Christian School Scope & Sequence 2020–2021 Preschool–Grade 12
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First Grade. 20 Second Grade. 32 Third Grade. 50 Fourth Grade . 66 Fifth Grade. 82 GRADE 1
Language Arts: Phonics Letters and Sounds 1 is a complete phonics practice seatwork book. Each phonics element necessary for learning to read is systematically reviewed in an appealing way. The many puzzles, riddles, exercises, and illustrations are designed to teach word analysis skills, build vocabulary, and increase reading comprehension.
Handbook for Reading is an invaluable teaching tool for the application of phonics rules. The words for students to read are arranged to correlate with the sequence in which diphthongs, digraphs, consonant blends, etc., are taught. Ample practice and thorough review help stu- dents master phonics concepts. The early introduction of short vowels allows students to read whole words, sentences, and stories during the first few weeks of first grade.
Added Enrichment Evaluation Review games Write or match rhyming words Oral and written phonics tests (32) During independent seatwork: Add correct special sound to Circle special sounds /mark vowels beginning/middle of word Write word other than clue word Add suffix to given root word for special sound Match special sound to correct word Underline root word/circle suffix
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Skills Development “ck in duck” usually follows a short vowel; says the k sound one time only Review: long and short vowel sounds, consonant sounds “ in me” says long sound when only vowel at end of short word Blend consonants with vowels e e “ in go” says long sound when only vowel at end of short word Blend special sounds with vowels o o “ in fly” says long sound when at end of short word Review 47 special sounds and clue words learned in K5 y i “ in pray” usually comes at end of word hhLearn and apply 85 additional special sounds and clue words: ay special sounds include consonant blends, diphthongs, digraphs, 11 hh“ou in out” usually comes in middle of word suffixes, 5 prefixes hh“ow in owl” usually comes before n, l, or at end of word Demonstrate ability to provide other example words that contain hh“oi in coin” usually comes in middle of word or syllable special sounds hh“oy in boy” usually comes at end of word or syllable hhUnderstand that syllables are parts of words hh“kn in knot” comes at beginning of word or syllable; k is silent hhBe able to identify root words hh“gn in gnat” comes at the beginning of a word; g is silent hhDemonstrate ability to add suffixes using the rules: hh“a in adopt” comes at the beginning of a word (“a” usually says hhWhen a root word ends with a single consonant and the vowel short “u” at the beginning of any word) is short, the consonant is usually doubled before adding a suffix hh“le in little” usually comes at end of word with two or more syl- beginning with a vowel. lables hhWhen a root word ends with a silent e, the e is usually dropped hhSuffix -ed can say “t” or “d,” or it can say “ed” when it comes after before adding a suffix that begins with a vowel t or d hhDemonstrate ability to add prefixes to root words correctly hh“wh in whale” says “h” when followed by o hhCorrectly divide words into syllables between: hh“tch in patch” usually follows a short vowel hhDouble consonants; root words and suffixes hh“ew” can say “oo” or long “u” hhA vowel and a consonant hhWhen c comes before e, i, or y, it says “s” hhTwo differing consonants hhWhen g comes before e, i, or y, it says “j” hhPrefixes and root words hh“dge in fudge” usually follows a short vowel Master phonics rules including: hh“wr in wrinkle” has a silent w One- and two-vowel rules: When there is one vowel in a word, it hh“are in care” can be sounded using two-vowel rule usually says its short sound. When there are two vowels in a word, hh“ure in pure” can be sounded using two-vowel rule the first vowel says its long sound and the second vowel is silent. hh“sion in television” is usually found in a word with one s When a consonant is doubled at end of a short word, it says its hh“sion in missionary” s says “sh”; usually followed with another s sound one time. hh“or in sailor” comes at end of word with two or more syllables c-k usually follows a short vowel (ex.: back) hh“ar in dollar” comes at end of word with two or more syllables hhk-e follows a long vowel (ex.: bake) hhApply phonics concepts to reading c/k rhyme: k comes before i and e; c before the other three—a, o, u (ex.: key, cat) Suffix -s says “s” or “z” Know and apply tips for learning special sounds:
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Language Arts: Reading
1b First graders learn that there is a whole new world just waiting for them as they advance their read-
ition h Ed ing skills. The early readers coordinate the reading material with the phonics concepts students are t Six learning. Students move from stories with simple one- and two-vowel words to stories based on chil- dren’s classics, giving them valuable practice in applying phonics skills. Each reader features delight- ful, character-building selections that appeal strongly to the interests of first graders.
1c ping tep Sixth Editio Literary Value Materials Evaluation n S 44 authors, including well-known writers Readers (10) containing: Weekly oral reading grade such as Aesop, Christina Rossetti, Robert Short stories (184) Louis Stevenson, and Lewis Carroll Plays (3) Character-building and patriotic story Poems (73) themes such as honesty, integrity, cour- Primary Bible Reader containing age, kindness, industry, forgiveness, and selected Scripture reading unselfishness (24 lessons)
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Reading Skills Development suffixes; defining unfamiliar vocabulary words; practicing accuracy in reading with smoothness and expression; responding to oral Read and decode (sound out) words by applying phonics sounds comprehension/discussion questions; completing analytical activi- and rules ties including plot sequencing, character comparisons, illustration Strive for increasing: interpretation, content application, and word usage. Accuracy, correct enunciation, fluency Kind and Brave contains 18 stories and 10 poems including fables, hhPhrasing folk literature, realistic fiction, animal tales, biographical stories, Alertness to punctuation; good expression; comprehension Scripture reading; emphasizing special sounds from phonics charts Appropriate pace for grade level 10–11; expanding reading vocabulary through use of prefixes and Volume; poise suffixes; applying phonics rules through oral/written word practice Follow along as others read orally pages; improving enunciation, poise, and volume; applying charac- ter themes with related Scripture verses; answering comprehen- Receive differentiated instruction with ability grouping sion/discussion questions; drawing conclusions from facts given in Readers story; completing sequencing, choral reading, supplemental library enrichment activities. Fun with Pets contains 15 stories including one- and two-vowel words, sight words, words ending in two different consonants, Aesop’s Fables contains 27 character-/moral-themed stories phrases, and sentences; using apostrophes in possessives and including related Scripture for each fable; practicing phonics charts contractions; practicing “z” sound for letter s; observing punctua- 8–11; reviewing syllabification and word division rules, suffixes, tion and practicing appropriate expression; defining vocabulary; prefixes, root words, and compound words; emphasizing conversa- answering oral and written comprehension questions; practicing tional tone in reading dialog; analyzing given information to select rhyming words, marking words phonetically; includes story/charac- correct answers for oral/written comprehension activities; play- ter themes and scriptural applications. acting and visual demonstration activities. Tiptoes contains 32 stories and 8 poems (realistic fiction, animal Strong and True contains 22 stories and 7 poems consisting of tales, Scripture reading) reviewing one- and two-vowel words, sight fables, folk literature, animal tales, biographical stories, realistic words, and sentences; practicing special sounds with consonant fiction, Scripture reading; reviewing phonics charts 12–13; includ- blends from phonics charts 6–7, all punctuation marks, contractions ing character themes emphasizing loyalty and patriotism; applying and compound words; answering oral comprehension and discus- phonics rules through oral/written word practice pages; expand- sion questions with written comprehension/application activi- ing vocabulary using unfamiliar words and definitions; answering ties; practicing accuracy in reading with smoothness and speed; inferential questions, drawing conclusions, recalling events of story includes introductions and story themes featuring Christian virtues in proper sequence; answering oral and written comprehension and character traits. questions; completing sequencing, choral reading, supplemental library enrichment activities. Stepping Stones contains 18 stories, 7 poems, and 1 play focusing on phonics charts 8–9; practicing new sight words, punctuation Down by the Sea contains 16 stories and 4 poems including animal marks, apostrophes in possessives, compound words, contractions; tales, Scripture reading, poetry, realistic fiction; providing com- introducing two-syllable words, root words, and suffixes; answer- prehensive review of phonics charts 6–13, punctuation, contrac- ing inferential questions, drawing conclusions, recalling events of tions, prefixes, and suffixes while increasing vocabulary; answering story in proper sequence; answering oral and written comprehen- factual, inferential, and interpretive questions; drawing conclusions sion questions/application activities; building vocabulary using relating to setting, main characters, climax, moral, cause and effect, advanced words and definitions; applying story themes to build plot; applying language skills to written activities including syn- Christian virtues/character. onyms, antonyms, homonyms, rhyming words; completing sequenc- ing, choral reading, visual recognition/comprehension, supplemen- Secrets and Surprises contains 11 stories, 31 poems, and 2 plays for tal library enrichment activities. practicing special sounds from phonics charts 8–11, root words, and
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RED indicates first introduction of content. Reading cont. Readers cont. Read sight words; challenging words Animals in the Great Outdoors contains 25 stories and 6 poems Complete integrated phonics, language, and reading skills activities including animal tales, Scripture reading, poetry, realistic fiction; such as: providing comprehensive review of phonics charts 6–13, contrac- Marking short and long vowel sounds tions, and compound words; including story/character themes/Bible Circling special sounds verses for application; answering literal and interpretive comprehen- Adding correct special sounds to complete words sion/discussion questions; drawing conclusions relating to setting, Reading clues to solve puzzles main characters, climax, moral, cause and effect, plot; applying Filling in the blank with correct word/phrase to complete a language skills to written activities including compound words, hom- sentence onyms, rhyming words, illustration interpretation; recognizing false/ incorrect information and formulating correct responses; complet- Matching pictures with descriptive words ing sequencing, choral reading, visual recognition/comprehension, hhMatching pictures with descriptive phrases or sentences supplemental library enrichment activities. hhChoosing correct sentences for telling events in story Primary Bible Reader contains familiar stories of Scripture such Choosing correct picture to answer comprehension questions as Creation, the Christmas story, Life of Christ, as well as selected about the story verses for age-appropriate personal application to promote inde- hhNumbering pictures in correct story sequence pendent Bible reading. hhMarking root words and suffixes Comprehension, Discussion, & Analysis hhIdentifying parts of compound words Skills Development hhForming contractions hhMatching rhyming words; writing rhyming words Answer factual and interpretive questions for most stories and poems hhMatching picture with correct homonym Answer inferential comprehension and discussion questions hhReading comprehension question and circling correct answer
Language Arts: Language Designed for use during independent work times, the work-text Language 1 provides daily exercises to help students increase thinking skills, improve reading comprehension, and develop creative writing ability. By the end of the year, students will be able to write in complete sentences, capitalize the first word of a sentence, capitalize the days and months, place a period at the end of a sentence, know and use suffixes and prefixes, and alphabetize words.
Added Enrichment Review games Write original sentences (48) During independent seatwork: Alphabetical Order (12) Copy sentences (16) Reading Comprehension (8) Finish sentences (61) Verb Tenses (5)
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Grammar hhFind root words Capitalization: hhAdd suffixes and prefixes to root words First word in the sentence Recognize and use: h hhDays of week and months of year hCompound words; rhyming words hhProper Names Opposite words (antonyms) h hhNames of God hSame-meaning words (synonyms); same-sounding words (homonyms) The word I hhContractions Punctuation: correctly use period at end of a telling sentence hhDivide a word into syllables between: hhCorrectly use question mark at end of asking sentence hhDouble consonants hhCorrectly use exclamation point at end of expressive sentence hhPossessives The sentence: always begin with capital letter hhPlurals Word study and diction: hhVerb tenses/subject-verb agreement hhDetermine number of syllables hhRoot words and suffixes
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RED indicates first introduction of content. Language cont. Grammar cont. Composition hhA vowel and a consonant hhWrite: hhTwo consonants that are not alike hhInteresting sentences, paragraphs hhTwo vowels that are not alike hhShort narratives hhPrefixes and root words Copying/completing sentences (74) hhAlphabetize words Writing original sentences (52) hhComprehend reading material and answer questions
Language Arts: Cursive Writing/Creative Writing Cursive Writing Added Enrichment Writing with Phonics 1 is designed for use as a first-grade cursive writing Animal booklet compilation work-text. Students learn the proper formation and slant of letters and Creative writing exercises/drawing the correct spacing between letters, words, and sentences. Through daily during: writing exercises, students will practice and review what they are learn- Science (11) ing in phonics, beginning with single letters and progressing to special History (9) sounds, words, sentences, paragraphs, and poems. Health (4) Creative Writing Evaluation Beginning in lesson 81, penmanship class will focus primarily on creative Tests (31) writing skills and some penmanship review. Creative writing skills will be taught in a sequence that will prepare students to write their own stories.
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Skills Development Evaluate writing for personal improvement Achieve good writing position: Correctly write: Sitting properly in desk Blends, one- and two-vowel words, and sentences Holding pencil correctly hhParagraphs and poems Slanting paper correctly hhCreative Writing Review correct formation for all lowercase letters, numbers 1–10, hhLearning the writing process: read and gather, think and plan, and the 12 capital letters learned in K5 write and rewrite, check and polish, share your results h hhLearn formation for remaining 14 capital letters hUse proper punctuation and capitalization; simple sentence structure; recognize difference between phrases and sen- Perfect writing skills for a good overall appearance: tences; fill in missing words in sentences; write sentences using Forming difficult letters correctly suggested words; choose titles; develop stories using assigned Placing letters correctly on the lines themes; solving riddles; sequencing; writing a process summary, Using proper spacing between letters and words starting/concluding sentences; writing friendly letters Slanting letters properly hhCompositions include these themes: Writing slowly and carefully hhAnimal, historical, seasonal, character building, plants, school, Making smooth connections between letters, difficult letters, ocean, "how to" blends hhCompositions: Using key strokes: trace, smile, wave, loop, oval, mountain hhDuring Creative Writing (8) hhGradually decrease size of writing hhDuring Seatwork (12)
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Language Arts: Spelling & Poetry In Spelling and Poetry 1, first graders apply the phonics concepts Added Enrichment they are currently learning as they master the spelling of approxi- Spelling lists (30): mately 420 words. Most of the words in are Spelling and Poetry 1 Total words (420) arranged phonetically, which teaches students to recognize basic Organized by special sounds spelling patterns. They will learn sight words, contractions, and abbreviations that they will encounter frequently in their read- Worksheet activities reinforce new concepts ing and writing. First graders will also learn eight poems that will Homework sheets include spelling list and helpful help them develop their oral speaking skills while deepening their hints or special sounds featured in the list (30) appreciation for poetry. Spelling games Evaluation Spelling words tested in 30 of the 32 phonics tests
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Spelling Skills Development Worksheet Activities: hhMaster spelling lists including sight words, abbreviations, and Marking special phonics sounds contractions hhMarking roots and suffixes hhApply spelling and phonics concepts through daily: Completing words and sentences hhTeacher-directed oral practice hhArranging words alphabetically hhIndependent written practice hhIdentifying misspelled words, opposites, rhyming words hhHear spelling words used in sentences and clearly picture each hhCategorizing words by special phonics sounds word’s meaning hhSolving word puzzles and riddles hhLearn to differentiate between words that sound alike Associating words with pictures hhUse spelling words in creative writing exercises hhMatching words with their meaning hhLearn spelling rules: hhCombining root words and suffixes -ing, -ed hhKnow: one- and two-vowel rules; k comes before i and e; c comes before a, o, u Poetry Skills Development h hhCorrectly use at end of word: hMemorize 8 lyrical poems Develop appreciation of poetry hhDouble consonants ll, ff, or ss Perform in front of an audience hhVowels e, o, or y Recite in unison hhck after a short vowel; ke after a long vowel h hhDouble a consonant before adding a suffix that begins with a hDevelop appropriate expression and volume vowel hhImprove comprehension through thinking questions hhDrop the silent e hhLearn terms such as title and author Maintain interest and increase comprehension through added learning features such as actions and hand motions
Arithmetic Using delightful themes and full-color illustrations, Arithmetic 1 Added Enrichment presents concepts in an orderly manner, building on prior learning Thematic units: zoo, farm, ocean, spring and including consistent year-long review. Concepts include Introductory song and/or poem for each unit counting, writing and reading numbers, place value, addition and Review games subtraction, money, graphs, measurements, time, temperature, and fractions. Applications to real-life situations and daily thinking Evaluation questions stretch the students’ reasoning ability. Written tests (32) Daily timed skills-development exercises (126) Oral tests (32): combinations, answers, and com- plete instructions for oral tests in daily lesson plans
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Numbers Understanding concepts: Recognizing numbers: 1–100 1–100 hh101–1,000 hh101–1,000 Counting: Money Ordinal numbers: 1–10
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RED indicates first introduction of content. Arithmetic cont. Numbers cont. hhTimed mastery h hhForward and backward by ones, twos, fives, and tens hMissing terms h hhForward by twenty-fives hMental arithmetic: problems combining single-digit addition and subtraction up to 3 numbers hhBy threes from 3 to 36 hhWriting subtraction number sentences hhTally marks hhSubtracting: hhRoman numerals 1–10 hhOne-digit problems hhBy even and odd numbers hhTwo- and three-digit problems without borrowing hhOrdinal numbers: 11–20 hhWord problems: oral, written Writing numbers: By ones, twos, fives, and tens to 100 Multiplication Words one–twelve Building blocks: hhWords thirteen–twenty hhRepeated addition hhTo 1,000 hhObjects to multiply hhBy threes to 36 Counting by twos, fives, tens hhUsing tally marks hhCounting by threes Comparing: hhConcept of multiplication Greater/less, greatest /least hhWriting a multiplication fact Before/after By ones, twos, fives, tens Fractions h hhUsing symbols > and < to show greater than and less than hConcept of fractions h hhBefore and after: by twos, fives, tens hBuilding blocks: equal parts hhPlace value: Parts of a whole: hhIllustrating numbers and place value with objects One half h hhUnderstanding hundreds, tens, ones hOne fourth, one third h hhOrdering four numbers hParts of a group: one half, one fourth, one third h hhAddition with carrying hComparing one half, one fourth, one third hhLeast to greatest Addition Review of addition families 1–10 Problem Solving & Applications hhLearn addition families 11–18 Building blocks: oral word problems Horizontal and vertical form hhWritten word problems Oral or written hhSolving word problems: Addition “twins” (concept of commutative principle) hhAddition, subtraction, money h hhTimed mastery hIllustrating story problems h hhMissing terms hCreating story problems Word problems: hhExtra facts; missing facts Oral hhChoosing the operation Written hhApplications: h hhWriting addition number sentences hTemperature; time h hhAddends: hWeight; length; money h hhColumn addition with up to five single-digit addends hNumber puzzles; graphs h hhTwo- and three-digit problems without carrying hCalendars; maps h hhCarrying two- and three-digit numbers with carrying to the tens hThinking logically: patterns; thinking caps; sequencing; clue words and hundreds places Time hhMental arithmetic: Clock: face, hour and minute hands hhProblems with up to 5 single-digit numbers Reading and writing time: hhProblems combining single-digit addition and subtraction up to O’clock (:00), half past (:30), quarter past (:15) 3 numbers hhQuarter till (:45) Adding coins hhFive-minute intervals Subtraction hhA.M. and P.M. Recognizing symbol: - (minus) Calendar: months, days, date, year hhSubtraction families 1–18: hhCalendar: rhyme hhVertical and horizontal form hhMeasures of time Oral or written hhSubtracting coins
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RED indicates first introduction of content. Arithmetic cont. Money Weight: Recognize coin and value: penny, nickel, dime, quarter hhOunce, pound h hhRecognize coin and value: half dollar, dollar hComparing weights Count: hhDozen, half dozen Pennies, dimes, nickels hhCapacity: cup, pint, quart, gallon hhQuarters, half dollars, dollars Graphing, Statistics, Probability Add: hhGraphs: Pennies, dimes and pennies, nickels and pennies hhHorizontal bar graphs: scales by 1s, 2s, 10s, 5s, and 3s hhQuarters and pennies, dimes and nickels hhPictographs hhCount: combinations of coins, coins in mixed order hhGraphing tally marks hhAdding and subtracting money Recognize symbol: ¢ (cent) Geometry hhRecognize symbol: $ (dollar) Recognize shapes: circle, square, rectangle, triangle, diamond, oval, Word problems: oral and written cone, cube, sphere hhRecognize shapes: hexagon, trapezoid Measures hhSymmetry Word problems: oral and written hhShapes in a grid Temperature: reading and writing degrees hhPerimeter of a rectangular object Length: hhInch, foot, yard, centimeter
History & Geography In My America and My World, students will learn how our country was Added Enrichment founded and what our basic freedoms are. They meet several famous Vocabulary boxes to point out difficult American patriots and take a trip across America. Good citizenship is words emphasized and reading skills are developed. In addition, students will Activities such as: learn new patriotic songs and be introduced to major countries and Artistic projects U.S. Territories. America: Our Great Country, Children of the World, Learning foreign words and phrases and Community Helpers are used in correlation with My America and Listening to classical music My World. Reading stories by writers of given country Suggested creative writing topics (9)
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America American holidays: U.S. flag: hhPresidents‘ Day History Thanksgiving Day h hhMeaning of colors hAmerican legends: h hhFlag etiquette hGeorge Washington and the cherry tree Meaning of Pledge of Allegiance American places and territories: hhAmerica's freedoms Washington, D.C.; Niagara Falls, Mount Rushmore Symbols such as: hhPlymouth Rock, Plymouth Plantation, Fort McHenry h hhGreat Seal of the U.S., Uncle Sam hWilliamsburg, Virginia; Mississippi River Statue of Liberty, U.S. coins, American bald eagle, Liberty Bell hhYellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Grand Canyon, Death Valley, Yosemite hhGreat U.S. documents: Declaration of Independence, Constitution, National Park, San Francisco Bill of Rights U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa Great People of America Patriotic Songs: Pilgrims (First Thanksgiving) ”My Country, ’Tis of Thee“ George Washington, Abraham Lincoln “The Star-Spangled Banner” hhPaul Revere, Benjamin Franklin hh“America, the Beautiful” hhAmerica grows by communication and travel: telephone, mail, tele- vision, radio, computers, Internet; changes in transportation
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RED indicates first introduction of content. History & Geography cont. The World hhHome state, neighboring states, corner states Countries: hhThirteen original colonies Mexico, Peru, The Bahamas, England, The Netherlands, Israel, Italy, hhEquator Kenya, China, Australia hhGulf of Mexico, Mississippi River, Rocky Mountains, Grand Canyon, hhCanada, Norway, France, Germany, Switzerland, Egypt, India, Death Valley, Great Plains, Yosemite National Park Japan Map symbols—national capitals Geography Study Community Helpers Continents: North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Pastor Teacher Australia, Asia Firefighter Police Officer Globe Doctor Nurse Oceans: Atlantic and Pacific Dentist Farmer Cardinal directions and compass rose Server Baker What is an island? Postal Employee Mayor hhLocation of 21 specific states in America hhNorth and South poles
Science The colorfully illustrated science text Discovering God’s World presents God Added Enrichment as the Master Designer of the world around us. The studies of plants, animals, Additional hands-on learning activities insects, energy, health, the seasons, and the five senses provide an excellent Lesson activities (22) introduction to science, with the emphasis on building student interest and Additional activities (66) augmenting students’ reading skills. Hands-on activities and demonstrations also increase students’ comprehension of basic science concepts. Creative Writing (11)
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Health & Human Biology Activities & Demonstrations: Special to God: five senses and sense organs hhMaking a balloon jet hhHands: fingerprints Discovering what magnets pick up hhHair: hhSeeing how wheels help hhHair types, skin, oil gland, follicle hhHaving a ramp race hhRoot, pigment hhUsing a lever lifter hhEyes: placement in skull; eyelids, eyelashes, tears Animals hhEars: outer ear, eardrum; vibrate hhLiving Creatures Nose: nostrils; sneezing Instinct Tongue: Reproduce after their kind Taste buds: sour, salty, bitter, sweet hhBabies that are born drink mother’s milk: opossum, kangaroo hhSpeaking hhBabies that hatch do not drink mother’s milk: tadpoles, frogs, chicks, Skin: alligators, ducklings hhExperiencing cold, warmth God’s wonderful plan: Experiencing tickles, pain hhElephants: ears, trunk, tusk h hPores, “goose-bumps,” proper care of skin hhDucks: sac of oil, webbed feet, bill Activities & Demonstrations: Turtles: hhComparing thumb prints Shell hhDiscovering how sound travels hhJaws; land turtles, water turtles hhSeeing how senses work together hhOwls: herbivores, carnivores, omnivores; eyes, head rotation; Energy feathers, talons Activities & Demonstrations: hhForces: nonliving things hhRaising tadpoles hhWater: push, pull hhConducting the elephant ear experiment hhAir: wind, provides push hhObserving oil on a duck Insects hhWind: moving air, gravity Magnets: attract (pull), repel (push) hhSimple machines: wheels, ramps, levers, balanced forces
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RED indicates first introduction of content. Science cont. Insects hhGrowing a plant from root h hhImportance of insects hWater rising up a stem hhInsect identification: head, thorax, abdomen Seeds need sunlight, water, soil Insect identification: six legs hhTypes of soils hhAnts: workers, queen Seasons Activities & Demonstrations: God made seasons hhObserving a caterpillar change into a butterfly Winter: rest, hibernate hhMaking an insect zoo Spring: new life Making an ant farm Summer: grow Plants Fall: get ready for winter hhA sunflower’s year hhUses for plants: oxygen, food, medicine, building Parts of the plant: roots, stem, leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds hhA squirrel’s year Stewardship hhParts of the plant: cones Reproduce after their kind Activities & Demonstrations: Flowers hhBringing some twigs to life Activities & Demonstrations: hhFinding air in water and soil hhMaking a bird feeder hhOpening a seed Germinating seeds Planting a bean garden
Health Health, Safety, and Manners 1 is an interesting and attractive health reader Added Enrichment that introduces first graders to the importance of good health habits and Hands-on learning activities in gives God the glory for the way He has designed us. Students will learn student book, Teacher Edition, and about nutrition, exercise, proper sleep habits, good posture, safety habits, daily lesson plans (35) and manners. Activities and checklists help students apply good principles Growing Tall growth chart of health, safety, and manners. Checksheets: My Health, My Safety, My Manners Creative Writing (4) RED indicates first introduction of content.
Health hhGetting right amount of rest: Growing tall hhGood sleeping habits: h hhForming good habits hPre-bedtime activities Eating good foods: hhWearing clean pajamas Kinds of foods hhGoing to bed early and at same time each night; sleeping until rested; good sleeping conditions; going right to sleep hhA good breakfast, a good snack hhBuilding good posture: Good eating habits: hhBenefits of good posture hhEating meals same time every day hhGood posture habits: Washing hands before eating hhHow to stand straight and tall; proper way to sit in a chair Drinking milk every day hhWell-fitting shoes; proper walking habits hhLimiting sugary drinks Taking care of the body: Eating different kinds of food Good skin and hair habits: hhWashing fresh fruits and vegetables before eating hhProtecting skin from the sun with sunscreen Limiting sugar and candy Bathing often with warm water and soap to rid the skin of germs hhTaking small bites and chewing food well which can cause illness Exercising each day: Proper care for cuts hhFun exercises for children (8) Washing hands: before eating; after using bathroom; after play- Benefits of fresh air and sunshine ing outside; after handling animals Good exercise habits: hhHow to dry off effectively Getting exercise every day and playing outside in fresh air Shampooing dirty hair Helping with work at home hhProper use and maintenance of your comb and brush hhNot playing hard right after a meal hhKeeping pets away from your face hhResting from play
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hhKeeping fingernails and toenails clean and trimmed hhNot playing with cleaning supplies Not biting fingernails Putting toys away to avoid an accident Keeping fingers out of mouth Away from home: Eyes: Policemen Purpose; protection hhGood safety habits: hhParts hhConsulting with an adult before leaving hhGood eye-care habits: hhNever leave a building alone hhReading in a well-lighted place hhAvoid: hhNot rubbing your eyes hhTalking to strangers when you are alone; getting in a car with a hhNot running while holding sharp things stranger hhProtecting eyes from sun or other bright lights hhPlaying in old, empty buildings hhGetting proper rest hhPetting stray animals hhGetting eye check-ups by a doctor hhEating berries found outside hhKeeping eye glasses clean hhPutting flowers, leaves, or twigs in mouth Ears: hhPlaying in old refrigerators or clothes dryers Protection: wax, hairs; parts On the street: hhGood ear-care habits: hhGood walking habits: hhProper washing of ears hhWhere to walk when there is no sidewalk hhNot putting objects in ears hhWhere to cross a street; how to cross a railroad track hhProtecting ears from getting hit; from cold and wind hhSafety around trains that are stopped on the track hhGoing to a doctor for chronic earaches hhBicycle safety habits: Nose: hhRiding in the correct direction Purpose; protection from germs hhUsing a safety helmet, handlebars, and hand signals Good health habits: hhPassengers Protecting others from your coughing or sneezing; proper use hhKeeping your bike in good working order of tissues hhRiding to school: Teeth: hhBus, car hhInstructions for proper brushing hhGood riding habits: Good tooth-care habits: hhUsing car seat belts Drinking plenty of milk every day hhStaying seated on the bus Limiting sugar hhKeeping hands inside bus and car windows Not cracking nuts with teeth hhHow to cross the street after getting off a bus Brushing correctly hhHow to get out of a car that is parked on a street hhPrimary and permanent teeth hhRide in the back seat of a car Getting regular dental checkups On the playground: Keeping hands away from face hhGood safety habits: hhKeeping pencils out of mouth hhStaying far from swings that are being used; not standing up hhNot eating from someone else’s food while swinging or jumping off while swing is in motion hhTaking care of clothing: hhSlide safety: at the bottom of the slide; at the top of the slide hhGood clothing-care habits: hhStanding back from merry-go-round in motion hhLearning what to do with clothes after taking them off; clothes hhNot standing on top of monkey bars that need to be mended; dirty clothes hhTaking turns with other boys and girls hhPutting on clean underclothes daily In the water: hhTaking coat or raincoat off when inside hhPool safety habits: hhTaking care of the home hhImportance of taking swimming lessons Safety hhAvoid going swimming or wading alone hhNot pushing others into the pool or running beside the pool At home: hhBoat safety habits: wearing a life jacket; not standing up Ways to prevent falls In a storm: Good safety habits: Good safety habits: Sharp and pointed objects: Stay inside Walking while carrying hhSafety with telephone or electrical cords hhCarrying with the point down hhWhere to take refuge: if you are outside; if you are in a car Getting parents to take medicine from medicine cabinet hhStay away from windows and doors hhHandling electrical cords with dry hands hhAvoid taking a bath or washing hands Safety with matches and fire hhNot playing with your parent’s guns
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RED indicates first introduction of content. Health cont. Manners hhPaying attention to your teacher; how to get your teacher’s attention At home: hhAnswering when spoken to Important words: please, thank you, I’m sorry, you’re welcome hhStanding in line quietly h hhHaving company hPosture and conduct while saying Pledge of Allegiance Good habits at home: At church: Coming quickly when called Purpose of church Thanking God for your food hhGood habits at church: Not talking with food in your mouth; chewing with mouth closed hhArriving on time Saying “please” when you want something; remembering to say hhSinging praises to God; listening to His Word “thank you” hhHandling your money for the offering plate hhDoing your part to help your family hhWhen to leave the service hhNot spilling food on the table In public: Not putting elbows on the table hhGrocery store, doctor’s office Saying “I’m sorry” for hurting someone Good habits in public: At school: hhSaying “ma’am” or “sir” when talking to an adult Say “good morning” to your teacher hhBeing quiet in a waiting room hhRaise your hand Answering when someone speaks to you hhGood habits at school: hhNot running in a store hhNot interrupting when someone is speaking hhStaying close to parents hhProper response when someone makes a mistake hhCovering mouth when coughing or sneezing
Bible The Bible stories that have been taught from Preschool to K5 have laid the foun- Evaluation dation for stories that will be taught in first grade. Students learn more about Graded memory verse the character, strengths, and weaknesses of men and women from the Bible. passages (9) By studying the lives of Bible characters, students will learn practical truths to apply to their own lives, such as our actions will bring about either rewards or consequences.
