Grade Level Focus Sheet: Fifth Grade
Bible
- Wordless Book
- It All Begins in Genesis by Answers in Genesis
- Abraham and Sarah
- Living God's Way (character)
Language Arts
- Reading - Whole class novels:
Noah Webster, The Sign of the Beaver, Magician's Nephew, The Lion, Witch & the Wardrobe, Treasures in the Snow, The Secret Garden - Language - Shurley Language
- Writing - Institute for Excellence in Writing
- Spelling - Spelling Workout by Modern Curriculum Press
- Handwriting - Zaner Bloser
- Book Reports
Math
- Saxon Math:
Develops a solid foundation of the language and basic concepts of all areas of mathematics including addition, subtraction, multiplication, long division, fractions, decimals, ratios, geometry, problem solving, metric system, etc.
Science
- Scientific Method
- Human Body (Skeletal, Muscular, Digestive, Respiratory, Nervous and Circulatory Systems)
- Natural Resources
Social Studies (History & Geography)
- French & Indian War
- The Revolutionary War
- Building a New Nation
- Westward Movement
- The Civil War
- Map Skills
- U.S. & World Geography
- States & Capitols
- U.S. Presidents
- Research skills and projects
Special Classes
- Computer, Physical Education, Music (Instrumental or General), Library, Art