read community-authored public sources with an adult. Discuss a contribution and a challenge in historical context. Avoid stereotypes and do not ask classmates to speak for a whole group or share private experiences.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses community-authored accounts to discuss a contribution and a challenge without treating one story as everyone’s experience.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.heritage-5.v1
  7. Explore Black Idahoans and community history.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Read community-authored public sources with an adult. Discuss a contribution and a challenge in historical context. Avoid stereotypes and do not ask classmates to speak for a whole group or share private experiences.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses community-authored accounts to discuss a contribution and a challenge without treating one story as everyone’s experience.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.heritage-6.v1
  8. Explore a tribal nation’s contemporary cultural programs.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Read community-authored public sources with an adult. Discuss a contribution and a challenge in historical context. Avoid stereotypes and do not ask classmates to speak for a whole group or share private experiences.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses community-authored accounts to discuss a contribution and a challenge without treating one story as everyone’s experience.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.heritage-7.v1
  9. Explore a community’s response to religious discrimination.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Read community-authored public sources with an adult. Discuss a contribution and a challenge in historical context. Avoid stereotypes and do not ask classmates to speak for a whole group or share private experiences.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses community-authored accounts to discuss a contribution and a challenge without treating one story as everyone’s experience.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.heritage-8.v1
  10. Explore a community’s efforts to preserve a language.

    Sources: Idaho Department of Education · Indian Education · Idaho Judicial Branch · Tribal websites · Idaho State Historical Society

    Help: Read community-authored public sources with an adult. Discuss a contribution and a challenge in historical context. Avoid stereotypes and do not ask classmates to speak for a whole group or share private experiences.
    Pip’s example: Pip uses community-authored accounts to discuss a contribution and a challenge without treating one story as everyone’s experience.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.social-studies.heritage-9.v1
feelings · Discuss emotions and needs without judging feelings (10 activities)

Idaho Health 3–5 · June 1, 2023 · 3-5.H.1.1.2

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a character feels both excited and nervous before a performance.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip notices a fictional character’s actions and asks what the character might feel rather than assuming.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.emotions-0.v1
  2. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a friend seems quiet after losing a game.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip notices a fictional character’s actions and asks what the character might feel rather than assuming.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.emotions-1.v1
  3. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a character is frustrated by a tricky puzzle.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip notices a fictional character’s actions and asks what the character might feel rather than assuming.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.emotions-2.v1
  4. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: two friends react differently to a surprise.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip notices a fictional character’s actions and asks what the character might feel rather than assuming.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.emotions-3.v1
  5. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: someone misses a familiar classroom.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip notices a fictional character’s actions and asks what the character might feel rather than assuming.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.emotions-4.v1
  6. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a character feels proud but does not want attention.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip notices a fictional character’s actions and asks what the character might feel rather than assuming.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.emotions-5.v1
  7. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a child wants quiet while friends want noise.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip notices a fictional character’s actions and asks what the character might feel rather than assuming.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.emotions-6.v1
  8. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: someone worries about asking a question.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip notices a fictional character’s actions and asks what the character might feel rather than assuming.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.emotions-7.v1
  9. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a character feels left out of a plan.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip notices a fictional character’s actions and asks what the character might feel rather than assuming.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.emotions-8.v1
  10. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a character is disappointed after working hard.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip notices a fictional character’s actions and asks what the character might feel rather than assuming.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.emotions-9.v1
feelings · Practice clear listening and communication (10 activities)

Idaho Health 3–5 · June 1, 2023 · 3-5.H.4.1.1

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: partners disagree about a story ending.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip restates a partner’s idea, checks the meaning, and adds a connected response.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.listening-0.v1
  2. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a teammate explains a complicated rule.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip restates a partner’s idea, checks the meaning, and adds a connected response.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.listening-1.v1
  3. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a friend asks for a turn.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip restates a partner’s idea, checks the meaning, and adds a connected response.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.listening-2.v1
  4. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a speaker gives unclear directions.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip restates a partner’s idea, checks the meaning, and adds a connected response.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.listening-3.v1
  5. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a partner shares a different idea.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip restates a partner’s idea, checks the meaning, and adds a connected response.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.listening-4.v1
  6. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: two people talk at once.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip restates a partner’s idea, checks the meaning, and adds a connected response.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.listening-5.v1
  7. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a group needs to choose a project.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip restates a partner’s idea, checks the meaning, and adds a connected response.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.listening-6.v1
  8. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a friend asks whether you understood.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip restates a partner’s idea, checks the meaning, and adds a connected response.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.listening-7.v1
  9. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: someone communicates with gestures or a device.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip restates a partner’s idea, checks the meaning, and adds a connected response.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.listening-8.v1
  10. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a listener needs a quieter place.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip restates a partner’s idea, checks the meaning, and adds a connected response.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.listening-9.v1
feelings · Practice boundaries and refusal (10 activities)

Idaho Health 3–5 · June 1, 2023 · 3-5.H.4.1.2

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a friend pressures a character to break a rule.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip practices a clear refusal and asks a trusted adult for help when pressure continues.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.refusal-0.v1
  2. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: someone wants a hug that is not welcome.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip practices a clear refusal and asks a trusted adult for help when pressure continues.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.refusal-1.v1
  3. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a game feels unsafe.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip practices a clear refusal and asks a trusted adult for help when pressure continues.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.refusal-2.v1
  4. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a person requests private information online.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip practices a clear refusal and asks a trusted adult for help when pressure continues.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.refusal-3.v1
  5. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a dare could damage an object.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip practices a clear refusal and asks a trusted adult for help when pressure continues.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.refusal-4.v1
  6. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: someone keeps taking a borrowed item.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip practices a clear refusal and asks a trusted adult for help when pressure continues.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.refusal-5.v1
  7. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a group pressures a character to exclude another.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip practices a clear refusal and asks a trusted adult for help when pressure continues.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.refusal-6.v1
  8. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a character wants a break from rough play.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip practices a clear refusal and asks a trusted adult for help when pressure continues.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.refusal-7.v1
  9. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a stranger requests a secret meeting.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip practices a clear refusal and asks a trusted adult for help when pressure continues.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.refusal-8.v1
  10. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: someone asks to share another person’s photo.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip practices a clear refusal and asks a trusted adult for help when pressure continues.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.refusal-9.v1
feelings · Practice nonviolent conflict resolution (10 activities)

Idaho Health 3–5 · June 1, 2023 · 3-5.H.4.1.3

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: two children want the same art material.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip pauses, hears both concerns, and looks for an option that respects each person.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.conflict-0.v1
  2. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a game rule was understood differently.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip pauses, hears both concerns, and looks for an option that respects each person.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.conflict-1.v1
  3. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a borrowed book was damaged.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip pauses, hears both concerns, and looks for an option that respects each person.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.conflict-2.v1
  4. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: one partner did most of a project.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip pauses, hears both concerns, and looks for an option that respects each person.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.conflict-3.v1
  5. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a joke hurt someone’s feelings.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip pauses, hears both concerns, and looks for an option that respects each person.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.conflict-4.v1
  6. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: two groups want the same space.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip pauses, hears both concerns, and looks for an option that respects each person.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.conflict-5.v1
  7. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a turn was skipped by mistake.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip pauses, hears both concerns, and looks for an option that respects each person.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.conflict-6.v1
  8. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a rumor causes a disagreement.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip pauses, hears both concerns, and looks for an option that respects each person.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.conflict-7.v1
  9. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: noise interrupts someone’s work.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip pauses, hears both concerns, and looks for an option that respects each person.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.conflict-8.v1
  10. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: someone changes a plan without checking.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip pauses, hears both concerns, and looks for an option that respects each person.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.conflict-9.v1
feelings · Identify when and how to ask for assistance (10 activities)

Idaho Health 3–5 · June 1, 2023 · 3-5.H.4.1.4; 3-5.H.5.1.2

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a character cannot find a trusted adult at an event.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip explains a concern to a trusted adult and keeps seeking help if the first person is unavailable.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.help-0.v1
  2. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a confusing online message appears.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip explains a concern to a trusted adult and keeps seeking help if the first person is unavailable.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.help-1.v1
  3. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a friend is being repeatedly excluded.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip explains a concern to a trusted adult and keeps seeking help if the first person is unavailable.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.help-2.v1
  4. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a child is hurt during a game.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip explains a concern to a trusted adult and keeps seeking help if the first person is unavailable.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.help-3.v1
  5. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a task feels overwhelming.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip explains a concern to a trusted adult and keeps seeking help if the first person is unavailable.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.help-4.v1
  6. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a character sees broken playground equipment.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip explains a concern to a trusted adult and keeps seeking help if the first person is unavailable.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.help-5.v1
  7. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: someone threatens to share private information.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip explains a concern to a trusted adult and keeps seeking help if the first person is unavailable.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.help-6.v1
  8. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a friend asks to keep an unsafe secret.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip explains a concern to a trusted adult and keeps seeking help if the first person is unavailable.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.help-7.v1
  9. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a child needs instructions in a different form.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip explains a concern to a trusted adult and keeps seeking help if the first person is unavailable.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.help-8.v1
  10. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: the first adult asked is too busy to listen.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip explains a concern to a trusted adult and keeps seeking help if the first person is unavailable.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.help-9.v1
feelings · Discuss influences from peers and media (10 activities)

Idaho Health 3–5 · June 1, 2023 · 3-5.H.2.1.3,5–6

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: an ad promises a perfect result.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks what a message wants someone to do and checks whether that choice supports well-being.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.peers-0.v1
  2. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a friend says everyone must own a toy.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks what a message wants someone to do and checks whether that choice supports well-being.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.peers-1.v1
  3. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a video encourages an unsafe challenge.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks what a message wants someone to do and checks whether that choice supports well-being.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.peers-2.v1
  4. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a group makes fun of taking a break.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks what a message wants someone to do and checks whether that choice supports well-being.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.peers-3.v1
  5. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: an online game keeps asking for another round.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks what a message wants someone to do and checks whether that choice supports well-being.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.peers-4.v1
  6. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a poster uses exciting pictures to sell a snack.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks what a message wants someone to do and checks whether that choice supports well-being.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.peers-5.v1
  7. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a message makes popularity seem like proof.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks what a message wants someone to do and checks whether that choice supports well-being.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.peers-6.v1
  8. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: friends invite a character to a healthy activity.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks what a message wants someone to do and checks whether that choice supports well-being.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.peers-7.v1
  9. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a character compares daily life with edited images.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks what a message wants someone to do and checks whether that choice supports well-being.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.peers-8.v1
  10. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a device notification interrupts rest.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks what a message wants someone to do and checks whether that choice supports well-being.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.peers-9.v1
feelings · Compare options and possible outcomes (10 activities)