Bible Friends is correlated with the Bible concepts taught in the First Grade Bible curriculum. These 120 activities are designed to bring Bible truths to mind again during independent seatwork time.
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Lessons 373 Abeka Flash-a-Cards Memory Work Salvation Series (5 lessons) hhNew passages (9) containing 57 verses Genesis Series (21): Creation, Adam, Cain; Enoch, Noah, Babel; Review verses (6) Abraham and Isaac; Jacob; Joseph Doctrinal Drill 38 questions/answers Life of Christ Series (36): First Christmas; Boyhood and Early Ministry Increase Bible knowledge of basic doctrines: the Bible, God, sin, of Jesus; Jesus Heals and Helps; Later Ministry of Jesus; Crucifixion salvation, heaven, assurance of salvation and Resurrection hhLife of Paul Series 1 (5) Prayer Time The First Thanksgiving Learn to pray with thanksgiving for each other, our nation, those in authority over us Music 25 songs Choruses, hymns of the faith, holiday songs, patriotic songs Added Enrichment including: The Bible Friends Activity Book includes 120 worksheets to be hh12 new hymns and songs; 15 new choruses completed during seatwork.
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Music Songs We Enjoy 1 includes traditional, patriotic, holiday, and fun selections that have been a part of our American heritage for generations. The sing-along CD makes song time easy for the teacher and enjoyable for the children.
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Skills Development 75 songs hhSinging familiar poems h hhDefine 11 unfamiliar words in the lyrics hReviewing numbers Learn to follow a song leader hhPlacing their name in a song Develop ability to understand a song’s message Variety of Songs to Memorize Exercise creativity by acting out songs with props Fun songs about animals, Mother Goose rhymes Improve coordination through motions that keep time with words Songs about our founding fathers; songs to help build character hhLearn about: dynamic contrasts, tempo changes, solfège pitch Songs to act out with suggested props Benefit from fun activities that spark and keep interest: Motion songs, patriotic songs, folk songs, gospel songs, holiday hhWhistling songs, and seasonal songs. Making appropriate animal sounds
Arts & Crafts Art Projects 1 has been designed to give month-by-month variety in enjoyable art activities, to teach children elementary art techniques in many types of media, and to provide interesting seasonal projects.
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Skills Development hhAnalogous colors Develop fine motor skills with increasing level of difficulty through: Perspective Cutting, gluing, coloring, folding Increase listening skills through following step-by-step instructions Directed drawings, painting, paper modeling to complete more difficult projects 3-D crafting and folding, incorporating moving parts Projects include these themes: Animal, seasonal, holiday, scriptural, historical, cultural Concept Development hhIntroducing color wheel Technique Development Primary colors and secondary colors; color mixing hhVarious texture hhCrayon rubbing hhIntroducing patterns hhOutlining hhComplementary colors Directional coloring hhFall colors hhDrawing looping lines hh Drawing from geometrical shapes and from memory to make familiar items hhCone-shaping and cone-shaping with tabs Introducing line types: curved, short, long, straight, broken, zig-zag, hhPaper fringing wavy hhPaper curling hhIntroducing line types: looping Sponging 3-D paper crafting hhTorn paper art hhFringe hhStippling hhSilhouettes hhCutting a fringe hhMosaic hhMosaic Using basic geometrical shapes to form objects hhCrayon resist Light source, shading, and shadow hhString painting hhDefining artistic terms hhQuilling Drawing organic shapes Folding hhTransparent coloring (using light pressure) hhContour drawing Overlay to mix colors hhPaper crafting—twisting, rolling, scrunching hhTangible texture Finger and knuckle stamping hhCurling paper Assembling song booklets
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Language Arts: Phonics & Language 2 Phonics and Language 2 is used to practice concepts taught in phonics and Added Enrichment language class. The front of each page is used as classroom practice; the Review games back of the page is for completion during independent seatwork. Phonics Enrichment activities and suggestions instruction is the culmination of the Abeka intensive phonics program. After Four themes (pond, jungles, travel, Phonics Application Grammar Sentence Structure reviewing vowel sounds, consonant sounds, and how to blend them together, Language Development camping) to enhance lessons students learn consonant blends, diphthongs, digraphs, and clue words to help Glossary section to expand vocabulary them remember these sounds. Students apply what they have learned on a and practice research skills deeper level than first grade. Language concepts learned in first grade are expanded as students learn to apply the following concepts: recognizing and During independent seatwork: correctly punctuating four kinds of sentences; identifying and correctly using Using adjectives and adverbs to nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs; identifying subject and predicate of enhance writing sentence; using and identifying compound words, rhyming words, antonyms, Using proofreader's marks to correct synonyms, contractions, and singular possessive words; forming plural nouns sentence errors by applying spelling rules. By the end of the year, students will have a strong Using glossary to practice research phonics and language foundation upon which to build. Continual review and application of previously taught material Evaluation Oral and written phonics and language Language and phonic skills are included in weekly tests RED indicates first introduction of content.
Skills Development hhRecognizing silent letters in words containing gn in gnat, in knot, in wrinkle, in eight Review long and short vowel sounds, consonant sounds kn wr eigh hhChoose between in worms/ in warm by listening to the Review and master one- and two-vowel rules: When there is one wor war beginning sound vowel in a word, it usually says its short sound. When there are two vowels in a word, the first one says its long sound and the second hhChoose “wa in wash“ when beginning with a word sounding with one is silent. short o/“w“ sound Blend consonants/special sounds with vowels: hhChoose the correct ending sound in a given word: Students write the blend of a given word; circle the special sound Correctly use ll, ff, ss at end of a word and mark the vowel suffix -s says “s“ or “z“ Master 132 special sounds and clue words: special sounds include Recognize the following sounds at the end of short words: e in me, consonant blends, diphthongs, digraphs, 11 suffixes, 5 prefixes o in go, y in fly Demonstrate ability to provide other example words that contain hhUse suffixes correctly when heard in a dictated word special sounds hhAdding more than one suffix to a word hhList all the special sounds in a given word after it is orally dictated hhChoose “ay in pray“ when a long a sound is at the end of a root word hhIdentify special sounds in a given word and know why that special hhChoose “y in baby“ at the end of certain words ending with a long sound is used e sound hhChoose the correct sound in a given word when there is more than hhChoose “le in little“ at the end of certain words ending with an “l“ one spelling for a sound: sound hhck in duck/k-e (ex.: back—“ck in duck“ follows a short vowel sound; hhChoose between -ed in looked/-ed in played when a root word bake—k-e follows a long vowel sound follows a “t“ or “d“ sound hhoy in boy/oi in coin (ex.: joyful—“oy in boy“ must be chosen hhChoose ought in thought/aught in caught at the end of a root word because it is at the end of a root word; point—“oi in coin“ must be with a short o/“t“ sound chosen because it is in the middle of the root word) hhChoose “ture in pasture“ at the end of certain words with the same hhtch in patch/ch in church (ex.: matches—“tch in patch“ must be sound as “ch in church“ along with an “er“ sound (ex.: fracture) chosen because the sound follows a short vowel; chimes—“ch in hhRecognizing silent letters when spelling words with igh in night, church“ must be chosen because “tch in patch“ cannot be at the alk in walk, le in little, -ed in looked, -ed in played, tch in patch, beginning of a word) mb in lamb, ought in thought, aught in caught, dge in fudge, hhg in giant, dge in fudge, j in jar (ex.: cage—“g in giant“ must come ould in could, ough in enough before e, i, or y; badge—“dge in fudge“ must follow a short vowel) hhRecognize choices in the spelling of special sounds having or con- hhc in city/s consonant (ex.: century—“c in city“ comes before e, i, or y taining the same sound: hhChoose the correct beginning sound: hhe in me, y in baby, -y in rainy, -ly in slowly, ie in brownie hhRecognize choices in the following consonant blend sounds when hho in go/ow in bowl given blends or words to spell: hhay in pray, ea in steak, ey in obey, eigh in eight hhst in stop, pl in plane, tr in train, bl in block, cl in clock, fl in flake, hhsh in ship, tion in nation, sion in missionary in glue, in bride, in drum, in pray, in grin, in gl br dr pr gr sm hhth in thick/thr in three smoke, sc in scat, sk in skate, sp in spade, cr in crab, tw in twins, hhsc in scat/sk in skate spl in splash, spr in sprain, scr in scream, qu in squeak, sn in hh in morning/ in warm snack, sl in sleep, str in stream, sw in swim, thr in three or war hh in out/ in owl hhUse prefixes correctly when heard in a dictated word ou ow
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RED indicates first introduction of content. Phonics & Language cont. Skills Development cont. hhUsing an apostrophe to show ownership (’s) Using apostrophes in contractions hhch in church/tch in patch, ture in pasture hhUsing commas to separate three of more items in a series hher in verse, ur in nurse, ir in bird, ear in earth, -er in bigger, wr in wrinkle, or in sailor, ar in dollar hhThe sentence: hhoo in tooth/ew in flew hhRecognize complete sentences hhoi in coin/oy in boy hhRecognize questions, exclamations, and commands hhoo in book, ou in could, u in push hhLearn terms: exclamatory, declarative, interrogative, and impera- tive sentences hha in adopt, o in shovel, a in banana, a- in asleep, ough in enough, ou in country hhDefine and identify nouns hhall in ball, alk in walk, au in faucet, aw in saw, ought in thought, hhDefine and identify verbs aught in caught hhDefine and identify adjectives that tell what kind and how many hhg in giant/dge in fudge hhDefine and identify adverbs that tell how hhair in hair, arr in carry, are in care, err in cherry hhIdentifying complete subject and predicate of sentence hhSpell compound words correctly by applying special sound applica- hhIdentifying simple subject and predicate of sentence tion tips/rules hhDiagramming simple subject and predicate of sentence hhRead compound words with speed and accuracy Word study and diction: hhRead “challenge words“ with speed and accuracy Add suffixes and prefixes to root words hhDevelop listening through dictated sentences; using phonics appli- Determine number of syllables cation skills while students: Recognize and use correctly: hhRemember each word Compound words, rhyming words hhSpell each word correctly Opposite words (antonyms), same-meaning words (synonyms), hhSpell contractions correctly same-sounding words (homonyms) hhSpell number words, days of the week, months of the year hhSingular and plural words; singular possessives hhCapitalize correctly based on rules learned Contractions hhChoose correct ending punctuation Divide words into syllables Understand that syllables are parts of words Alphabetize words Correctly divide words into syllables between: hhCorrectly use words such as sit, sat, set; learn, teach; may, can; Double consonants; root words and suffixes to, too, two; right, write; blue, blew A vowel and a consonant; two differing consonants hhAbbreviate days of the week, months of the year, selected English Prefixes and root words measures, selected titles such as Dr., Mr., Mrs. hhIdentify the number of syllables in a given word Correctly use a glossary (terms: guide words, entry) Identify root words hhCorrectly use a dictionary (terms: guide words, entry, definition) hhDemonstrate ability to add prefixes and suffixes to a root word while spelling the new word correctly by applying the following rules: Composition Write: When a root word ends with a single consonant and the vowel is short, the consonant is usually doubled before adding a suffix Complete sentences beginning with a vowel. (ex.: swim + ing = swimming) Original sentence When a root word ends with a silent e, the e is usually dropped Rewrite a sentence correctly before adding a suffix that begins with a vowel. (ex.: hike + ed = Answer a question in complete sentence hiked) Added Enrichment hhWhen a root word ends with a y and the suffix begins with an e, change the y to an i before adding the suffix. (ex.: try + ed = Extra practice available in Seatwork curriculum: tried) Copy sentences hhWhen a root word ends with a y and the suffix is -ly, change the y Finish/correct sentences to an i before adding the suffix. Write original sentences Grammar Glossary skill exercises hhDictionary skill exercises Capitalization: First word in the sentence Days of week and months of year hhHolidays and special days Names of people The word I Titles Punctuation: Using periods to end sentences hhUsing question marks and exclamation points to end sentences
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MLanguageeadows Arts: Reading 2c 2c Students will advance their reading and comprehension skills as they reinforce the application of phonics rules. The early readers correlate with the progression of the concepts and sounds presented in the phonics curriculum. Subsequent read- ers include children’s classics, stories from America’s past, selections by famous authors, and stories with heroes that the children can emulate. One reader is a juvenile novel, another presents life in Israel in the days of Christ, and others include fables, animal tales, stories from children’s classics, biographical stories, poetry, Scripture readings, and patriotic stories.
2d 2d Literary Value Character-building themes such as American times/culture book, gratitude, responsibility, helpfulness, international cultures and folktales f 83 authors, including well-known writers industry, perseverance, courage, book; information book about o such as Beatrix Potter, A. A. Milne, Robert patriotism, and integrity animals Wonders McCloskey, Hans Christian Andersen, Imagination Robert Louis Stevenson, Nathaniel Haw- Materials Primary Bible Reader includes thorne, Sara Cone Bryant Scripture reading Readers (9) containing short stories Selections and adaptations from chil- (101), poems (90), plays (3), crafts (1), Evaluation dren’s literature such as Make Way for recipes (2) Weekly oral reading grade “Pooh and Piglet Go Hunting Ducklings, Christian fiction novel; biblical times/ and Nearly Catch a Woozle,” The Tale of culture, and geography book; early Peter Rabbit, The Golden Touch RED indicates first introduction of content.
Reading Skills Development hhQuests for Adventure—15 stories, 27 poems, 28 riddles called “Can You Guess?” including present-day themes relating to adventure and Read and decode (sound out) words by applying phonics sounds Scripture selections; building vocabulary using advanced words and and rules definitions; introductions and story themes featuring Christian virtues Read orally and silently and complete comprehension activities and character traits; phonetic progression using special sounds Strive for increasing vocabulary, accuracy, correct enunciation, flu- from Basic Phonics Charts 9-11; reviews literary terms—title, author, ency, phrasing, alertness to punctuation, good expression, compre- main character; introduction to literary term—plot including recalling hension, appropriate pace for grade level, volume, and poise events of a story in proper sequence, and climax questions, illustra- Follow along as others read orally tion analysis, choral reading, play-acting, silent reading selections, Receive differentiated instruction with ability grouping and other enrichment activities; creative writing/drawing, for check- hhComprehend a variety of reading material—maps, charts, graphs, ing comprehension; “Think About It!” and “What Do YOU Think?” recipes, posted signs such as instructions/guidelines ask factual, inferential, and interpretive comprehension/discussion questions. Literary Concept Development hhAcross the Meadow—15 stories, 20 poems, 1 play including classic hhExpose students to literary terms—main character, plot, setting, literature, as well as a variety of other styles and Scripture selections; moral building vocabulary using advanced words and definitions; introduc- hhIdentify the story’s title, author, main idea, main character, moral, tions and story themes featuring Christian virtues and character author’s intent, setting, plot traits; phonetic progression using special sounds from Basic Phonics hhDescribe the main character’s appearance, feelings, actions based Charts 12-13; highlight famous authors and some of their best-known on textual inference works; reviews literary terms—title, author, main character, plot; introduction to literary term—setting including, recognizing descriptive hhDescribe setting (where and when the plot takes place) by identify- words and phrases, illustration analysis, storytelling, crafts, recipes, ing descriptive words character webs, silent reading selections, and play-acting and other hhExplain how characters relate to events of the story enrichment activities; creative writing/drawing, for checking com- hhUnderstand cause/effect, problem/solution as they relate to the prehension; “Think About It!” and “What Do YOU Think?” ask factual, characters in the story inferential, and interpretive comprehension/discussion questions. hhDiscern the meaning of a story hhWonders of Imagination—12 stories 11 poems, 1 play, 3 “Have You hhCompare the same story by two different authors Ever Wondered?” feature pages, including classic literature and sto- hhPredict the story’s outcome ries with fanciful themes and Scripture selections; building vocabu- hhCompare predictions to actual outcome lary using advanced words and definitions, illustration analysis; charting comparisons; introductions and story themes differentiat- Readers ing reality and imaginative fiction highlighting Christian virtues and hhFun with Friends—18 stories and 9 poems, 1 song, 1 play including character traits; practicing rhyming words; reviews literary terms— modern-day themes relating to animals and people and Scripture title, author, main character, plot, setting; introduction to literary term selections, introductions and story themes featuring Christian virtues –moral including cause/effect and problem/solution questions and and character traits; phonetic progression from one-vowel words to creative writing/drawing, word webs, and play-acting for checking two-vowel words and comparing similar one- and two-vowel words, comprehension; silent reading selections; “Think About It!” and “What through special sounds from Basic Phonics Charts 6-8; practicing Do YOU Think?” ask factual, inferential, and interpretive comprehen- rhyming words and compound words; building vocabulary using sion and discussion questions. advanced words and definitions; introduction to literary terms—title, hhThrough the Skies—12 stories and 8 poems including classic literature as author, main character including questions, character comparisons, well as a variety of styles and topics and Scripture selections; building character web, charting comparisons; choral reading, sequencing, vocabulary using advanced words and definitions; introductions and illustration analysis, silent reading selections, and other enrichment story themes featuring Christian virtues and character traits; illustra- activities; creative writing/drawing and storytelling for checking com- tion analysis; highlight famous authors and some of their best-known prehension; “Think About It!” and “What Do YOU Think?” ask factual, works; reviews literary terms—title, author, main character, plot, set- inferential, and interpretive comprehension/discussion questions. ting, moral, including character web, charting comparisons, charting Reading cont. p. 35 34 GRADE 2
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Reading cont. cause/effect, questions, silent reading selections, and other enrichment their habitat; Bible application highlighting intelligent design; sequenc- activities; creative writing/drawing exercises for checking comprehen- ing order of events; considering charts and instructions; building sion; “Think About It!” and “What Do YOU Think?” ask factual, inferential, vocabulary using advanced words and definitions; charting compari- and interpretive comprehension and discussion questions. sons; glossary of animal profiles; silent reading selections, word webs, hhGrowing Up in Early America—17 stories, 9 poems, 7 photo/charac- and other enrichment activities; reviews literary terms—character, plot, ter fact pages which correspond to time periods, 1 craft project with setting; creative writing/drawing exercises for checking comprehen- directions, 1 recipe with conversion chart, including classic literature, sion; “Words to Practice” analyze advanced words; “Think About It!” and historical fiction and nonfiction, folk tales, legends, and articles relating “What Do YOU Think?” ask factual, inferential, and interpretive compre- to life in early America from 1620 through the early 1900s, historical hension and discussion questions. fun facts, with Scripture selections; charting comparisons; character hhMy New Name—a Christian fiction novel containing a character web; building vocabulary using advanced words and definitions, silent sketch, 13 chapters; Bible application; vocabulary enrichment; reading selections, and other enrichment activities; highlight famous reviews literary terms—title, author, main character, plot, moral, authors and some of their best-known works, as well as other early setting; charting comparisons; games, storytelling, illustration American writers; reviews literary terms—title, author, main character, analysis, silent reading selections, word webs, and other enrichment plot, moral, setting; creative writing/drawing exercises for checking activities; creative writing/drawing exercises for checking compre- comprehension; “Think About It!” and “What Do YOU Think?” ask factual, hension; factual, “What Can YOU Do?”, inferential, and interpretive inferential, and interpretive comprehension and discussion questions. comprehension and discussion questions. “What Can YOU Do?” are creative prompts that encourages students to hhReading Comprehension 2—a collection of advertisements, science think about others. articles, short stories, recipes, instructional pages for thinking and hhGrowing Up around the World—15 stories, 8 poems, 1 recipe, 1 lyric, problem solving; index of literary application; identifying main char- world map with icons for each country, 12 photo fact pages represent- acter—appearance, feelings, actions, as well as main ideas—moral, ing each country, including classic literature, historical fiction and non- author’s intent, cause/effect, problem/solution, context, details, fact/ fiction, folktales, legends, favorite stories from around the world, and opinion, fantasy/reality, visualization, prediction based on fact and Scripture selections; building vocabulary using advanced words and textual inference; includes charting comparisons, character webs, definitions; introduction to foreign words/vocabulary including audio puzzles, diagrams, coloring sheets; factual, inferential, and interpretive demonstrations for foreign pronunciations; character web, word web, comprehension questions charting comparisons, art/photo analysis, silent reading selections, and Primary Bible Reader—class reading selections and passages from the other enrichment activities; reviews literary terms—title, author, main Old and New Testaments character, plot, moral, setting; creative writing/drawing exercises for checking comprehension; “Think About It!” and “What Do YOU Think?” Comprehension, Discussion & Analysis Skills ask factual, inferential, and interpretive comprehension and discussion Development questions. Answer factual and interpretive questions for most stories and poems hhGrowing Up Where Jesus Lived—a 10-chapter informational book Answer inferential comprehension and discussion questions describing ancient Israel in the days of Christ including maps and dia- Identify main character, main idea, author’s intent, setting, or moral grams; treasure chest of Scripture selections for reference and com- parison; building vocabulary using advanced words and definitions; Understand the parts of a story how to organize them to form a plot for illustration observation, interesting cultural facts, charting comparisons, creative writing Scripture songs, sample Aramaic writing, riddles, silent reading selec- Compare and contrast characters, events, and information; sharpen tions, and other enrichment activities; “Think About It!” and “What Do problem solving skills; relate cause to effect with character webs and YOU Think?” ask factual, inferential, and interpretive comprehension Venn diagramming and discussion questions. Analyze and draw conclusions from art, illustration, photos, and charted hhAll Kinds of Animals—an informational book containing 15 chapters information about animals; highlight animal information facts and fun facts; observ- Differentiate fanciful and realistic events ing animal tracks; discerning false information; observing animals in
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Skills Development Review correct formation for all lower and uppercase letters and numbers 1–10 Achieve good writing position: Perfect writing skills for a good, overall appearance: Sitting properly in desk Forming difficult letters correctly Holding pencil correctly Slanting paper correctly Creative Writing cont. p. 36 35 GRADE 2
RED indicates first introduction of content. Creative Writing cont. Skills Development cont. Use proper punctuation and capitalization; simple sentence structure; recognize difference between phrases and sentences; Placing letters correctly on the lines complete sentences, write sentences using suggested words, Using proper spacing between letters and words proper paragraph form, choose titles; develop stories using Slanting letter properly suggested themes; sequencing; writing a process summary, Writing slowly and carefully starting/concluding sentences; writing friendly letters; writing Making smooth connections between letters, difficult letters, blends persuasive letters; writing original poetry; writing an acrostic; Using key strokes: trace, wave, loop, oval, mountain incorporating character development, plot setting, and moral into writing; dated journal entries hhKeeping size consistent while making a connection without the help of a dotted line Compositions include these themes: hhWriting without use of dotted lines Imaginative, historical, character building, Bible story, poetry, hhDouble-spaced writing school, "how to" Correctly write Compositions Blends, words, sentences, paragraphs, and poems During creative writing (8) Creative writing During seatwork (27) Reviewing the writing process learned in 1st grade: read and gather, think and plan, write and rewrite, check and polish, share your results
Language Arts: Spelling & Poetry
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Spelling Skills Development Learn how to spell words containing special sounds of similar sound with different spellings hhMaster spelling lists including: hh48 sight words and 3 contractions Worksheet Activities: hh27 commonly misspelled words Solving crossword puzzles; thinking of homonyms and rhyming words hh12 abbreviations Creating phrases; grouping similar words together hh54 vocabulary words and definitions Understanding the meaning of vocabulary words hhUse vocabulary words in proper context Finding misspelled words and knowing how to correct them Apply spelling and phonics concepts through daily: Matching contractions with their words Teacher-directed oral practice Combining root words with the suffixes Independent written practice -y, -er, -est, -ly, -en, -es, -ed Using prefixes Hear and see spelling and vocabulary words in example sentences, a-, al-, be-, en-, un- in order to: Poetry Skills Development Clearly picture each word’s meaning; differentiate between hhMemorize 8 lyrical poems sound-alike words Develop appreciation of poetry hhUse words correctly when speaking and writing Perform in front of an audience Learn spelling rules: Recite in unison Know: one- and two-vowel rules; comes before and comes k i e; c Develop appropriate expression and volume before a, o, and u Improve comprehension Correctly use at end of word: double consonants ll or ss; ck after a hhLearn definitions and use of unfamiliar words short vowel; ke after a long vowel Double a consonant before adding a suffix that begins with a Maintain interest and increase understanding with comprehension vowel questions Drop the silent e
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Arithmetic The traditional work-text Arithmetic 2 builds a foundation for learning more abstract concepts and teaches students how to apply mathematical concepts to real-life situations. Concepts
Work-text Second Edition taught or reviewed in Arithmetic 2 include counting, place value, addition and subtraction, money, time, graphs, simple geometry, multiplication and division, and Roman numerals. Students will apply the skills and facts they have learned as they complete word problems that are based on concrete situations. New material is built on prior learning and encourages students to think through new concepts. Arithmetic 2 and curriculum include daily reasoning questions that challenge students’ thinking ability. Added Enrichment Evaluation Higher-level thinking activities Daily skills-development exercises Abeka games Written tests Thematic units: pond, travel, jungles, Oral tests: combinations, answers, and camping detailed instructions for weekly oral tests Review games included in daily lesson plans Teaching tips Enrichment activities
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Numbers Addition Recognize and understand numbers: Addition families: 1–1,000 1 –18 hh1,001–100,000 Horizontal and vertical form Counting: Add doubles By ones, twos, fives, and tens to 100 hhAddition terminology By threes to 36 Addition “twins” (concept of commutative principle) hhBy fours to 48 Timed mastery hhBy twenty-fives to 300 Word problems: oral, written Continue counting patterns Mental arithmetic: Tally marks hhProblems with up to 5 single-digit numbers Writing numbers: hhEstimate sums By ones, twos, fives, and tens to 1,000 Carrying: By threes to 36 To tens and hundreds places in 2- and 3-digit problems hhBy fours to 48 hhTo ten-thousands place in 3- and 4-digit problems hhDictation to hundred thousands hhHorizontal problems with carrying Comparing before and after: Money: add dollars and cents By ones, twos, fives, tens Subtraction hhBy twenty-fives and hundreds Subtraction families: Number words: 1 –13 Use of one to twelve hh14 –18 hhUse of thirteen to twenty, thirty, forty, fifty, sixty, seventy, eighty, ninety, one hundred Vertical and horizontal form Place value: Subtract: Ones, tens, hundreds 0, 1, 2; all of a number hhHalf of a number hhThousands, ten thousands, hundred thousands hhSubtraction terminology hhMoney: round to nearest dollar; to nearest ten Roman numerals: Timed mastery Counting and value: Word problems: oral, written 1–12 hhMental arithmetic: hhProblems with up to 5 single digit numbers combining subtraction hh13–30; 50; 100; 500; 1,000 and addition Reading clock using Roman numerals Subtraction with borrowing: hhBasic rules for Roman numerals: 2 and 3 digits hhAdd repeated Roman numerals hh4 digits hhAdd when lesser numeral follows greater one Borrowing: hhSubtract when lesser numeral comes before greater one hhFrom tens place in 2-, 3-, and 4-digit problems hhFrom hundreds place in 3- and 4-digit problems
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RED indicates first introduction of content. Arithmetic cont. Subtraction cont. o’clock (:00); half past (:30) hhFrom thousands place in 4-digit problems Quarter past; quarter till; three-quarters past hhWith zeros in the minuend Five-minute intervals Money: subtract dollars and cents hhOne-minute intervals Table of time: Multiplication Seconds, minutes, hours Building blocks: Days, months, year Counting by twos, threes, fives, and tens Calendar: hhCounting by fours Months of year, days of week hhWord problems: oral, written hhDays in year, weeks in year hhGraphs to show multiplication facts Date hhTerms: factor, product hhTime lapse Multiply: hhDates as digits hhBy 1, 0 hhTables, 0, 1, 2, 3, 5, 10 Money hhFind missing factor Recognition and value of penny, nickel, dime, quarter, half dollar hhMultiple combinations Counting pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars h hhMultiplication “twins” (concept of commutative principle) hCombining coins for any amount hhConverting to cents using dollar sign ($) and decimal point (.) Division Word problems: oral, written hhConcept of division hhRecognize symbols: hhBuilding blocks: dividing groups of objects hh$ (dollar) hhRecognize symbols: ÷ and (division house) ¢ (cent) hhWord problems: oral, written hhAdding money using dollar sign ($) and decimal point (.) hhTerms: dividend, divisor, quotient hhDetermining change hhDivide: hhRounding to nearest dollar hhBy 1 hhTables 2, 3, 5, 10 Measures hhDivision combinations Word problems: oral, written Temperature: Fractions Degrees: reading, writing Parts of a whole and group: one half, one third, one fourth hhIntroduced to: Finding the fractional part of a whole number hhCelsius scale hhComparing fractions hhFreezing and boiling point of water hhWord problems: oral, written hhBody temperature on Fahrenheit scale hhMixed numbers Length: Decimals hhQuarter-inch Inch, foot, yard, centimeter Money: use of dollar sign ($) and decimal point (.) in addition hhMeter hhAlign decimal points when adding and subtracting dollars and cents hhAbbreviations Problem Solving & Applications hhSmallest to longest Building blocks: oral word problems hhComparing lengths Word problems: hhApplications: measuring, drawing Addition, subtraction Weight: hhMultiplication, division Ounce, pound, kilogram Money hhGram hhFractions hhApplications hhCarrying, borrowing Dozen, half dozen hhSteps of problem-solving process Capacity: cup, pint, quart, gallon Applications for broader and deeper understanding of concepts: Time, length, temperature Graphing, Statistics, Probability Bar graphs: Graphs, weight, money Horizontal hhFractions, recipes hhVertical Time Pictographs Clock: hhLine graphs: plot point on line graph Hour and minute hands hhCircle graphs a.m. and p.m. hhRead a grid, a map hhComparing graphs
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RED indicates first introduction of content. Arithmetic cont. Geometry hhScale drawings Plane figures: circle, square, rectangle, triangle Symmetry h hhPlane figures: oval, hexagon, trapezoid hLocations on a coordinate plane hhSolid figures: sphere, cube, pyramid Perimeter: hhVertex: identify number of vertexes in plane and solid shapes Rectangle h hhEdge and face: identify number of edges and faces in plane and hSquare solid shapes hhGeometric Shapes hhMeasure, draw, and compare lines
History & Geography Our America takes students back into history to learn what life would Added Enrichment have been like in our country’s early days. Students will study the lives Vocabulary boxes featuring difficult of groups of people who have made valuable contributions to our words and definitions American heritage: the Pilgrims, Native Americans, early colonists, Activities included in student text and pioneers, cowboys, and immigrants. teacher edition such as games, class In addition to maps and geographical facts, Our America also features parades, art projects, class diorama information about our flag and the history behind our patriotic holidays Songs such as “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” and songs. Review questions and activities throughout the text help to and “Pawpaw Patch” passed down check students’ comprehension. through history from early Americans Creative Writing (12)
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Sweet Land of Liberty hhWhat were colonial houses like: clapboard, log cabins, stone, plantations Americans: hhWhat did colonists eat: meat and vegetables, food that could be Unique people dried Flag: symbol of America Colonial Shops: America's freedoms: freedom of speech, press, religion, and assem- What kinds of shops: silversmith, blacksmith, joiner, cobbler, bly, using your freedoms wisely apothecary, cooper, whitesmith Early America hhHow were things bought/sold: bartering system hhNative Americans Colonial Schools: hhFirst Americans hhMost children taught at home hhRegional differences: way of life varied according to location hhSchool was seasonal hhSeparatists hhOne-room schoolhouses: teacher called schoolmaster, taught all hhEscaping from England to Holland students in same room hhLeaving Holland for the New World hhHornbook/New England Primer Pilgrims Activities: Travelling on the Mayflower hhMaking an oiled-paper window Landing in the New World hhMaking a hornbook Meeting the Native Americans/making friendships: Samoset, A Free America Squanto George Washington Learning how to survive: planting corn, fishing, hunting hhFrench and Indian War Activities The Declaration of Independence hhWeaving a mat hhWhy colonies wanted to declare freedom from England hhWatching maize grow July 4, 1776: date of declaration Landmarks/symbols: Plymouth Harbor/Plymouth Rock hhPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania: Place where signers of Declaration American Holidays: Thanksgiving Day met Colonial America American War for Independence Colonial Life: George Washington leads Colonial army hhWhat is a colony Reason for war: freedom from England United States of America
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13 original colonies become 13 states hhCowboys: job, equipment needed George Washington chosen as first President hhCow towns Flag of the United States of America hhCattle drives: chuck wagons, wranglers, stampedes hhLiberty Tree and Rattlesnake flags hhAmerica's Songs: "Git Along, Little Dogies"; "Goodbye Old Paint" Colors/design of flag: 13 stripes, alternating red and white, 13 white stars in field of blue A New America hhNew Americans: immigrants hhBetsy Ross: seamstress, possibly made 1st flag Pledge of Allegiance: meaning of words hhDreams, goals: freedom of worship, finding good job, good educa- tion, enough food to eat, owning land/home Landmarks/Symbols: America's Songs: "God Bless America" Statue of Liberty hhAmerican Free-Enterprise System Liberty Bell hhHow businesses work: consumer/producer, supply/demand Washington Monument hhAmerican Work Ethic American Holidays: hhAmerican Holidays: Labor Day–first Monday in September Independence Day–July 4 hhAmerican Inventions/Inventors: sleeping car, assembly line, airplane, Washington's Birthday/Presidents' Day—third Monday in February telephone, light bulbs, phonographs, motion pictures hhFlag Day–June 14 hhMore American Inventors and Scientists: hhFlag etiquette hhGarrett Morgan: breathing mask, traffic light America's Songs: "Yankee Doodle" hhNorman Borlaug: global hunger A Growing America hhDr. Robert Shurney: scientist for NASA hhThe Battle of 1812 hhIgor Sikorsky: helicopter Fort McHenry, Baltimore, MD hhMary Anderson: windshield wiper America's Songs: "The Star-Spangled Banner" hhDr. An Wang: computer memory Originally was a poem hhAmericans of Creativity: hhBecame national anthem in 1931 hhFanny Crosby: hymns Landmarks/Symbols: Smithsonian Institute hhJohn Philip Sousa: conductor/composer America's Songs: "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" hhNorman Rockwell: art, Saturday Evening Post hhWritten by Samuel Francis Smith hhAmerican Athletes Who Changed the Game: hhTune is from German hymn hhJackie Robinson: baseball hhAmerica's Pioneers hhKnute Rockne: football hhWestward expansion—frontier hhJim Thorpe: Olympic athlete hhDaniel Boone, Wilderness Road hhAmericans of Courage: hhWagon master/wagon train hhOn the Battlefield: Sergeant Alvin York, Sergeant Silvestre Herrera, hhPioneer's possessions 101st Airborne, Navajo Code Talkers h hhWhat it was like traveling west hCourage in Space and Science Discovery America's Songs: "Pawpaw Patch," "Skip to My Lou," "America the hhNeil Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin: Apollo 11 mission Beautiful" hhCrew of the Challenger hhThe Underground Railroad: hhCourage on the Mission Field: hhLeaders: Harriet Tubman, William Still, Thomas Garrett, Levi Coffin hhJohn and Betty Stam Landmarks/Symbols: Levi Coffin House—Underground Railroad hhJim and Elisabeth Elliot "station" hhLast States Added to Union: Alaska, Hawaii added America's Songs: "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" Territories of United States: Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, hhOur Country Argues: U.S. Virgin Islands hhStates' rights/slavery Activities Abraham Lincoln hhWriting your own code Landmarks/Symbols: Lincoln Memorial Tomorrow's America American Holidays: Good Citizenship hhMemorial Day—May 30 Communities: cities/urban areas, suburbs, towns, rural hhVeterans Day—November 11 hhPrivilege to Pray The American West hhPrivilege to Serve hhRailroads Geography Study hh"Iron Horse" Globe hhEffects of railroad on Native American way of life–treaties Cardinal/secondary directions, compass rose hhUnion Pacific/Central Pacific–transcontinental railroad finished Seven Continents and five oceans in 1869 hhHemisphere hhChanged what kinds of foods people ate Equator hhCattle Ranching hhPoles hhBrands
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RED indicates first introduction of content. History & Geography cont. Geography Study cont. Neighbors to north and south: Canada and Mexico Coasts Map Key Home state hhLandforms: hill, mountain, valley, gorge, lake, river, island, peninsula Regions of United States hhAppalachian and Rocky Mountains 13 original colonies, 50 state locations Great Lakes, Great Plains Capital city (Washington, D.C.) hhVolcano, Glaciers Location of England, Holland (The Netherlands) hhMt. Denali Mississippi River, Gulf of Mexico
Science 2 2 Enjoying God’s World guides the student’s study of God’s plan for creation. Added Enrichment Students will increase both their reading comprehension and their knowledge of Additional hands-on learning Fifth Edition scientific concepts while learning about the human body, plants, animals and their activities in daily lesson plans habitats, matter and energy, and earth and space from God’s viewpoint. Lesson activities (17) Through the “how” and “why” questions that are answered in this text, children will Additional activities (90) learn about the world around them while developing their thinking skills. Enjoying Experiments (7) God’s World also includes hands-on activities and demonstrations that help to Creative Writing (6) increase each student’s comprehension of basic science concepts.
