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BIBLE
The focus of this study is on basic doctrines of the Christian faith,
put in a way children can understand. There will also be time spent on
the use of Bible reference materials such as a concordance and an atlas.
ACSI Elementary Bible Series – Grade 4. 1995.
READING
Through the use of a variety of genres, fourth graders will develop
reading strategies, vocabulary, and comprehension. Choosing materials
appropriate for researching a particular theme is emphasized to promote
thinking and decision making skills. We believe these skills are
necessary for interpreting and understanding the Bible as well as other
literature.
SRA Open Court Reading. McGraw Hill Publishing Company, 2002.
SPELLING
Spelling in fourth grade is a skills based program. Words are grouped to stress the recognition of structural similarities as well as phonetic similarities. Reinforcement is made through the three modes of learning: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic.
Spelling and Vocabulary – Grade 4. Houghton-Mifflin, 1998.
ENGLISH
Grammar and writing are taught through a multi-sensory approach with students as active participants throughout the lesson. Special features of the program include jingles, question and answer flow, sentence building, and the writing process.
Shurley-English. Shurley Instructional Materials, 2000.
MATHEMATICS
Fourth grade math is a success-oriented program. It is built on the philosophy that mathematics builds on prior learning. New learning is presented in increments with constant repetition, practice, and building upon prior learning. Lessons are applicable to the students’ daily lives as they practice skills related to: the calendar, time, measurement, temperature, money, and problem solving.
Larson, Perzanoski, O’Neil, Corcoran. Saxon Math 4. Saxon Publishers. 1995.
SCIENCE
The fourth grade science course deals with the study of weather, earthquakes, volcanoes, weathering, plants, physical and chemical changes, and the use of technology to improve human lives. Experiments are designed to use the scientific method. Emphasis is placed on the fact that God is the creator and sustainer of our world. He has uniquely designed man, animals, plants, the earth itself, and the solar system in interdependent roles. Man is God’s special creation, created for a relationship with God. A hands-on approach to science is emphasized.
Scott Foresman. Science: See Learning in a Whole New Light. Pearson Education, Inc. 2006.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Fourth Grade Social Studies is an emphasis on Ohio’s history, inventors, and state symbols. An overview of interdependence, economics, humanities, and citizenship is covered in every unit. International lessons are integrated into the chapters for comparison of major landforms. Decision making and citizenship skills are discussed as responsibilities not only of an American citizen, but also of a Christian. Human government is ordained by God, so Christians are to take an active stand exercising their rights as citizens.
Stewart, Dr. J. Mark. Ohio - Adventures in Time and Place. McGraw Hill School Division. 2000.
ART
This course will provide an understanding of the elements of line, shape, color, space, form, and texture as used in artistic compositions. Both traditional and contemporary masters will be studied for examples. Activities in drawing, painting, sculpture, and crafts are included as part of this class.
MUSIC
This class is a general review of the knowledge of the elements of music. Through the use of games, flash cards, worksheets, and recorders students will be able to functionally use the music symbols to create instrumental music.
Trophy Elementary Recorder Method. Trophy Music Publishers 1987.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical education for fourth graders will consist of activities designed to add to the skills learned in previous years and to begin learning basic rules of major sports. The focus of the classes will be on lead-up games, conditioning, good sportsmanship, and physical fitness.
COMPUTER LAB
Each fourth grade class will meet once a week throughout the school year. The course is designed to teach students about keyboarding, computers, and software applications. There will be hands-on projects that can be integrated with the regular classroom curriculum.
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salvation, the discipleship, and the education for life and service of
the students entrusted to our care. 