Idaho Health 3–5 · June 1, 2023 · 3-5.H.5.1.1–6

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: choose a calm place after a noisy activity.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip thinks through two safe choices, asks for help when needed, and reflects on the result.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.decisions-0.v1
  2. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: decide how to respond to a hurtful comment.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip thinks through two safe choices, asks for help when needed, and reflects on the result.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.decisions-1.v1
  3. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: plan what to do when a game becomes rough.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip thinks through two safe choices, asks for help when needed, and reflects on the result.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.decisions-2.v1
  4. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: choose how to ask for a turn.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip thinks through two safe choices, asks for help when needed, and reflects on the result.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.decisions-3.v1
  5. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: decide when an adult’s help is needed.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip thinks through two safe choices, asks for help when needed, and reflects on the result.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.decisions-4.v1
  6. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: consider two ways to repair a mistake.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip thinks through two safe choices, asks for help when needed, and reflects on the result.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.decisions-5.v1
  7. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: plan a break during a long project.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip thinks through two safe choices, asks for help when needed, and reflects on the result.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.decisions-6.v1
  8. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: choose how to include a new teammate.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip thinks through two safe choices, asks for help when needed, and reflects on the result.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.decisions-7.v1
  9. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: decide what to do with a confusing message.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip thinks through two safe choices, asks for help when needed, and reflects on the result.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.decisions-8.v1
  10. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: compare ways to prepare for an unfamiliar activity.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip thinks through two safe choices, asks for help when needed, and reflects on the result.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.decisions-9.v1
feelings · Set a supported goal and reflect on progress (10 activities)

Idaho Health 3–5 · June 1, 2023 · 3-5.H.6.1.1–2

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: practice asking one clarifying question.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip chooses a manageable step, identifies support, and adjusts the plan after trying it.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.goals-0.v1
  2. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: plan a comfortable movement break.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip chooses a manageable step, identifies support, and adjusts the plan after trying it.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.goals-1.v1
  3. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: practice putting shared materials away.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip chooses a manageable step, identifies support, and adjusts the plan after trying it.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.goals-2.v1
  4. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: make time for a calming routine.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip chooses a manageable step, identifies support, and adjusts the plan after trying it.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.goals-3.v1
  5. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: practice a respectful refusal.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip chooses a manageable step, identifies support, and adjusts the plan after trying it.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.goals-4.v1
  6. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: plan to listen before responding.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip chooses a manageable step, identifies support, and adjusts the plan after trying it.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.goals-5.v1
  7. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: practice requesting help early.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip chooses a manageable step, identifies support, and adjusts the plan after trying it.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.goals-6.v1
  8. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: prepare for a change in routine.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip chooses a manageable step, identifies support, and adjusts the plan after trying it.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.goals-7.v1
  9. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: make a plan for taking turns.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip chooses a manageable step, identifies support, and adjusts the plan after trying it.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.goals-8.v1
  10. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: reflect on a helpful screen break.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip chooses a manageable step, identifies support, and adjusts the plan after trying it.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.goals-9.v1
feelings · Discuss everyday practices that support well-being (10 activities)

Idaho Health 3–5 · June 1, 2023 · 3-5.H.1.1.1–3; 3-5.H.7.1.1–3

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a pretend day includes rest and active play.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip explores rest, movement, hygiene, and social connection with a grown-up and notices what helps.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.habits-0.v1
  2. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a character forgets to wash hands before eating.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip explores rest, movement, hygiene, and social connection with a grown-up and notices what helps.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.habits-1.v1
  3. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a group makes a space easier to use.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip explores rest, movement, hygiene, and social connection with a grown-up and notices what helps.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.habits-2.v1
  4. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: someone needs water after active play.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip explores rest, movement, hygiene, and social connection with a grown-up and notices what helps.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.habits-3.v1
  5. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a character wants a calm bedtime routine.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip explores rest, movement, hygiene, and social connection with a grown-up and notices what helps.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.habits-4.v1
  6. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a class plans safe movement indoors.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip explores rest, movement, hygiene, and social connection with a grown-up and notices what helps.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.habits-5.v1
  7. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a character needs to take a break.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip explores rest, movement, hygiene, and social connection with a grown-up and notices what helps.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.habits-6.v1
  8. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: friends make time to connect.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip explores rest, movement, hygiene, and social connection with a grown-up and notices what helps.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.habits-7.v1
  9. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a group keeps shared materials clean.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip explores rest, movement, hygiene, and social connection with a grown-up and notices what helps.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.habits-8.v1
  10. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: a character notices what helps concentration.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip explores rest, movement, hygiene, and social connection with a grown-up and notices what helps.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.habits-9.v1
feelings · Evaluate helpful information and encouragement (10 activities)

Idaho Health 3–5 · June 1, 2023 · 3-5.H.3.1.1–2; 3-5.H.8.1.1–2

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: compare a health claim with a reliable source.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks a trusted adult about a health claim and offers encouragement without pressuring someone.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.support-0.v1
  2. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: ask a trusted adult who can answer a health question.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks a trusted adult about a health claim and offers encouragement without pressuring someone.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.support-1.v1
  3. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: encourage a friend trying a new skill.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks a trusted adult about a health claim and offers encouragement without pressuring someone.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.support-2.v1
  4. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: offer support after a mistake without judging.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks a trusted adult about a health claim and offers encouragement without pressuring someone.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.support-3.v1
  5. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: make a kind invitation that allows someone to decline.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks a trusted adult about a health claim and offers encouragement without pressuring someone.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.support-4.v1
  6. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: identify the source of an online claim.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks a trusted adult about a health claim and offers encouragement without pressuring someone.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.support-5.v1
  7. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: explain why an advertisement is not proof.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks a trusted adult about a health claim and offers encouragement without pressuring someone.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.support-6.v1
  8. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: find a school or community helper with a grown-up.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks a trusted adult about a health claim and offers encouragement without pressuring someone.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.support-7.v1
  9. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: share a helpful reminder without nagging.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks a trusted adult about a health claim and offers encouragement without pressuring someone.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.support-8.v1
  10. Fourth-grade discussion workshop: discuss how to check whether information is current.

    Help: Use fictional characters with a grown-up. There may be several thoughtful responses. You may pass or use a made-up example; no private experience needs to be shared.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks a trusted adult about a health claim and offers encouragement without pressuring someone.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.feelings.support-9.v1
music · Read and perform rhythmic patterns (10 activities)

Idaho General Music 4–5 · April 29, 2024 · 4-5.MU:GM.2.3

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Perform this four-beat pattern: sound sound rest sound.

    Help: Try clapping, tapping, moving, or using a safe instrument. A rest is a quiet beat. Keep a pace that works for you and describe where the silence occurs.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a pattern of sound beats and quiet beats at a comfortable pace.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.rhythm-0.v1
  2. Perform this four-beat pattern: sound rest sound rest.

    Help: Try clapping, tapping, moving, or using a safe instrument. A rest is a quiet beat. Keep a pace that works for you and describe where the silence occurs.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a pattern of sound beats and quiet beats at a comfortable pace.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.rhythm-1.v1
  3. Perform this four-beat pattern: rest sound sound sound.

    Help: Try clapping, tapping, moving, or using a safe instrument. A rest is a quiet beat. Keep a pace that works for you and describe where the silence occurs.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a pattern of sound beats and quiet beats at a comfortable pace.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.rhythm-2.v1
  4. Perform this four-beat pattern: sound sound sound rest.

    Help: Try clapping, tapping, moving, or using a safe instrument. A rest is a quiet beat. Keep a pace that works for you and describe where the silence occurs.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a pattern of sound beats and quiet beats at a comfortable pace.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.rhythm-3.v1
  5. Perform this four-beat pattern: sound rest rest sound.

    Help: Try clapping, tapping, moving, or using a safe instrument. A rest is a quiet beat. Keep a pace that works for you and describe where the silence occurs.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a pattern of sound beats and quiet beats at a comfortable pace.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.rhythm-4.v1
  6. Perform this four-beat pattern: rest sound rest sound.

    Help: Try clapping, tapping, moving, or using a safe instrument. A rest is a quiet beat. Keep a pace that works for you and describe where the silence occurs.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a pattern of sound beats and quiet beats at a comfortable pace.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.rhythm-5.v1
  7. Perform this four-beat pattern: sound sound rest rest.

    Help: Try clapping, tapping, moving, or using a safe instrument. A rest is a quiet beat. Keep a pace that works for you and describe where the silence occurs.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a pattern of sound beats and quiet beats at a comfortable pace.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.rhythm-6.v1
  8. Perform this four-beat pattern: rest rest sound sound.

    Help: Try clapping, tapping, moving, or using a safe instrument. A rest is a quiet beat. Keep a pace that works for you and describe where the silence occurs.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a pattern of sound beats and quiet beats at a comfortable pace.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.rhythm-7.v1
  9. Perform this four-beat pattern: sound sound sound sound.

    Help: Try clapping, tapping, moving, or using a safe instrument. A rest is a quiet beat. Keep a pace that works for you and describe where the silence occurs.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a pattern of sound beats and quiet beats at a comfortable pace.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.rhythm-8.v1
  10. Perform this four-beat pattern: rest sound sound rest.

    Help: Try clapping, tapping, moving, or using a safe instrument. A rest is a quiet beat. Keep a pace that works for you and describe where the silence occurs.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows a pattern of sound beats and quiet beats at a comfortable pace.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.rhythm-9.v1
music · Read and perform a simple melodic pattern (10 activities)

Idaho General Music 4–5 · April 29, 2024 · 4-5.MU:GM.2.2–3

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Read the staff pattern, then sing or play the phrase.

    Help: Use note names as support. Notice whether notes step, skip, or repeat. A grown-up can observe your performance; tapping notes is participation, not an automatic reading grade.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows note names on a treble staff, notices the direction, and tries the phrase.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.melody-0.v1
  2. Read the staff pattern, then sing or play the phrase.