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Human Biology hhHow leaves make food in green plants–chlorophyll, sunlight, carbon dioxide, water, sugar hhBalance of living things Special to God: five senses and sense organs hhWhy green leaves change colors in the fall–decay, dormant Eyes: pupil, iris, lens Roots: root hairs Ears: outer ear, ear canal, eardrum, vibrations, sound waves hhHow roots help the soil–topsoil, subsoil, erosion Nose: nostrils, odors, molecules hhHow seeds travel–wind, water, people, animals (hitchhikers) Tongue: taste buds, works with smell Reproduce after their kind Skin: sweat, pores, goose bumps, epidermis, dermis, follicle, root Activities & Demonstrations: hhBones: skeleton, skull, collarbone, shoulder blade, upper-arm bone, Seeing how water rises up a stem breastbone, ribs, finger bones, backbone, hipbone, thighbone, knee- Watching a plant grow cap, toe bones Animals and Their Habitats hhBody Systems: hhHabitats–unique to each animal hhNervous System–brain, spinal cord, nerves hhFour things each habitat must have–water, space, food, shelter hhDigestive System–teeth, stomach, intestines, waste hhKeeping habitats balanced–food chain, predator, prey hhMuscles: skeletal, cardiac hhOcean Habitat hhTendons hhExamples of different animals: whales, sharks hhHeart: blood vessels, veins, arteries hhDifference between saltwater, freshwater hhLungs: oxygen, carbon dioxide, inhale, exhale, bloodstream hhKelp, kelp forests, krill hhTeeth: front–cutting, pointed–tearing, back–grinding, crown, enamel, hhEquipment roots hhMigration, instinct Activities & Demonstrations: hhPond Habitat Discovering how to block sound waves hhExamples of different animals: beaver, turtle hhWatching your pulse hhFreshwater habitat hhMaking a map of your teeth hhSpace difference compared to ocean Plant World hhDifferent food available Uses for plants: oxygen, nutrients hhHow habitat stays balanced Parts of a plant hhShelter: beaver lodge and dam Flowers or cones: make seeds, have pollen hhEquipment: teeth–chisels, engineer–webbed feet, tail hhHow honeybees help the plant world–nectar hhForest Habitat Stems: vines, tree trunks hhExamples of different animals: chipmunk, bear, owl Leaves: veins hhLand habitat
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RED indicates first introduction of content. Science cont. Animals and Their Habitats cont. hhPush or pull on object h hhDependent on trees for food and shelter hTypes: gravity, friction, magnetism hhPredators/prey of forest maintain balance hhMagnetism: hhHow habitat stays balanced hhAttracts or repels hhShelter: nests, burrows, dens hhNorth and South poles hhHibernation and lowered body temperatures hhUses: motors, recycling, airport security, medical imaging, com- hhSavanna Habitat puter memory h hhExamples of different animals: lions, giraffes, elephants, zebras, hWork and Machines cheetahs hhExamples: wheel and axle, inclined plane/ramp, pulley, lever hhGrasslands habitat hhTerminology: effort, load, fulcrum, effort force hhTwo seasons: rainy, dry hhChanging Movement hhAnimal groups: grazers, herds, prides, cubs hhInertia hhRainforest Habitat hhEffects of friction: wears things down, heats things up hhFour layers: emergent, canopy, understory, forest floor hhStates of Matter hhExamples of different animals: monkeys, sloths, butterflies, hhStates: solid, liquid, gas snakes, toucans, tree frogs, jaguars, leopards, fungi, termites, hhHow matter changes: melting, freezing worms, tigers, gorillas, wild pigs, insects Activities & Demonstrations: hhExamples of plants: tall trees, vines, mosses, flowers, ferns hhUsing energy from wind and moving water to turn a pinwheel hhThick vegetation provides plenty of food hhBe a scientist! Practice the scientific method with gravity. hhGives off oxygen hhBe a scientist! Practice the scientific method with magnetism. hhMedicine comes from variety of plants hhDiscovering more about how magnets pull hhInsects and Their Habitats hhBe a scientist! Practice the scientific method with machines. hhLive in all land habitats hhMeasuring a solid Insect legs: six legs, designed for different jobs–running, jumping, hhMeasuring a liquid gathering pollen, grasping hhComparing volumes of air Parts of an Insect: head, thorax, abdomen, spiracles hhHow insects grow The Air Around Us Life Cycle of a Butterfly: egg, larva, pupa, adult, chrysalis, cocoon hhGod's perfect design of air for people, animals, and plants hhLife Cycle of Grasshopper: egg, nymph, adult, outside skeleton hhAtmosphere hhHarmful insects: flies, termites, beetles, grasshoppers hhHow atmosphere makes the sky blue hhHelpful insects: spiders hhWeather Ingredients: heat, water, wind hhAnimal protection hhAppropriate clothing/protection: sunscreen, waterproof hhGod's special design: long legs, wings, ability to play dead, horns, hhTypes of wind: breeze, gust, gale antlers, appearance, taste hhWhat makes the wind blow: cool air–heavy, warm air–light h hExamples of different animals: turtle—shell, skunk—spray, porcu- hhWater Cycle pine—quills, fawn—spotted coat, some butterflies—taste hhEvaporation: water vapor Activities & Demonstrations: hhCondensation: water droplets, make clouds hh Discovering why webbed feet help the beaver swim hhPrecipitation: hhFinding the three body parts of insects hhRain–drizzle Watching a caterpillar change hhSleet–rain that is frozen before it falls Science Investigation hhSnow–crystals, snowflakes hhHow scientists work hhHail–happens during spring, summer hhScientific method: observe and ask questions, guess and predict, hhOther kinds of wet weather: humid, foggy, frost experiment and gather data, study data and share it hhStorms: hhTerminology: investigate, method, experiment, prediction, data, hhHurricanes: landfall, eye theory hhTornadoes: touched down hhWhere scientists work: lab or place of study hhThunderstorms: lightning, static electricity, thundercloud hhScience tools: hand lens, microscope, telescope, ruler, scale, beaker, hhBlizzards: blowing snowstorm thermometer, stopwatch hhOther Kinds of Severe Weather: hhScience safety: handling materials, tools, wearing goggles hhFloods Activities & Demonstrations: hhDroughts h hBe a scientist! Practice the scientific method with plants. hhPredicting Weather How Things Work hhMeteorologists, forecasts, radar, satellites, weather balloons hhGod's plan for order in the universe hhWhat to do during bad weather hhEnergy Activities & Demonstrations: hhMakes things go hhDemonstrating that air is real hhForms: heat, water, wind, sound hhWatching evaporation and condensation hhEngines use fuel, electricity for energy hhBe a scientist! Practice scientific method with precipitation. hhForce and Movement
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RED indicates first introduction of content. Science cont. Earth and Space hhPlanets of Solar System: h hhStars: hGod's plan for solar system: order and size of each planet h hhWhat is a star–purpose, place, number, brightness hDescription of each planet: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune hhWhat is a shooting star–meteoroid, meteor, meteorite hhEarth: Designed for Life–God's provision and plan in His design for hhWhat is a constellation our planet hhExamples of constellations: Big Dipper, Little Dipper, Orion hhLandforms: canyon, mountain chain, deserts, mountains, valleys, hhSun rainforests hhGod's plan for the sun hhOur Responsibility: hhStar closest to Earth hhNatural resources: food, water, right kind of air, energy sources, hhHow does sun's energy help Earth–light, heat, makes weather building materials h hHow does Earth travel around Sun–spin, orbit and tilt create hhStewardship: taking care of what God has given us seasons hhRepurposing, reusing, recycling hhMoon: Activities & Demonstrations: hhGod's plan for moon hhFinding constellations hhReflects sun's light hhBe a scientist! Practice the scientific method with day and night. hhDescription of moon's surface: craters hhDiscovering how moonlight works hhAstronauts: need for spacesuit hhBe a scientist! Practice the scientific method with orbital forces. hhMoon's cycle in sky: crescent hhHow moon affects Earth: high/low tide cause circulation of water hhSpace Science: hhSpace travel: space shuttles, space station, spacewalk, space probes, landers, rovers
Health 2 The purpose of Health, Safety, and Manners 2 is to teach the basic facts of Added Enrichment health and safety; to teach courtesy at home, at school, and everywhere; Hands-on learning activities, charts, and to instill within students a desire to take care of the body God has given Fourth Edition and checklists in student book, teacher them. edition, and daily lesson plans (28)
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Health Protein: My Body–My Home Builds muscles God's plan for your body Helps body heal How to stay Healthy Need some everyday Building Good Habits hhBody cannot store protein Building Good Nutrition Examples: meat, beans, nuts, eggs hhEnergy Grains: Nutrients hhContain carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals Tools for Nutritious Meals: Need to eat a variety of each Give your body energy Vegetables: hh4–5 servings per day Contain vitamins, minerals, fiber Half of grains should be whole grains Divided into 5 groups: dark green, red and orange, starchy, Fat: stored energy beans and peas, others Dairy: 2–3 servings per day Contains milk, yogurt, cheese, pudding, etc. Fruits: hhContains calcium Contain vitamins, minerals, fiber Builds strong bones/teeth Contain vitamin C Need some every day 2–3 servings per day Health cont. p. 44 43 GRADE 2
RED indicates first introduction of content. Health cont. Healthy Fats: Getting Enough Sleep hhNot a food group Muscles rest and store up energy hhHelps heart stay healthy hhMuscles, skin, and bones repair and grow hhHelps body absorb needed vitamins hhYou are more alert hhExamples: olive oil, canola oil, nuts, olives, avocados hhShould sleep 10–11 hours at night Water: hhHave a routine: Helps: digest food, get rid of waste, blood flow, control body hhGo to bed at same time each night temperature hhAvoid eating heavy meals or exercising before bedtime Body does not store water hhTurn off any screens 30 minutes before bedtime Drink about 5 glasses of liquids each day Sleep in dark, comfortable, quiet room Drink more during hot weather hhUse a nightlight, if needed Building Healthy Meals Keeping Your Body Clean A Nutritious Breakfast hhOuter covering of body, protects against dirt and germs hhMost important meal of day hhUse sunscreen hhNeeds to contain choices from at least 3 food groups Wash cut with soap and water Lunch–The Middle Meal Wash hands often to prevent spread of germs hhGives energy to keep going Wash after using bathroom, blow nose, touching animals, or Should contain several food groups garbage Protein, grain, vegetable or fruit, milk or water hhWash correctly: wet hands and apply soap, rub hands, rinse Time for Dinner and dry hands hhLast meal of day Use nailbrush and keep nails trimmed hhGives body energy until breakfast hhAvoid biting fingernails and putting fingers in mouth Helps you sleep soundly Wash face twice a day Should contain several food groups Take a shower/bath regularly hhSnacks are needed Wash hair regularly hhGive energy between meals Brush/comb hair each day hhAvoid sugar Wear clean clothes every day hhExamples: fruit, vegetables, low-fat cheese sticks, hard-boiled Taking care of your teeth egg, granola bar, low-fat yogurt hhPurpose of teeth: chew food, speak clearly, have a great smile hhRestaurant Choices Brushing teeth: hhMake healthy choices Prevents cavities hhExamples: fruit instead of French fries; milk, water, or juice After meals or twice a day instead of soda; grilled chicken sandwich instead of hamburger Removes sugars and acid from teeth or chicken nuggets hhBrush for 2–3 minutes Activities Toothbrush should have soft bristles My Food for the Day hhToothpaste should have fluoride Building Healthy Habits hhFluoride makes teeth stonger Practicing Good Posture: Store toothbrush in clean, dry place Way you hold your body when sitting, standing, or walking hhAvoid sharing toothbrush hhHelps you have better breathing and more energy Flossing teeth Shoes that fit correctly help posture Floss once a day Activities hhVisit dentist twice a year Good posture test Limiting sugar helps keep teeth healthy Exercising Your Body: Taking Care of Your Eyes Any activity that uses muscles of body Avoid touching/rubbing to prevent the spread of germs Examples: swimming, running, jumping rope, walking Make sure there is enough light to see clearly Benefits Avoid looking directly at sun–wear sunglasses h hKeep healthy weight hhWear eye protection when needed during sports Sleep better Have vision checked yearly hhThink clearly Caring for Your Ears Strengthen muscles hhUse sunscreen or wear a hat to protect from sun hhFeel better about yourself Wear a hat in cold weather to protect from frostbite hhGoal is 60 minutes per day Wear a helmet when playing sports Playing outside: sunshine provides vitamin D Wash regularly Play quietly if tired Avoid putting small objects into ears Activities hhUse earplugs around loud noises to prevent hearing loss Animal Exercises: Tiger Touchdown, Flamingo Stand, Elephant hhKeep volume of music low Swing, Ostrich Run, Seagull Wing Stretcher hhLimit use of headphones, earbuds
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RED indicates first introduction of content. Health cont. Your Nose Keeps You Healthy Fire Safety Nose warms and moistens air you breathe hhAlways let an adult handle matches/lighters Tiny hairs catch/collect dust and germs hhBe careful around lamps, heaters, and candles Cover nose and mouth when sneezing hhTell parents or adults if a fire is seen hhA Visit to the Doctor Have an escape plan if house is on fire hhHelps keep you healthy Crawl on floor to avoid smoke hhRegular checkups even when not sick are important hhFeel door for heat hhHelp you know if growing/developing normally hhFirefighters: hhTime to ask questions hhEquipment is for protection hhTools used during visit: hhDo not be afraid–there to help you hhBlood pressure cuff What to do when clothes catch on fire: hhStethoscope Stop, drop, cover face, and roll hhDoctor may suggest immunizations Do not run hhDoctor may remind you of safety habits Activities: hhAsk questions Fun with safety at home–word search Activities Safety Away from Home My Health Habits Chart hhPolice officers are friends Safety hhKnow parents' names, telephone numbers, and address Good Safety Habits: Safety Under Construction: be alert, learn safe way to do things Ask permission before going anywhere Preparing for an Emergency Tell an adult where you are going Call 9-1-1 only if an emergency hhWhen alone, do not talk to people you don't know hhKnow address and phone number Do not ride in car with stranger Activities: Do not pet stray animals Emergency Information Do not eat anything you find without permission from adult Safety in My Home hhPersonal Safety Avoid running inside Walking Safety Be careful on stairs Pedestrians hhAsk for help when needing to reach something too high Walk on sidewalk or single file on left side of road Put things away to prevent tripping Cross street at corner/use crosswalk Carry sharp things with point facing down hhAsk permission before petting someone's animal Do not run while carrying sharp objects hhStay still if stray animal approaches. Call out for help. Answer door/phone only with permission from adult Look both ways before crossing railroad tracks. Safety in the Kitchen hhStand back from railroad tracks if train is going by hhHave an adult present Recognize these signs: hhWear an apron to keep clothes neat hhTraffic lights, crosswalk, railroad crossing, road work, bike route hhWash hands and counters before beginning Safety on Wheels hhHelp with measuring, pouring, stirring Bicycle Safety: Avoid heat, sharp objects, and appliances that only adults should Wear helmet use hhKeep both hands on handlebars unless signaling hhHelp set the table Use hand signals when turning or stopping hhHelp clean up after each meal Ride on right side of road Safety in the Bathroom hhWalk bike across intersections hhTurn on cold water first to avoid being burned Don't let friends ride on bike with you hhPut things away hhSkateboarding/Rollerblading: Wipe up any spilled water hhWear helmet, knee pads, elbow pads hhUse the things that belong to you hhFind a smooth, dry place to ride Avoid playing with anything in medicine cabinet hhStay away from traffic hhTake medicine only when parents give it to you Car Safety: hhOnly use cleaning supplies with an adult present Buckle seat belt Gun Safety hhTalk quietly hhOnly responsible adults should handle guns Keep hands inside car hh4 steps for safety: Use door closest to curb when exiting hhStop what you are doing when you see a gun Bus Safety: hhDo not touch the gun hhStand away from curb while waiting for bus hhLeave the area where you see the gun hhWait until driver opens door to move hhTell an adult Wear seat belt if available Stay seated
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RED indicates first introduction of content. Health cont. Safety cont. Child said kind words to others h hhTalk quietly hChild was helpful and kind to a new student Keep hands and head inside bus hhWhen child was unkind to someone, he asked God to forgive him hhWait your turn when exiting Child went to the person to whom he had been unkind and told hhLook left, right, and left again before crossing the street him he was sorry and asked for forgiveness Winter Sports Safety: hhSay and do things to show others they are special to you and to hhWear warm clothes God hhUse sunscreen hhBe friendly and helpful to others when they need help hhEat and drink to stay energized and hydrated hhTry to understand how others feel hhStay seated when sledding When you do something wrong to others, say you are sorry and hhMake sure all equipment fits and works correctly mean it Water Safety: Forgive others as God forgives you Pools, lakes, ocean, boat: Cheerfulness Walk hhEveryone enjoys being around a happy, cheerful person Don't run The Bible says our good words and smile start in our heart No pushing hhWe can ask God to change our heart from sad to glad Take a break hhThe joy and gladness God gives will show in our words and counte- hhUse sunscreen nance Don't swim alone "Making Changes" hhObey the lifeguard Manners shown by child in story: hhPlay where bottom of lake is visible hhChild does his brother's chores Stay with an adult at lake/ocean hhChild becomes upset but asks God to forgive him and help him hhAsk permission before touching animals have a joyful heart hhFace ocean instead of beach to avoid being knocked over by hhWhen child wants to say unkind words, he asks God to help waves him say right, cheerful words Wear life jacket when in a boat Respect hhBe prepared for changing weather–bring extra jacket, drinks "Honoring Mr. Miller" hhKeep hands and feet inside boat Manners shown by child in story: Storm Safety: Child and his family invite an older man at their church to join Go inside a building when see lightning or hear thunder them at a banquet hhStay away from windows hhChild helps older man by taking his plate to the table hhWait to take a bath/shower hhChild listens and does not interrupt as older man talks If outside, stay away from trees and water hhGiving respect to someone shows that you understand that the hhStay in car person is important Activities hhYou should respect your parents, teacher, pastor, and principal Remember: Safety First hhYou should show a special respect or honor to older adults Greeting adults you know by name and listening to them shows Manners respect Courtesy Thoughtfulness A Manners Journey "Jimmy Learns to Help" Say "please" and "thank you" Manners shown by child in story: Speak loud enough to be heard Child realizes his cousin is blind but the same person he has hhLook directly at person to whom you are speaking always known Wait to speak unless it is an emergency Child learns that his cousin uses his other senses and cane for Say "excuse me" when interrupting or walking in front of people guidance Greet people and use their name Child and brother forget to help their cousin at the ice cream shop "Everyday Courtesy" Mom corrects child and brother and they apologize to cousin Manners shown by child in story: hh A thoughtful person thinks of others and looks for ways to help and Serving food to guests encourage them Said "please" to brother when asking for help and "thank you" God wants us to treat others like we want to be treated when he received help A thoughtful person looks for ways to be thoughtful to others at Greeting Mrs. Reed, his Sunday School teacher home and school hhWhen introduced to Dad's boss, he looked at him and spoke Thankfulness loud enough to be heard "Saying Thank You with Words and Deeds" Said "excuse me" when he had to walk in front of a guest Manners shown by child in story: Kindness Child thanks friend's mom for inviting him "Jimmy Tries Kindness" Child and friend thank friend's mom for snack Manners shown by child in story: Child helps pick up toys before he leaves hhChild was kind to pet and took care of it
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RED indicates first introduction of content. Health cont. Manners cont. Manners for Meals Before leaving, child thanks friend's mom for inviting him and for Meal times are important times for families the snack Meals are a time to enjoy food and family Child writes a thank you letter hhGood manners and pleasant conversation make any meal better Thank others when they are kind to you "It's Time to Eat!" hhThank God in prayer for the things He does for you Manners shown by child in story: Patience hhChild sets the table correctly "Being Patient Can Do Many Things—Have You Tried It?" hhChild learns to pass food correctly around the table Manners shown by child in story: hhChild realizes he must chew with his mouth closed Child has to wait for breakfast hhChild sees his parents act kindly to servers in busy restaurant Child waits to answer questions hhChild at fast food restaurant does not take too many napkins Child has to wait to take his turn on the slide or silverware When child interrupts parents he must give a definition of patience and an apology Being patient means waiting without getting angry hhYou should be patient with everyone hhYou can ask God to help you be patient with others
Bible Second graders will enjoy learning about a variety of Bible characters including Evaluation Joshua, Judges, Ruth, Jonah, and Moses. The Abeka Flash-a-Cards help students Graded memory verse pas- visualize events as they study the life of Moses and his journey from Egypt to the sages (8) Promised Land. Students will learn about Moses’ decision to suffer with God’s people rather than live in luxury; they will also learn that even though Moses chose to follow God, he still faced many trials. By studying Bible characters such as Moses, students will learn how to respond to real-life joys and struggles.
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Lessons 355 Abeka Flash-a-Cards Memory Work Salvation Series (5 lessons) hhNew passages (8) containing 54 verses hhLife of Moses Series (20): Moses in Egypt; Journey to Sinai; Journey Review verses (31) through the Wilderness First Christmas (5) Doctrinal Truths 39 questions/answers Increase Bible knowledge of basic doctrines: the Bible, God, sin, hhJoshua (7); Judges (6); Ruth (3) salvation, heaven, assurance of salvation Crucifixion and Resurrection (9) hhJonah (2); Favorite Bible Stories 1 and 2 (10) Prayer Time The First Thanksgiving Learn to pray with thanksgiving for each other, our nation, those in authority over us Music 62 songs Choruses, hymns of the faith, holiday songs, patriotic songs including: hh10 new hymns and songs; 8 new choruses
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Music The traditional, patriotic, holiday, and fun selections in Songs We Enjoy 2 have delighted children for many years. Enrichment ideas for teaching new songs and ideas for motions and props are included throughout the book. The sing-along CD makes song time enjoyable for the students and easy for the teacher.
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Skills Development 68 songs hhDiscover historical information contributing to songs origin h hhDefine 32 unfamiliar words in the lyrics hReinforce Bible stories through fun Bible songs Exercise creativity by acting out songs with props Benefit from fun activities that spark and keep interest: hhImprove coordination by tapping or clapping with leader to steady Play acting; singing in a round; answering riddles beat hhHumming; enunciating silly words; echo singing; drumming sounds Learn to: Using dynamic contrast Follow a song leader while staying together with class or CD Variety of Songs to Memorize hhSing in a round while staying together with group and staying Fun, folk, holiday, spirituals and gospel, patriotic on pitch
Arts & Crafts Art Projects 2 is a full-color book designed to expand each student's creativity and imagination. The month-by-month seasonal, patriotic, academic, and keepsake projects teach students not only to appreciate the beauty of art but also to express themselves in a way that is pure, lovely, and of good report. Studying the color wheel helps students build a foundational understanding of art concepts and techniques, while exploring the new medium of chalk. Includes glossary of Art terminology.
