Fifth Grade Syllabus
1. Bible
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a. Bible stories (Salvation, Life of Moses, Tabernacle, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, Jonah, Samuel, David)
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b. Memorization of Bible verses
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c. Bible doctrine
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d. Hymns/Choruses
2. Language
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a. Sentence structure and diagramming
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b. Eight parts of speech
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c. Mechanics of capitalization and punctuation
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d. Finding and identifying complements
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e. Writing research papers
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f. Book reports and letter writing
3. Reading
a. Oral reading and appreciation
b. Word meaning and vocabulary meaning skills
c. Reading comprehension (Accelerated Reader)
d. Speed reading
4. Spelling
a. Root words
b. Suffixes and prefixes
c. Spelling rules
d. Vocabulary meanings
e. Memorization of poetry
5. Penmanship
a. Cursive writing enhancement
b. Creative writing in journals
6. Math
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a. Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals with introduction to percents
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b. Story problems and problem-solving strategies
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c. Roman numerals
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d. English and metric measures
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e. Graphs and scale drawings, reading schedules and charts
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f. Probability and estimation
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g. Basic algebraic equations, squares and square roots
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h. Basic geometry, perimeter and area
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i. Reading thermometer, negative temperature and converting temperatures
7. Science
a. Earth science (geology, oceanography, astronomy and conservation)
b. Biology (study of vertebrates)
c. Physical science (force/motion, electricity, magnetism, engines, light, matter)
8. Health
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a. Circulatory Systems
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b. Nutrition and Physical Fitness
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c. Digestive System
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d. Interpersonal Relationships
9. Social Studies
a. Old world history starting with the Fertile Crescent through Ancient Greece, Rome and the Middle East Today
b. Study of countries (Central and Southern Asia, Far East, Eqypt, Africa, England, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Australia)
c. Geography and map reading
d. Nations Notebook Report
10. Art
a. Improve motor skills
b. Improve artistic skills
c. Apply the elements and principles of art for the glory of God.
11. Computer
a. Basic keyboarding
b. Using the computer as a tool
12. Music
a. Rhythm patterns, dynamics, and form
b. Upper recorders
c. Music history
d. Presentation skills
13. Physical Education
a. Flexibility and condition for life
b. Individual and team sport skills
c. Sportsmanship and teamwork
d. Rules and regulations of games
e. Presidential Fitness Challenge
14. Library
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a. Reading comprehension (Accelerated Reader)
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b. Using the Dewy Decimal System and online card catalogue
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c. Book care
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d. Parts of a book
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e. Using reference materials
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