    Help: Use note names as support. Notice whether notes step, skip, or repeat. A grown-up can observe your performance; tapping notes is participation, not an automatic reading grade.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows note names on a treble staff, notices the direction, and tries the phrase.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.melody-1.v1
  3. Read the staff pattern, then sing or play the phrase.

    Help: Use note names as support. Notice whether notes step, skip, or repeat. A grown-up can observe your performance; tapping notes is participation, not an automatic reading grade.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows note names on a treble staff, notices the direction, and tries the phrase.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.melody-2.v1
  4. Read the staff pattern, then sing or play the phrase.

    Help: Use note names as support. Notice whether notes step, skip, or repeat. A grown-up can observe your performance; tapping notes is participation, not an automatic reading grade.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows note names on a treble staff, notices the direction, and tries the phrase.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.melody-3.v1
  5. Read the staff pattern, then sing or play the phrase.

    Help: Use note names as support. Notice whether notes step, skip, or repeat. A grown-up can observe your performance; tapping notes is participation, not an automatic reading grade.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows note names on a treble staff, notices the direction, and tries the phrase.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.melody-4.v1
  6. Read the staff pattern, then sing or play the phrase.

    Help: Use note names as support. Notice whether notes step, skip, or repeat. A grown-up can observe your performance; tapping notes is participation, not an automatic reading grade.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows note names on a treble staff, notices the direction, and tries the phrase.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.melody-5.v1
  7. Read the staff pattern, then sing or play the phrase.

    Help: Use note names as support. Notice whether notes step, skip, or repeat. A grown-up can observe your performance; tapping notes is participation, not an automatic reading grade.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows note names on a treble staff, notices the direction, and tries the phrase.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.melody-6.v1
  8. Read the staff pattern, then sing or play the phrase.

    Help: Use note names as support. Notice whether notes step, skip, or repeat. A grown-up can observe your performance; tapping notes is participation, not an automatic reading grade.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows note names on a treble staff, notices the direction, and tries the phrase.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.melody-7.v1
  9. Read the staff pattern, then sing or play the phrase.

    Help: Use note names as support. Notice whether notes step, skip, or repeat. A grown-up can observe your performance; tapping notes is participation, not an automatic reading grade.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows note names on a treble staff, notices the direction, and tries the phrase.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.melody-8.v1
  10. Read the staff pattern, then sing or play the phrase.

    Help: Use note names as support. Notice whether notes step, skip, or repeat. A grown-up can observe your performance; tapping notes is participation, not an automatic reading grade.
    Pip’s example: Pip follows note names on a treble staff, notices the direction, and tries the phrase.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.melody-9.v1
music · Create and represent rhythmic, melodic and harmonic ideas (20 activities)

Idaho General Music 4–5 · April 29, 2024 · 4-5.MU:GM.1.1–2

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Create a question and an answer.

    Help: Choose notes and rests here, or use your voice or a safe instrument. Record your idea with notation or symbols on paper. Make contrasting sections and explain how rhythm and melody support your intention.
    Pip’s example: Pip creates a short phrase and records its notes or symbols so it can be tried again.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.compose-0.v1
  2. Create a phrase that climbs and returns.

    Help: Choose notes and rests here, or use your voice or a safe instrument. Record your idea with notation or symbols on paper. Make contrasting sections and explain how rhythm and melody support your intention.
    Pip’s example: Pip creates a short phrase and records its notes or symbols so it can be tried again.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.compose-1.v1
  3. Create an A section and a contrasting B section.

    Help: Choose notes and rests here, or use your voice or a safe instrument. Record your idea with notation or symbols on paper. Make contrasting sections and explain how rhythm and melody support your intention.
    Pip’s example: Pip creates a short phrase and records its notes or symbols so it can be tried again.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.compose-2.v1
  4. Create a repeated beginning with a new ending.

    Help: Choose notes and rests here, or use your voice or a safe instrument. Record your idea with notation or symbols on paper. Make contrasting sections and explain how rhythm and melody support your intention.
    Pip’s example: Pip creates a short phrase and records its notes or symbols so it can be tried again.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.compose-3.v1
  5. Create a tune for an imaginary sunrise.

    Help: Choose notes and rests here, or use your voice or a safe instrument. Record your idea with notation or symbols on paper. Make contrasting sections and explain how rhythm and melody support your intention.
    Pip’s example: Pip creates a short phrase and records its notes or symbols so it can be tried again.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.compose-4.v1
  6. Create a gentle tune for a small boat.

    Help: Choose notes and rests here, or use your voice or a safe instrument. Record your idea with notation or symbols on paper. Make contrasting sections and explain how rhythm and melody support your intention.
    Pip’s example: Pip creates a short phrase and records its notes or symbols so it can be tried again.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.compose-5.v1
  7. Create a phrase with two quiet beats.

    Help: Choose notes and rests here, or use your voice or a safe instrument. Record your idea with notation or symbols on paper. Make contrasting sections and explain how rhythm and melody support your intention.
    Pip’s example: Pip creates a short phrase and records its notes or symbols so it can be tried again.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.compose-6.v1
  8. Create a melody using only three chosen notes.

    Help: Choose notes and rests here, or use your voice or a safe instrument. Record your idea with notation or symbols on paper. Make contrasting sections and explain how rhythm and melody support your intention.
    Pip’s example: Pip creates a short phrase and records its notes or symbols so it can be tried again.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.compose-7.v1
  9. Create a pattern that starts with silence.

    Help: Choose notes and rests here, or use your voice or a safe instrument. Record your idea with notation or symbols on paper. Make contrasting sections and explain how rhythm and melody support your intention.
    Pip’s example: Pip creates a short phrase and records its notes or symbols so it can be tried again.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.compose-8.v1
  10. Create a phrase with a surprising leap.

    Help: Choose notes and rests here, or use your voice or a safe instrument. Record your idea with notation or symbols on paper. Make contrasting sections and explain how rhythm and melody support your intention.
    Pip’s example: Pip creates a short phrase and records its notes or symbols so it can be tried again.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.compose-9.v1
  11. Explore harmony: a held note beneath a changing melody.

    Help: With a grown-up, use a safe real instrument, suitable recording, or comfortable singing. The on-screen keyboard plays a single melodic line; use an external instrument or partners for simultaneous sounds. Represent the parts on paper, compare versions, and explain a preference.
    Pip’s example: Pip creates a short phrase and records its notes or symbols so it can be tried again.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.harmony-0.v1
  12. Explore harmony: two notes sounding together compared with one note alone.

    Help: With a grown-up, use a safe real instrument, suitable recording, or comfortable singing. The on-screen keyboard plays a single melodic line; use an external instrument or partners for simultaneous sounds. Represent the parts on paper, compare versions, and explain a preference.
    Pip’s example: Pip creates a short phrase and records its notes or symbols so it can be tried again.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.harmony-1.v1
  13. Explore harmony: a repeating accompaniment beneath a short tune.

    Help: With a grown-up, use a safe real instrument, suitable recording, or comfortable singing. The on-screen keyboard plays a single melodic line; use an external instrument or partners for simultaneous sounds. Represent the parts on paper, compare versions, and explain a preference.
    Pip’s example: Pip creates a short phrase and records its notes or symbols so it can be tried again.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.harmony-2.v1
  14. Explore harmony: two possible accompaniments for the same melody.

    Help: With a grown-up, use a safe real instrument, suitable recording, or comfortable singing. The on-screen keyboard plays a single melodic line; use an external instrument or partners for simultaneous sounds. Represent the parts on paper, compare versions, and explain a preference.
    Pip’s example: Pip creates a short phrase and records its notes or symbols so it can be tried again.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.harmony-3.v1
  15. Explore harmony: a chord heard before and after a melody.

    Help: With a grown-up, use a safe real instrument, suitable recording, or comfortable singing. The on-screen keyboard plays a single melodic line; use an external instrument or partners for simultaneous sounds. Represent the parts on paper, compare versions, and explain a preference.
    Pip’s example: Pip creates a short phrase and records its notes or symbols so it can be tried again.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.harmony-4.v1
  16. Explore harmony: a quiet accompaniment that leaves room for the main tune.

    Help: With a grown-up, use a safe real instrument, suitable recording, or comfortable singing. The on-screen keyboard plays a single melodic line; use an external instrument or partners for simultaneous sounds. Represent the parts on paper, compare versions, and explain a preference.
    Pip’s example: Pip creates a short phrase and records its notes or symbols so it can be tried again.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.harmony-5.v1
  17. Explore harmony: an ending that sounds settled to you.

    Help: With a grown-up, use a safe real instrument, suitable recording, or comfortable singing. The on-screen keyboard plays a single melodic line; use an external instrument or partners for simultaneous sounds. Represent the parts on paper, compare versions, and explain a preference.
    Pip’s example: Pip creates a short phrase and records its notes or symbols so it can be tried again.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.harmony-6.v1
  18. Explore harmony: a change of harmony under a repeated melody.

    Help: With a grown-up, use a safe real instrument, suitable recording, or comfortable singing. The on-screen keyboard plays a single melodic line; use an external instrument or partners for simultaneous sounds. Represent the parts on paper, compare versions, and explain a preference.
    Pip’s example: Pip creates a short phrase and records its notes or symbols so it can be tried again.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.harmony-7.v1
  19. Explore harmony: a partner singing a held note while another sings a phrase.

    Help: With a grown-up, use a safe real instrument, suitable recording, or comfortable singing. The on-screen keyboard plays a single melodic line; use an external instrument or partners for simultaneous sounds. Represent the parts on paper, compare versions, and explain a preference.
    Pip’s example: Pip creates a short phrase and records its notes or symbols so it can be tried again.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.harmony-8.v1
  20. Explore harmony: a simple harmonic pattern represented with symbols.

    Help: With a grown-up, use a safe real instrument, suitable recording, or comfortable singing. The on-screen keyboard plays a single melodic line; use an external instrument or partners for simultaneous sounds. Represent the parts on paper, compare versions, and explain a preference.
    Pip’s example: Pip creates a short phrase and records its notes or symbols so it can be tried again.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.harmony-9.v1
music · Improvise a musical response (10 activities)

Idaho General Music 4–5 · April 29, 2024 · 4-5.MU:GM.1.3

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Hear Pip’s phrase and invent a different musical answer.

    Help: Keep one feature, such as the length or rhythm, and change another. Try more than one response and tell a grown-up which you prefer and why.
    Pip’s example: Pip answers a short phrase with a new idea, keeping a comfortable beat.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.improvise-0.v1
  2. Hear Pip’s phrase and invent a different musical answer.