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Arts and Crafts 38 projects Color Color wheel; primary, secondary, intermediate colors; color mixing Concept and Technique Development visually Media and Art Types Primary, secondary, intermediate color mixing, color coding Crayon, paper, pencil, glitter, painting, glow-in-the-dark painting, hhColor family, tints, shades fibers and mixed media, chalk, marker, colored pencils, felt Complementary colors, analogous colors, neutral colors, mono- Illustrating: color wheel, story, song, Scripture, poem, historical chromatic colors, warm and cool colors culture/story, measures, temperature, constellations Color scheme: fall, Christmas, patriotic, sunset, masculine Cutting from template, cutting out centers, creative cutting, hhVarying pressure for light/dark colors poking, fringe cutting, cutting strips, layered cutting hhOverlay, blending, swab blending, swab rubbing, blending: skin, Tracing, drawing, drawing step-by-step, geometric shapes, outlin- hair, eyes, lips ing, overlay, directional coloring, stippling, shading, folding, detail- hhObserving color moods: exciting, peaceful, playful, serious; ing, animated expressions, coloring skin, coloring from observing observing colors in nature photo, texturizing, hatching, cross-hatching, ruler rubbing, print- hhMoods: joyful, happy, sad, peaceful, fearful–color symbolism ing/stamping, blotting, dabbing/sponging, fork rocking, dragging, pressing, drawing using symmetry 3D Forms Mosaic, landscape, collage, embossing, weaving, lacing, salt paint- Movable parts, turning parts, paper sculpture, 3D crafting, struc- ing, glue color channel, architecture: bridge types, snowscape, tures, kirigami, template monoprint, agamograph, monogram, creating musical instrument, Using geometric shapes to create objects, 5-sided box shaping, ink transfer, master copy 6-sided box shaping, cone shaping, cylinder shaping, layering hhusing loose grip, swab rubbing, using side of chalk to shade, side Paper curling, paper rounding, chenille stem curling, twisting, and pressure strokes, lengthwise stroke tissue paper twisting, scoring hhcurved, swirled, looped, broken (dashed, dotted) lines, drooping hhAccordion fold, Z fold lines hhPop up art, boardgame and pieces hhRaised surface, symmetry
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Design Color Mixing/Blending hhTemplate, using template for alignment, designing buildings, build- Design: ing with pattern; decorating with pattern, designing with geomet- Collaborating a display, pattern, design, alignment, monogram ric shapes, using geometric shapes to create animals; landscape Drawing Observing pattern, details pattern/design/movement/balance/ Symmetry, double symmetry, using a stylus, illustration, ani- colors in nature, creating patterns, decorating, observing cake mated expressions, icons, tracing, step-by-step drawing texture Chalking: Horizon; orientation: horizontal, vertical, diagonal; symmetry, hhSwab rubbing, swab blending, chalk blending double symmetry Geometric Shapes: hhTexture: wispy lines for fur, zig-zag lines for grass, curved/wiggly lines for bark and wood, cross-hatching for acorn cap; texture Using geometric shapes to form objects, drawing from geomet- observation of variety: yarn, paper, button, organic, soft and fuzzy, ric shapes, forming paper into geometric shapes, using geomet- woodgrain; crumpling for wrinkled texture, pulled cotton for wool, ric shapes to form animals, forming paper into cylinder dabbing/sponging for spots Composition: hhComposition, subject; spatial relationships, foreground, back- Horizon, horizontal and vertical orientation, spatial relationship, ground; overlap; focal point, using odd-numbered items, varying foreground, background, overlap, subject, diagonal, landscape, sizes, balance, proportions, rule of thirds snowscape, using odd-numbered items, focal point, proportions, balance, balance from nature, rule of thirds hhCreating icons; using stylus, using a key; alignment, creating a monogram Self-Expression: hhLine direction: diagonal, horizontal; swirled lines, observing line hhCreating familiar items from memory, detailing, drawing from moods: exciting, peaceful, playful, serious, using varied line types, experience, using imagination using line to create exciting, joyful, happy, sad, peaceful, fear- Value/Contrast: ful moods, jagged lines for rock, wavy lines for wavy hair, short, Varying pressure for light/dark, contrast, value, shading, silhou- curved lines/wiggly lines for curly hair, circular lines for fleece ette Value/Contrast Miscellaneous Value; value: making tint with white, varying pressure for light/ hhBrainstorm, critique, experiment, fractions, color coding, key, dark, silhouette displaying and exhibit hhShading, shades, highlight, core shadow, cast shadow, contrast, Increase listening skills through following step-by-step instructions contrast in size/value/color to complete more difficult projects Appreciation and Creative Expression: Projects include these themes: Creating familiar items from memory; creating from experience, Animal, seasonal, holiday, scriptural, historical, cultural, subject imagination: detailing, self-observation detailing, practicing and matter correlation, songs experimenting; collaborating a display, creating an exhibit, giving Technique Development projects as gifts, practice & create animated expressions, self- Coloring critique, brainstorm, creative design, creatively solving problems Overlay, varying pressure for light/dark values, directional color- hhMaking choices/making choices from experience ing, outlining, shading, highlight, core and cast shadow, stippling, Appreciation: God’s design (leaves), (constellations), (human coloring from observing a photograph anatomy), (Northern Lights), (bridges and architecture); fine art: Chalking: historical & cultural (Brian Jekel’s Thanksgiving Feast); textures, hhSwab rubbing, swab blending, shading with side of chalk stick, mosaic tiles, quilt block; creative expression; sculpture (Iwo Jima side stroke, pressure side stroke, chalk rubbing, chalk blending Memorial) Cutting: Skills Development Cutting fringe, layered cutting Cutting, gluing, coloring, folding Drawing: Directed drawings, painting, paper modeling Wispy lines for fur texture, zig-zag lines for grass texture, curved, 3D crafting and folding, incorporating moving parts wiggly lines for bark texture, cross-hatching for acorn cap, Concept Development diagonal lines, swirled lines, looping lines, broken lines, jagged 3D Papercrafting: lines, drooping lines Bag shaping, kirigami, paper curling, paper sculpture, fringe, Modeling: accordion fold, 5-sided box shaping Using a template, paper modeling, chenile stem curling, twisting, Art Types: accordion fold, modeling Embossing, wearing, mosaic, ink transfer, pop-up art, archi- Painting: tecture, salt painting, glue color channel, pinprick, monoprint, hhPainting with analogous colors, using glow-in-the-dark paint, salt agamograph, collage painting, swirl lines, loose grip, creative design, stamping Color Theory: Texture: Color wheel, primary, secondary, complementary, analogous, Wispy lines for fur texture, zig-zap lines for grass texture, curved, fall colors wiggly lines for bark texture, visual woodgrain texture, cross- hhIntermediate, neutral, monochromatic, Christmas, warm/cool, hatching for acorn cap, crumpling paper for wrinkled texture, patriotic, sunset, masculine colors soft texture, hair texture, shaping with cotton hhColor family and tints, color schemes hhMood—exciting, peaceful, playful, serious, joyful, happy, sad, fearful
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3 c Students will develop an enjoyment for reading and advance in comprehension of literary concepts through a variety of literature including children’s classics, biographies, realistic fiction, fantasy, poetry, Scripture, and much more. Students will read four novels (modern day Christian fiction, historical fiction, historical Christian fiction, adventure fiction, Christian clas- sic allegory) and deepen their comprehension of the written word through character analysis, setting and plot recognition, cause/effect and problem/solution charting, summarization and creative writing, and other enrichment activities. Literary Value Materials 3b 105 authors, including well-known writers “Pooh Goes Visiting and Gets Into a Readers (7) containing stories (88), such as Robert Louis Stevenson, Patricia Tight Place,” “Eeyore Loses a Tail and poems (52), plays (2), recipe (1), MacLachlan, Lewis Carroll, Laura Ingalls Pooh Finds One,” “Please look after craft (1) Wilder, A. A. Milne, Margery Williams, Ralph this Bear” from A Bear Called Pad- Novels (modern day Christian Waldo Emerson, Michael Bond, Christina dington, Black Beauty, excerpt from fiction, historical fiction, historical Rossetti, Anna Sewell, Richard and Florence Mr. Poppers Penguins, excerpt from Christian fiction, adventure fiction, Atwater, Beverly Cleary, Rudyard Kipling, 2e Second Edition Ralph S. Mouse, “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi,” from Christian classic allegory) Hugh Lofting, Robert McCloskey, Gertrude The Jungle Book, “Doctor Dolittle,” Reading Comprehension 3 skill The Chandler Warner, Donald J. Sobol, C.W. Swiss Family Robinson Swiss Family Robinson, Pilgrim’s Prog- sheets Anderson, E.B. White, Isaac Watts ress: Christian’s Journey Bible for Scripture reading Selections and adaptations from children’s Character-building themes such as literature such as “My Bed is a Boat,” “Our gratitude, kindness, helpfulness, hon- Evaluation Dune” from Sarah Plain and Tall, The Vel- esty, and diligence Weekly oral reading grade veteen Rabbit, “Alice and The Tea Party,” Book Review (1); Book Reports (2) “County Fair,” “When Ma Slapped a Bear,”
Reading Skills Development hhComparing selections with similar themes Read and decode (sound out) words by applying phonics sounds hhRecognizing similes and rules hhComparing points of view Strive for increasing: accuracy, enunciation, fluency, phrasing, alert- hhDistinguishing own point of view from that of the author of the text ness to punctuation, expression, comprehension, appropriate speed, hhAnalyzing, making inferences, and drawing conclusions about per- volume, poise suasive text Ability to follow along and comprehend as others read orally hhProviding evidence from text to support analysis Ability to read silently with comprehension hhRecognizing dialogue within the text Vocabulary development through words and definitions hhDiscerning author’s purpose Development of understanding of literary types, terms, and concepts hhDifferentiating words with similar meanings Literary Concept Development Readers Identify the story’s title, author, main idea, main character, moral, From Shore to Shore—17 stories, 6 poems, in a variety of styles and liter- author’s intent, setting, plot ary types with a nautical theme including well-known classic and Scrip- Describe the main character’s appearance, feelings, actions based ture selections; “Words to Watch For” including advanced words and on textual inference definitions for vocabulary enrichment; “Dig Deeper” highlighting literary Describe setting (where and when the plot takes place) by identifying terms—title, author, main character including character comparison, descriptive words graphic organizers, compare/contrast similar stories written by different authors, introducing literary term—summary; “Dig Deeper” review activi- Explain how characters relate to events of the story ties including summarizing, character analysis, creative drawing; “Think Understand cause/effect, problem/solution as they relate to the about It!” and “What Do YOU Think?”—factual, inferential, and interpretive characters in the story comprehension/discussion questions; “What Can You Do?” includ- Discern the meaning of a story ing creative ideas for helping others; author and historical background Compare the same story by two different authors information prompts, as well as literary types prompts for explanation of Predict the story’s outcome terms; story and Christian character themes; silent reading selections; Compare predictions to actual outcome interesting informational facts; additional enrichment activities including Distinguishing fantasy from reality visual aids, choral reading, creative drawing, creative writing Identifying statements of fact/opinion My New Song—a 13-chapter modern-day Christian fiction novel; continues with the well-loved character Ella from the second grade hhComparing and identifying literary types—fiction, nonfiction, novel emphasizing the joy found in new life in Christ; biography, autobiography My New Name reviews literary terms—title, author, main character, summary; focusing hhSummarizing main idea/events of a story on summarization/creative writing skills in preparation for book review; hhComparing different stories by same author journaling from the main characters point of view; includes character hhJournaling from main character’s point of view sketch, Bible application; story and Christian character themes; factual, hhUnderstanding acts/scenes within a play inferential, and interpretive comprehension/discussion questions; addi- hhIdentifying stanzas within a play tional enrichment activities including play acting, singing hhDiscerning/writing figurative language Through the Seasons—14 stories, 15 poems, 1 craft, containing a variety of selections and literary types with seasonal themes includ- hhUnderstanding symbolism ing well-known classic and Scripture selections; highlighting famous hhRecognizing climax within a plot authors Laura Ingalls Wilder and A. A. Milne; “Words to Watch For” hhComparing biography/autobiography including advanced words and definitions for vocabulary enrichment; hhDetermining text structure “Dig Deeper” highlighting literary term—setting, including activity for Reading cont. p. 51 50 GRADE 3
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Reading cont. setting analysis; reviewing literary concepts title, author, main charac- Deeper” review activities including creative writing; “Think about It!” and ter, summary; character comparison, graphic organizers, comparing “What Do YOU Think?”—factual, inferential, and interpretive comprehen- settings of stories written by the same author, introducing term—simile sion/discussion questions; “What Can You Do?” including creative ideas including activities for recognition; Bible application; story and Christian for helping others; author/historical background information and literary character themes; “Think about It!” and “What Do YOU Think?”—factual, types including prompts for explanation of terms; silent reading selec- inferential, and interpretive comprehension/discussion questions; “What tions; interesting informational facts; additional enrichment activities Can You Do?” including creative ideas for helping others; author and including sequencing historical background information; silent reading selections; interesting Secret in the Maple Tree—a 19-chapter Christian fiction novel based informational facts; additional enrichment activities including sensory on an immigrant family growing up in Minnesota; includes advanced demonstration, audio demonstration, sequencing, visual aids, choral vocabulary words and definitions for vocabulary enrichment; reviews reading, creative drawing, creative writing, photo/illustration observation, literary terms—title, author, main character, summary, setting, plot, and comparison, and analysis moral; review activities for character description and chapter summa- Among the Animals—12 stories, 8 poems, 1 play containing animal rization skills in preparation for book report; Bible application; story and themes including animal tales, fictional stories, as well as well-known Christian character themes; chapter reviews including factual, inferen- classic selections; “Words to Watch For” including advanced words and tial, and interpretive comprehension/discussion questions; additional definitions for vocabulary enrichment; “Dig Deeper” highlighting liter- enrichment activities including, graphic organizers for cause effect, ary term—plot, including activities for sequencing and recognizing plot character analysis changes; reviewing literary concepts title, author, main character, sum- On the Bright Side—12 stories, 7 poems, 1 play, 1 recipe, and 3 songs mary; setting, simile; graphic organizers for summarizing and analyz- including well-known classic and Scripture selections containing a variety ing main character, creative writing and creative drawing; introducing of literary types with a theme of optimism; 2 “Light the Way” Scripture literary term—act, scene, stanza including practice in recognizing scene features; “Words to Watch For” including advanced words and definitions changes, and assessing comprehension of stanzas; Bible application; for vocabulary enrichment; “Dig Deeper” highlighting literary terms—fic- story and Christian character themes; “Think about It!” and “What Do YOU tion/nonfiction, including activities for creative writing fictional and non- Think?”—factual, inferential, and interpretive comprehension/discussion fictional stories; reviewing literary concepts—title, author, main character, questions; “What Can You Do?” including creative ideas for helping others; summary, setting, simile, plot, act, scene, stanza, climax, biography/auto- author and historical background information; silent reading selections; biography, symbolism; “Dig Deeper” review activities including summariz- interesting informational facts; additional enrichment activities including ing the plot in sequence, graphic organizers for character description, audio/video demonstration, sequencing, visual aids, creative drawing, cause/effect, symbolism, creative writing, and creative drawing; Bible creative writing, photo/illustration observation, comparison, and analysis application; story and Christian character themes; “Think about It!” and Pilgrim Boy—a 16-chapter historical fiction novel following a Separat- “What Do YOU Think?”—factual, inferential, and interpretive comprehen- ist boy and his family as they travel to the New World onboard the sion/discussion questions; “What Can You Do?” including creative ideas for Mayflower; includes advanced vocabulary words and definitions for helping others; author/historical background information; silent reading vocabulary enrichment; reviews literary terms—title, author, main char- selections; interesting informational facts; additional enrichment activities acter, summary, setting, and plot; review activities for character descrip- Swiss Family Robinson—an 11-chapter adaptation of a classic story; tion and chapter summarization skills in preparation for book report; Bible includes character sketch, advanced vocabulary words and defini- application; story and Christian character themes; factual, inferential, tions for vocabulary enrichment; Bible application; story and Christian and interpretive comprehension/discussion questions; additional character themes; chapter reviews including factual, inferential, and enrichment activities including sequencing, recipe, graphic organizers interpretive comprehension/discussion questions; additional enrichment for actions/results, problem/solution, illustration observations including activities creative writing, problem/solution, point of view, sequencing, photos of modern-day Leiden, Holland, a reproduction of the Mayflower, fact/opinion, fun facts, visual demonstration and a recreation of Plymouth, compare/contrast two similar plots Pilgrim’s Progress: Christian’s Journey—a 20-chapter adaptation of Treats and Treasures—12 stories, 7 poems, 1 invitation, and 1 recipe con- part one of the timeless classic; contains an introduction to the life of taining a variety of selections and literary types with the theme of value, John Bunyan; includes advanced vocabulary words and definitions for including well-known classic and Scripture selections; “Words to Watch vocabulary enrichment; Bible application; reviews symbolism practic- For” including advanced words and definitions for vocabulary enrich- ing understanding figurative language and author’s intent; a map of ment; “Dig Deeper” highlighting literary term—moral, including activities Pilgrim’s journey as well as other conceptual illustrations to help students for determining authors intent, problem/solution, cause/effect; reviewing understand the meaning of this allegory. literary concepts title, author, main character, summary; setting, simile, Reading Comprehension 3—collection of advertisements, science plot, act, scene, stanza; graphic organizers for summarizing and analyz- articles, short stories, recipes, instructional pages for thinking and problem ing main character, creative writing and creative drawing; introduc- solving; including Index of Literary Application of concepts: author’s ing term symbolism—including activities for understanding figurative purpose, application, cause/effect, character description, compare/con- language; Bible application; story and Christian character themes; “Think trast, context, details, dialogue, fact versus opinion, fantasy versus reality, about It!” and “What Do YOU Think?”—factual, inferential, and interpretive figurative language, inference, main character, main idea, moral, organi- comprehension/discussion questions; “What Can You Do?” including cre- zation, prediction, point of view, problem/solution, rhyme, sequence, set- ative ideas for helping others; author and historical background informa- ting, text structure, visualization; activities including charting comparisons, tion; silent reading selections; interesting informational facts; additional character webs, puzzles, diagrams, coloring sheets; factual, inferential, enrichment activities include sequencing, visual aids, creative drawing, and interpretive comprehension questions; fiction vs. nonfiction; compar- creative writing, photo/illustration observation, comparison, and analysis ing selections with similar themes Heroes and Helpers—containing 19 stories, 7 poems, in a variety of styles and literary types themed after those who rescue or help including Comprehension, Discussion, & Analysis well-known classic and Scripture selections; “Words to Watch For” Skills Development including advanced words and definitions for vocabulary enrichment; Answer factual and interpretive for most stories and poems “Dig Deeper” reviewing literary terms—title, author, main character, Answer inferential comprehension and discussion questions for most summary, setting, simile, plot, act, scene, stanza, symbolism including stories and poems character comparison, graphic organizers introducing terms—climax, biography/autobiography including practice in recognition and compari- Summarize selected readings son, compare/contrast similar stories written by different authors; “Dig Apply understanding of literary types, terms, and concepts
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Language Arts: Language The work-text Language 3 provides a variety of practice exercises for students as Added Enrichment they continue their study of English, building on the foundational language con- Review games n io it d E th Fif cepts learned in second grade. Third graders will expand their understanding and Four themes (nocturnal creatures, knowledge of English as they apply the following concepts: recognizing, writing, U.S. travel, zoos of world, space) and correctly punctuating four kinds of sentences; identifying and correctly using Glossary section of language nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, and conjunctions; identifying subject terms to practice research skills
Parts of Speech and predicate of sentences, including compound subjects and verbs; subject-verb Word Usage Sentence Structure Research Skills Composition Applying concepts such as time- agreement including simple and compound subjects and verbs, contractions, and order words, cause and effect, irregular verbs; using and identifying compound words, rhyming words, antonyms, fact and opinion to enhance writ- synonyms, homonyms, contractions, and singular possessive words; and forming ing skills plural nouns and singular verbs by applying spelling rules. Continual spiral review and Correlating with both Writing with Purpose 3 and the Reading 3 program, Lan- application of previously taught guage 3 provides instruction and application of writing, including the follow- material ing: writing topic and concluding sentences, using graphic organizers to record researched data; paragraph development; summarizing a variety of literary Evaluation genres; writing book reports; and using proofreader’s marks to edit writing. Bi-weekly quizzes (16) Bi-weekly tests (17) All quizzes and tests are included in Language 3 Quizzes and Tests RED indicates first introduction of content.
Grammar hhSubject-verb agreement Capitalization Contractions First word in every sentence hhSubject-verb agreement within contractions Proper nouns Parts of Speech Particular people Nouns Particular places and things Singular/Plural Days of the week and months of the year Plural spelling rules hhSeasons should not be capitalized Irregular plural nouns Holidays and special days Common/Proper Names referring to God and the Bible Compound Titles of respect Possessive Diagram subjects The word I Verbs hhInitials Past, present, future tense hhFirst word and every important word in titles of books, songs, poems Punctuation Action/non-action hhHelping Periods hhIrregular verbs At end of declarative/imperative sentences Word usage hhAfter initials may/can, teach/learn, sit/sat/set After abbreviations Question marks at end of interrogative sentences lie/lay Exclamation points at end of exclamatory sentences Singular/Plural Plural spelling rules hhQuotation marks before and after a direct quotation Diagram hhCommas hhPronouns hhAfter yes or no at beginning of sentence hhDefine and identify hhAfter names of people you are speaking to (direct address) hhIdentify noun(s) pronouns stands for (antecedents) hhSeparate town or city from state Separate words or groups of words in a series Adjectives Answer and hhSeparate parts of a date What kind How many hhAnswer and hhAfter the greeting and closing of a friendly letter Which one Whose Apostrophes hhDiagram In contractions Adverbs Answer With s to make a singular possessive How Sentences hhAnswer When and How often Recognize hhDiagram Complete sentences hhConjunctions Kinds of sentences: declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, hhDefine and identify imperative hhand, or, but hhRun-on sentences hhDiagram in compound subjects/verbs Complete subject and predicate Word study and diction: Simple subject and verb Language cont. p. 53 52 GRADE 3
RED indicates first introduction of content. Language cont. Grammar cont. Correcting choppy style by combining short sentences Contractions (34) Using proofreader’s marks to correct errors in capitalization, punc- tuation, spelling, extra words Correct usage: There/Their/They’re, Your/You’re, Its/It’s Homonyms Writing Antonyms Using graphic organizers to identify/organize main points Dictionary skills In given paragraph/story/article Alphabetical order In researched/original topic to write paragraph Guide words, pronunciation, meaning, spelling, part of speech Comparison/Contrast Glossary skills hhBook reports (3) Thesaurus skills hhFacts and opinions Synonyms hhTopic/Concluding sentences hhCause and effect Composition hhTime-order words Writing sentences using an assigned word or topic hhParts of a friendly letter, including addressing envelope Completing a sentence hhSummarizing Answering an interrogative sentence with a declarative sentence hhNon-fiction, informational writing hhCorrecting run-on sentences hhPoems hhCompound sentences hhFictional writing Language Arts: Penmanship/Creative Writing Penmanship Writing with Purpose 3 contains a variety of interesting exercises designed to give third graders continued instruction and practice in developing their penmanship skills. Emphasis is placed on neatness and correct letter forma- tion of daily practice. The many activities in the book allow students to improve writing skills as well as expanding practical application. Activities include the following: birthday invitations, grocery list, weekly planner, and dinner menu. Creative Writing. Beginning in lesson 86, writing class will focus primarily on creative writing skills with penmanship review. Creative Writing skills will be taught in a sequence that will prepare students to write their own stories.
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Skills Development Use proper punctuation and capitalization Handwriting proper paragraph form Achieve good writing position: choose titles Sitting properly in desk organize thoughts into graphic organizers Holding pencil correctly develop stories using suggested topics Slanting paper correctly write a process summary, topic/concluding sentences Reviewing correct formation of all lower and uppercase letters write a persuasive letter and numbers 1-10 write original poetry Perfect writing skills for a good overall appearance: hhwriting an original play Forming difficult letters correctly character development Placing letters correctly on lines creative writing collection Using proper spacing between letters and words hhsummary exercises Slanting letters properly hhguided research reports Writing slowly and carefully hhpicture writing prompts Making smooth connections between letters, difficult letters, hhstory starters blends hhCompositions include these topics: Using key strokes: wave, loop, oval, mountain Imaginative pieces hhWriting letters ¾ space high, using single space Historical reports Keeping size consistent while making a connection without the “how to” step-by-step process help of a dotted line hhPlay: setting, narration, and dialogue Writing without use of dotted lines poetry hhObserving margins hhscience reports correlating with Science project My Animal hhDemonstrate ability to copy from print to cursive Notebook Creative Writing hhLiterary emphasis lessons correlating with Swiss Family Robinson Reviewing and enhancing the writing process: read and gather, hhTotal of 29 compositions with 8 additional supplementary projects think and plan, write and rewrite, check and polish, share your results 53 GRADE 3
Language Arts: Spelling & Poetry Third graders will develop their spelling and vocabulary skills as they study the words found in Spelling and Poetry 3. Each list contains words from everyday life and “content words” from other academic areas. Lists are organized accord-
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observe included with each list along with vocabulary activity. Students will also build spelling and vocabulary skills by completing a variety of practice exercises. The poetry section acquaints students with a wide variety of good poetry through classroom recitation and memoriza- bridge tion. By discussing the meaning and purpose of each poem, students will develop their comprehension skills. Poems for memorization have been selected for their beauty of language, literary greatness, and character-building qualities. Added Enrichment Evaluation Spelling lists (34): Sentence banks Spelling tests (33) Spelling words (562) Practical spelling tips and suggestions Vocabulary words and definitions (118) Multi-sensory enrichment ideas Practice exercises (171) Poetry: Spelling games Poem introductions include: Character-building quotations Discussion and application ideas, historical Organized by spelling patterns content Build on previous concepts Suggested motions, enrichment activities Reinforce new concepts Comprehension Questions Teacher resources: Spelling Focus RED indicates first introduction of content.
Spelling Skills Development hhUse ck after a short vowel sound; use k after a vowel combination or a consonant. hhMaster spelling lists including: Words arranged according to patterns hhUse ch after a consonant or 2-vowel combination. Use tch after a one-letter vowel. Commonly misspelled words hhChange to the suffix - when adding to a root word. Compound words full ful hhDouble the final consonant before adding the suffixes - Capitalized words ed, -er, -est, -ing. hhAn apostrophe must go where there once was an Contractions o. hhPlace the apostrophe where the missing letters used to be. Double consonants hh before except after or when sounded like as in and Plurals I e c, ā neighbor weigh. Prefixes hhWhen making a word that ends in or plural, add Suffixes s, sh, ch, x, z es. Vocabulary words and definitions Worksheet Activities hhFour review lists Identifying words that rhyme Use vocabulary words in proper context Using spelling words to complete sentences hhMemorize vocabulary definitions Working with compound words Applying spelling and vocabulary words correctly to complete Matching contractions with their words sentences Creating original sentences Creating original sentences with spelling words Solving puzzles with spelling words Applying spelling pattern concepts through daily: Defining vocabulary words Teacher-directed oral practice Alphabetizing words to the second and third letter Independent written practice Recognizing misspelled words Exercises that reinforce spelling skills Working with root words, prefixes and suffixes Hearing spelling and vocabulary words in example sentence, in order to: Identifying homonyms, synonyms, antonyms Clearly picture each word’s meaning; differentiate between Using words in biblical context sound-alike words hhUse words correctly when speaking and writing Poetry Skills Development hhLearn spelling rules : hhMemorize 8 lyrical poems hhUse ai in the middle of a word, ay at the end. Develop appreciation of poetry hhUse oi in the middle of a word, oy at the end. Perform in front of an audience hhEnglish words do not end in i; add silent e. Recite in unison hhEnglish words do not end in v; add silent e. Develop appropriate expression and volume hhTo form the plural of a word ending in f or fe, change the f or fe to ves. Learn definitions and use unfamiliar words hhEnglish words do not end in Write or for the sound at the j. ge dge j Learn terms such as setting and illustrator end of a word. Improve comprehension through discussion, application, thinking hhThe letter q is followed by u. questions hhTo make a word plural, which ends in a vowel followed by a add y, hhDiscuss meaning and purpose of poems s; if the word ends in a consonant followed by a y, change the y to i hhProper observation of punctuation and add es.
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Building on the solid foundation of Arith- Added Enrichment Arithmetic metic 1 and 2, students are well prepared “Brain Booster” Higher level thinking activities for the new material in Arithmetic 3. Exten- Thematic units: nocturnal creatures, U.S. travel, zoos of the world, space sive work is provided in multiplication, long Work-text Sixth Edition Review games division, and multi-step story problems. Students will tackle fractions, equations, Teaching tips measurement conversions, graphs, and Enrichment activities simple geometry. Practical problems on the daily work pages reinforce new Evaluation concepts, and ample review problems Skills development exercises in each lesson (136) promote student success. Supplementary Biweekly tests (16) problems are designed to meet individual Biweekly quizzes (16) needs. Oral evaluations (12)
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Numbers hhCarrying to any place value Place value: 1–100,000; money hhChecking by addition hhPlace value: to 100,000,000 Addends: column addition Writing numbers: hhAveraging From dictation to 100,000s place hhFractions From number words hhMeasures Roman numerals: Number sentences: Value of I, V, X, L, C, D, M With unknowns Reading and building numerals 1–30 With greater/less than Basic rules: hhOrder of operations (parentheses) hhMore complex rules for forming Roman numerals Subtraction hhV may not be repeated or subtracted Subtraction families 1–18: mixed order hhI cannot be placed in front of L, C, D, M Timed mastery >, <, = Missing number Number sentences: Missing sign With unknowns hhMental arithmetic: problems combining subtraction, addition, Greater/less than multiplication, and division up to 6 numbers hhOrder of operations (parentheses) Subtracting with any number of digits, money hhNumber sequences Word problems: Addition Clue words: how many (much) more, have left, less, fewer, how much change Addition families 1–18: mixed order Terms: minuend, subtrahend, difference Timed mastery Borrowing: Terms: addend, sum From any whole number in any position Missing number With any number of zeros in the minuend Missing sign Checking by addition Word problems: hhFractions Clue words: in all, altogether, how many (much) more (in a hhMeasures statement) Number sentences: Problem set up With unknowns Money: With greater/less than Adding: hhOrder of operations (parentheses) Dimes and pennies hhProperties–inverse operation Nickels and pennies Dimes, nickels, pennies Multiplication Any combination of half dollars, quarters, dimes, nickels, Multiplication tables: and/or pennies by converting to cents 0, 1, 2, 3, 5, 10 $1, $5, $10, $20 bills hh4, 6–9, 11–12 Properties hhWord problems: Commutative hhClue words: twice, times as many, per hhAssociative Properties hhInverse operation Commutative hh Mental arithmetic: problems combining addition, subtraction, hhAssociative multiplication, and division up to 6 numbers Arithmetic cont. p. 56 55 GRADE 3
RED indicates first introduction of content. Arithmetic cont. Timed mastery Finding the fractional part of a whole number: Terms: factor, product, partial product hhWith a mixed number as the answer hhMissing number hhWord problems hhMissing sign hhTimed mastery hhMental arithmetic: problems combining multiplication, division, Reading and writing fractions addition, and subtraction up to 5 numbers hhTypes: equivalent, mixed, for a whole number, for zero hhMultiplying: hhReducing to lowest terms hhWith any number of digits in first factor hhAdding: hhWith up to 2 digits in second factor hhWith a common denominator hhRelating multiplication facts to the corresponding addition and hhMixed numbers with a common denominator division facts hhSubtracting: hhProperties hhWith a common denominator hhCommutative hhMixed numbers with a common denominator hhAssociative Comparing fractions hhInverse property hhIdentity property Decimals hhCarrying: Money: hhTo the tens, hundreds, and thousands places Use of dollar sign and decimal point in addition hhIn problems with 2-digit multiplier hhUse of dollar sign and decimal point in subtraction, multiplication, division hhChecking by reversing factors hhNumber sentences: Problem Solving & Applications hhWith unknowns Word problems: hhWith greater/less than Steps of problem-solving process hhOrder of operations (parentheses) Addition, subtraction, multiplication Division hhDivision Recognize symbols: ÷ and Fractions, money Division tables: hhMeasures: 2, 3, 5, 10 hhDry measures of capacity hhFeet and yards in a mile hh1, 4, 6–9, 11–12 Liter hhWord problems: hhConverting measures hhClue words: divided equally, shared equally, per hhMeasurement problems hhSteps of division Terms: dividend, divisor, quotient Clue words hhUp to 4 steps hhShort division Mixed operations hhMissing number Applications: hhMental arithmetic: problems combining division, multiplication, subtraction, and addition up to 6 numbers Puzzles hhDivisors: 1 and 2 digits hhMultiple combinations hhDividends: any number of digits, money Time, length, money, weight, fractions hhRemainders: writing as a fraction Oral story problems hhChecking by multiplication Time hhMoney Clock: face, hour/minute hands hhAveraging a.m. and p.m. hhNumber sentences: Reading and writing time hhWith unknowns Table of time: hhWith greater/less than Seconds, minutes, hours hhOrder of operations (parentheses) Days, months hhProperties Calendar, year hhInverse property hhLeap year hhIdentity property Determining elapsed time Fractions Money Parts of a whole: Recognition and value of all coins Halves, thirds, fourths Counting and combining all coins Fifths, sixths, sevenths, eighths, ninths, tenths Recognize symbols: $ (dollar sign) and . (decimal point) hhAny fractional part Word problems, making change Parts of a group: any fractional part Addition Arithmetic cont. p. 57 56 GRADE 3
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Subtraction, multiplication, division; equations hhSubtracting unlike measures within same system hhMoney equations Graphing, Statistics, Probability Measures Constructing and interpreting graphs Temperature: Pictographs Reading and writing Bar graphs Terms: degrees Line graphs Fahrenheit: hhStatistics: averaging Freezing and boiling points of water; normal body temperature Geometry Celsius: Plane figures: circle, square, rectangle, trapezoid, hexagon Freezing and boiling points of water hhPlane figures: rhombus, kite, pentagon hhNormal body temperature Solid figures: sphere, cube, pyramid, cone, cylinder Length: hhSolid figures: rectangular prism English system: inch, foot, yard Terms: vertex, edge, face hhMile hhRight angle Metric system: centimeter, meter hhParallel lines Weight: hhPerpendicular lines English system: ounce, pound hhQuadrilaterals: Recognize and classify by their attributes hhTon Perimeter: Find perimeter of any polygon by adding side Metric system: gram, kilogram lengths Capacity: hhGiven the perimeter, find the side length of a square English liquid measures: cup, pint, quart, gallon hhArea: Find the area of rectilinear figures by counting hhEnglish dry measures: pint, quart, peck, bushel square units Metric system: liter hhTransformations: Slide, flip, turn hhOrdering measures least to greatest hhConverting from one measure to another within same system Pre-Algebra hhFinding the unknown number in an equation hhAdding unlike measures within same system
History & Geography
3 Our American Heritage is a full-year biographical study of over fifty people who made an impact on American history through their character, contributions, and courage. Students will be inspired as they learn about the lives and accomplish- Fifth Edition ments of these great Americans. This chronologically arranged introduction to American history makes it easier for students People in U.S. History to remember important events and provides them with valuable, diverse heroes and role models. Added Enrichment Evaluation Important words, names, and places Added information boxes share interesting Quizzes (15) boxes facts relating to the historical figure being Tests (11) Timeline for each chapter to clearly studied show time period relating to the histori- Enrichment Activities offer fun and variety in cal figure studied enhancing learning and creativity through Comprehension checks throughout games, creative writing, art, visual aids, etc. each chapter Teaching maps and timeline of United Stop and Think presents ideas for States history thoughtful discussion and application Geography worksheets (31) with additional Character traits of each historical activities to use as enrichment figure highlighted and discussed Creative writing activities Modern Marvels compares modern- day life to earlier times of America RED indicates first introduction of content.
Study of Our American Heritage through the hhMyles Standish: Pilgrim leader, founding of Plymouth Colony Biographies of Great People Squanto: an instrument of God, Pilgrims hhWilliam Penn: Quaker, founder of Pennsylvania Founding of America hhDavid Brainerd: missionary to Native Americans Christopher Columbus: discovery of America Benjamin Franklin: writer, inventor, ambassador, Constitutional hhJohn Smith: founding of Jamestown Convention Pocahontas: helped save Jamestown Paul Revere: Sons of Liberty, warned colonists of British invasion History & Geography cont. p. 58 57 GRADE 3
History & Geography cont. Founding of America cont. Jim Thorpe/Jesse Owens: Olympic athletes hhPatrick Henry: statesman who encouraged freedom from English Jim/Elisabeth Elliot: missionaries to Auca Indians rule hhDwight D. Eisenhower: general and 34th president hhJames Armistead: hero and spy during American War for Indepen- hhAmelia Earhart: pilot, first woman to fly across Atlantic Ocean dence hhMartin Luther King, Jr.: segregation ends, Rosa Parks, “I Have a Dream” George Washington: general during the War for Independence, first speech president, Mount Vernon hhJohn Glenn/Neil Armstrong: pioneering astronauts Thomas Jefferson: Declaration of Independence, third president, hhRonald Reagan: governor and 40th president, “Tear Down this Wall” Monticello, Jefferson Memorial hhChappie James: pilot during World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, hhBenjamin Banneker: African-American inventor, surveyor of Wash- 4-Star General ington, D.C. hhGeorge W. Bush: president during 9/11, War on Terror, new technology hhJohn Adams: second president hhBarack Obama: first African-American president, Patient Protection hhDolley Madison: first lady who saved portrait of George Washington and Affordable Care Act, appointed first Hispanic Supreme Court during War of 1812 Justice hhDonald J. Trump: current president, “Make America Great Again,” immi- Expanding of America gration reform Daniel Boone: French and Indian War, pioneer, Wilderness Road hhPeter Cartwright: circuit-riding preacher during expansion of Geography Study America Globe hhLewis and Clark: explorers of the Louisiana Purchase Cardinal/secondary directions, compass rose hhSacagawea: guide and interpreter for Lewis and Clark expedition Map key, map grid, distance scale hhNoah Webster: The Blue-Backed Speller, an American dictionary Seven continents and five oceans hhJohn Greenleaf Whittier/Louisa May Alcott: well-loved American Hemispheres, poles, equator authors during expansion of America Home state hhDavy Crockett/Sam Houston: pioneering soldiers and leaders, Regions of the United States Alamo 50 state locations Harriet Tubman: Underground Railroad Capital city (Washington, D.C.) Abraham Lincoln: 16th president, Civil War, ended slavery, assassi- Mississippi River, Gulf of Mexico, Ohio River, Rio Grande, Missouri nated, Lincoln Memorial River, Niagara Falls hhRobert E. Lee/Ulysses S. Grant: generals during Civil War Neighbors to north and south: Canada, Mexico hhClara Barton: “Angel of the Battlefield,” American Red Cross Society Landforms: hill, mountain, valley, gorge, lake, river, island, peninsula, hhD. L. Moody: preacher, evangelist plain, volcano, oasis, desert, waterfall, marsh Modernization of America Appalachian and Rocky Mountains Great Lakes, Great Plains hhEmily Roebling: Brooklyn Bridge hhEverglades, coral reef, Redwood Forest, Grand Canyon, Painted Alexander Graham Bell: inventor, telephone Desert, Old Faithful, Great Basin, Yosemite National Park Thomas Edison: inventor, battery, light bulb U.S. Territories: U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Booker T. Washington: teacher, founder of Tuskegee Institute Guam, Northern Mariana Island hhTheodore Roosevelt: soldier and 26th president hhLocation of famous American landmarks: Liberty Bell; Mount Rush- hhBilly Sunday: baseball player, evangelist more; White House; Alamo; Golden Gate Bridge; Brooklyn Bridge; hhLaura Ingalls Wilder: author of stories about pioneer life in the Midwest Jamestown; Cape Canaveral; Tuskegee Institute; Hoover Dam; Orville/Wilbur Wright: inventors of airplane U.S.S. Arizona; Fort Clatsop; Transcontinental Railroad; Gateway George Washington Carver: inventor, director of agriculture at Tuske- Arch; Boonesborough; Kitty Hawk, North Carolina gee Institute Inviting, fun review sheets
Exploring God’s World guides the student’s study of God’s plan for creation. Stu- Added Enrichment Science dents will increase both their reading comprehension and their knowledge of sci- Hands-on learning activities in 3 entific concepts while learning about matter and energy, the earth’s atmosphere daily lessons and surface, the plant world, the solar system, animals and their habitats, and the Worksheets Fifth Edition human body from God’s viewpoint. Creative Writing activities Through the “how” and “why” questions that are answered in this text, children will learn about the world around them while developing their thinking skills. Explor- Evaluation ing God’s World also includes hands-on activities and demonstrations that help to Quizzes (17) increase each student’s comprehension of basic science concepts. Begin the year Tests (7) by teaching this 120 lesson course followed by 50 lessons of Health.
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RED indicates first introduction of content. Science cont. What Is Science? Activities & Demonstrations hhWhat is a scientist? hhBe a scientist! How can we use stored energy to make a toy car move without pushing it? hhAccording to field of study How scientists work hhPush and pull Scientific method: observe and ask questions, guess and predict, hhUse sandpaper to make friction. experiment and gather data, study data and share it hhBe a scientist! How does surface affect the motion of a toy car? Terminology: investigate, method, experiment, prediction, data, hhBuild a strong structure. theory hhObserve a magnetic field. Where scientists work: lab or place of study hhSort solid matter by similar property. Science tools: hand lens, microscope, telescope, ruler, scale, beaker, hhBe a scientist! If sugar and salt seem to be able to be poured out, thermometer, stopwatch, graphs but feel like liquid, are they solid or liquid matter? hhGraphing data: circle/pie graph, bar graphs, line graphs hhUse liquid to fill different shapes. Science safety: handling materials, tools, wearing goggles hhDetermine that air has weight. hhHow do scientists design experiments? fairness, consistency, use of hhChange a liquid into a gas. variables hhDiscover which has greater density—oil or water. Activities & Demonstrations hhMake a mixture hhLine graphs hhMeasuring a solid God’s Creation at Work (First Day of Creation) hhMeasuring a liquid hhComparing volumes of air God’s plan for order in the universe What is energy The Earth’s Atmosphere (Second Day of Creation) Ability to do work God’s perfect design of air for people, animals, and plants Energy sources: wind, water, solar, fuel, electrical, sound Atmosphere hhEnergy forms: waiting, working hhMixture of oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and other gases Engines use fuel, electricity for energy Weather: heat, water, wind hhHouses use electricity for energy: cables, conductors, insulators, hhHow does heat happen on earth? absorb, radiate, greenhouse effect currents, complete circuits hhHow does water get into air? water vapor Force and movement hhWhat makes the wind? air pressure, cool air—heavy, Push or pull on object warm air—light hhWork, balance of forces Meteorology Types: gravity, friction, magnetism Meteorologists, forecasts, Doppler radar Changing movement hhGraphing weather data Effects of friction: wears things down, heats things up Water cycle Inertia Evaporation: water vapor Overcoming forces: machines Condensation: water droplets, loss of heat energy Simple machines: wheel and axle, inclined plane/ramp, pulley, Precipitation: lever, gears Rain hhCompound machines: bicycle, vehicles, electronic devices Snow—crystals, snowflakes, crystallize Terminology: revolve, effort, load, fulcrum, effort force, grooves, Sleet—rain that is frozen before it falls teeth, efficient Hail—hailstones; happens during spring, summer; during Gravity: some thunderstorms hhEffects of weight, laws of nature Storms: hhBuilding strong structures: Thunderstorms: humid, lightning, static electricity, thundercloud, hhStrong foundation: “roots”of building thunder hhStrong supports: pyramids, columns, arches Hurricanes: landfall, eye Magnetism: Tornadoes: touched down, twister Magnetite, artificial magnets, electromagnets hhClimates: hhMagnetic fields hhFrigid: always cold Attracts or repels hhTemperate: four seasons, experience both warm and cold Polarity: North and South Poles weather Matter hhTropical: two seasons—rainy and dry, very warm weather hhMade up of molecules Activities & Demonstrations States: solid, liquid, gas hhRecord daily temperature. How energy changes matter: melting, freezing, boiling hhGraph temperature trends. hhEffects of heat energy on different states hhObserve air pressure. hhTerminology: properties, volume, metric units hhGraph weather types. hhDensity hhBe a scientist! Does the water evaporate more quickly in a hhMatter mixtures warm or cool place? hhObserve condensation and precipitation. hhObserve static electricity. Science cont. p. 60 59 GRADE 3
RED indicates first introduction of content. Science cont. The Earth’s Surface (Third Day of Creation) Flowers or cones hhShape of earth: sphere; North and South Poles at top/bottom; Make seeds, have pollen equator in middle Pollination hhStructure of earth: Pollinators: honeybee, wind, birds, other insects hhCrust: bedrock hhFruit: holds and protects seeds hhMantle: rock and magma hhOther ways plants can sprout hhCore: very hot; center of earth hhExamples: strawberries, sweet potato, white potato hhSeas and dry land hhForest 5 oceans: 70% of earth covered in water hhThree kinds 7 continents hhConifer: made from trees with cones, needles; found in colder hhSoil climates h hhMade up of minerals and humus hTemperate: found in climates with four seasons h hhTypes: sandy, humus, clay hTropical: found in tropical climates with much rain and vegetation hhFertile soil: mixture hhTrees: hhLayers: topsoil, subsoil, bedrock hhParts: crown, trunk, roots Conservation: crop rotation; fertilization hhHow old is a tree? annual rings Erosion: gullies, plowing methods for prevention hhLayers of tree: heartwood, sapwood, bark Landforms Why some tree leaves change colors in autumn—decay, hhFormation of river: source, mouth, delta dormant hhCauses of formations: water runoff; silt hhDecomposers: hhExamples: Mississippi River Delta, Nile River Delta hhFungi and bacteria: grow from spores hhWeathering hhGreen plants that grow from spores: ferns, mosses hhCaused by water or wind hhFungi “plants” that grow from spores: mushrooms, hhSurface changes toadstools hhVolcanoes: erupt, lava Activities & Demonstrations: hhEarthquakes: plates, fault hhObserve a baby plant. hhLandslides: can be caused by flooding, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions hhObserve a stem drawing water upward. hhKinds of rock hhExamine a flower. hhVariety of types hhBe a scientist! How can you determine which kinds of produce hhSome made by heat, sediment, pressure are fruit? hhExamples: lava, marble hhExamine types of tree leaves. Stewardship: taking wise care of what God has given us hhObserve tiny decomposers. Conserve resources hhStudy a piece of moss. Use resources wisely hhMake a spore print. Recycle, repurpose, reuse Activities & Demonstrations The Solar System (Fourth Day of Creation) hhMake a compass. Solar system: hhObserve soil with a hand lens. Sun: at center of solar system hhObserve water expansion. Star closest to earth hhStart a rock collection. Sun’s energy helps earth—light, heat, makes weather hhBe a scientist! Where can you find sediment in a body of water? Planets travel around sun—orbit God’s plan for solar system: order and size of each planet Plant World (Third Day of Creation) Eight planets: orbit the sun Reproduce after their kind hhInner planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars Replenish the earth hhOuter planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune All living things are dependent on plants Stars: Seeds: What is a star—glowing gas h hThree parts: seed coat, baby plant, stored food hhOur galaxy—Milky Way hhHow does a seed sprout? Constellations: Big Dipper, Little Dipper, Orion hh4 things needed: water, right temperature, air, light Moon: Plant structures: hhOrbits a planet Roots: root hairs hhNatural satellite How roots help the soil—topsoil, subsoil, erosion Reflects sun’s light Absorbs water and minerals Moon’s surface: craters, asteroids, meteoroids hhStems: carries water/minerals up; carries food down to roots for Moon’s phases: new, crescent, quarter, full storage Moon’s gravity: high/low tide cause circulation of water Leaves: hhMeasures of time How do plants make their own food?—process of photosynthesis hhYear: days it takes earth to orbit sun; leap year How do plants use and help our air?—give off oxygen; use carbon Seasons: caused by earth’s tilt toward/away from sun dioxide Science cont. p. 61 60 GRADE 3
RED indicates first introduction of content. Science cont. Month: moon phases Rainforest Day/Night: sunrise, sunset, sundial Four layers: emergent, canopy, understory, forest floor Space science: Examples of different animals: monkeys, sloths, butterflies, Astronauts: need for spacesuit; space station snakes, toucans, tree frogs, jaguars, leopards, fungi, termites, Space travel: spacecraft, space station, tether, space probes, worms, tigers, gorillas, wild pigs, insects landers, rovers hhExamples of plants: pineapple family Earth: Our Home—God’s provision and plan in His design for our Thick vegetation provides plenty of food planet hhArctic Activities & Demonstrations hhTwo seasons: summer and winter hhDemonstrate the planets’ orbit around the sun. hhExamples of different animals: caribou, snow geese, reindeer, hhSee how craters happen on the moon’s surface. walruses, polar bear, arctic fox, cod hhTrack the moon’s phases. hhWater habitats hhBe a scientist! How does distance affect a planet’s orbit? hhCoral reef hhSee how the earth’s rotation makes day and night. hhExamples of different animals: tiger sharks, barracudas, sea anemone, seahorse, manatee The Animal Kingdom (Fifth and Sixth Days Saltwater, schools of fish, algae, zooplankton of Creation) hhStream hhVariety of species hhExamples of different animals: river otter, osprey, snails, bears, hhDifferences between plants/animals bass hhAnimal classification: Freshwater, current, surface film, animal tracks hhVertebrates: backbone, inside skeleton, five classes Activities & Demonstrations hhMammals: characteristics, carnivores, herbivores, omnivores Prepare an insect habitat. hhFish: characteristics, gills, scales, predators hhGrow a succulent garden. hhAmphibians: characteristics, instincts, camouflage, burrows hhBe a scientist! What leaves can collect the most water? hhReptiles: characteristics, venomous hhFind out how blubber keeps animals warm. hhBirds: characteristics, prey hhObserve surface film. hhInvertebrates: no backbone, weak muscles, small animals with soft hhIdentify animal tracks. bodies, outside skeletons if they have them, cold-blooded Insects: largest group of invertebrates Human Biology (Sixth Day of Creation) Body design: head, thorax, abdomen Special to God: cells, tissue, organs, systems Outside skeleton Nervous system: brain, nerves, spinal cord Complete metamorphosis: egg, larva, pupa, adult Sense organs/Sense: Incomplete metamorphosis: egg, nymph, adult Eyes/Sight: Mimicry Parts: pupil, iris, lens, optic nerve, retina Spiders: not insects, two body parts Use light energy to see Activities & Demonstrations Protection: eyelids, eyelashes, tears, skull Ears/Hearing: hhFind your normal body temperature. hhParts: outer ear (auditory canal, eardrum), middle ear hhUse a filter to find out how a fish breathes. (hammer, anvil, stirrup), inner ear (cochlea, auditory nerve) hhWatch an amphibian grow. Use sound energy to hear: vibrations, sound waves hhCollect earthworms. Protection: skull, hairs/glands, wax hhMake an insect-collecting jar. Nose/Smelling: Animal Habitats (Fifth and Sixth Days of Creation) Parts: nostrils hhHabitats—natural home of plant or animal; unique to each animal Odors, molecules Four things each habitat must have Detect warnings through scents Space: instincts/equipment; migration Protection: mucus Shelter: herds; hibernation Tongue/Taste: Water: dew; freshwater; saltwater Parts: taste buds Food: Works with smell; different tastes (sweet, salty, bitter, sour) hhFood chains: sunlight energy, predator, prey, producer, Saliva dissolves consumer, top predator, decomposer Skin/Touch: hhLand habitats Parts: epidermis, follicles, dermis, sweat glands, oil glands hhPrairie: Protection: nerves to feel pain, fingernails, toenails, scab hhExamples of different animals: bison, prairie chicken, prairie dogs, Regulates temperature: sweat, pores, goose bumps locusts, king snake Heart and circulatory system Grazers, rodents, pollinators Blood: red cells, white cells, platelets hhFresh water source: rivers, streams, lakes, ponds Circulation: blood vessels, heart, chambers, veins, arteries, pulse hhDesert: Lungs and respiratory system hhExamples of different animals: desert toad, gila monster, Inhale oxygen/exhale carbon dioxide, respiration scorpion, elf owl Parts: windpipe, diaphragm hhCrevices, dew, nocturnal Science cont. p. 62 61 GRADE 3
RED indicates first introduction of content. Science cont. Human Biology cont. Activities & Demonstrations: Teeth: hhMake a model of the spinal cord. Where digestion begins Watch the pupil change in size. Parts: crown and root hhMake a tin-can telephone. hhLayers of tooth: enamel, dentin, pulp hhDetermine how long it takes for odor molecules to travel. Digestive system: hhDissolve sugar in water. Parts: mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines hhDetermine that nerves help protect skin. Skeletal system: hhExamine skin with a hand lens. Framework of body hhMake a model of a drop of blood. hh206 bones: skull, clavicle, scapula, humerus, sternum, ribs, verte- hhMake a model of the respiratory system. bra, phalanges, pelvis, femur, patella hh Be a scientist! Does a person’s breathing become faster when exercising? hhjoints, ligaments hhDemonstrate that digestive juices break down food for digestion. hhMuscular system hhMake a model of the vertebrae. hhOver 600 muscles hhDemonstrate that a bone's design makes it stronger. Voluntary/Involuntary muscles Skeletal muscles: biceps, triceps Tendons hhCardiac muscle
The purpose of Health, Safety, and Manners 3 is to teach students about the body God has given them and Health to encourage them to practice good health, safety, and manners habits each day. Third-grade students enjoy learning about good posture, healthy habits, exercise, nutrition, first aid, personal health, public safety, recreational safety, home safety, manners, and courtesy.
Fourth Edition Added Enrichment Evaluation Comprehension Checks (45) Terms to Remember (14) Quizzes (5) Think About It (42) Heath the Health Bee Tests (3) Technology Tips (3) Review worksheets for specific topics (12) The Bible Says (21)
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Health hhSources and benefits of the minerals—calcium, potassium, sodium, iron, and iodine Good posture habits hhSources and benefits of carbohydrates Sitting correctly hhSources and benefits of fiber Standing correctly hhSources and benefits of fats and oils Walking correctly hhHow to prevent malnutrition hhBending correctly hhReading food labels hhPulling correctly Healthy habits hhPushing correctly hhFood storage hhLifting correctly hhFood preparation Exercise hhHow sickness can be spread The importance of exercise How sickness can be prevented The importance of rest hhHow sickness can be treated A healthy diet When to seek health care Nutritional benefits of vegetables Everyday health habits Nutritional benefits of fruits Taking care of your body Nutritional benefits of grains Taking care of your hair Nutritional benefits of protein Taking care of your teeth Nutritional benefits of dairy Taking care of your eyes Nutritional benefits of water Taking care of your ears A balanced diet hhHealth habits in public A good breakfast First aid A good lunch hhMinor injuries A good dinner hhTreating bumps and twists Nutrients hhTreating scrapes and cuts hhSources and benefits of protein. hhSources and benefits of vitamins A, B, C, D, E, and K Health cont. p. 63 62 GRADE 3
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hhEmergency procedures Personal safety hhHead or neck injury Recreational safety hhSeizures hhRecognizing appropriate play areas hhChoking hhSafety around animals hhElectrical shock hhSafety around plants hhUnconscious and breathing Bicycle safety hhUnconscious and not breathing Water safety hhPersonal health Home safety hhKnowing and loving God How to prevent falls hhThinking clearly Weather safety hhExercising your mind Fire safety hhThinking right thoughts hhInternet safety hhChoosing joy Gun safety hhLoving others hhHome security hhShowing courtesy Manners hhHelping others Politeness hhShowing respect hhHow to greet guests hhShowing sportsmanship hhProper introductions Safety Kindness Public safety Helpfulness h hhIn-public safety rules hHow to handle bullying hhNever go to a public place alone Obedience h hhBe aware of what is around you hHow to refuse wrongdoing hhStay in well-lit areas Respect hhCall for help Gratitude Parking lot safety hhPhone etiquette Street safety Putting others first
As students embark on their third-grade Bible studies, they will be excited about the new Bible Evaluation Bible stories they will be learning. These stories include Old Testament Bible characters such as Graded memory verse
Life of David Samuel, David, Elijah, Elisha, Daniel, Esther, Ezra, and Nehemiah. As children listen to the events Series 1 Young passages (9) leading up to King David’s rule, they will see the contrast between King Saul and David. Students DAV IDFlash-a-Card will hear examples of David’s heart toward God and that true obedience comes from the heart. Bible review and application sheets challenge students to examine their own hearts in their walk with God as they develop a biblical worldview.
3 Lessons • 21 Cards 1 God Chooses David 2 David Kills Goliath 3 David and Jonathan Lesson Guide Included ´;,I!m¨ David Kills Goliath 27124101 abeka.com RED indicates first introduction of content.
Lessons 393 Abeka Flash-a-Cards Memory Work Salvation Series (5 lessons) hhNew passages (9) containing 34 verses hhLife of Samuel (4); Young David (3); David in Hiding (4) Review verses (54) hhElijah (6); Elisha (8) The First Thanksgiving Doctrinal Truths 61 questions/answers Increase Bible knowledge of basic doctrines: the Bible, God, sin, First Christmas (5) salvation, heaven, assurance of salvation hhDaniel (6); Ezra and Nehemiah (7); Esther (5) Crucifixion and Resurrection (9) Prayer Time hhParables of Jesus, Series 1 and 2 (12) Learn to pray with thanksgiving for each other, our nation, those in authority over us Music 69 songs Hymns of the faith, patriotic songs, holiday songs, choruses Sword Drill including: hhLearn books of New and Old Testaments hh7 new hymns and songs; 7 new choruses hh72 New and Old Testament references to find
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Music Songs We Enjoy 3 brings together many of the traditional, patriotic, holiday, and fun songs that American children have enjoyed singing for generations. Today’s children still love these songs. The sing-along CD makes song time easy for the teacher and delightful for the students.
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Skills Development 64 songs hhLearn patriotism through patriotic music and folk songs h hhExplain meaning of 22 unfamiliar phrases or words in lyrics hLearn to keep time musically with rhythm instruments hhSing rounds in two or more parts Discover historical information contributing to song's origin Follow a song leader while singing together with class or CD Reinforce Bible application Benefit from fun activities that spark and keep interest: Variety of Songs to Memorize Echo parts, whistling, using props Folk, fun songs, spirituals and gospels, patriotic, holiday, Americana hhGroup parts
Arts & Crafts Adding to the knowledge of the color wheel, Art Projects 3 encourages students to express their own creativity and find beauty in the world around them. Students will enjoy working with new media such as clay, charcoal, and watercolors while continuing to learn foundational art FourthFifth Edition Edition and design concepts and techniques. Includes glossary of art terminology.
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Concept & Technique Development Curved, swirled, looped, broken (dashed, dotted), lines, drooping lines, contour lines, scalloped lines Media & Art Types: Color: Crayon, colored pencils, paper, pencil, glitter, painting, glow-in- the-dark painting, fibers and mixed media, chalk, marker, tissue 12-color color wheel; primary, secondary, intermediate colors, hue, paper, scissor-edge cutting, charcoal, watercolors, clay/ceramics, tones metallic paints, kneaded eraser, sequins, needlework/embroidery, Primary, secondary, intermediate color mixing, visual color mixing, metal bending using natural colors, blending, color matching, energized colors, Illustrating: color wheel, story, song, Scripture, poem pink, transparent, metallic colors, color intensity and muting, gradi- ent, winter colors, using white, pastels, spring colors, muddy colors, Cutting from template, cutting out centers, creative cutting, creating off-white colors poking, fringe cutting, cutting strips, layered cutting Color family, tints, shades Tracing, drawing, drawing step-by-step, geometric shapes, organic shapes, outlining, overlay, directional coloring, stippling, Complementary colors, analogous colors, neutral colors, warm shading, folding, detailing, drawing/painting animated expres- and cool colors, color temperature, color study sions, steps of artistic process, painting from observing illustration, Color scheme: fall, Christmas, patriotic, sunset, masculine, femi- texturizing, hatching, cross-hatching, blotting, dabbing/spong- nine, Valentine colors, Easter colors, Jewish festival colors, ing, drawing using symmetry, kneading, embossing, rounding, Varying pressure for light/dark colors imprinting, sponging, lettering, downstroke, double line, serif, script, Overlay, blending, swab blending, swab rubbing swash, flourish, wash, wet layering, graduated wash, wet-on-wet, Observing color moods: exciting, peaceful, playful, serious, hopeful; dry-on-dry, scumbling, sponge swiping, masking with tape/rubber observing colors in nature cement, scoring, score and slip, salt resist, poster/mural, pop-up, Moods: happy, joyful, sad, peaceful, fearful hinge, V fold, box fold, sculpting (rolling, pinching, flattening, poking, Color symbolism scraping, etching), hard/soft edge watercolor painting, brush control, paint by number, quilling, scroll shapes (round, v, s), border Form, Value, Contrast: shapes (teardrop, petal) Shading, tint, shadow, value, varying pressure for value hhOp Art, landscape, snowscape, still life, mosaic, collage, seascape, hhSphere forming, 3D texture indenting, stitchery, weaving, salt painting, creating musical instru- Cylinder, cone, vary pressure for gradual light/dark shading ment Tint, making tints with watercolors Using loose grip, swab/finger rubbing/smudging; using side of hh3D Concept, 3D Forming charcoal to shade, side and pressure strokes, lengthwise stroke, Value, contrast, shading, fade, cast shadow squiggles, highlighting Blending, highlighting
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RED indicates first introduction of content. Art & Crafts cont. Concept & Technique Development cont. hhCoil (coil tightening, coil loosening) Making a rectangular bag Texture: wispy lines for fur, zig-zag lines for grass, curved/wiggly lines for bark and wood, cross-hatching for fur; texture observation hhGraduated, gradient, aerial perspective, depth, triarama of variety: yarn, paper, button, organic, soft and fuzzy, woodgrain; Varied box-forming, contrast in pattern, form, contours, horn forming crumpling for wrinkled texture, pulled cotton for wool, dabbing/ hhHard edge and soft edge, scroll, egg shape sponging for spots, toothbrush spatter, fling spatter Movable parts, paper sculpture, 3D crafting, structures, kirigami, Communication and Creativity: template Making choices, using resources Design and Organization: Communicating through order hhColor-determining process: block, observe; color-matching pro- hhCreating movement, creating expression cess: experiment, compare, determine, correct Creating animated expressions based on evaluation hhSlipknot process, watercolor process Communicating through printing and form Outlining, needlework stitches (running, back, cross-, overcast, hhCreating brand feather, French knot), initials, making-needle process, template Mood, self-expression Orientation: horizontal, vertical, diagonal, radial (pattern), spiral, symmetry, pattern, using line shapes (curved, jagged, straight, Creating pattern looping, zig-zag) hhEmphasis, practice and create lettering style Pattern (calico, gingham) Communicating through sponging hhImprint Creating an original likeness, autograph Line type (dashed, dotted), visual texture (wiggly, jagged, zig-zag Choosing subject, communicating through visual textures lines for wood grain), short curved for rope; brand Collaborative hhOne-point perspective (horizon line, vanishing point), lettering Solving problems (manuscript, stroke, block letter, block-lettering process), trace, Communicating through creative sculpting techniques space, paper stretching Unique patterns and colors hhBraiding Communicating through simplifying Stroke, downstroke, weighted, double line, lettering process, letter- hhCreating maze ing styles, serif, script, flourish, swash, sponging layers Appreciation & Evaluation: Symmetry, balance, proportion, observation, texture (hair, cloth- Observing color ing), detailing Appreciation: God’s Earth hhGlue spreading, scissor-edge cutting hhObserving quality craftmanship Subject Studying animated expressions: thrilled, worried, mad, dizzy, afraid hhArt Process: quick inspiration, careful planning, quick analysis & Calico, gingham correction, careful execution: brainstorm; thumbnail; value sketch; color study; texture (foliage) Observing nature, evaluating quality and worth, give as gift hh hhTransparent, plaid, opaque, pattern (geometric—striped, shadow Culture of American West, display stripe, plaid, gingham, polka dot, chevron, check/checkered, hhKumihimo, Japanese culture, lettering examples argyle; organic—flower, scroll, leaf, splat, calico, paisley) Self-observation from life, comparing family features Odd-numbered items, unity, grid, poster, mural Problem solving, analyze, critique, emotion (joy, awe, excitement), Composition, foreground exhibit, collaborate Line types (scallop) hhJessie Willcox Smith (Little Bo Peep, Little Women) Brian Jekel hhHorizon line, perspective, ellipse (Crucifixion, Resurrection, Christian Soldier) Stylus, forming, indent hhJewish culture, colors, and pattern hh hhColoring over cardboard for horn texture Predicting color combinations hhPaint-by-number process, simplifying, brush control
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Language Arts: Reading
4c 4c An outstanding variety of children’s literature from famous classics to modern selections encourages young readers to come back for more. These beautiful new readers with colorful art and designs will entertain students while deepening their understanding of the written word. With an emphasis on liter- ary elements and concepts, students will grow in their ability to think critically while establishing and developing the foundation for a biblical worldview.