    Help: Keep one feature, such as the length or rhythm, and change another. Try more than one response and tell a grown-up which you prefer and why.
    Pip’s example: Pip answers a short phrase with a new idea, keeping a comfortable beat.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.improvise-1.v1
  3. Hear Pip’s phrase and invent a different musical answer.

    Help: Keep one feature, such as the length or rhythm, and change another. Try more than one response and tell a grown-up which you prefer and why.
    Pip’s example: Pip answers a short phrase with a new idea, keeping a comfortable beat.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.improvise-2.v1
  4. Hear Pip’s phrase and invent a different musical answer.

    Help: Keep one feature, such as the length or rhythm, and change another. Try more than one response and tell a grown-up which you prefer and why.
    Pip’s example: Pip answers a short phrase with a new idea, keeping a comfortable beat.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.improvise-3.v1
  5. Hear Pip’s phrase and invent a different musical answer.

    Help: Keep one feature, such as the length or rhythm, and change another. Try more than one response and tell a grown-up which you prefer and why.
    Pip’s example: Pip answers a short phrase with a new idea, keeping a comfortable beat.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.improvise-4.v1
  6. Hear Pip’s phrase and invent a different musical answer.

    Help: Keep one feature, such as the length or rhythm, and change another. Try more than one response and tell a grown-up which you prefer and why.
    Pip’s example: Pip answers a short phrase with a new idea, keeping a comfortable beat.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.improvise-5.v1
  7. Hear Pip’s phrase and invent a different musical answer.

    Help: Keep one feature, such as the length or rhythm, and change another. Try more than one response and tell a grown-up which you prefer and why.
    Pip’s example: Pip answers a short phrase with a new idea, keeping a comfortable beat.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.improvise-6.v1
  8. Hear Pip’s phrase and invent a different musical answer.

    Help: Keep one feature, such as the length or rhythm, and change another. Try more than one response and tell a grown-up which you prefer and why.
    Pip’s example: Pip answers a short phrase with a new idea, keeping a comfortable beat.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.improvise-7.v1
  9. Hear Pip’s phrase and invent a different musical answer.

    Help: Keep one feature, such as the length or rhythm, and change another. Try more than one response and tell a grown-up which you prefer and why.
    Pip’s example: Pip answers a short phrase with a new idea, keeping a comfortable beat.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.improvise-8.v1
  10. Hear Pip’s phrase and invent a different musical answer.

    Help: Keep one feature, such as the length or rhythm, and change another. Try more than one response and tell a grown-up which you prefer and why.
    Pip’s example: Pip answers a short phrase with a new idea, keeping a comfortable beat.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.improvise-9.v1
music · Use feedback to refine music (10 activities)

Idaho General Music 4–5 · April 29, 2024 · 4-5.MU:GM.2.1

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Music workshop: change the ending.

    Help: Create or revisit a short tune. Ask a listener for feedback, identify the feedback you used, compare two versions, and justify why the revision better fits your musical intention.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks what a listener noticed, changes one musical idea, and compares the versions.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.revise-0.v1
  2. Music workshop: add a quiet beat.

    Help: Create or revisit a short tune. Ask a listener for feedback, identify the feedback you used, compare two versions, and justify why the revision better fits your musical intention.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks what a listener noticed, changes one musical idea, and compares the versions.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.revise-1.v1
  3. Music workshop: simplify a crowded phrase.

    Help: Create or revisit a short tune. Ask a listener for feedback, identify the feedback you used, compare two versions, and justify why the revision better fits your musical intention.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks what a listener noticed, changes one musical idea, and compares the versions.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.revise-2.v1
  4. Music workshop: make two sections contrast.

    Help: Create or revisit a short tune. Ask a listener for feedback, identify the feedback you used, compare two versions, and justify why the revision better fits your musical intention.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks what a listener noticed, changes one musical idea, and compares the versions.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.revise-3.v1
  5. Music workshop: repeat a memorable idea.

    Help: Create or revisit a short tune. Ask a listener for feedback, identify the feedback you used, compare two versions, and justify why the revision better fits your musical intention.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks what a listener noticed, changes one musical idea, and compares the versions.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.revise-4.v1
  6. Music workshop: change one leap to steps.

    Help: Create or revisit a short tune. Ask a listener for feedback, identify the feedback you used, compare two versions, and justify why the revision better fits your musical intention.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks what a listener noticed, changes one musical idea, and compares the versions.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.revise-5.v1
  7. Music workshop: make a clearer beginning.

    Help: Create or revisit a short tune. Ask a listener for feedback, identify the feedback you used, compare two versions, and justify why the revision better fits your musical intention.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks what a listener noticed, changes one musical idea, and compares the versions.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.revise-6.v1
  8. Music workshop: change the phrase length.

    Help: Create or revisit a short tune. Ask a listener for feedback, identify the feedback you used, compare two versions, and justify why the revision better fits your musical intention.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks what a listener noticed, changes one musical idea, and compares the versions.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.revise-7.v1
  9. Music workshop: use a listener’s question.

    Help: Create or revisit a short tune. Ask a listener for feedback, identify the feedback you used, compare two versions, and justify why the revision better fits your musical intention.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks what a listener noticed, changes one musical idea, and compares the versions.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.revise-8.v1
  10. Music workshop: compare two versions.

    Help: Create or revisit a short tune. Ask a listener for feedback, identify the feedback you used, compare two versions, and justify why the revision better fits your musical intention.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks what a listener noticed, changes one musical idea, and compares the versions.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.revise-9.v1
music · Perform with an expressive intention (10 activities)

Idaho General Music 4–5 · April 29, 2024 · 4-5.MU:GM.3.1–2

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Perform a short musical idea that suggests calm.

    Help: Use your voice, movement, or a safe instrument; the keyboard is optional. Choose a comfortable volume. Explain how your phrasing, tempo, or silence supports the mood.
    Pip’s example: Pip chooses a musical mood and explains how pace, silence, or loudness supports it.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.perform-0.v1
  2. Perform a short musical idea that suggests curious.

    Help: Use your voice, movement, or a safe instrument; the keyboard is optional. Choose a comfortable volume. Explain how your phrasing, tempo, or silence supports the mood.
    Pip’s example: Pip chooses a musical mood and explains how pace, silence, or loudness supports it.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.perform-1.v1
  3. Perform a short musical idea that suggests playful.

    Help: Use your voice, movement, or a safe instrument; the keyboard is optional. Choose a comfortable volume. Explain how your phrasing, tempo, or silence supports the mood.
    Pip’s example: Pip chooses a musical mood and explains how pace, silence, or loudness supports it.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.perform-2.v1
  4. Perform a short musical idea that suggests determined.

    Help: Use your voice, movement, or a safe instrument; the keyboard is optional. Choose a comfortable volume. Explain how your phrasing, tempo, or silence supports the mood.
    Pip’s example: Pip chooses a musical mood and explains how pace, silence, or loudness supports it.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.perform-3.v1
  5. Perform a short musical idea that suggests sleepy.

    Help: Use your voice, movement, or a safe instrument; the keyboard is optional. Choose a comfortable volume. Explain how your phrasing, tempo, or silence supports the mood.
    Pip’s example: Pip chooses a musical mood and explains how pace, silence, or loudness supports it.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.perform-4.v1
  6. Perform a short musical idea that suggests surprised.

    Help: Use your voice, movement, or a safe instrument; the keyboard is optional. Choose a comfortable volume. Explain how your phrasing, tempo, or silence supports the mood.
    Pip’s example: Pip chooses a musical mood and explains how pace, silence, or loudness supports it.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.perform-5.v1
  7. Perform a short musical idea that suggests hopeful.

    Help: Use your voice, movement, or a safe instrument; the keyboard is optional. Choose a comfortable volume. Explain how your phrasing, tempo, or silence supports the mood.
    Pip’s example: Pip chooses a musical mood and explains how pace, silence, or loudness supports it.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.perform-6.v1
  8. Perform a short musical idea that suggests mysterious.

    Help: Use your voice, movement, or a safe instrument; the keyboard is optional. Choose a comfortable volume. Explain how your phrasing, tempo, or silence supports the mood.
    Pip’s example: Pip chooses a musical mood and explains how pace, silence, or loudness supports it.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.perform-7.v1
  9. Perform a short musical idea that suggests welcoming.

    Help: Use your voice, movement, or a safe instrument; the keyboard is optional. Choose a comfortable volume. Explain how your phrasing, tempo, or silence supports the mood.
    Pip’s example: Pip chooses a musical mood and explains how pace, silence, or loudness supports it.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.perform-8.v1
  10. Perform a short musical idea that suggests celebratory.

    Help: Use your voice, movement, or a safe instrument; the keyboard is optional. Choose a comfortable volume. Explain how your phrasing, tempo, or silence supports the mood.
    Pip’s example: Pip chooses a musical mood and explains how pace, silence, or loudness supports it.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.perform-9.v1
music · Describe musical preferences and audience choices (10 activities)

Idaho General Music 4–5 · April 29, 2024 · 4-5.MU:GM.4.1–2

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Listen with a grown-up and discuss a repeated phrase.

    Help: Choose music together. Agree on two criteria, such as a clear beat and an expressive contrast. Evaluate specific moments using those criteria. Different preferences are welcome, and audience customs depend on the setting.
    Pip’s example: Pip names a musical detail behind a preference and asks how to be a considerate audience.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.listen-0.v1
  2. Listen with a grown-up and discuss a change in tempo.

    Help: Choose music together. Agree on two criteria, such as a clear beat and an expressive contrast. Evaluate specific moments using those criteria. Different preferences are welcome, and audience customs depend on the setting.
    Pip’s example: Pip names a musical detail behind a preference and asks how to be a considerate audience.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.listen-1.v1
  3. Listen with a grown-up and discuss a quiet section.

    Help: Choose music together. Agree on two criteria, such as a clear beat and an expressive contrast. Evaluate specific moments using those criteria. Different preferences are welcome, and audience customs depend on the setting.
    Pip’s example: Pip names a musical detail behind a preference and asks how to be a considerate audience.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.listen-2.v1
  4. Listen with a grown-up and discuss a contrast between instruments.

    Help: Choose music together. Agree on two criteria, such as a clear beat and an expressive contrast. Evaluate specific moments using those criteria. Different preferences are welcome, and audience customs depend on the setting.
    Pip’s example: Pip names a musical detail behind a preference and asks how to be a considerate audience.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.listen-3.v1
  5. Listen with a grown-up and discuss a steady beat.

    Help: Choose music together. Agree on two criteria, such as a clear beat and an expressive contrast. Evaluate specific moments using those criteria. Different preferences are welcome, and audience customs depend on the setting.
    Pip’s example: Pip names a musical detail behind a preference and asks how to be a considerate audience.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.listen-4.v1
  6. Listen with a grown-up and discuss a pause before an ending.

    Help: Choose music together. Agree on two criteria, such as a clear beat and an expressive contrast. Evaluate specific moments using those criteria. Different preferences are welcome, and audience customs depend on the setting.
    Pip’s example: Pip names a musical detail behind a preference and asks how to be a considerate audience.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.listen-5.v1
  7. Listen with a grown-up and discuss a rising melody.

    Help: Choose music together. Agree on two criteria, such as a clear beat and an expressive contrast. Evaluate specific moments using those criteria. Different preferences are welcome, and audience customs depend on the setting.
    Pip’s example: Pip names a musical detail behind a preference and asks how to be a considerate audience.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.listen-6.v1
  8. Listen with a grown-up and discuss a change in loudness.

    Help: Choose music together. Agree on two criteria, such as a clear beat and an expressive contrast. Evaluate specific moments using those criteria. Different preferences are welcome, and audience customs depend on the setting.
    Pip’s example: Pip names a musical detail behind a preference and asks how to be a considerate audience.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.listen-7.v1
  9. Listen with a grown-up and discuss a call and response.

    Help: Choose music together. Agree on two criteria, such as a clear beat and an expressive contrast. Evaluate specific moments using those criteria. Different preferences are welcome, and audience customs depend on the setting.
    Pip’s example: Pip names a musical detail behind a preference and asks how to be a considerate audience.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.listen-8.v1
  10. Listen with a grown-up and discuss an audience’s respectful behavior.

    Help: Choose music together. Agree on two criteria, such as a clear beat and an expressive contrast. Evaluate specific moments using those criteria. Different preferences are welcome, and audience customs depend on the setting.
    Pip’s example: Pip names a musical detail behind a preference and asks how to be a considerate audience.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.listen-9.v1
music · Discuss music in historical or cultural context (10 activities)

Idaho General Music 4–5 · April 29, 2024 · 4-5.MU:GM.5.1

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Compare two musical examples connected with a community celebration.

    Help: A grown-up chooses a suitable recording and reliable background information. Choose examples from different periods or communities; name creators, purposes, and sources. Compare musical features and context without treating one example as a whole culture.
    Pip’s example: Pip listens to a grown-up-selected example and learns who made it, when, and for what purpose.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.context-0.v1
  2. Compare two musical examples connected with a lullaby.

    Help: A grown-up chooses a suitable recording and reliable background information. Choose examples from different periods or communities; name creators, purposes, and sources. Compare musical features and context without treating one example as a whole culture.
    Pip’s example: Pip listens to a grown-up-selected example and learns who made it, when, and for what purpose.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.context-1.v1
  3. Compare two musical examples connected with a marching event.

    Help: A grown-up chooses a suitable recording and reliable background information. Choose examples from different periods or communities; name creators, purposes, and sources. Compare musical features and context without treating one example as a whole culture.
    Pip’s example: Pip listens to a grown-up-selected example and learns who made it, when, and for what purpose.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.context-2.v1
  4. Compare two musical examples connected with a stage production.

    Help: A grown-up chooses a suitable recording and reliable background information. Choose examples from different periods or communities; name creators, purposes, and sources. Compare musical features and context without treating one example as a whole culture.
    Pip’s example: Pip listens to a grown-up-selected example and learns who made it, when, and for what purpose.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.context-3.v1
  5. Compare two musical examples connected with a film scene.

    Help: A grown-up chooses a suitable recording and reliable background information. Choose examples from different periods or communities; name creators, purposes, and sources. Compare musical features and context without treating one example as a whole culture.
    Pip’s example: Pip listens to a grown-up-selected example and learns who made it, when, and for what purpose.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.context-4.v1
  6. Compare two musical examples connected with a dance.

    Help: A grown-up chooses a suitable recording and reliable background information. Choose examples from different periods or communities; name creators, purposes, and sources. Compare musical features and context without treating one example as a whole culture.
    Pip’s example: Pip listens to a grown-up-selected example and learns who made it, when, and for what purpose.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.context-5.v1
  7. Compare two musical examples connected with a work-song tradition.

    Help: A grown-up chooses a suitable recording and reliable background information. Choose examples from different periods or communities; name creators, purposes, and sources. Compare musical features and context without treating one example as a whole culture.
    Pip’s example: Pip listens to a grown-up-selected example and learns who made it, when, and for what purpose.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.context-6.v1
  8. Compare two musical examples connected with a historical recording.

    Help: A grown-up chooses a suitable recording and reliable background information. Choose examples from different periods or communities; name creators, purposes, and sources. Compare musical features and context without treating one example as a whole culture.
    Pip’s example: Pip listens to a grown-up-selected example and learns who made it, when, and for what purpose.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.context-7.v1
  9. Compare two musical examples connected with a contemporary local musician.

    Help: A grown-up chooses a suitable recording and reliable background information. Choose examples from different periods or communities; name creators, purposes, and sources. Compare musical features and context without treating one example as a whole culture.
    Pip’s example: Pip listens to a grown-up-selected example and learns who made it, when, and for what purpose.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.context-8.v1
  10. Compare two musical examples connected with a musical tradition unfamiliar to you.

    Help: A grown-up chooses a suitable recording and reliable background information. Choose examples from different periods or communities; name creators, purposes, and sources. Compare musical features and context without treating one example as a whole culture.
    Pip’s example: Pip listens to a grown-up-selected example and learns who made it, when, and for what purpose.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.context-9.v1
music · Connect music with other arts and ideas (10 activities)

Idaho General Music 4–5 · April 29, 2024 · 4-5.MU:GM.5.2

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Connect a musical idea with a poem’s line breaks.

    Help: Make or describe a short phrase. Explain how a feature of the music relates to the other idea; more than one interpretation can work.
    Pip’s example: Pip connects a musical pattern to a story or image and explains the link.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.connect-0.v1
  2. Connect a musical idea with a painting’s repeated shapes.

    Help: Make or describe a short phrase. Explain how a feature of the music relates to the other idea; more than one interpretation can work.
    Pip’s example: Pip connects a musical pattern to a story or image and explains the link.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.connect-1.v1
  3. Connect a musical idea with a story character’s changing mood.

    Help: Make or describe a short phrase. Explain how a feature of the music relates to the other idea; more than one interpretation can work.
    Pip’s example: Pip connects a musical pattern to a story or image and explains the link.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.connect-2.v1
  4. Connect a musical idea with a pattern of fractions.

    Help: Make or describe a short phrase. Explain how a feature of the music relates to the other idea; more than one interpretation can work.
    Pip’s example: Pip connects a musical pattern to a story or image and explains the link.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.connect-3.v1
  5. Connect a musical idea with a scene in a play.

    Help: Make or describe a short phrase. Explain how a feature of the music relates to the other idea; more than one interpretation can work.
    Pip’s example: Pip connects a musical pattern to a story or image and explains the link.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.connect-4.v1
  6. Connect a musical idea with a sequence of weather observations.

    Help: Make or describe a short phrase. Explain how a feature of the music relates to the other idea; more than one interpretation can work.
    Pip’s example: Pip connects a musical pattern to a story or image and explains the link.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.connect-5.v1
  7. Connect a musical idea with a movement pattern.

    Help: Make or describe a short phrase. Explain how a feature of the music relates to the other idea; more than one interpretation can work.
    Pip’s example: Pip connects a musical pattern to a story or image and explains the link.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.connect-6.v1
  8. Connect a musical idea with a community event.

    Help: Make or describe a short phrase. Explain how a feature of the music relates to the other idea; more than one interpretation can work.
    Pip’s example: Pip connects a musical pattern to a story or image and explains the link.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.connect-7.v1
  9. Connect a musical idea with a contrast between two colors.

    Help: Make or describe a short phrase. Explain how a feature of the music relates to the other idea; more than one interpretation can work.
    Pip’s example: Pip connects a musical pattern to a story or image and explains the link.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.connect-8.v1
  10. Connect a musical idea with an imagined journey.

    Help: Make or describe a short phrase. Explain how a feature of the music relates to the other idea; more than one interpretation can work.
    Pip’s example: Pip connects a musical pattern to a story or image and explains the link.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.music.connect-9.v1
art · Brainstorm multiple artistic approaches (20 activities)

Idaho Visual Arts 3–5 · April 29, 2024 · 3-5.VA.1.1

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Plan an artwork communicating a welcoming place to a chosen audience.

    Help: Make two thumbnail sketches that change viewpoint, materials, or arrangement. Choose an audience and explain which plan communicates your intention more clearly.
    Pip’s example: Pip sketches two different ways to communicate an idea, then chooses one and explains why.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.plan-0.v1
  2. Plan an artwork communicating a surprising journey to a chosen audience.

    Help: Make two thumbnail sketches that change viewpoint, materials, or arrangement. Choose an audience and explain which plan communicates your intention more clearly.
    Pip’s example: Pip sketches two different ways to communicate an idea, then chooses one and explains why.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.plan-1.v1
  3. Plan an artwork communicating a peaceful garden to a chosen audience.

    Help: Make two thumbnail sketches that change viewpoint, materials, or arrangement. Choose an audience and explain which plan communicates your intention more clearly.
    Pip’s example: Pip sketches two different ways to communicate an idea, then chooses one and explains why.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.plan-2.v1
  4. Plan an artwork communicating an imaginary machine to a chosen audience.

    Help: Make two thumbnail sketches that change viewpoint, materials, or arrangement. Choose an audience and explain which plan communicates your intention more clearly.
    Pip’s example: Pip sketches two different ways to communicate an idea, then chooses one and explains why.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.plan-3.v1
  5. Plan an artwork communicating a character showing courage to a chosen audience.

    Help: Make two thumbnail sketches that change viewpoint, materials, or arrangement. Choose an audience and explain which plan communicates your intention more clearly.
    Pip’s example: Pip sketches two different ways to communicate an idea, then chooses one and explains why.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.plan-4.v1
  6. Plan an artwork communicating a community working together to a chosen audience.