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4 j 4 j known writers as Lewis Carroll, Adventures in Wonderland, “Keeping stories (97), poems (57), plays (3), ´CsG!/¨ abeka.com 35833901 Robert Louis Stevenson, Robert House” from On the Banks of Plum Creek, recipes (3), crafts (2), science Lawson, Robert Frost, Aileen “When God Knew Best” from Grandma’s demonstrations (2) Fisher, Arleta Richardson, A. A Attic, “Wilbur Meets Charlotte” from Novels (Christian historical fiction and Milne, Hans Christian Anderson, Charlotte’s Web, “Captain Cook” from Christian classic allegory) E. B. White, Laura Ingalls Wilder Mr. Popper’s Penguins Reading Comprehension 4 skill sheets Selections and adaptations from Character-building themes such as con- ´Ay7!p¨ Bible for Scripture reading abeka.com 33892301 children’s literature such as “A tentment, optimism, generosity, forgive- Narrow Escape” from Stuart ness, honesty, kindness, perseverance and service
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Reading Skills Development Prompts for creative writing Read orally and silently with comprehension hhUnderstanding acts/scenes within a play Strive for increasing: accuracy, fluency, phrasing, alertness to punc- Comparing biography/autobiography tuation, expression, appropriate speed, comprehension, volume, hhAnalyzing, making inferences and drawing conclusions from poise descriptive and persuasive text Vocabulary Development through words and definitions hhProviding evidence from text to support analysis Development of understanding literary types, terms, and concepts Discerning author’s intent Exercise critical thinking through inference, evaluation, analyzation, hhWriting narrative, descriptive, compare/contrast, problem/solution, and personal application—using fact and reasoning in the develop- cause/effect informative selections ment of a biblical worldview hhRecognizing themes in literature Literary Concept Development hhRecognizing and implementing good creative writing techniques Understanding and applying literary concepts: title, author, charac- Readers ter, main character, plot, setting, moral, main idea, stanza, summary, Once Upon a Story—14 stories, 12 poems, 1 hymn, with a fanciful symbolism, climax, autobiography, biography, fiction, non-fiction, theme including BUILD ON IT concepts, reviewing title, author, main act, scene, simile character, setting, plot, moral, main idea, fiction/nonfiction, simile, Summarizing plot symbolism, summary, introducing literary concept—narrative text Comparing works of the same author structure, point of view; Think About It, What DO YOU Think? Think Comparing similar works from different authors It Through—factual, inferential, and interpretive comprehension/ discussion questions; What Can YOU Do? activities; What Would Predicting endings YOU Do? activities including creative ideas for helping others; Discerning fact from opinion author/background information prompts, as well as literary type Introducing and utilizing literary concepts—dialogue, excerpt, infer- prompts for explanation of terms; story and Christian character ence, point of view, idiom, narrator, rhyme scheme, meter, repetition, themes; silent reading selections; illustration and photo observa- dialect, metaphor, drama, cast, and stage directions tions; additional enrichment activities include predicting an ending, Recognizing and analyzing text structures—narrative, informative, audio/video demonstrations, creative drawing and writing, charting sequential, descriptive, problem/solution, compare/contrast, cause/ comparisons, Venn diagrams, charting cause/effect, visual aids, effect creative collaboration; biblical worldview discussions noted by icons, Determining point of view—first and third person critical thinking discussions and activities noted by icon, challenging Analyzing characters and setting vocabulary and definitions listed at bottom pages of stories; BUILD Recognizing genres: realistic fiction, historical fiction, fantasy, bio- ON IT literary concept activities: drawing the setting, creative col- graphical stories including autobiographies, folktales, fables, legends, laboration, writing from different points of view, identifying narrative fairy tales, parables, Scripture text structures; graphic organizers challenging character analysis, comparing and contrasting with Venn Diagrams Distinguishing fantasy from reality —20 stories, 9 poems, 2 crafts, 1 hymn, Scripture read- Charting information: word webs, Venn diagrams, compare/con- In His Hands ing, 1 recipe, missionary moment highlights in a variety of styles and trast, predict possible outcomes literature types with an around the world theme including descrip- hhCreative collaboration activities for developing critical thinking tive/persuasive selections and Scripture selections; BUILD ON IT Analyzing illustration and photo concepts reviewing skills in recognizing problem solution and cause/ Interpreting figurative language Reading cont. p. 67 66 GRADE 4
RED indicates first introduction of content. Reading cont. effect in narrative text; challenging vocabulary and definitions listed ential, and interpretive comprehension/discussion questions; What at bottom pages of stories; introducing literary concept—Descriptive Can YOU Do? activities, What Would YOU Do? activities; The Author’s and Sequential text structure; Think About It, What DO YOU Think? Pen to highlight creative writing techniques; story and Christian Think It Through—factual, inferential, and interpretive comprehen- character themes; silent reading selections; interesting informational sion/discussion questions; What Can YOU Do? activities, What Would facts; illustration and photo observations; additional enrichment YOU Do? activities including creative ideas for helping others; author activities; biblical worldview discussions noted by icons, critical think- and historical background information prompts, as well as literary ing discussions and activities noted by icon; BUILD ON IT literary con- type prompts for explanation of terms; story and Christian character cepts activities; story map, identifying/explaining metaphors, create themes; silent reading selections; interesting informational facts; your own cast, creative writing using imagery, Venn diagram illustration and photo observations; A World of Words introduces Pilgrim’s Progress: Christiana’s Journey—a 14-chapter simplified international words/phrases and their meanings with free audio allegory, the sequel to Pilgrim’s Progress: Christian’s Journey; fol- download; additional enrichment activities include bulletin board lows Christiana, Christian’s wife as she journeys with her family and project, game, creative writing; biblical worldview discussions noted friend to the Celestial City; includes advanced vocabulary words and by icons, critical thinking discussions and activities noted by icon; definitions for vocabulary enrichment, map, the Pilgrim’s Journey, BUILD ON IT literary concept activities: writing a narrative, writing a Background Information from Christian’s Journey, book report descriptive paragraph; creative collaboration, character analysis, preparation activities; Bible application; story and Christian char- graphic organizers including charting plot and climax, comparing acter themes; factual, inferential, and interpretive comprehension/ and contrasting with Venn Diagrams discussion questions; additional enrichment activities; Bible applica- Song of the Brook—a 15-chapter Christian historical fiction novel, tion, biblical worldview application and critical thinking discussions; the sequel to Secret in the Maple Tree; reconnect with Hilda and Journal to record locations of events, characters, and lessons Chris- her family as they adjust to life in their new home in Washington tiana learned with correlating scriptural evidence state; with the overall theme, “The Best Is Yet to Come”; includes Gifts and Gadgets—17 stories, 12 poems, 2 newspaper articles, 2 sci- advanced vocabulary words and definitions for vocabulary enrich- ence demonstrations, highlighting a variety of styles and literature ment; reviews literary concepts—main character, plot, moral, sum- types with a scientific theme of inventions and innovative ideas to mary, setting, title, author; review activities for character analysis help improve everyday life, including a focus on the greatest Cre- and chapter summarization skills in preparation for book report; ator, highlighting some unusual creatures within His creation; Flash Bible application, biblical worldview application and critical thinking Forward modern invention feature; challenging vocabulary and discussions; story and Christian character themes; chapter reviews definitions listed in stories at bottom of pages; BUILD ON IT literary including factual inferential and interpretive comprehension/discus- concepts highlighting biography, and autobiography; introducing sion questions; additional enrichment activities; graphic organizers first- and third-person point of view and problem and solution text including cause/effect charting, character descriptions, predict an structure; The Author’s Pen to highlight creative writing techniques; ending story and Christian character themes; silent reading selections; inter- Road Trip East—21 stories, 11 poems, 1 recipe, 1 hymn, 1 newspaper esting informational facts; illustration and photo observations; Think article, 2 author highlight pages, 1 Scripture reading, highlighting a About It, What DO YOU Think?, Think It Through—factual, inferential, variety of styles and literature types with a road trip theme travel- and interpretive comprehension/discussion questions; What Can ing the eastern United States featuring a fictional family named the YOU Do? activities; What Would YOU Do? activities including creative Jacksons; challenging vocabulary and definitions listed in stories ideas for helping others; author and historical background informa- at bottom of pages, BUILD ON IT concepts reviewing descriptive/ tion prompts, as well as literary type prompts for explanation of sequential text structure, biography, introducing poetry elements, terms; additional enrichment activities include map, game, creative repetition, rhyme scheme, meter, and compare/contrast text struc- writing, biblical worldview discussions noted by icons, critical thinking ture; Think About It, What DO YOU Think? Think It Through—factual, discussions and activities noted by icon; BUILD ON IT literary concept inferential, and interpretive comprehension/discussion questions; activities: problem solution creative writing, problem solution graphic What Can YOU Do? activities, What Would YOU Do? activities organizers for creative collaboration including creative ideas for helping others; author and historical Road Trip West—25 stories, 13 poems, 1 recipe, 1 author highlight background information prompts, as well as literary type prompts page, 1 Scripture reading, highlighting a variety of styles and litera- for explanation of terms; introducing The Author’s Pen to highlight ture types featuring a road trip theme traveling the western United creative writing techniques; story and Christian character themes; States featuring a fictional family named the Daniels; challenging silent reading selections; interesting informational facts; illustra- vocabulary and definitions listed in stories at bottom of pages; BUILD tion and photo observations; Track My Trip for added geographical ON IT literary concepts introducing dialect and cause/effect text information; additional enrichment activities include map, game, structure; Track My Trip for added geographical information; Think creative writing, biblical worldview discussions noted by icons, critical About It, What DO YOU Think? Think It Through—factual, inferential, thinking discussions and activities noted by icon; BUILD ON IT liter- and interpretive comprehension/discussion questions; What Can ary concept activities: writing a rhyming poem, writing a compare YOU Do? activities, What Would YOU Do? activities including creative contrast informative story, creative collaboration, graphic organizers ideas for helping others; author and historical background informa- including charting cause/effect and problem/solution, comparing tion prompts, as well as literary type prompts for explanation of and contrasting topics from informative texts, character analysis terms; The Author’s Pen to highlight creative writing techniques, story Fables and Folktales—17 stories, 12 poems, 2 plays, 2 Scripture and Christian character themes; silent reading selections; interesting readings, highlighting a variety of folk literature including fairy tales, informational facts; illustration and photo observations; additional fables, legends retold through poetry and riddle; challenging vocab- enrichment activities; BUILD ON IT literary concepts include: creative ulary and definitions listed in stories at bottom of pages, as well as collaboration, charting cause/effect and problem/solution, compar- expanding knowledge of literary concepts including imagery, idiom, ing and contrasting topics from informative texts, writing a cause/ fable, folktale, parable, legend; BUILD ON IT concepts reviewing act effect informative story and scene, introducing metaphor, meter, cast, and stage directions; Think About It, What DO YOU Think? 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RED indicates first introduction of content. Reading cont. Reading Comprehension 4—collection of 43 science articles, short Comprehension, Discussion & Analysis stories, historical informative selections, assessment pages for Skills Development recall, application, evaluation, and analysis for thinking and problem solving; including index of Literary Application of Concepts: main Answer factual and interpretive for most stories, poems, and other idea, details, character analysis, author purpose, mood, theme, selections moral, point of view, visualization, setting, prediction, text evidence, Answer inferential comprehension and discussion questions for most sequence, inference, fact/opinion, foreshadow, context clues, text stories and poems structure, idiom, dialect, hyperbole, story elements, dialogue, shades Summarize selected readings of meaning Apply understanding of literary types, terms, and concepts Adventures in Other Lands—28 timed narrative and informative selections with an international theme; 28 quizzes to access com- prehension and speed; 1 game to chart personal progress (while analyzing scores, students can determine their best reading rate to achieve optimal accuracy in comprehension); quiz key
Language Arts: Language The work-text God’s Gift of Language 4 gives students the tools neces- Added Enrichment sary to become effective communicators. Through a variety of practice Fourth Edition Four themes (how things work, unusual ani- exercises in both grammar and writing, students continue building on the mals, countries of the world, fine arts) foundational language concepts learned in third grade. Fourth graders Glossary section of language terms will expand their understanding and knowledge of English as they apply Writing section including graphic organizers the following concepts: sentence structure and writing style; identifying for historical essay, book report forms and correctly using all eight parts of speech including action, helping, Dedicated homework section being, and linking verbs; identifying sentence patterns; subject-verb agreement including contractions and irregular verbs; punctuation rules Take 5! review mini-quizzes including commas, periods, colons, quotation marks, and underlining; Continual spiral review and application of capitalization rules; and proofreader’s marks. previously taught material
Correlating with both Writing with Purpose 4 and the Reading 4 pro- Evaluation gram, God’s Gift of Language 4 allows students to translate grammar Book reports (4) and mechanics skills into effective communication through writing Historical essay applications appropriately spaced throughout the year. Students learn Weekly quizzes (33) paragraph structure, summarization skills, cause/effect, inference, and Biweekly tests (17) persuasive writing (fact/opinion), as well as complete book reports (4), All quizzes and tests are included in God’s and a five-paragraph historical essay. Gift of Language 4 Quizzes and Tests
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Grammar After names of people you are speaking to (direct address) Capitalization Separate town or city from state First word in every sentence Separate words or groups of words in a series Days of the week and months of the year (not seasons) Separate parts of a date Holidays/special days After the greeting and closing of a friendly letter Names referring to God and the Bible Apostrophes Names, titles of respect, the word I, family titles used as names In contractions Cities, countries, rivers, oceans, map locations With s to make a singular possessive First word and every important word in titles hhWith s or single apostrophe to make a plural possessive h hhFirst word of direct quotations hColon Punctuation hhBetween chapter/verse of Scripture reference Periods Between hour/minute of written time At end of most sentences hhUnderline After initials/titles of respect hhTitles of books, newspapers, magazines, plays, works of art After abbreviations hhNames of ships, planes, trains Question marks at end of interrogative sentences Sentences Exclamation points at end of exclamatory sentences Recognize Quotation marks Complete sentences Before and after a direct quotation Kinds of sentences: declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, imperative hhAround titles of short stories, poems, songs, articles Run-on sentences Commas hhRun-together sentences (corrected using introductory words/ After yes or no at beginning of sentence commas) Language cont. p. 69 68 GRADE 4
RED indicates first introduction of content. Language cont. Grammar cont. Answer How, When, How often, Where Complete subject and predicate hhAvoiding double negatives Simple subject and verb (including within contractions, impera- hhDegrees of comparison tive/interrogative sentences) hhDifferentiating good/well Subject-verb agreement (including compound subjects, helping Diagram verbs/contractions) Conjunctions Diagramming Define and identify Subject/verb (including compound) and, or, but, for, yet Adjectives Diagram in compound subjects/verbs, Adverbs hhDiagram in compound modifiers/compliments Conjunctions hhPrepositions hhSentence patterns (S, AV, DO) (S, LV, PA) (S, LV, PN) hhIdentify 30 hhCompound sentences hhPrepositional phrase Contractions hhObject of preposition Subject-verb agreement within contractions hhDifferentiating preposition/adverb hhAvoiding double negatives hhInterjections Parts of Speech hhCorrect usage Verbs hhPunctuation rules (exclamation point, comma) Past, present, future tense hhRelated capitalization Action (with direct objects) Word study and diction: Compound verbs/verb phrases Contractions (34) hhState of being Troublesome words Helping Correct usage: There/Their/They’re, Your/You’re, Its/It’s Irregular verbs (past, present, need helping verbs) hhaccept/except, affect/effect, beside/besides, between/among, hhLinking verbs (predicate adjective/predicate nominative) burst/bust, have/of, less/fewer, off of/off, to/and, wait on/wait Word usage for may/can, teach/learn, take/bring hhUse negatives correctly lie/lay, sit/set Homonyms/Antonyms Transition words/Introductory words hhshould/would/could Singular/Plural Dictionary skills Plural spelling rules Alphabetical order Diagram Guide words, pronunciation, meaning, spelling, part of speech Nouns Thesaurus skills Singular/Plural Synonyms Plural spelling rules Composition Irregular plural nouns Writing sentences using an assigned word or topic Common/Proper Correcting fragments Compound Correcting run-on/run-together sentences Possessive (plural possessives) Compound sentences Diagram (subjects, predicate nominatives, direct objects) hhComplex sentences Pronouns Correcting choppy style by combining short sentences Define and identify hhCorrecting stringy style by dividing long sentences Identify antecedents Using proofreader’s marks for insert, capitalize, lowercase, delete, hhPronoun-antecedent agreement (number/person) spelling error hhCase: subjective/objective/possessive Writing hhCompound Using graphic organizers to identify/organize topics and main Adjectives points Answer What kind, How many, Which one, Whose, and How In given paragraph/story/article much In researched/original topic to write paragraph Possessive adjectives (nouns/pronouns) Comparison/Contrast Articles Cause/Effect hhProper adjectives Fact/Opinion hhDegrees of comparison Word/Character hhPredicate adjectives Book reports (4) hhDifferentiating good / well Allegory Diagram (modify subject/other nouns, compound, predicate Christian fiction adjectives) Biography (choice) Adverbs Fiction (choice) Modify verbs Non-fiction (choice) Language cont. p. 70 69 GRADE 4
RED indicates first introduction of content. Language cont. Composition cont. Summarizing Facts/Opinions (persuasive paragraph) Historical text (non-climactic) Topic/Concluding sentences Informative text (science) Cause/Effect Narrative text Time order words hhHistorical Essay (5 paragraphs): Using the Writing Process Parts of a friendly letter, including addressing envelope hhResearch/organize using graphic organizer for each paragraph hhIntroductory/Concluding paragraphs hhWrite rough drafts; check/polish, compile, rewrite
Language Arts: Penmanship/Creative Writing Penmanship: Writing with Purpose 4 contains exercises designed to Added Enrichment give fourth graders daily instruction and practice in developing their Correlates with Writing Process taught in penmanship skills. Emphasis is placed on neatness and correct letter Language 4 formation through daily practice. Students will benefit from character Decorative writing collection building themes and thought-provoking questions through histori- Optional collaborative projects cal biographies and weekly Word Craft activities. Each activity is Extra practice for penmanship review during designed to promote thinking skills, creativity, and class discussion. creative writing focus Activities include the following: name acrostic, idioms, creating a party menu, and completing a boarding pass and passport information. Optional activities for additional creative writ- ing opportunities Creative Writing: Beginning in lesson 87, students apply effective com- Word Craft activities munication skills as writing class focuses primarily on creative writing. Additional writing exercises included in A variety of creative writing topics will challenge students' thinking Language, Reading, History, Science, and skills, enhance imagination, and prepare students to be skilled writers. Health Evaluation Tests (33) Creative Writing selections (5-optional)
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Skills Development Creative Writing Handwriting Reviewing and enhancing the writing process: read and gather, think Achieve good writing position: and plan, write and rewrite, check and polish, share your results Sitting properly in desk Use proper punctuation and capitalization Holding pencil correctly Organize main ideas into graphic organizers Slanting paper correctly Writing topic/concluding sentences Reviewing correct formation of all lower- and uppercase letters Constructing paragraphs and numbers hhState history reports correlating with History project My State Note- Writing skills for a good overall appearance: book: Forming difficult letters correctly hhState symbol Placing letter correctly on lines hhCultural heritage Writing with consistent spacing between letter and words hhVacation spot Slanting letters properly hhInteresting facts Making smooth connections between letters and difficult letters Developing stories using suggested topics Using key strokes: wave, loop, oval, mountain Writing a process summary using time-order words Writing using ¾ spacing on wide ruled paper hhMulti-paragraph research reports Writing using consistent letter size Writing a persuasive letter Demonstrate ability to copy from print to cursive Writing an original play hhHistorical biographies with inspirational/character building hhCollaborative project: The Island of quotes hhDesign island symbols (map, flag, seal) hhCharacteristics of citizenship, laws hhAcceptance speech hhIsland website hhTravel brochure
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Creative writing collection hhState history research paragraphs Guided research reports hhBiographical historical report on state figure Picture writing prompts hhBiographical scientist report Story starters “How to” step-by-step process Stories with alternate endings Play: setting, narration, and dialogue Demonstrating comprehension by engaging in class discussion hhShape poems Compositions include these topics: hhLiterary emphasis lessons correlating with Charlotte’s Web Imaginative pieces hhCompare/Contrast of two and three item
Language Arts: Spelling, Vocabulary & Poetry
Spelling, Vocabulary, and Poetry 4 applies the skills of effective communication by teaching how spelling “works,” exam- ining words while applying spelling patterns and phonics. Lists integrate words from everyday life and words from other academic subjects. Words are arranged into four sections: Spelling Rule, Phonics Focus, Vocabulary Words, and Challenge Words. Students will build spelling and vocabulary skills by completing a variety of activities as well as expand spelling knowledge beyond the spelling list. Opportunities to develop a biblical worldview are provided as each list begins with A Word to Live By: a Bible verse and character trait related to a spelling or vocabulary word.
Added Enrichment Evaluation Spelling and vocabulary: Quick-reference spelling rules in text Poetry Spelling tests (34) Spelling lists (34) including 4 Organized by spelling and phonetic Poetry section includes: review lists patterns Introduction to each poem Total words (836) Build on previous concepts Vocabulary words to know Vocabulary words and defini- Reinforce new concepts Comprehension questions and tions (136) Teacher Resources: critical thinking questions Practice Activities (139) Scope and sequence Discussion Starters Spelling Bridges Applications Sentence banks Enrichment ideas (34) Teaching Tips Literary terms Spelling Games (19) Spelling Hints Biblical worldview Character-building Bible verses Discussion Starters DTAs available to enrich interpreta- DTAs available for spelling practice and tion and appreciation review
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Spelling and Vocabulary Skills Development Hearing spelling and vocabulary words in example sentence, in order to clearly understand each word’s meaning; differentiate Master spelling lists including: between sound-alike words Words arranged according to patterns Compound words Learn Spelling Rules: Capitalized words i before e except after c Abbreviations hhi before e except after c or when sounded like a as in neighbor and Prefixes weigh Suffixes There are some exceptions to the “i before e except after c rule” Root words hhDouble the final consonant before a suffix beginning with a vowel if Double consonants (1) the word has only one syllable or is accented on the last syllable Applying spelling and vocabulary words correctly to complete and (2) the word ends in a single consonant preceded by a vowel. sentences and paragraphs When a root word ends in a consonant and a y, change the y to i before adding a suffix unless it begins with an . hhMemorize vocabulary definitions i Commonly misspelled words When a root word ends in a consonant and a y, change the y to i before adding a suffix unless it begins with an . Syllable rules i When a root word ends in a vowel and a , add the suffix. Four review lists y hhDouble the final consonant in a one-syllable word only if the word Applying spelling pattern concepts through daily: ends in one vowel and one consonant. Double the final consonant Teacher-directed oral practice in a word of two or more syllables if the word ends in one vowel and Independent written practice one consonant and the final syllable is accented. Exercises and games that reinforce spelling skills hhUse a t for the ch sound when followed by u-r-e. hhExercises that reinforce learning hhSpelling Bridges to make application of acquired spelling skills Spelling, Vocabulary & Poetry cont. p. 72 71 GRADE 4
RED indicates first introduction of content. Spelling, Vocabulary & Poetry cont. Learn Spelling Rules: cont. hhThe sound er at the end of words can be spelled e-r, a-r, or o-r. The syllable can be pronounced or . The syllable hhIf a word has two or more syllables use c for the final k sound. p-r-e prĕ prē p-e-r can be pronounced pur or per. hhThe letter q is followed by u and at least one more vowel. hhThe short o sound can be spelled a-u. When a root word ends in a silent e, keep the e if the suffix begins with a consonant. The letters g-h can be silent or say the f sound. hhThe letters and at the beginning of a word can sound alike. When a root word ends in a silent e, drop the e if the suffix begins with d-e d-i a vowel. hhIn French words, the final t is silent. hhThe f sound can be spelled p-h, g-h, or f. hhLong u can be spelled u-e, e-w, u_e, and u. The singular and plural forms of some nouns are spelled the same. Worksheet Activities The plural form of nouns ending in s, x, z, ch, or sh is formed by Identifying root words adding . –es Dividing words according to syllables The plural form of some nouns ending in or is formed by changing f fe Alphabetizing to the third and fourth letter f or fe to v and adding -es. Identifying rhyming words hhThe suffixes –able and –ible say the same sound. Proofreading and using proofreader’s marks hhThe sh sound is sometimes spelled c-i at the beginning of any syl- Finding the correct antonym and synonym lable except the first. Solving puzzles using spelling words hhWhen ks sound is in the middle of a word, it is usually spelled with an Using spelling and vocabulary words to complete sentences x. Identifying variant spellings of the same sound hhWhen the long e sound comes before a final syllable beginning with a vowel, it is usually spelled with i. Defining vocabulary words hhSome words contain unusual spellings Identifying homonyms Applying spelling rules to complete words Learn Phonics Focus: Creative writing with spelling and vocabulary words hhThe long a sound can be spelled a, a-i, e-a. Adding suffixes correctly hhThe long e sound can be spelled e, e-e, e-a, e-o. Using words in biblical context hhWhen y comes at the end of a word, it usually says the long e sound. hhThe long o sound can be spelled, o, o-u-g-h, and o-a. Poetry Skills Development hhThe long i sound can be spelled with a y. hhMemorize 8 lyrical poems The sound aw in saw can be spelled a-u, a-u-g-h, and a-l. Develop appreciation of poetry The sound oo in tooth can also be spelled u. hhIntroduce personification, rhyme scheme, imagery, onomatopoeia, and other literary terms. The sound ow in owl can also be spelled o-u. Words containing silent consonants Perform before an audience Recite in unison hhThe short sound of i can be spelled with a y. Develop appropriate expression and volume The sound sion in missionary is spelled sion even as a suffix. Learn the meanings of new and unfamiliar words The sound ar in stars can be spelled a-r. Improve comprehension through discussion hhWhen c comes before e, i, or y, it says the s sound. hhCritical thinking questions to stimulate reasoning hhWhen g comes before e, i, or y, it says j. hhDiscussion Starters to facilitate biblical application The sound tion in nation is spelled t-i-o-n. hhEnrichment ideas to generate interest in the message of the poem The spelling o-u-g-h represents many sounds. The letters a-r at the end of words with two or more syllables says er.
Arithmetic The colorful daily worksheets in Arithmetic 4 provide practice over familiar concepts and Evaluation new material. The four basic processes are taught and reviewed, as well as multiplying Biweekly quizzes (16) and dividing by two-digit numbers, estimation, square measures, writing decimals as Biweekly tests (17) fractions, and simple geometry. A major emphasis is on working with proper and improper Daily skills development fractions; adding, subtracting, and multiplying fractions; and finding the least common exercises (136) denominator. Students will continue to solve multi-step word problems which encourage the application of concepts being learned.
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Numbers Basic rules for Roman numerals Place value: hhMore complex rules for forming Roman numerals Whole numbers to the 100 millions place Number sentences: hhDecimals to the thousandths place With unknowns Writing numbers from dictation to the 100 millions place Order of operations (parentheses) Roman numerals: Value of I, V, X, L, C, D, M Arithmetic cont. p. 73 72 GRADE 4
RED indicates first introduction of content. Arithmetic cont. Numbers cont. hhFractions: Even/odd numbers hhUsing cancellation hh hhEstimating: product, quotient, divisor Multiplying fractions with whole and mixed numbers hhEstimation of product Addition Addition families 1–18: mixed order Division Timed mastery Division facts: 1–12 tables Terms: addend, sum Word problems Missing sign Steps of division Terms: dividend, divisor, quotient Word problems Missing sign Money Timed mastery hhMental arithmetic: problems combining addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division up to 7 numbers hhMental arithmetic: problems combining division, multiplication, addition, and subtraction up to 7 numbers Carrying to any position Divisor: 1 and 2 digits Checking by addition Dividends: 2 and 3 digits or more Addends: column addition Remainders written as a fraction Averaging Checking by multiplication Fractions: Money With common denominators Averaging hhWith uncommon denominators Number sentences: with unknowns; order of operations Measures (parentheses) hhDecimals hhEstimating quotients, divisors Subtraction hhDivisibility rules for dividing by 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10 Subtraction families 1–18: mixed order Fractions Timed mastery Parts of a whole or group Missing sign Word problems hhMental arithmetic: problems combining subtraction, addition, Timed mastery multiplication, and division up to 7 numbers Terms: numerator, denominator Word problems Number words Terms: minuend, subtrahend, difference Reading and writing fractions Borrowing from a whole number or zero in any position Number line Money and measures Types: Number sentences: with unknowns, order of operations Proper, mixed, improper Checking by addition hhWrite as whole or mixed number Fractions: Reducing: With common denominators Finding least common denominator hhWith uncommon denominators Answers to lowest terms using greatest common factor hhDecimals Addition: Multiplication With common denominators Multiplication facts: 0–12 tables hhWith uncommon denominators Word problems Subtraction: Timed mastery hhWith common and uncommon denominators Terms: factor, product, partial product hhWith borrowing Missing sign hhMultiplication: hhUsing cancellation hhMental arithmetic: problems combining multiplication, division, addition and subtraction up to 7 numbers hhWith whole or mixed numbers Multiplying with: Equivalent fractions 1 or 2 digits Decimals hh3 digits Money Carrying hhDecimal point Checking by reversing factors hhReading and writing: writing a decimal as a fraction Number sentences: with unknowns, order of operations Place value to the tenths, hundredths, thousandths places (parentheses) hhAddition and subtraction Money hhFactors: Problem Solving & Applications hhFactoring Word Problems: hhFinding common factors and greatest common factor Steps of problem-solving process Addition, subtraction
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RED indicates first introduction of content. Arithmetic cont. Problem Solving & Applications cont. hhDecagram, hectogram Multiplication, division Kilogram Fractions, money, measures Capacity: Finding averages English: h hhDecimals hFluid ounce Geometry: area, perimeter using formulas Cup, pint, quart, gallon Graphs, clue words Peck, bushel 1, 2, and 3 steps hhTeaspoon, tablespoon Mixed operations Metric: Estimating answers hhMilliliter, centiliter, deciliter hhApplications for broader and deeper understanding of concepts: Liter fractions, length, weight, graphs, geometry hhDecaliter, hectoliter, kiloliter Ordering measures least to greatest Time Converting from one measure to another within same system Table of time: Subtracting unlike measures within same system Second, minute, hour, day hhSquare measures: square inches, feet, and yards Week, year, leap year hhMetric prefixes: milli-, centi-, deci-, deca-, hecto-, kilo- hhDecade, score, century, millennium hhTimed mastery Money Know values of all coins Graphing, Statistics & Probability Statistics: averaging Recognize symbols: $ (dollar sign) and . (decimal point) Graphs: Money problems with mixed operations Making change Pictographs, bar graphs, scale drawings, line graphs Reading and completing hhCounting back change Finding distance on scale drawings Measures Temperature: Geometry Reading and writing Plane figures: Terms: degrees hhSimple closed curve, polygon Celsius and Fahrenheit: Quadrilateral: parallelogram, rectangle, square, rhombus, Determining if a Celsius temperature is cold or hot trapezoid Freezing and boiling points of water Triangle Normal body temperature Angles: Length: Right English: inch, foot, yard, mile hhCongruent Metric: hhLines: hhMillimeter hhLine segment, line, ray Centimeter hhIntersecting lines hhDecimeter hhTerms: point, perpendicular, parallel Meter hhPerimeter of a polygon: formulas for rectangle, square hhDecameter, hectometer, kilometer hhRecognize models and symbols: Weight: hh• (point); — (line segment) English: ounce, pound, ton hh↔ (line); → (ray) Metric: hh< (angle) hhMilligram, centigram hhConcept of area: finding area of rectangle, square hhDecigram Gram Pre-Algebra Finding the unknown number in an equation
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History & Geography The History of Our United States is a high-interest, inspiring, narrative approach to American history. The lively writing style and outstanding visual features make the student’s first formal study of United States history a positive, enjoyable experience. As they learn how the United States of America came to be a nation, who its famous people have been, and what important events have taken place in its history, students learn to love, respect, defend, and protect their native land. Through this study of American history, students are given ideals to reach for and aspirations to follow. Added Enrichment Evaluation Chapters include: Special feature boxes with in-depth Printed quizzes (29) Important new words, names, places, study (15): Homework quizzes (4) and dates Important U.S. leaders, inventors, and Tests (10) Maps (14) and time lines (9) of impor- missionaries 9-weeks exam (4) tant dates of events Interesting facts of the events in U.S. history Comprehension checks (53) My State Notebook for individual state study Chapter checkups (18) Map Study Skills worksheets (47)
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U.S. History Study The Great Awakening: Years of discovery: hhRevival, Jonathan Edwards, John Wesley, George Whitefield, Europe explores New World David Brainerd North America claimed for England French & Indian War: Years of exploration: George Washington: officer in colonial army hhSpain: conquest of Mexico, De Soto discovers Mississippi hhGeneral Edward Braddock: commander of English army hhFrance: Cartier explores New World, first French settlement in New hhNew France: land French claimed in New World World American War for Independence: hhEngland: Drake the Dragon, “sea dogs” Colonists demand their rights as Englishmen: First Americans: Stamp Act, King George III Differences in American Indian homes, transportation, games Representatives, taxes hhMissionaries to American Indians: John Eliot, Roger Williams, John Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party Wesley The war begins: hhSequoya, Jim Thorpe First Continental Congress: decision to boycott English goods English come to America: “Minutemen” hhRoanoke, the lost colony Paul Revere Jamestown: first lasting colony Patrick Henry, patriots, Loyalists, Tories The Pilgrims: lovers of religious freedom Lexington, Concord New England Colonies: The American colonies fight for independence: hhMassachusetts Bay Colony: Puritans, religious freedom for some Second Continental Congress: decision to write Declaration hhRhode Island: religious freedom for all of Independence hhNew Hampshire: John Mason hhBattle of Bunker Hill hhConnecticut: Thomas Hooker, Fundamental Orders of Connecticut hhEthan Allen, Green Mountain Boys, Hessians Middle and Southern Colonies: Declaration of Independence is written: Who settled them: Thomas Jefferson hhNew York: Dutch, French, British John Hancock: President of Second Continental Congress hhDelaware: Dutch, Swedish, English The war continues: hhNew Jersey: Dutch, English General George Washington: became commander in chief of Pennsylvania: colonial army hhSwedish hhNathan Hale, Betsy Ross Quakers, William Penn hhAmerica wins its freedom: Virginia: hhBattle of Saratoga English hhValley Forge hhHouse of Burgesses, elected representatives hhJohn Paul Jones, Lord Cornwallis hhMaryland: Catholic, religious freedom Yorktown hhThe Carolinas: England, Charles Towne, plantations Treaty of Paris hhGeorgia: English, James Oglethorpe Building a new nation: Colonial life: Articles of Confederation hhHome: house-raising, homespun clothes Constitutional Convention Communication: town criers, circuit-riding preachers Constitution of the United States Education: Congress, Supreme Court Hornbook, New England Primer hhBill of Rights, republic hhDame school, old-field schools, Harvard George Washington
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RED indicates first introduction of content. History & Geography cont. U.S. History Study cont. Spreading the Gospel: Washington, D.C.: Billy Sunday Benjamin Banneker hhCharles Finney, Dwight L. Moody, Adoniram Judson Our nation grows: hhSteel and oil (ingredients for success): Andrew Carnegie, Sir Henry Bessemer, John D. Rockefeller, Standard Oil America pushes farther west: Inventions (new ways to do things): Daniel Boone, Wilderness Road, Kentucky Pony Express hhNorthwest Territory hhSteamboat, telegraph, Morse code, telephone hhLand Ordinance of 1785 Thomas Edison hhNorthwest Ordinance of 1787 United States doubles its size—Louisiana Purchase: Assembly line Captain Meriwether Lewis, Captain William Clark Orville and Wilbur Wright Beyond our boundaries: War of 1812: hhAlaska: Russian America, William H. Seward, territory, gold hhNapoleon Bonaparte hhHawaii: Captain James Cook Francis Scott Key Spanish-American War: Cuba, Theodore Roosevelt, Rough Riders, Fort McHenry San Juan Hill, Guam, Puerto Rico “The Star-Spangled Banner” hhPanama Canal: Isthmus of Panama hhThe purchase of Florida: James Monroe The World Wars: hhThe Second Great Awakening: hhWorld War I (1914–1918): hhFrancis Asbury hhAllied Powers, Central Powers, neutral nations Circuit-riding preachers; Peter Cartwright hhArchduke Ferdinand, President Woodrow Wilson hhThe U.S. gains the Southwest: hhGerman U-Boats, Lusitania, Zimmermann Note Alamo, Santa Anna hhLeague of Nations Davy Crockett, General Sam Houston hhBetween the World Wars: Roaring Twenties, Great Depression, hhWar with Mexico, Mexican Cession, Gadsden Purchase dictators arise hhThe great Gold Rush to California: John Sutter, “forty-niners,” World War II (1939–1945): Poland, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Axis Powers, statehood Allies, Pearl Harbor, V-E Day, atomic bomb, concentration camps hhOregon Territory: Oregon Trail, Marcus and Narcissa Whitman hhContinuing World Problems: United Nations, Harry S. Truman, New schools and schoolbooks: Communism, Berlin Wall, Korean War Noah Webster Time for freedom and responsibility: hhWilliam H. McGuffey Freedom and opportunity for all Americans: The Civil War: hhBrown v. Board of Education Before the war: Martin Luther King, Jr. North and South differ on slavery Civil Rights Act of 1964 Abraham Lincoln: President of Union Enjoying America’s freedoms: Dwight D. Eisenhower, Interstate Jefferson Davis: President of Confederate States Highway System, beginning space program h hEli Whitney and cotton gin hhPreserving freedom: Cold War, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Free states, slave states Vietnam War, Richard Nixon hhMissouri Compromise hhReturn to patriotism and family values: Ronald Reagan, Reagan Civil War: Doctrine, Grenada hhFort Sumter, blockade hhSupreme Court’s influence: Sandra Day O’Connor; Clarence Thomas; hhMerrimac and Monitor John G. Roberts, Jr. Emancipation Proclamation hhTimes of testing: Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee Saddam Hussein, Iraq, Kuwait Battle of Gettysburg, Gettysburg Address hhPresident George Bush, Operation Desert Storm, Bill Clinton Appomattox Court House, Virginia Terrorism, Osama bin Laden, “War on Terror” After the war: hhOperation Iraqi Freedom John Wilkes Booth: shot President Lincoln Hurricane Katrina hhAndrew Johnson: President after Lincoln died Memory Work New frontiers: hh6 documents: Rebuilding the South: Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee Institute, hhThe American’s Creed George Washington Carver hhPortion of The Declaration of Independence The last frontier: hhPreamble to the Constitution Cowboys, Indians, farmers, reservations hhFirst Amendment to the Constitution Transcontinental railroad, Union Pacific Company, Central Pacific Company hhThe Rights of Americans Promontory Point, Utah; Homestead Act; Oklahoma Land Rush hhLincoln’s Gettysburg Address States hhCyrus McCormick Age of progress: hhCapitals A growing nation: immigrants hh44 U.S. Presidents
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RED indicates first introduction of content. History & Geography cont. State History Study North America: hh6 weeks of lessons including the following information: Great Lakes h hhPolitical and physical maps, flower, motto, bird, song, tree, flag, hSeas, bays, gulfs, rivers nickname, timeline, early settlement, hhCountries hhHistorical figures, landmarks, government, regions, weather, Mountains industries, state capital, my city, citizens, my county, wildlife, plant hhGeographical terms: source and mouth of river, delta, channel, life, sports, vacation spots canal, desert, oasis, downstream, upstream, sea level, altitude, moun- tain, valley Geography Study hhAtlas, physical and political maps Globes, maps, map key, map grid, distance scale, compass rose U.S. maps: Cardinal and intermediate directions States Western and Eastern Hemispheres hhCapitals Continents and oceans 13 original colonies; U.S. expansion Equator
Science Understanding God’s World fascinates elementary students from the very begin- Additional Helps ning by presenting things that they can see, observe, and understand in the world Additional activities (5) around them. They learn how to make an insect zoo, how to recognize the plants CD with 10 related nature stories they see every day, how to attract birds to their own backyard, how to use field Suggested DVDs (5) guides, how to interpret cloud formations, and how to identify rocks. Students learn to appreciate many aspects of God’s creative genius by studying the miracle of Worksheets in Activity Book (44) plant germination, the causes of weather, the God-given provisions for life on Evaluation earth, the design of the starry heavens, and the ecology of the ocean depths. Printed quizzes (23) Homework quizzes (3) Chapter tests (6) 9-weeks exam (3) RED indicates first introduction of content.
Science: Let’s Find Out hhCrickets and grasshoppers: incomplete metamorphosis, differences Learning about science: what a scientist is, what scientists do hhInsects’ defense: fighting, chemical warfare, scare tactics, disguises Learning how to observe: hhInsects communicate: sight, smell, dancing, touch, sound h hhObserving North American birds and flowers: hWhere insects live: trees, bushes, soil, wood, water h hhState bird project: 25 birds memorized hDwellings of social insects: nests, hives, mounds h hhCanadian floral emblems project: hJean Henri Fabre: explorer of backyard wonders hh13 provincial floral emblems memorized Activities & Demonstrations: Observing insect life Insects Growing plants from seeds Ten million designs: Making an insect zoo Characteristics: Invertebrate (has an exoskeleton) Plants Three body parts: head, thorax, abdomen Designed to produce: hhOvipositor Food (photosynthesis), better air Breathing tubes; spiracles hhBetter soil Insect zoo: hhNeedleleaf trees: evergreen, conifers Making a zoo hhBroadleaf trees and palms: deciduous, state trees hhDistinguishing butterflies from moths hhFlowers: parts of a flower (sepals, petals, stamens, pistils), Insect life cycles: pollinators, weeds, daisy (composite) family flowers Complete metamorphosis hhSeed design: embryo, cotyledon hhLaw of biogenesis Traveling seeds: air, wind, water, animals, people Designer heads: Germination: water, oxygen, right temperature hh hhAntennae with sensilla Poisonous plants Compound and simple eyes Plants: helpful and beautiful hhMouth parts George Washington Carver: the plant doctor Designed for motion: Activities & Demonstrations: Legs Observing three parts of a seed in lima beans; observing germination hhTypes of wings hhMigration
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RED indicates first introduction of content. Science cont. Birds hhHigh and low sounds: frequency Birds in your backyard hhSounds that bounce back: echoes, ultrasound, sonar Recognizing birds: appearance, behavior, habitat hhPreserving sound: phonograph, stereo hhFeeding birds: how, what, when Alexander Graham Bell: inventor of the telephone hhMaking birdbaths and birdhouses Activities & Demonstrations: hhBirds of the forest hhObserving: Designer birds: various beaks and feet hhHow sound travels Designed for flight: hhSound vibrations Bones and feather structure; lift hhDemonstrating: hhSeeing, hearing hhFrequency hhJack Miner Bird Sanctuary hhHigh and low sounds Activities & Demonstrations: hhObserving how energy bounces h hhObserving lift hHearing the difference in sound h hhMaking a birdbath hLearning some of the signs in the American manual alphabet hhBuilding a bird feeder and birdhouse Making a tin-can telephone Matter: Water, Air & Weather Geology hhGod’s gift of water (clouds): cirrus, cumulus, stratus Our home, the earth: hhWater for life: Sphere, hemispheres Water is matter: North Pole, South Pole, equator hhMolecules and atoms, hydrogen and oxygen Earth’s motion: Three states of water: water, steam, ice Earth rotates, revolves Water changes state Seasons Water’s energy: Oceans and continents: Energy and force defined Facts about oceans and continents hhPotential energy, moving energy Earth, a magnet The atmosphere (an ocean of air): Soil’s ingredients: Gases: oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen Humus Layers of air Minerals Air’s weight and pressure Layers of soil: topsoil, subsoil Wind (moving air): The earth’s crust Temperature Water and soil: hhPressure, energy Erosion Water in air: water cycle Conservation Condensation and precipitation: hhWater as a builder h hhDew, frost hFloods Kinds of precipitation hhRocks: igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic hhClouds: types and combination types of clouds Activities & Demonstrations: Weather forecasting: meteorologist, predicting weather hhMeasuring the earth hhRobert Boyle: father of chemistry hhLooking at the cause of day and night Activities & Demonstrations: hhLearning why winter is cold Observing: hhMaking crystals, a compass, a rock collection hhSurface tension and dissolving substances Oceanography hhHow a water wheel works Paths of the sea: hhThe weight of air hhMatthew F. Maury: paths of the sea hhAir pressure hhOceanography hhThe power of moving air hhContinental shelf and slope: Mariana Trench, fish of the continental Evaporation shelf Condensation hhOcean floor and open ocean: oceanic ridges, seamounts, fish of the hhMaking a water wheel depths, upper-level fish hhMethods and equipment for exploring the sea: aqualung, submers- Energy: Sound & Hearing ible, undersea labs Sounds all around us: hhThe sandy sea: where sand comes from Vibrations, sound waves hhSalt and waves: properties and benefits of salt water hhSpeed of sound hhGiants of the sea: hhMaking sound: larynx, vocal cords hhMarine mammals: baleen whales, toothed whales Receiving sound: hhThree invertebrates: octopus, squid, jellyfish Parts of the ear hhHearing aids, animal ears
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RED indicates first introduction of content. Science cont. Oceanography cont. Sun’s energy and gravity Activities & Demonstrations: The moon (the lesser light): Our nearest neighbor hhMaking currents hhApollo 11 hhObserving water pressure A natural satellite hhSeeing the difference in the density of salt water and fresh water A reflector hhObserving how salt water freezes at lower temperatures The origin of the universe: hhLearning about jet propulsion hhCan’t be proved by science Astronomy God created Wonders of the night sky: our galaxy, our solar system, planet names hhExplained in the Bible; we accept by faith Seasons, days, and years: Activities & Demonstrations: hhWeeks; astronomy, astrology hhShowing how sunlight affects starlight in the daytime Pictures in the sky: constellations hhShowing how light is absorbed and reflected The sun (the greater light): hhMaking a star viewer Distance from the earth
Health Additional Helps Chapter content review sheets (2) Developing Good Health begins with a unit on physical fitness and emphasizes the skeletal, muscular, and respiratory systems. Practical instruction regarding Anatomy worksheets (5) personal hygiene follows a study of the teeth and skin. A chapter on interper- Physical fitness exercises (11) sonal relationships teaches students how to have a right relationship with God Demonstration to illustrate how acid and with others, stressing the necessity of maintaining close family relationships attacks teeth and the importance of choosing the right friends. Review games (5) Evaluation Printed quizzes (9) Homework quizzes (2) Tests (3) RED indicates first introduction of content.
Physical Fitness hhNose: Skeletal system: hhFunctions as an air conditioner Identify: hhMucus membrane, sinuses, cilia, sinusitis Bones, ligaments hhFight infection: adenoids, tonsils hhIdentify parts of the respiratory system: hhHinge, ball-and-socket, pivot joints hhPharynx, epiglottis, trachea, larynx hhCranium, carpals, metacarpals Build strong bones: nutrients hhBronchi, bronchial tubes, bronchioles, alveoli Correct posture: Diaphragm hhLung cancer Sitting, standing hhAerobic exercise: benefits, requirements, good sportsmanship, Walking: roll heel to toe preventing injuries Bending, lifting Muscular system: Personal Hygiene hhIdentify skeletal muscles: Teeth: hhFrontalis, masseters, trapezius, quadriceps, hamstrings Function: Biceps, triceps, trapezius, abdominal muscles hhAppearance, speech Skeletal muscles: work in pairs Digestion: saliva Muscles: work by pulling only Structure of a tooth: enamel, dentin, pulp, cementum, periodontal Involuntary muscles: cardiac muscle membrane Exercise: Plaque control: Benefits of endurance exercises Acid hhTerms: cramp, strain, aerobic, muscle tone hhDental caries; forms of sugar hhCalisthenics Keep teeth strong and healthy: hhIsometric exercises Brushing, fluoride toothpaste, flossing hhRespiratory system: hhResults of poor oral hygiene: halitosis, calculus, periodontal disease, malocclusion hhProcess of external respiration: hhTreatment of injured teeth hhOxygen and carbon dioxide
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Health cont. Body’s Cover hhProducing vitamin D Three layers of skin: hhGathering information Epidermis: callus, pigments, melanin, ultraviolet rays, albinos hhProper skin care: nutrition, rest, exercise, water, sunscreen Dermis: sebaceous glands, sebum, sweat glands Keys to Good Grooming hhSubcutaneous layer Good hygiene for the skin: hhSigns of infection hhCare for fingernails and toenails Structure of hair: hair follicles Clean clothes and appropriate dress hhBurns and how to treat them Keeping the home clean Functions of the skin: Right Relationships Controlling temperature Receiving everlasting life hhKeeping out bacteria Having healthy relationships with God and others
Bible
Life of Christ Series 4 Using the foundation that has been laid from preschool to third grade, fourth graders revisit Later Ministry Evaluation familiar books of the Bible to make deeper personal applications. Through the study of of Graded memory JesusFlash-a-Card Creation, students will see how sin entered the world, leaving man in desperate need for a verse passages (8) Savior. The study of the triumphs and failures of men like Noah, Abraham, Jacob, and Joseph Content quizzes (12) will give students the opportunity to strengthen their biblical worldview and build their faith through personal application of the Bible. Through the Gospels, the lessons from Jesus’ birth, His miracles, and His death, burial, and resurrection will provide the opportunity to accept the
7 Lessons • 37 Cards 1 Jesus Stills the Storm 2 Transfiguration 3 Jesus and the Lepers free gift of salvation or develop a deeper appreciation for that gift. Students will also see how 4 Lazarus and the Rich Man 5 Rich Young Ruler 6 Zacchaeus 7 Friends at Bethany Lesson Guide Included ´Czd!-¨ Jesus Stills the Storm 35906801 abeka.com the message of salvation spread throughout the world through the three missionary journeys of Paul. Biblical worldview truths from these lessons are naturally highlighted in the corre- lated songs, verses, and doctrinal truths. The Bible 4 Journal gives students the opportunity to move from knowledge to application as they read the Bible passages for themselves, answer questions, record personal thoughts, and put into action the lessons learned. ´DeK•¨ 366943
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Lessons 405 Abeka Flash-a-Cards Memory Work Salvation Series (5 lessons) hhNew passages (11) containing 60 verses Genesis Series (21): Creation, Adam, Cain; Enoch, Noah, Babel; Review verses (74) Abraham and Isaac; Jacob; Joseph hhBooks of the Bible, sword drills The First Thanksgiving Doctrinal Drill 70 questions/answers Life of Christ Series (36): First Christmas; Boyhood and Early Ministry Increase Bible knowledge of basic doctrines: the Bible, God, sin, of Jesus; Jesus Heals and Helps; Later Ministry of Jesus; Crucifixion salvation, heaven, assurance of salvation and Resurrection hh8 questions with verses to memorize as answers Life of Paul Series 1 and 2 (14) Prayer Time Music 36 songs Learn to pray with thanksgiving for each other, our nation, those in Choruses, hymns of the faith, holiday songs, patriotic songs including: authority over us hh13 new hymns and songs; 11 new choruses Sword Drills Bible 4 Journal 88 Old and New Testament references to find hhPersonal application of the Bible lessons hhThree sections of references to choose from—weekly, themed, hhDiscussion/questions strengthen biblical worldview special events
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Music American music reflects the spirit and strength of its people, telling the history of our country’s struggle for independence, growth, and expansion. America’s rich, colorful legacy is essential to a child’s edu- cation. Songs We Enjoy 4 brings together traditional, patriotic, holiday, and fun selections that students have enjoyed singing for generations. The sing-along CD makes song time enjoyable for the students and easy for the teacher.
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Skills Development 66 songs Echo sing parts Follow a song leader while singing with class or CD Use dynamic contrast in music hhDefine and explain 22 unfamiliar words and phrases in lyrics Improve coordination skills through motion songs Aid in understanding a song’s message hhLearn historical facts through patriotic, folk, and Americana music hhCount a steady rhythm in songs Variety of Songs to Memorize Enunciate silly words Folk, fun, patriotic, spirituals and hymns, holiday, Americana, songs hhSing a two-part canon and rounds of 3 or more parts at sea
Arts & Crafts In Art A, students practice the fundamental principles of color and perspective using basic drawing, color- ing, and painting techniques with colored pencils and watercolors. A decorative calendar begins each monthly selection, and suggestions for interesting variations and further practice stimulate creativity. This art book has been carefully organized and illustrated so that students may work in them independently or as a class.
Concept Development 39 projects Technique Development Primary and secondary colors (14) Drawing: template, freehand, animation (8) Intermediate colors (4) Modeling (7) Complementary colors (6) Painting: wash (2) Neutral and analogous colors (5) Texture, weaving (4) Colors of spectrum (3); color wheel (10) Paper curling, folding, and shaping (6) Perspective (3) Duplicating (1) Proportion (2) Motion lines (2) Translucent and cut-paper sculpture (3) Lettering (13)
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Language Arts: Reading Fifth graders will travel to other lands, other times, or just around the block while reading the character- building stories in their three readers. While reading classic stories of foreign lands, other time periods, great achievers, inventors, and men and women who made America great, young readers are introduced to a variety of literature and provided with a rich literary heritage. A Christian fiction novel and a biographical novel will be used for language book reports. Two speed and comprehension readers will whet students’ appetites for a wider range of reading, while they challenge each student to learn how to read quickly for information, with a strong emphasis on comprehension.
Literary Value Materials Evaluation 125 authors, including well-known Readers (3) containing: Weekly oral reading grade writers such as Louisa May Alcott, Short stories (97) Speed and comprehension Frances Hodgson Burnett, Beverly Poems (62), plays (2), songs (4) quizzes (73) for timed silent reading Cleary, Rudyard Kipling, and Mark Scripture selections (4) exercises and stories Twain Christian fiction novel (1) Weekly vocabulary comprehension Character-building themes such as quizzes (33) bravery, charity, compassion, con- Biographical novel (1) tentment, determination, duty, faith, Speed and comprehension readers (2): teamwork, and forgiveness Read & Comprehend 5 Skill Sheets (42) Adventures in Nature exercises (31)
Reading Skills Development Comprehension, Discussion, & Analysis Strive for increased: Skills Development Accuracy, fluency, phrasing Answer factual and interpretive questions for most stories and Good expression, comprehension poems Improvement of flow Answer inferential comprehension and discussion questions Ability to follow along and comprehend as others read orally Improve ability to use deductive reasoning, understand cause and effect, and draw conclusions Vocabulary development through words and definitions included in readers Determine main characters, theme, climax, and turning point Pace and comprehension while reading silently Ability to read poetry correctly
Language Arts: Language As well as providing a thorough review of capitalization, punctuation, and the parts of speech, God’s Gift of Language B deepens students’ knowledge of grammar and increases their writing skills. Students will be introduced to the four main types of complements and to additional rules for punctuation. They will learn how to diagram prepositional phrases and complements. Students’ writing skills will improve as they learn how to write effective topic sentences and paragraphs and how to use transitional words. Skills learned in outlining, note taking, and preparing a bibliography will aid fifth graders in writing an ency- clopedia report and a library research report.
Evaluation Quizzes from quiz/test book (12) Library research report (counts as 2 test grades) Exercises from student book 7 graded book reports: (9; each counts as a quiz grade) Short format (2; each counts as 2 quiz grades) Tests from quiz/test book (11) Long format (3; each counts as test grade) Encyclopedia report (counts as test grade) Oral (2; each counts as test grade)
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RED indicates first introduction of content. Language cont. Grammar Indentify four types of sentences: declarative, imperative, interrogative, exclamatory Capitalization: Recognize simple and compound sentences First word in every line of poetry, every sentence, and direct quota- tions hhDiagram compound sentences Pronoun I Correct run-on sentences and fragments Proper nouns: hhIdentify complements: direct objects, indirect objects, predicate nominatives, predicate adjectives, objects of preposition Names, initials hhAvoid wordiness hhNationalities, races, religions hhFind the subject and verb: Days, holidays, months hhInverted order (interrogative sentences) hhHistorical events or periods, organizations, businesses, ships, awards hhThere and other words when beginning the sentence Other particular nouns Parts of speech: Geographical locations: streets, cities, states; regions of the Recognize and diagram all eight parts of speech: country or world; countries, continents Noun as subject Geographical features hhNoun as predicate nominative, direct object, indirect object, hhRecreational areas, planets and object of the preposition hhProper adjectives Verb, pronoun, adjective, adverb First and last words and all important words in the following titles: hhPreposition Books, magazines, poems, and stories Conjunction h hhPlays, paintings, and other works of art hInterjection Title of person before a name Verbs: hhTitles used instead of a name in direct address Action, state of being, helping Nouns referring to the Bible; nouns and pronouns referring to God hhLinking Punctuation: Verb phrase End marks hhPrinciple parts of verbs Commas: Spelling rules for verb endings To separate three or more items in a series hhIrregular forms of principle parts hhTo separate two or more adjectives before a noun Correct and effective verbs h hhBefore coordinating conjunctions joining a compound sentence hCorrect use of troublesome verbs: burst, busted; attacked, To separate items in a date or address attackted; brought, brung; climbed, clumb; drowned, drownded; ate, et; eaten, aten; grew, growed; sneaked, snuck; stole, stoled; After salutation of a friendly letter and closing of any letter threw, throwed; thought, thunk After and at beginning of sentence well, yes, no, why Nouns: To set off words of direct address, direct quotation Common, proper, compound, plural Apostrophes: Nouns as antecedents, subjects To form contractions and possessive words hhNouns as direct object, indirect object, predicate nominative, hhTo form the plural of letters object of preposition Colons: Pronouns: To write time Personal pronouns (subject, object, possessive) After salutation of business letters hhCompound, interrogative, demonstrative In Scripture references hhSubject and verb agreement with pronouns hhHyphens: to divide a word at end of line Adjectives: hhSemicolons: to separate simple sentences not joined by conjunc- Proper tion hhAdjectives that look like verbs Underline: Possessive nouns and pronouns as adjectives Titles of books, newspapers, ships, plays, sculptures, paintings, and hhPredicate adjectives other works of art hhDistinction between adjectives modifying noun and a hhTitles of films, planes, trains compound noun Quotation marks: hhPositive, comparative, and superlative degrees With direct quotations hhComparison of irregular adjectives With titles of short stories, poems, songs, chapters, articles, other parts of books, magazines, and newspapers The sentence: Know definitions of sentence, subject, predicate Find subjects and verbs: compound, simple
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RED indicates first introduction of content. Language cont. Grammar cont. Composition Adverbs: hhWrite a book report with character sketch using the Writing Process Know adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs Use a checklist for book reports Distinguish adjectives from adverbs Write: Use modifiers correctly Friendly letters Use good and well correctly Post cards Use adverbs and negatives correctly Thank-you notes hhCompare adverbs hhParagraphs with a topic sentence Prepositions: Paragraphs with unity Prepositional phrase Write with details Object of preposition hhWrite dialogue hhAdjective or adverb phrase hhComplete creative writing assignments including a poem, narrative, Preposition or adverb biography, Bible story, dialogue, paragraphs, etc. (8) hhDiagram prepositional phrases hhMake topical and sentence outlines Conjunctions: and, but, or, nor, for, yet Use the encyclopedia and Writing Process to write an encyclopedia Interjections: report: taking notes, writing a rough draft, rewriting Punctuation Use the Writing Process for a library research report: h hhDiagram hMake a preliminary outline Word study and diction: hhTake notes Use the best words; use specific words hhWrite bibliography cards Understand synonyms, homonyms, and antonyms hhMake a final outline Use the dictionary hhWrite the rough draft, a second rough draft, and the final draft hhUse the thesaurus Correctly use: Between, among; can, may; less, fewer hhAmount, number
Language Arts: Penmanship Penmanship Mastery II concentrates on what fifth graders need most—practice with Added Enrichment “trouble-maker” letters. Each week’s lessons provide practice with basic letter size Journal compilation (16) and formation, correct pen grip, slant, and overall neatness. Students are given the Creative writing assignments (75) opportunity to employ their skills through a variety of interesting activities such as word studies and creative writing exercises. Each week, students will also complete a Evaluation creative writing assignment, including a biweekly journal entry. Tests (34) Progress report boxes (32)
Skills Development Correctly write all upper- and lowercase letters and numbers 0–9 Maintain good writing position: Maintain correct letter formation, uniform slant and size, correct spacing, letters that touch the line, and proper margins for success Sitting properly in desk in writing legibly Holding pencil correctly Use key strokes: slant, loops, tails, and humps Slanting paper correctly Evaluate writing for personal improvement Write in ink with a relaxed grip and flowing movement Copy most assignments from print to cursive Use correct warm-up procedure with slants, ovals, basic letter Be able to write sentences as dictated strokes Write topical journal entries
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RED indicates first introduction of content. Penmanship cont. Skills Development cont. Copy assignments from print to cursive using language skills and science and geography facts Creative writing assignments: hhComplete challenging and fun-filled assignments using poetry, Match words to definitions or abbreviations (18) word puzzles, and jokes Write a paragraph or sentence on a particular topic (16) Use words beginning with or containing a particular letter (8) Write a poem, paragraph, or sentence with given words (8) Classify words by syllables or alphabetical order (8) Complete a given paragraph or sentence (6) Correct word usage or spelling (5) Create tongue twisters or limericks (3) Form compound words from given parts or new words by adding prefix or suffix (2) Word search (1)
Language Arts: Spelling, Vocabulary & Poetry In order to achieve spelling mastery, students must learn how spelling “works.” Spelling, Vocabulary & Poetry 5 allows students to understand how spelling “works” by teaching them to examine words and apply spelling and phonics rules. They will also learn the spelling and abbreviation for each book of the Bible and the difference between pairs of words commonly used as synonyms, antonyms, or homonyms. A variety of exercises allows fifth graders to recognize misspelled words, practice using spelling and vocabulary words in sentences, and improve their proofreading skills. Students will enjoy memorizing and reciting the six character-building poems that have been included in this text.
Added Enrichment Evaluation Spelling and vocabulary: Spelling games (19) Poetry: Spelling tests (34) Spelling lists (34) including a review Pronunciation key Poem introductions include: discussion list at the end of each 9 weeks: Spelling rules in text for quick ideas, some historical content, and infor- Spelling words (725) reference mation about the author Vocabulary words (300) Teacher resources: CD included to help with interpretation Organized by topic (29) Sentence bank Vocabulary words and definitions with Practice exercises (68) including Practical spelling tips and each poem cumulative review of vocabulary suggestions words and definitions
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Spelling & Vocabulary Skills Development hhLearn the spelling and abbreviation for each book of the Bible h hhMaster spelling and vocabulary lists including: hDistinguish between pairs of words commonly used as synonyms, antonyms, or homonyms hhVocabulary words and definitions Learn spelling rules: hhSynonyms and homonyms Use before except after or when sounded like hhAntonyms i e, c, a Double a final consonant before adding a suffix beginning with a Use vocabulary words in proper context vowel Memorize vocabulary definitions Know when to change y to i when adding suffixes Correctly write sentences dictated by teacher using vocabulary Drop the silent before adding a suffix beginning with a vowel words e hhLearn: Create good sentences using spelling and vocabulary words hhExceptions to the final rule Proofread for spelling errors: recognize misspelled words in pairs, e lists, and sentences hhWords that follow no spelling pattern Apply spelling and phonics concepts through daily teacher-directed hhHow to choose the correct ending for spelling words with sound- oral practice and independent written practice alike suffixes Learn background information on some spelling and vocabulary words hhRules for standard plural nouns hhCompound words and words with hyphens
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RED indicates first introduction of content. Spelling, Vocabulary & Poetry cont. Poetry Skills Development Learn definitions and use of unfamiliar words hhMemorize 5 lyrical poems and 1 hymn Improve comprehension of emotion and content Develop appreciation of poetry Develop mental visualization of the poem Perform in front of an audience Discuss meaning and purpose of each poem Recite in unison Use proper observation of punctuation Develop appropriate expression and volume
Arithmetic An information box, abundant practice of new and review concepts and Evaluation facts, and daily word problems are key features of Arithmetic 5. Problem- Biweekly tests (17) solving strategies are scattered throughout the text to help students Biweekly quizzes (17) acquire the skills necessary to be expert problem solvers. Emphasis is Daily skills development exercises (135) placed on topics such as whole numbers, fractions, decimals, measure- ment and algebraic equations, and basic geometric problems.