    Help: Make two thumbnail sketches that change viewpoint, materials, or arrangement. Choose an audience and explain which plan communicates your intention more clearly.
    Pip’s example: Pip sketches two different ways to communicate an idea, then chooses one and explains why.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.plan-5.v1
  7. Plan an artwork communicating a tiny world to a chosen audience.

    Help: Make two thumbnail sketches that change viewpoint, materials, or arrangement. Choose an audience and explain which plan communicates your intention more clearly.
    Pip’s example: Pip sketches two different ways to communicate an idea, then chooses one and explains why.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.plan-6.v1
  8. Plan an artwork communicating a windy day to a chosen audience.

    Help: Make two thumbnail sketches that change viewpoint, materials, or arrangement. Choose an audience and explain which plan communicates your intention more clearly.
    Pip’s example: Pip sketches two different ways to communicate an idea, then chooses one and explains why.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.plan-7.v1
  9. Plan an artwork communicating a playful animal to a chosen audience.

    Help: Make two thumbnail sketches that change viewpoint, materials, or arrangement. Choose an audience and explain which plan communicates your intention more clearly.
    Pip’s example: Pip sketches two different ways to communicate an idea, then chooses one and explains why.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.plan-8.v1
  10. Plan an artwork communicating a useful invention to a chosen audience.

    Help: Make two thumbnail sketches that change viewpoint, materials, or arrangement. Choose an audience and explain which plan communicates your intention more clearly.
    Pip’s example: Pip sketches two different ways to communicate an idea, then chooses one and explains why.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.plan-9.v1
  11. Plan an artwork communicating a nighttime scene to a chosen audience.

    Help: Make two thumbnail sketches that change viewpoint, materials, or arrangement. Choose an audience and explain which plan communicates your intention more clearly.
    Pip’s example: Pip sketches two different ways to communicate an idea, then chooses one and explains why.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.plan-10.v1
  12. Plan an artwork communicating a changing season to a chosen audience.

    Help: Make two thumbnail sketches that change viewpoint, materials, or arrangement. Choose an audience and explain which plan communicates your intention more clearly.
    Pip’s example: Pip sketches two different ways to communicate an idea, then chooses one and explains why.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.plan-11.v1
  13. Plan an artwork communicating a friendly meeting place to a chosen audience.

    Help: Make two thumbnail sketches that change viewpoint, materials, or arrangement. Choose an audience and explain which plan communicates your intention more clearly.
    Pip’s example: Pip sketches two different ways to communicate an idea, then chooses one and explains why.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.plan-12.v1
  14. Plan an artwork communicating a mysterious doorway to a chosen audience.

    Help: Make two thumbnail sketches that change viewpoint, materials, or arrangement. Choose an audience and explain which plan communicates your intention more clearly.
    Pip’s example: Pip sketches two different ways to communicate an idea, then chooses one and explains why.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.plan-13.v1
  15. Plan an artwork communicating a place seen from above to a chosen audience.

    Help: Make two thumbnail sketches that change viewpoint, materials, or arrangement. Choose an audience and explain which plan communicates your intention more clearly.
    Pip’s example: Pip sketches two different ways to communicate an idea, then chooses one and explains why.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.plan-14.v1
  16. Plan an artwork communicating a celebration of reading to a chosen audience.

    Help: Make two thumbnail sketches that change viewpoint, materials, or arrangement. Choose an audience and explain which plan communicates your intention more clearly.
    Pip’s example: Pip sketches two different ways to communicate an idea, then chooses one and explains why.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.plan-15.v1
  17. Plan an artwork communicating a repeating natural pattern to a chosen audience.

    Help: Make two thumbnail sketches that change viewpoint, materials, or arrangement. Choose an audience and explain which plan communicates your intention more clearly.
    Pip’s example: Pip sketches two different ways to communicate an idea, then chooses one and explains why.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.plan-16.v1
  18. Plan an artwork communicating a memory from a fictional character to a chosen audience.

    Help: Make two thumbnail sketches that change viewpoint, materials, or arrangement. Choose an audience and explain which plan communicates your intention more clearly.
    Pip’s example: Pip sketches two different ways to communicate an idea, then chooses one and explains why.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.plan-17.v1
  19. Plan an artwork communicating a bridge between places to a chosen audience.

    Help: Make two thumbnail sketches that change viewpoint, materials, or arrangement. Choose an audience and explain which plan communicates your intention more clearly.
    Pip’s example: Pip sketches two different ways to communicate an idea, then chooses one and explains why.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.plan-18.v1
  20. Plan an artwork communicating an object with a new purpose to a chosen audience.

    Help: Make two thumbnail sketches that change viewpoint, materials, or arrangement. Choose an audience and explain which plan communicates your intention more clearly.
    Pip’s example: Pip sketches two different ways to communicate an idea, then chooses one and explains why.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.plan-19.v1
art · Explore artistic processes and materials (20 activities)

Idaho Visual Arts 3–5 · April 29, 2024 · 3-5.VA.2.1

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Create an intentional study using layered paper shapes.

    Help: Choose safe materials with a grown-up or use the drawing space. Experiment with two approaches before choosing one. Connect a material choice to your intended meaning and write or say a short artist statement.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares two safe processes and chooses one that suits the idea.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.make-0.v1
  2. Create an intentional study using pencil shading.

    Help: Choose safe materials with a grown-up or use the drawing space. Experiment with two approaches before choosing one. Connect a material choice to your intended meaning and write or say a short artist statement.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares two safe processes and chooses one that suits the idea.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.make-1.v1
  3. Create an intentional study using contrasting colors.

    Help: Choose safe materials with a grown-up or use the drawing space. Experiment with two approaches before choosing one. Connect a material choice to your intended meaning and write or say a short artist statement.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares two safe processes and chooses one that suits the idea.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.make-2.v1
  4. Create an intentional study using repeated line patterns.

    Help: Choose safe materials with a grown-up or use the drawing space. Experiment with two approaches before choosing one. Connect a material choice to your intended meaning and write or say a short artist statement.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares two safe processes and chooses one that suits the idea.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.make-3.v1
  5. Create an intentional study using a collage of safe reused paper.

    Help: Choose safe materials with a grown-up or use the drawing space. Experiment with two approaches before choosing one. Connect a material choice to your intended meaning and write or say a short artist statement.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares two safe processes and chooses one that suits the idea.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.make-4.v1
  6. Create an intentional study using overlapping shapes.

    Help: Choose safe materials with a grown-up or use the drawing space. Experiment with two approaches before choosing one. Connect a material choice to your intended meaning and write or say a short artist statement.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares two safe processes and chooses one that suits the idea.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.make-5.v1
  7. Create an intentional study using a drawn texture.

    Help: Choose safe materials with a grown-up or use the drawing space. Experiment with two approaches before choosing one. Connect a material choice to your intended meaning and write or say a short artist statement.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares two safe processes and chooses one that suits the idea.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.make-6.v1
  8. Create an intentional study using a limited color palette.

    Help: Choose safe materials with a grown-up or use the drawing space. Experiment with two approaches before choosing one. Connect a material choice to your intended meaning and write or say a short artist statement.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares two safe processes and chooses one that suits the idea.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.make-7.v1
  9. Create an intentional study using a simple paper sculpture.

    Help: Choose safe materials with a grown-up or use the drawing space. Experiment with two approaches before choosing one. Connect a material choice to your intended meaning and write or say a short artist statement.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares two safe processes and chooses one that suits the idea.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.make-8.v1
  10. Create an intentional study using a wide and narrow brush line.

    Help: Choose safe materials with a grown-up or use the drawing space. Experiment with two approaches before choosing one. Connect a material choice to your intended meaning and write or say a short artist statement.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares two safe processes and chooses one that suits the idea.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.make-9.v1
  11. Create an intentional study using an arrangement of found safe objects.

    Help: Choose safe materials with a grown-up or use the drawing space. Experiment with two approaches before choosing one. Connect a material choice to your intended meaning and write or say a short artist statement.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares two safe processes and chooses one that suits the idea.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.make-10.v1
  12. Create an intentional study using a watercolor wash with adult help.

    Help: Choose safe materials with a grown-up or use the drawing space. Experiment with two approaches before choosing one. Connect a material choice to your intended meaning and write or say a short artist statement.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares two safe processes and chooses one that suits the idea.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.make-11.v1
  13. Create an intentional study using a chalk drawing on paper.

    Help: Choose safe materials with a grown-up or use the drawing space. Experiment with two approaches before choosing one. Connect a material choice to your intended meaning and write or say a short artist statement.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares two safe processes and chooses one that suits the idea.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.make-12.v1
  14. Create an intentional study using a printed pattern from a safe object.

    Help: Choose safe materials with a grown-up or use the drawing space. Experiment with two approaches before choosing one. Connect a material choice to your intended meaning and write or say a short artist statement.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares two safe processes and chooses one that suits the idea.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.make-13.v1
  15. Create an intentional study using a folded paper form.

    Help: Choose safe materials with a grown-up or use the drawing space. Experiment with two approaches before choosing one. Connect a material choice to your intended meaning and write or say a short artist statement.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares two safe processes and chooses one that suits the idea.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.make-14.v1
  16. Create an intentional study using positive and negative spaces.

    Help: Choose safe materials with a grown-up or use the drawing space. Experiment with two approaches before choosing one. Connect a material choice to your intended meaning and write or say a short artist statement.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares two safe processes and chooses one that suits the idea.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.make-15.v1
  17. Create an intentional study using a drawing from observation.

    Help: Choose safe materials with a grown-up or use the drawing space. Experiment with two approaches before choosing one. Connect a material choice to your intended meaning and write or say a short artist statement.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares two safe processes and chooses one that suits the idea.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.make-16.v1
  18. Create an intentional study using a scene with foreground and background.

    Help: Choose safe materials with a grown-up or use the drawing space. Experiment with two approaches before choosing one. Connect a material choice to your intended meaning and write or say a short artist statement.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares two safe processes and chooses one that suits the idea.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.make-17.v1
  19. Create an intentional study using a geometric design.

    Help: Choose safe materials with a grown-up or use the drawing space. Experiment with two approaches before choosing one. Connect a material choice to your intended meaning and write or say a short artist statement.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares two safe processes and chooses one that suits the idea.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.make-18.v1
  20. Create an intentional study using a combination of drawing and collage.