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Numbers Checking by: Place value: Addition h hhWhole numbers to the 100 billions’ place hCasting out 9s Decimals to the thousandths’ place Addends: column addition Counting sequences Averaging hhWriting numbers from dictation to the 100 billions’ place Fractions with common and uncommon denominators Roman numerals: Measures Value of I, V, X, L, C, D, M hhDecimals with annexing zeros Basic rules for Roman numerals Subtraction More complex rules for forming Roman numerals: Subtraction families 1–18 in mixed order hhSubtract a numeral only from the next two greater numerals Timed mastery hhTerms: notation, numeration Missing sign Comparing hhMental arithmetic: problems combining subtraction, addition, Recognize symbols: multiplication, and division up to 13 numbers > (greater than); < (less than) Word problems hh≠ (unequal) Terms: minuend, subtrahend, difference hhRounding: whole numbers, money, decimals, timed mastery Borrowing from any position Number sentences: greater or less than Money Estimating: Checking by addition hhSum, difference Fractions with common and uncommon denominators Product, quotient Measures Addition hhDecimals with annexing zeros Number sentences: greater or less than Addition families 1–18 in mixed order Timed mastery Multiplication Terms: addend, sum Multiplication facts: 0–12 tables Missing sign Word problems Word problems Timed mastery Money Terms: factors, product, partial products hhMental arithmetic: problems combining addition, subtraction, Missing sign multiplication, and division up to 13 numbers hhMental arithmetic: problems combining multiplication, division, Carrying to any position addition, and subtraction up to 13 numbers
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RED indicates first introduction of content. Arithmetic cont. Multiplication cont. Fractions Multiplying with up to 3-digit multiplier (factor) Parts of a whole or group Carrying hhWord problems: a broader and deeper understanding of concepts hhChecking by: Timed mastery hhReversing factors Terms: numerator, denominator hhCasting out 9s Number words Money Types: Factors: Proper, mixed, improper Factoring Change to mixed or whole number Finding common and greatest common factor Reducing: Fractions: Finding least common denominator Using cancellation Answers reduced to lowest terms Multiplying: Number line Fractions with whole or mixed numbers Addition with common or uncommon denominators hhFractions with 2 mixed numbers Subtraction: hhDecimals: With common or uncommon denominators hhMultiplied by whole numbers With borrowing hhMultiplied by another decimal Multiplication: hhAnnexing zeros in multiplication Using cancellation Number sentences: greater or less than Multiplying a fraction with a whole or mixed number hhBy powers of ten hhMultiplying 2 mixed numbers Division Equivalent fractions hhDivision: Division facts: 1–12 tables hhWhole or mixed number by a fraction Word problems hhFraction by a fraction Steps of division hhFraction or a mixed number by a whole number Terms: dividend, divisor, quotient hhBy a mixed number Missing sign hhChanging fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions Timed mastery hhMental arithmetic: problems combining division, multiplication, Decimals addition, and subtraction up to 13 numbers Money Divisor: Reading and writing: 1 or 2 digits hhWriting fraction as a decimal hh3 digits Writing decimal as a fraction Dividends up to 6 digits Place value to the thousandths’ place Remainders written as fractions hhAddition and subtraction: annexing zeros Checking by: hhMultiplication: Multiplication hhBy a whole number hhCasting out 9s hhBy another decimal Money hhWhen zeros are annexed Averaging hhDivision: Estimating quotients hhDividing a decimal by a whole number Divisibility rules: hhEliminating the decimal point in the divisor Dividing by 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10 hhAnnexing zeros to avoid remainders hhDividing by 6 hhComparing and repeating decimals hhDividing fractions: hhRounding hhWhole or mixed number by a fraction hhTimed mastery hhFraction by a fraction hhChanging decimals to fractions or fractions to decimals hhFraction or mixed number by a whole number hhBy a mixed number Problem Solving & Applications Word problems: hhDecimals: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions hhDividing a decimal by a whole number Money, measures, averages, decimals hhEliminating the decimal point in the divisor Geometry: area, perimeter hhAnnexing zeros to avoid remainders Number sentences: greater or less than Graphs hhScale drawings, temperature hhBy powers of ten
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RED indicates first introduction of content. Arithmetic cont. Problem Solving & Applications cont. Graphing, Statistics, Probability Steps of problem-solving process: Statistics: averaging hhProblems requiring four steps Scale drawing Mixed operations, estimating answers, eliminating unnecessary Graphs: facts hhDrawing graphs hhWriting a number sentence, drawing a model of a problem, using Pictographs, bar, and line graphs a schedule, estimating money amounts, guessing and checking, hhColumn graphs making an organized list, reading a chart, using educated trial and hhIdentify title, labels, and scale error hhOrdered pairs Applications: hhProbability ratio hhDeveloping a broader and deeper understanding of concepts: hhMeasures, Roman numerals Geometry hhFractions, money, decimals Plane figures: hhGraphs, scale drawings Simple closed figure, polygon hhTemperature, geometry, place value Quadrilateral: parallelogram, rectangle, square, rhombus, trap- ezoid Time hhPentagon, hexagon, heptagon, octagon Table of time: second, minute, hour; day, week, year, leap year; hhTriangle: right, isosceles, equilateral decade, score, century, millennium Angles: Money Right, congruent Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with $ hhAcute, obtuse, straight hhEstimation Lines: hhRounding to nearest cent Line segment, line, ray, intersecting lines hhParallel and perpendicular lines Measures Terms: Temperature: Point, plane, congruent Reading and writing hhSimilar, diagonal Term: degrees Perimeter of a polygon Celsius and Fahrenheit: Area: formulas for rectangle and square Freezing and boiling points of water Recognize models and symbols: • (point); — (line segment); Normal body temperature ↔ (line); → (ray); ∠ (angle) h hConverting Celsius to Fahrenheit and Fahrenheit to Celsius hhSquares and square roots hhNegative temperatures Length: Percent, Ratio, Proportion 1 h hhMeasuring to /8 of an inch hIntroduction to concept English: inch, foot, yard, mile hhRecognize symbol: % (percent) Metric: millimeter, centimeter, decimeter, meter, decameter, Pre-Algebra hectometer, kilometer hhSolving equations: hhConverting kilometers to miles and miles to kilometers hh4 new axioms: Weight: hhWith number and unknown side by side English: ounce, pound, ton hhUnknown as numerator and number as denominator Metric: milligram, centigram, decigram, gram, decagram, hectogram, kilogram hhNegative numbers Capacity: hhSquares and square roots English: fluid ounce, cup, pint, quart, gallon, peck, bushel, teaspoon, hhExponents, bases, radical signs tablespoon hhOrder of operations Metric: milliliter, centiliter, deciliter, liter, decaliter, hectoliter, kiloliter Ordering measures: least to greatest Converting measures from one measure to another within same system Adding unlike measures within the same system Subtracting unlike measures within the same system Square measures: Square inches, square feet, square yards hhAcres, square miles Timed mastery; metric prefixes
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History & Geography Old World History and Geography presents a fascinating study of the Eastern Hemisphere by geographical regions starting with the Middle East, where history began. It not only presents the importance of studying history and the significance of geography, but also describes the beginnings of history from a Christian perspective. Students are introduced to worldwide missions and missionary heroes, while learning about the history, geography, and culture of these specific locations: Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica. They will also study history as it relates to important topics such as creation, evolution, humanism, government, and nations.
Added Enrichment Evaluation Comprehension checks (69) Worksheets (39): Printed quizzes (36) Chapter checkups at end of each Geography facts and review (24) Homework quizzes (6) chapter (16) Chapter content worksheets (6) Tests (11) Special feature boxes with in-depth Geography atlas and continent study (6) 9-weeks content and geography study of Eastern Hemisphere (36): Map skills (3) exams (4) Concepts and places of history Nation Notebook optional research project: Atlas, continent, and geography Spotlights on events For nation from Eastern or Western Hemisphere facts memorized and evaluated (36) Animals of the world Including geography, symbols, way of life, history Wonders of geography Improving skills: organizing time and meeting Important people of history and deadlines, gathering information, writing reports, missionaries of the world reading maps, mounting and labeling pictures, Maps (43) and important facts about each making a time line continent at beginning of each unit
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History Study hhThree geographical areas: Fertile Crescent, Arabian Peninsula, Northern Plateaus hhFertile Crescent: hhHenry Martyn: missionary to India and Middle East hhCradle of civilization: hhCountries of Central and Southern Asia: hhLand of beginnings hhIndia: hhSumer: civilization of southern Mesopotamia (Babylon), irriga- tion, writing, wheel, archaeologists, ziggurats hhTopographical features, caste system, family life, religion, place value, decimal numeral system hhUr of the Chaldees: Chaldea, stone temples, marketplace, Abraham hhTaj Mahal, Vasco da Gama, East India Company, William Carey, East and West Pakistan, Mt. Everest hhAncient Middle East: hhAmy Carmichael: missionary to Indian children hhWhere history began hhOther Central and Southern Asian Countries hhHomes of ancient times hhCountries of the Far East: hhDaily life in an ancient city hhChina: hhPhoenicians (seafaring people): sailors, Carthage, alphabet, papyrus, blown glass hhHuang He (China’s Sorrow), dynasties, Great Wall of China, discoveries and inventions, missionary efforts hhHittites: empire builders hhChanging country, Republic of China, Communism, Mao Tse- hhLydians (makers of money): trade by barter, first coins minted tung, Chiang Kai-shek, People’s Republic of China hhIsraelites (God’s chosen people): Sinai Peninsula, Ten Command- hhModern China, Beijing, Hong Kong, Tiananmen Square ments, Joshua, “Holy Land,” Canaanites, judges, King Saul, King David, King Solomon hhChinese sphere of influence h hhAssyrian Empire: feared conquerors hNortheast and Southeast Asian countries h hhBabylonian Empire: Code of Hammurabi, Chaldeans, Seven hEgypt: Wonders of the Ancient World, Daniel, King Belshazzar hhGeography of Egypt hhPersian Empire: Cyrus the Great hhEgypt’s beginning: early river civilizations hhMiddle East today: hhDynasties hhGeographical features hhBuilding projects of the pharaohs: irrigation and flood control, hhClimate: desert regions, Mediterranean climate, fertile land shadoof, pyramids, Great Sphinx, obelisks, Valley of the Kings, “King Tut” hhPlants and animals hhEveryday life in ancient Egypt: people, education, food hhPeople: Arabic language, Islam religion hhPapyrus plant: first paper, hieroglyphics, Rosetta Stone hhImportance of history and current events: Islam, Judaism, Christianity, natural resources hhDecline of Egypt
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RED indicates first introduction of content. History & Geography cont. History Study cont. hhEngland and the British Isles: h hhAfrica long ago: hBritish Isles: “Mother Country,” biblical heritage hhLand of mystery: “Dark Continent” Great events in English history: h hhHighlights of African history: hMagna Carta, Elizabethan Age hhLand of Phut, Sahara, Land of Cush Age of Puritans: h hhEthiopian eunuch, Queen of Sheba, early Christians in North hPuritans and science, Wesleyan Revival Africa hhRise of industry, Victorian Age, England’s decline, restoring hhMuslim control, Ghana Empire, Mali Empire England’s greatness, Margaret Thatcher h hhAge of exploration and missions: hEngland: land and people, Pennine Chain, London, Thames, the Chunnel hhMalaria, yellow fever, sleeping sickness, slave trade hhIreland, Scotland, and Wales: “Emerald Isle,” people, potato famine, hhRobert Moffat, David Livingstone, Victoria Falls, Henry Stanley, Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands Samuel Crowther, Mary Slessor hhOther countries of Western Europe: hhAfrica in modern times: hhTwo Europes: Communist Eastern Europe, Free Western Europe hhNorthern Africa: Sahara, Barbary Coast, Aswan High Dam, Suez Canal, Sudan, Khartoum hhMediterranean Europe: h hhTropical Africa: history and geography hSpain: ancient Armada h hhSouthern Africa: European settlement, Republic of South Africa, hPortugal: explorers resources and industries hhItaly: Renaissance hhModern Africa’s needs: the Gospel, food, shelter, education, stable hhGreece: early European civilizations government hhCentral Europe: hhAncient Greece hhFrance: revolution hhGeographical features hhSwitzerland: mountain republic hhFirst Greeks: Minoans, Crete, Mycenaeans, Trojan horse hhAustria: culture and beauty hhGreek alphabet and writings: Homer, Aesop hhGermany: reformation hhGreek philosophers: Pythagoras, Democritus, Socrates, Plato, hhThe low countries: The Netherlands (land below sea level), Aristotle how Dutch made Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg hhGreek city: city-state, agora, acropolis, theater, gymnasium, hhScandinavia (land of Vikings): stadium hhNorway: land of the Midnight Sun hhA Greek idea: democracy (people rule) hhSweden: largest Scandinavian country hhTwo famous city-states: Sparta, courage, strength, loyalty, helots; hhDenmark: Hans Christian Andersen Athens, culture hhIceland: land of fire and ice hh Philip of Macedonia: Macedonia, phalanx hhFinland: scenic forest land, European tundra hh Alexander the Great (Conqueror of the World): Hellenistic Age hhLanguages of Europe: Romance, Germanic, Slavic, and others hh Rome: hhCountries of Eastern Europe: hh Land: Apennine Peninsula, Italy, Alps, Po River, Tiber River hhRussia under the czars hh People: Italians, Latins, Etruscans, Greek influence hhHow Communism began: Karl Marx, Marxism hh Life in Rome: home, education, roads, bridges, tunnels, aqueducts, hhBirth of the Soviet Union: Russian Revolution, Communist terrorism concrete, government, Roman Republic, patricians, plebeians Changes in the Soviet Union: hhHow Rome conquered the world: Punic Wars, Julius Caesar, hhNo food, disaster in Afghanistan Rubicon River, dictator, Mark Antony, Pompeii Mikhail Gorbachev hhRoman Empire: Augustus Caesar, Pax Romana hhPerestroika and glasnost, Lech Walesa, Solidarity, Baltic Repub- hhChristianity: lics hhGreatest event in history: birth of Jesus, early ministry of Jesus hhLife in the Soviet Union: atheism, few freedoms, government Christ, spread of the Gospel control hhNero and the persecution of Christians: colosseum, gladiators, hhSoviet Union and United Nations the catacombs hhFall of the Soviet Empire: Boris Yeltsin, Russian Republic, Common- hhRise of Constantine wealth of Independent States hhFall of Rome hhModern countries of Eastern Europe hhMiddle Ages: hhAustralia and beyond: hhPeasants and lords, Roman church, Charlemagne, Holy Roman hhAustralia: “Island Continent,” land and climate, Great Barrier Reef, Empire plants and animals, history, government, cities, country life, indus- hhMonasteries, convents, crusades, Waldensians, Inquisition, John try and resources Wycliffe, John Huss hhOceania: islands of the Pacific hhInvention of printing press: Johann Gutenberg, Gutenberg Bible hhAntarctica: coldest continent, discovery and exploration, hhMartin Luther and the Protestant Reformation: indulgences, Captain James Cook, Richard Byrd purgatory, Ninety-Five Theses
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RED indicates first introduction of content. History & Geography cont. Memory Work Geography terms and facts memorized: 6 documents: Circle of the earth: The American’s Creed Sphere Portion of The Declaration of Independence hhDiameter, circumference Preamble to the Constitution Oceans First Amendment to the Constitution hhSeas The Rights of Americans Seven continents Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address Earth’s hemispheres: States and capitals hhNorthern, southern 44 U.S. Presidents Eastern, western Latitude and longitude: Geography Study hhParallels of latitude, tropics, meridians Atlas facts memorized: Poles, Equator hhEastern Hemisphere: political map of nations, cities, states, bodies hhBodies of water: gulf, strait, channel of water, oceans Rivers: hhWorld: physical maps of rivers, seas, deserts, mountain ranges, hhTributary, mouth, delta mountains Upstream, downstream hhKingdoms and empires of the ancient world hhLandforms: plains, plateaus, hills, mountains hhAfrica: countries, rivers, mountains, bodies of water hhMountains and mountain ranges: sea level, altitude, peak, summit; Landforms volcano, dormant, extinct hhBodies of water hhWorld’s greatest deserts U.S. states and capitals hhClimate zones hhContinent facts memorized: hhTropical rain forests hhAsia: countries, capital names, locations; continent facts, seas, hhTropical savannas rivers, mountain ranges, mountains, deserts hhAfrica: countries, capital names, locations; continent facts, rivers, deserts, mountain ranges, mountain hhEurope: countries, capital names, locations; continent facts, seas, rivers, mountain ranges, mountains hhAustralia, Oceania, & Antarctica: countries, capital names, locations; continent facts, mountain ranges, desert, islands
Science Investigating God’s World leads students continually from the known to the unknown Additional Helps by teaching important science concepts within the context of things they can see and Suggested: know. The aim is to help students better understand basic science principles rather Enrichment projects (3) than to merely teach them science vocabulary. DVDs (4) This text presents the world as the creation of God and glorifies Him as its Sustainer Worksheets (24) and Upholder. It introduces great scientists and naturalists who believed in the bibli- cal account of Creation, and where appropriate, it refutes the materialist’s faith in Evaluation evolution. Students will also learn about topics such as plants and animals, matter and Printed quizzes (25) energy, light, and minerals. Homework quizzes (3) Tests (6) 9-weeks exam (3) RED indicates first introduction of content.
Insects & Plants Honeybees The mysteries around us: hhMore stinging insects: bumblebees, yellow jackets Science and observation Victims and villains: h hhLaw and order hPredator, prey A detective’s tools: his senses and intelligence, books and equip- Food chain ment Mimicry: hhInvestigating a goldenrod jungle: Monarchs and viceroy butterflies Pollination hhBee and fly differences; bee killers
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RED indicates first introduction of content. Science cont. Insects & Plants cont. hhOther carnivores: contrast in size Camouflage: hhLarge carnivores: bears, giant pandas h hhAmbush bug, goldenrod spider hSmall carnivores: h hhTrue bugs: hWeasels and minks hhPiercing and sucking mouthparts Skunks h hhWings that cross hPrimates (tree-dwelling mammals): h hhPraying mantis: egg case, nymph hCharacteristics Beetles and seed eaters: hhApes: mountain gorillas and chimpanzees h hhBeetle characteristics, locust borer, goldenrod soldier beetle hMonkeys: New World and Old World Seed feeders: hhHorses: man’s best helper Birds hhCloven-hoofed animals: h hhRabbits hBovids (useful ruminants): cattle, sheep, goats h hhComposite flowers: characteristics of composites; daisy, aster, hDeer (antlered ruminants): white-tailed deer, moose, reindeer blackeyed Susan, thistle, goldenrod, ragweed and caribou h hhWilliam Carey: missionary and botanist in India hDifferences between horns and antlers Activities & Demonstrations: hhGrenfell of Labrador: missionary and doctor hhMammals and man: hhSetting up a living flower exhibit hhLikenesses and differences hhMaking a meadow in a terrarium hhBalance of nature; extinct and endangered species hhObserving insect orders hhMaking plant exhibits: drying flowers, building a gall cage Activities & Demonstrations: h hhUsing a water lens hCollecting and recognizing animal tracks h hhLearning more about honeybees: the “bee dance” hInvestigating your dog and cat h hhObserving social insects hFollowing tracks: studying animal tracks h hhMaking a creature keeper hDemonstrating wool’s ability to hold heat h hhMaking a pitfall trap hBuilding a nature sanctuary hhObserving animal measurements Mammals Habitats Energy: Light Vertebrates: hhDefining light: Characteristics: hhSpeed of light h hhFour limbs: two forelimbs, two hind limbs hTransparent, opaque, translucent light Warm-blooded hhShadows Hair: hhJourney of light: Fur, wool, spines or quills, bristles, whiskers hhLuminous objects h hhFor warmth: hNatural and artificial light h hhWhales’ blubber hReflection: bouncing light; convex and concave mirrors For camouflage hhRefraction (bending light rays): h hhSpecial structures: horns, claws, nails, hoofs, hard plates hConvex and concave lens, telescopes h hhMammary glands: most mammals provide milk for their young hThe spectrum: ROY G. BV, infrared, ultraviolet h hhUnusual mammals: hEyes (the light detectors): hhMarsupials Parts of the eye: hhPlatypus and echidna: hatch from eggs Pupil, iris, lens, retina, optic nerve h hhGnawing mammals: hCornea h hhRodents (herbivores): rats, mice hEye conditions: nearsightedness, farsightedness h hhRabbits are not rodents hSir Isaac Newton and the eye Insect-eating mammals: hhAnimal eyes: h hhAnt-eating mammals: giant anteater, aardvark, pangolin hCharacteristics of birds’ eyes hhInsectivores: shrews, moles, hedgehogs Insects’ eyes hhBats Night vision h hhDogs (canines): breeding, training hBinocular vision, monocular vision h hhCarnivores hSeeing color hhWild dogs: wolves, coyotes, foxes Activities & Demonstrations: hhCats (felines): hhMaking a lens and mirror collection hhDesigned to stalk: night vision, whiskers, rough tongue, padded hhObserving light reflectors feet hhObserving eyeshine hhWild cats: tiger, lion, jaguar, leopard, etc. hhDemonstrating transparent, translucent, and opaque materials hhObserving mirrored impressions hhMaking a spectrum
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RED indicates first introduction of content. Science cont. Geology Energy & Engines hhThe earth’s structure: crust, mantle, outer core, inner core hhForce and motion (engines): hhSoil (a natural resource): Forces necessary for motion: Humus; conservation Force of gravity, force of friction hhChemical and physical weathering hhForce of contact Rocks: igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic hhElectricity and magnetism: hhMinerals: crystals and gemstones; mineralogists hhForce of electricity: positive and negative charges hhMetals: Force of magnetism hhCharacteristics of metals hhWork and energy: hhGold, silver, copper, iron, aluminum, mercury, uranium hhForms of energy; types of energy; transfers of energy hhHidden treasures: Energy for muscles hhFossil fuels: coal, oil The power of water and wind: windmills, water wheels hhHot springs and geysers Water, ice, and steam: hhHollowed-out caves: stalactites, stalagmites, spelunkers hhThe three states of matter, changes in the states hhCharles Spurgeon: preacher who loved nature Water’s three states hhInteresting treasures: Water molecules in motion hhFossils: The power of steam: hhFormation, kinds hhPerformance under pressure hhPaleontologists hhSteam engine; steam locomotive hhMen who saw dinosaurs: Bible characters; others throughout hhThe power of internal combustion: history hhNecessary ingredients for combustion Activities & Demonstrations: hhGasoline and diesel engines hhGathering a rock collection hhThe power of jet propulsion: how a jet engine works hhDoing the acid test hhThe power of rocket engines: hhMaking a crystal garden hhRockets and oxygen hhIdentifying minerals hhModern rocketry hhIdentifying artificial fossils hhTwo types of rocket engines hhObserving physical weathering at work Activities & Demonstrations: Oceanography hhCalculating weight on the moon (effect of gravity) hhDemonstrating electrical charges hhThe sea is His: beauty, power, secrets hhObserving molecules move in water hhWater (the necessary resource): hhDemonstrating: Composition of water hhImportance of oxygen in combustion Water cycle hhMagnetic field hhTide and shore: hhTypes of tides, tidal zones Astronomy hhRocky shores The sun: Sandy shores Size; a source of energy hhShellfish: mollusks, crustaceans hhLayers: core, photosphere, chromospheres, corona hhSea stars The stars: constellations of the northern and southern hemispheres hhBeauties of the coral reef: coral polyps; fish of the coral reefs The moon: hhSome seafaring mammals: Appearance Whales hhMoon seas, phases of the moon hhPinnipeds, sea otters hhEight planets: names, description of each hhWinged wanderers: albatrosses, gulls, penguins Air: gases in the air, importance of air, atmosphere, air pressure hhPreserving the sea: hhThe wild blue yonder: troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, ther- hhOil spills mosphere, exosphere, magnetic field Conservation hhWernher von Braun: aerospace engineer Activities & Demonstrations: Activities & Demonstrations: hhGathering a seashell collection hhExploring space from your backyard hhMoving molecules hhDemonstrating: hhDemonstrating a miniature oil slick hhAir’s expansion and contraction in response to temperature hhAir pressure with an atmospheric egg
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RED indicates first introduction of content. Science cont. Weather hhInvestigating snow crystals Temperatures and winds: hhBeing a weather prophet hhSolar rays; greenhouse effect Variety of Vertebrates hhSeasons: Classification of animals hhResult of earth’s tilt on axis Warm-blooded and cold-blooded vertebrates: definition hhThe winds: Birds and flight: hhTemperature differences Structure of feathers and bones hhAir pressure hhTypes of wings hhMajor wind systems hhPowerful breast muscles Water vapor: humidity; condensation Fish: hhAtmosphere: ingredients for cloud formation; types of air masses, Structure: gills, scales, swim bladder fronts hhTypes: jawless fish, cartilaginous fish, bony fish Clouds: Snakes (reptiles): Shapes and names: cumulus, stratus, cirrus, combination clouds hhParts of a snake, venomous snakes, common snakes, constrictors hhFog hhTreatment of snakebites Precipitation: hhLizards (reptiles): defenses, types Rain, sleet, snowflakes: hhTurtles and crocodiles (reptiles): hhDry snow, wet snow, freezing rain, tropical rain hhArmor-like structure, parts of turtle shells Storms: hhTypes of turtles and crocodiles hhHow a storm is produced Amphibians: hhAnatomy of a cumulonimbus cloud Types Hailstones Tadpole metamorphosis hhTypes of lightning hhUnusual amphibians hhTornadoes: watches and warnings Louis Agassiz: “America’s Greatest Science Teacher” (1847–1873) Storm safety Activities & Demonstrations: hhWeather monitoring and forecasting hhConducting an egg watch Activities & Demonstrations: hhObserving fish hhBuilding a water barometer Raising tadpoles hhCreating a wind system hhBuilding a hygrometer hhMaking fog
Health The active lifestyle presented in Enjoying Good Health emphasizes the Additional Helps significance of maintaining sound health habits. While reviewing the Worksheets (11) muscular and respiratory systems of the human body, each student Physical exercises (7) is encouraged to measure his level of fitness. An in-depth study of the Mental exercise (1) circulatory system adds to the student’s knowledge of physical fitness. The study of nutrition focuses on the importance of a healthful diet and Demonstrations: its effects on overall fitness and personal appearance. Measuring amount of air in breath Determining your optimal range Enjoying Good Health also stresses personal responsibility in overcom- Review games (16) ing spiritual battles, concluding with a practical study of the Christian’s spiritual armor. Evaluation Printed quizzes (6) Homework quizzes (3) Tests (4) RED indicates first introduction of content.
Circulatory System hhRest: lactic acid, carbon dioxide, amount needed h hhBlood: cardiac muscle, arteries, capillaries, veins, plasma, red and hProtecting your heart: alcohol and tobacco use, cholesterol, physical white cells, antibodies, platelets fitness hhHeart: atrium, ventricle, valves hhCirculatory system: aorta, pulse, capillaries, venae cavae, varicose veins, blood pressure
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RED indicates first introduction of content. Health cont. Nutrient Study hhDysentery Energy; diet hhCaffeine Nutrients: hhAids and hindrances to digestion hhSimple and complex carbohydrates Pleasant meals: manners hhSaturated and unsaturated fats Physical Fitness in Action: Exercise hhWater-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins Factors: hhMinerals: phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, iron, Aerobic endurance iodine, zinc Muscular strength and endurance; agility hhDeficiency conditions: osteoporosis, goiter, anemia hhFlexibility Daily Food Guide: malnutrition, balanced diet, Food Guide Pyramid Body composition and 5 groups hhEnergy for activity: calories, metabolism Interpersonal Relationships Balanced meals: a good breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks Social acceptance: Energy input and output: maintaining a healthy weight, obesity Influenced by personal appearance and hygiene: posture, halito- Digestive System sis, brushing, flossing, deodorant Influenced by actions: hhDigestive system: alimentary canal Polite conversations; proper introductions hhParts: mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon Telephone courtesy during incoming and outgoing calls Saliva, gastric juices, bile hhRSVPs, thank-you notes hhExcretory system: kidneys, bladder Being a good friend hhJob of the liver in digestion hhMental awareness: potential, eye-gate, ear-gate, right attitudes, hhAbsorption and elimination: villi, colon, fiber gratitude Water: hhSpiritual warfare: armor of God Importance, amount needed hhSafe drinking water
Bible
Life of David Series 1 Fifth grade Bible is filled with many astounding stories about Bible characters such Young Evaluation as Moses, Ruth, Daniel, Samuel, and David. Students will also study Joshua’s life DAV IDFlash-a-Card Graded memory verse and learn how his loyalty to God made him an excellent leader and caused him to passages (8) triumph in battle. These Bible stories will show students how God can do mighty Content tests (5) acts when a person has faith in Him.
3 Lessons • 21 Cards 1 God Chooses David 2 David Kills Goliath 3 David and Jonathan Lesson Guide Included ´;,I!m¨ David Kills Goliath 27124101 abeka.com RED indicates first introduction of content.
Lessons 407 Abeka Flash-a-Cards Memory Work Salvation Series (5 lessons) hhNew Scripture passages (8) containing 49 verses Life of Moses Series (20): Moses in Egypt; Journey to Sinai; Journey Review verses (97) through the Wilderness Tabernacle (3) Doctrinal Drill 59 questions/answers First Christmas (5); Joshua (7); Judges (6); Ruth (3); Jonah (2) Increase Bible knowledge of basic doctrines: the Bible, God, sin, salvation, heaven, assurance of salvation Crucifixion and Resurrection (9); Life of Samuel (4) 8 questions with verses to memorize as answers Life of David Series (13): Young David, David in Hiding Prayer Time hhDavid the King Learn to pray with thanksgiving for each other, our nation, those in The First Thanksgiving authority over us
Music 45 songs Sword Drills Choruses, hymns of the faith, holiday songs, and patriotic songs: Learn to quickly find 112 Old and New Testament references hh18 new hymns and songs; 12 new choruses
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Music One important foundation of a nation’s heritage is its music. Songs We Enjoy 5 contains songs that reflect the spirit and strength of the American people. These traditional, patri- otic, holiday, and fun songs have been delighting students for generations. The sing-along CD makes song time easy for the teacher and even more enjoyable for the students.
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Skills Development 66 songs Variety of Songs to Memorize Follow a song leader, while singing with class or CD Patriotic, folk, Americana, fun, spirituals and hymns, holiday, songs hhDefine and understand 17 unfamiliar words and phrases in lyrics at sea hhImprove coordination skills with songs that require hand motions Benefit from fun activities that keep interest: Dynamic contrasts, singing in rounds hhTongue twisters Learn historical facts through patriotic, folk, and Americana music
Arts & Crafts Students use Art B to review fundamental principles of color with colored- Added Enrichment pencil renderings and watercolor paintings. Fifth graders will learn new con- Art Appreciation cepts such as light and dark values, one-point perspective (with step-by-step Introduction to influential artists drawings), and symmetry. Students will enjoy using different types of media to such as Julius Schnorr von create three-dimensional forms. Art B also encourages students to appreciate Carolsfeld, Currier and Ives, art by introducing them to accomplished artists and art techniques. and Brian Jekel Art forms: woodcuts, calligraphy, origami, and lithographs Introduction to well-known prints and works
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Skill & Concept Development 37 projects Technique Development Primary, secondary, intermediate, complementary, analogous, and hhDrawing: sketching basic shapes (4) neutral hues hhShading; enlarging and reducing (4) hhValue: light and dark; watercolor; contrasting (12) Animation hhPerspective: horizon line, vanishing point (6) Modeling (4): hhSymmetry (4) Paper shaping, paper cutting, paper folding hhFoil, imprinting, curling hhPainting: watercolor techniques (4)
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