    Help: Choose safe materials with a grown-up or use the drawing space. Experiment with two approaches before choosing one. Connect a material choice to your intended meaning and write or say a short artist statement.
    Pip’s example: Pip compares two safe processes and chooses one that suits the idea.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.make-19.v1
art · Analyze imagery, messages and mood (20 activities)

Idaho Visual Arts 3–5 · April 29, 2024 · 3-5.VA.4.1

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Analyze Pip’s abstract study. Which shapes first catch your eye?

    Help: Use two visible details as evidence for your interpretation. Compare with a grown-up’s interpretation and discuss why viewers can notice different things. There is no single correct artistic response.
    Pip’s example: Pip describes a visible line or color before suggesting a mood, then asks what supports another interpretation.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.observe-0.v1
  2. Analyze Pip’s abstract study. What mood might the colors suggest?

    Help: Use two visible details as evidence for your interpretation. Compare with a grown-up’s interpretation and discuss why viewers can notice different things. There is no single correct artistic response.
    Pip’s example: Pip describes a visible line or color before suggesting a mood, then asks what supports another interpretation.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.observe-1.v1
  3. Analyze Pip’s abstract study. How does the curved line guide your eye?

    Help: Use two visible details as evidence for your interpretation. Compare with a grown-up’s interpretation and discuss why viewers can notice different things. There is no single correct artistic response.
    Pip’s example: Pip describes a visible line or color before suggesting a mood, then asks what supports another interpretation.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.observe-2.v1
  4. Analyze Pip’s abstract study. Where do you notice contrast?

    Help: Use two visible details as evidence for your interpretation. Compare with a grown-up’s interpretation and discuss why viewers can notice different things. There is no single correct artistic response.
    Pip’s example: Pip describes a visible line or color before suggesting a mood, then asks what supports another interpretation.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.observe-3.v1
  5. Analyze Pip’s abstract study. How does overlap suggest space?

    Help: Use two visible details as evidence for your interpretation. Compare with a grown-up’s interpretation and discuss why viewers can notice different things. There is no single correct artistic response.
    Pip’s example: Pip describes a visible line or color before suggesting a mood, then asks what supports another interpretation.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.observe-4.v1
  6. Analyze Pip’s abstract study. What do repeated dots add?

    Help: Use two visible details as evidence for your interpretation. Compare with a grown-up’s interpretation and discuss why viewers can notice different things. There is no single correct artistic response.
    Pip’s example: Pip describes a visible line or color before suggesting a mood, then asks what supports another interpretation.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.observe-5.v1
  7. Analyze Pip’s abstract study. Which part seems most active?

    Help: Use two visible details as evidence for your interpretation. Compare with a grown-up’s interpretation and discuss why viewers can notice different things. There is no single correct artistic response.
    Pip’s example: Pip describes a visible line or color before suggesting a mood, then asks what supports another interpretation.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.observe-6.v1
  8. Analyze Pip’s abstract study. How might changing one color affect the mood?

    Help: Use two visible details as evidence for your interpretation. Compare with a grown-up’s interpretation and discuss why viewers can notice different things. There is no single correct artistic response.
    Pip’s example: Pip describes a visible line or color before suggesting a mood, then asks what supports another interpretation.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.observe-7.v1
  9. Analyze Pip’s abstract study. What title fits, and what detail supports it?

    Help: Use two visible details as evidence for your interpretation. Compare with a grown-up’s interpretation and discuss why viewers can notice different things. There is no single correct artistic response.
    Pip’s example: Pip describes a visible line or color before suggesting a mood, then asks what supports another interpretation.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.observe-8.v1
  10. Analyze Pip’s abstract study. What is one different interpretation?

    Help: Use two visible details as evidence for your interpretation. Compare with a grown-up’s interpretation and discuss why viewers can notice different things. There is no single correct artistic response.
    Pip’s example: Pip describes a visible line or color before suggesting a mood, then asks what supports another interpretation.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.observe-9.v1
  11. Analyze Pip’s abstract study. Where is there visual balance or imbalance?

    Help: Use two visible details as evidence for your interpretation. Compare with a grown-up’s interpretation and discuss why viewers can notice different things. There is no single correct artistic response.
    Pip’s example: Pip describes a visible line or color before suggesting a mood, then asks what supports another interpretation.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.observe-10.v1
  12. Analyze Pip’s abstract study. How does empty space matter?

    Help: Use two visible details as evidence for your interpretation. Compare with a grown-up’s interpretation and discuss why viewers can notice different things. There is no single correct artistic response.
    Pip’s example: Pip describes a visible line or color before suggesting a mood, then asks what supports another interpretation.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.observe-11.v1
  13. Analyze Pip’s abstract study. Which marks seem connected?

    Help: Use two visible details as evidence for your interpretation. Compare with a grown-up’s interpretation and discuss why viewers can notice different things. There is no single correct artistic response.
    Pip’s example: Pip describes a visible line or color before suggesting a mood, then asks what supports another interpretation.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.observe-12.v1
  14. Analyze Pip’s abstract study. What might a viewer notice second?

    Help: Use two visible details as evidence for your interpretation. Compare with a grown-up’s interpretation and discuss why viewers can notice different things. There is no single correct artistic response.
    Pip’s example: Pip describes a visible line or color before suggesting a mood, then asks what supports another interpretation.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.observe-13.v1
  15. Analyze Pip’s abstract study. How does a large shape differ from a small one?

    Help: Use two visible details as evidence for your interpretation. Compare with a grown-up’s interpretation and discuss why viewers can notice different things. There is no single correct artistic response.
    Pip’s example: Pip describes a visible line or color before suggesting a mood, then asks what supports another interpretation.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.observe-14.v1
  16. Analyze Pip’s abstract study. What movement do the lines suggest?

    Help: Use two visible details as evidence for your interpretation. Compare with a grown-up’s interpretation and discuss why viewers can notice different things. There is no single correct artistic response.
    Pip’s example: Pip describes a visible line or color before suggesting a mood, then asks what supports another interpretation.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.observe-15.v1
  17. Analyze Pip’s abstract study. Which choice might communicate energy?

    Help: Use two visible details as evidence for your interpretation. Compare with a grown-up’s interpretation and discuss why viewers can notice different things. There is no single correct artistic response.
    Pip’s example: Pip describes a visible line or color before suggesting a mood, then asks what supports another interpretation.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.observe-16.v1
  18. Analyze Pip’s abstract study. How would rotating the image change it?

    Help: Use two visible details as evidence for your interpretation. Compare with a grown-up’s interpretation and discuss why viewers can notice different things. There is no single correct artistic response.
    Pip’s example: Pip describes a visible line or color before suggesting a mood, then asks what supports another interpretation.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.observe-17.v1
  19. Analyze Pip’s abstract study. What visual evidence supports a calm or busy mood?

    Help: Use two visible details as evidence for your interpretation. Compare with a grown-up’s interpretation and discuss why viewers can notice different things. There is no single correct artistic response.
    Pip’s example: Pip describes a visible line or color before suggesting a mood, then asks what supports another interpretation.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.observe-18.v1
  20. Analyze Pip’s abstract study. Which detail would you keep in a new version?

    Help: Use two visible details as evidence for your interpretation. Compare with a grown-up’s interpretation and discuss why viewers can notice different things. There is no single correct artistic response.
    Pip’s example: Pip describes a visible line or color before suggesting a mood, then asks what supports another interpretation.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.observe-19.v1
art · Refine art using constructive feedback (15 activities)

Idaho Visual Arts 3–5 · April 29, 2024 · 3-5.VA.2.2

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Art workshop: strengthen the focal point.

    Help: Use your work or a new sketch. Ask for constructive feedback, set a goal for the revision, consider two possible changes, and explain which better supports your idea. Keep earlier work on your own paper if you want to compare.
    Pip’s example: Pip listens to feedback, chooses a useful change, and explains what the change communicates.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.revise-0.v1
  2. Art workshop: change the background contrast.

    Help: Use your work or a new sketch. Ask for constructive feedback, set a goal for the revision, consider two possible changes, and explain which better supports your idea. Keep earlier work on your own paper if you want to compare.
    Pip’s example: Pip listens to feedback, chooses a useful change, and explains what the change communicates.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.revise-1.v1
  3. Art workshop: simplify a crowded area.

    Help: Use your work or a new sketch. Ask for constructive feedback, set a goal for the revision, consider two possible changes, and explain which better supports your idea. Keep earlier work on your own paper if you want to compare.
    Pip’s example: Pip listens to feedback, chooses a useful change, and explains what the change communicates.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.revise-2.v1
  4. Art workshop: clarify a shape.

    Help: Use your work or a new sketch. Ask for constructive feedback, set a goal for the revision, consider two possible changes, and explain which better supports your idea. Keep earlier work on your own paper if you want to compare.
    Pip’s example: Pip listens to feedback, chooses a useful change, and explains what the change communicates.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.revise-3.v1
  5. Art workshop: try another arrangement.

    Help: Use your work or a new sketch. Ask for constructive feedback, set a goal for the revision, consider two possible changes, and explain which better supports your idea. Keep earlier work on your own paper if you want to compare.
    Pip’s example: Pip listens to feedback, chooses a useful change, and explains what the change communicates.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.revise-4.v1
  6. Art workshop: add a meaningful texture.

    Help: Use your work or a new sketch. Ask for constructive feedback, set a goal for the revision, consider two possible changes, and explain which better supports your idea. Keep earlier work on your own paper if you want to compare.
    Pip’s example: Pip listens to feedback, chooses a useful change, and explains what the change communicates.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.revise-5.v1
  7. Art workshop: adjust empty space.

    Help: Use your work or a new sketch. Ask for constructive feedback, set a goal for the revision, consider two possible changes, and explain which better supports your idea. Keep earlier work on your own paper if you want to compare.
    Pip’s example: Pip listens to feedback, chooses a useful change, and explains what the change communicates.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.revise-6.v1
  8. Art workshop: connect two separate areas.

    Help: Use your work or a new sketch. Ask for constructive feedback, set a goal for the revision, consider two possible changes, and explain which better supports your idea. Keep earlier work on your own paper if you want to compare.
    Pip’s example: Pip listens to feedback, chooses a useful change, and explains what the change communicates.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.revise-7.v1
  9. Art workshop: test a different color palette.

    Help: Use your work or a new sketch. Ask for constructive feedback, set a goal for the revision, consider two possible changes, and explain which better supports your idea. Keep earlier work on your own paper if you want to compare.
    Pip’s example: Pip listens to feedback, chooses a useful change, and explains what the change communicates.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.revise-8.v1
  10. Art workshop: revise a confusing symbol.

    Help: Use your work or a new sketch. Ask for constructive feedback, set a goal for the revision, consider two possible changes, and explain which better supports your idea. Keep earlier work on your own paper if you want to compare.
    Pip’s example: Pip listens to feedback, chooses a useful change, and explains what the change communicates.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.revise-9.v1
  11. Art workshop: compare a light and dark version.

    Help: Use your work or a new sketch. Ask for constructive feedback, set a goal for the revision, consider two possible changes, and explain which better supports your idea. Keep earlier work on your own paper if you want to compare.
    Pip’s example: Pip listens to feedback, chooses a useful change, and explains what the change communicates.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.revise-10.v1
  12. Art workshop: change the viewpoint.

    Help: Use your work or a new sketch. Ask for constructive feedback, set a goal for the revision, consider two possible changes, and explain which better supports your idea. Keep earlier work on your own paper if you want to compare.
    Pip’s example: Pip listens to feedback, chooses a useful change, and explains what the change communicates.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.revise-11.v1
  13. Art workshop: make a repeated pattern more intentional.

    Help: Use your work or a new sketch. Ask for constructive feedback, set a goal for the revision, consider two possible changes, and explain which better supports your idea. Keep earlier work on your own paper if you want to compare.
    Pip’s example: Pip listens to feedback, chooses a useful change, and explains what the change communicates.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.revise-12.v1
  14. Art workshop: respond to one viewer’s question.

    Help: Use your work or a new sketch. Ask for constructive feedback, set a goal for the revision, consider two possible changes, and explain which better supports your idea. Keep earlier work on your own paper if you want to compare.
    Pip’s example: Pip listens to feedback, chooses a useful change, and explains what the change communicates.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.revise-13.v1
  15. Art workshop: choose between two possible endings for the image.

    Help: Use your work or a new sketch. Ask for constructive feedback, set a goal for the revision, consider two possible changes, and explain which better supports your idea. Keep earlier work on your own paper if you want to compare.
    Pip’s example: Pip listens to feedback, chooses a useful change, and explains what the change communicates.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.revise-14.v1
art · Care for and present artwork (10 activities)

Idaho Visual Arts 3–5 · April 29, 2024 · 3-5.VA.3.1

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Prepare an exhibit: plan a safe place for a paper drawing.

    Help: Use a pretend gallery or a grown-up-approved space. Consider care, readability, accessibility, and the message you want to share. Nothing is published here.
    Pip’s example: Pip chooses a safe way to handle and display artwork and considers how viewers will experience it.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.present-0.v1
  2. Prepare an exhibit: make a descriptive title card.

    Help: Use a pretend gallery or a grown-up-approved space. Consider care, readability, accessibility, and the message you want to share. Nothing is published here.
    Pip’s example: Pip chooses a safe way to handle and display artwork and considers how viewers will experience it.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.present-1.v1
  3. Prepare an exhibit: arrange two works for comparison.

    Help: Use a pretend gallery or a grown-up-approved space. Consider care, readability, accessibility, and the message you want to share. Nothing is published here.
    Pip’s example: Pip chooses a safe way to handle and display artwork and considers how viewers will experience it.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.present-2.v1
  4. Prepare an exhibit: practice careful handling of a paper sculpture.

    Help: Use a pretend gallery or a grown-up-approved space. Consider care, readability, accessibility, and the message you want to share. Nothing is published here.
    Pip’s example: Pip chooses a safe way to handle and display artwork and considers how viewers will experience it.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.present-3.v1
  5. Prepare an exhibit: choose a background that helps viewers see the work.

    Help: Use a pretend gallery or a grown-up-approved space. Consider care, readability, accessibility, and the message you want to share. Nothing is published here.
    Pip’s example: Pip chooses a safe way to handle and display artwork and considers how viewers will experience it.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.present-4.v1
  6. Prepare an exhibit: plan space for different viewers to approach.

    Help: Use a pretend gallery or a grown-up-approved space. Consider care, readability, accessibility, and the message you want to share. Nothing is published here.
    Pip’s example: Pip chooses a safe way to handle and display artwork and considers how viewers will experience it.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.present-5.v1
  7. Prepare an exhibit: explain materials and process in a label.

    Help: Use a pretend gallery or a grown-up-approved space. Consider care, readability, accessibility, and the message you want to share. Nothing is published here.
    Pip’s example: Pip chooses a safe way to handle and display artwork and considers how viewers will experience it.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.present-6.v1
  8. Prepare an exhibit: protect work while it dries.

    Help: Use a pretend gallery or a grown-up-approved space. Consider care, readability, accessibility, and the message you want to share. Nothing is published here.
    Pip’s example: Pip chooses a safe way to handle and display artwork and considers how viewers will experience it.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.present-7.v1
  9. Prepare an exhibit: choose a sequence for three drawings.

    Help: Use a pretend gallery or a grown-up-approved space. Consider care, readability, accessibility, and the message you want to share. Nothing is published here.
    Pip’s example: Pip chooses a safe way to handle and display artwork and considers how viewers will experience it.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.present-8.v1
  10. Prepare an exhibit: describe why you selected a piece to share.

    Help: Use a pretend gallery or a grown-up-approved space. Consider care, readability, accessibility, and the message you want to share. Nothing is published here.
    Pip’s example: Pip chooses a safe way to handle and display artwork and considers how viewers will experience it.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.present-9.v1
art · Explore how art informs or influences viewers (15 activities)

Idaho Visual Arts 3–5 · April 29, 2024 · 3-5.VA.5.1

Coverage: partial. Adult observation needed; no automatic grade.

  1. Investigate the visual message in a library reading poster.

    Help: Use a grown-up-selected example. Name the source and audience. Compare two visual choices, explain what they invite viewers to think or do, and discuss a possible unintended interpretation. Separate an image’s claim from proof.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks what a poster wants viewers to notice or do and points to a visual choice that supports the message.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.message-0.v1
  2. Investigate the visual message in a park sign.

    Help: Use a grown-up-selected example. Name the source and audience. Compare two visual choices, explain what they invite viewers to think or do, and discuss a possible unintended interpretation. Separate an image’s claim from proof.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks what a poster wants viewers to notice or do and points to a visual choice that supports the message.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.message-1.v1
  3. Investigate the visual message in a public mural.

    Help: Use a grown-up-selected example. Name the source and audience. Compare two visual choices, explain what they invite viewers to think or do, and discuss a possible unintended interpretation. Separate an image’s claim from proof.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks what a poster wants viewers to notice or do and points to a visual choice that supports the message.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.message-2.v1
  4. Investigate the visual message in a food package.

    Help: Use a grown-up-selected example. Name the source and audience. Compare two visual choices, explain what they invite viewers to think or do, and discuss a possible unintended interpretation. Separate an image’s claim from proof.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks what a poster wants viewers to notice or do and points to a visual choice that supports the message.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.message-3.v1
  5. Investigate the visual message in a book cover.

    Help: Use a grown-up-selected example. Name the source and audience. Compare two visual choices, explain what they invite viewers to think or do, and discuss a possible unintended interpretation. Separate an image’s claim from proof.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks what a poster wants viewers to notice or do and points to a visual choice that supports the message.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.message-4.v1
  6. Investigate the visual message in a museum label.

    Help: Use a grown-up-selected example. Name the source and audience. Compare two visual choices, explain what they invite viewers to think or do, and discuss a possible unintended interpretation. Separate an image’s claim from proof.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks what a poster wants viewers to notice or do and points to a visual choice that supports the message.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.message-5.v1
  7. Investigate the visual message in a safety poster.

    Help: Use a grown-up-selected example. Name the source and audience. Compare two visual choices, explain what they invite viewers to think or do, and discuss a possible unintended interpretation. Separate an image’s claim from proof.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks what a poster wants viewers to notice or do and points to a visual choice that supports the message.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.message-6.v1
  8. Investigate the visual message in an event invitation.

    Help: Use a grown-up-selected example. Name the source and audience. Compare two visual choices, explain what they invite viewers to think or do, and discuss a possible unintended interpretation. Separate an image’s claim from proof.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks what a poster wants viewers to notice or do and points to a visual choice that supports the message.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.message-7.v1
  9. Investigate the visual message in a community logo.

    Help: Use a grown-up-selected example. Name the source and audience. Compare two visual choices, explain what they invite viewers to think or do, and discuss a possible unintended interpretation. Separate an image’s claim from proof.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks what a poster wants viewers to notice or do and points to a visual choice that supports the message.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.message-8.v1
  10. Investigate the visual message in a historical poster.

    Help: Use a grown-up-selected example. Name the source and audience. Compare two visual choices, explain what they invite viewers to think or do, and discuss a possible unintended interpretation. Separate an image’s claim from proof.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks what a poster wants viewers to notice or do and points to a visual choice that supports the message.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.message-9.v1
  11. Investigate the visual message in an environmental message.

    Help: Use a grown-up-selected example. Name the source and audience. Compare two visual choices, explain what they invite viewers to think or do, and discuss a possible unintended interpretation. Separate an image’s claim from proof.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks what a poster wants viewers to notice or do and points to a visual choice that supports the message.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.message-10.v1
  12. Investigate the visual message in a map illustration.

    Help: Use a grown-up-selected example. Name the source and audience. Compare two visual choices, explain what they invite viewers to think or do, and discuss a possible unintended interpretation. Separate an image’s claim from proof.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks what a poster wants viewers to notice or do and points to a visual choice that supports the message.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.message-11.v1
  13. Investigate the visual message in a theater poster.

    Help: Use a grown-up-selected example. Name the source and audience. Compare two visual choices, explain what they invite viewers to think or do, and discuss a possible unintended interpretation. Separate an image’s claim from proof.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks what a poster wants viewers to notice or do and points to a visual choice that supports the message.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.message-12.v1
  14. Investigate the visual message in a sports symbol.

    Help: Use a grown-up-selected example. Name the source and audience. Compare two visual choices, explain what they invite viewers to think or do, and discuss a possible unintended interpretation. Separate an image’s claim from proof.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks what a poster wants viewers to notice or do and points to a visual choice that supports the message.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.message-13.v1
  15. Investigate the visual message in an advertisement.

    Help: Use a grown-up-selected example. Name the source and audience. Compare two visual choices, explain what they invite viewers to think or do, and discuss a possible unintended interpretation. Separate an image’s claim from proof.
    Pip’s example: Pip asks what a poster wants viewers to notice or do and points to a visual choice that supports the message.

    adult-observation · adaptive
    g4.art.message-14.v1

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