BIBLE - 1^st GRADE

Bible is taught as a guide for spiritual and practical living.  The Bible stories serve as a foundation as the students grow in their knowledge of God as savior and redeemer.

OBJECTIVES

To enable the student to:

1.       See the Bible as an historical document.

2.       See unity of Scriptures through a study of stories in Old and New Testament.

3.       Memorize key verses.

COURSE OUTLINE

I.        The Bible--God's Story

II.      The World God Made

 Adam and Eve, Sin, Cain and Abel, Noah, Tower of Babel

III.    The Patriarchs

 Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph

IV.    From Slavery to the Promised Land

 Moses, Exodus, Ten Commandments, Tabernacle, Wilderness, Balaam, Joshua

V.      The Judges

 Othniel, Ehud, Deborah, Gideon, Samson

VI.    Ruth

 Naomi, Ruth, Boaz, Happy Ending

VII.  The Early Monarchy

 Samuel, Saul, David

VIII.The Peaceful Reign of Solomon

 Solomon, Temple, Queen of Sheba, Solomon's Sin

IX.    Kings Prophets

 God's Promises, Split Kingdom, Prophets, Captivity, Daniel

X.      Jesus the Savior

 Birth, Jesus' Miracles, Jesus' Teachings, Passion Week, Crucifixion, Resurrection, Appearances, Jesus Ascends

XI.    The Early Church

 Pentecost, Lame Beggar, Stephen, Philip, Peter, Paul

XII.  Thanksgiving

XIII.Christmas

Announcement to Mary and Joseph, Birth, Angels and Shepherds, Star and Wise Men

MATHEMATICS - 1^st GRADE                                                    Top

The 1st grade math program develops an understanding of patterns and numbers by using concrete materials.  Teachable moments which naturally occur each day in the classroom are excellent times to improve math skills allowing students to experience math in the world as God created it.

OBJECTIVES

To enable the student to:

1.      Develop insight and understanding of patterns by use of concrete materials.

2.      Internalize the concept of numbers within the context of real experiences.

COURSE OUTLINE

I.        Counting

A.      Counting by Rote Memory (1's, 2's, 5's, 10's)

B.      Counting-On           

II.      Free Exploration of materials used

III.    Graphing

 A.      Real

 B.      Symbolic

IV.    Measurement

 A.      Comparing Games (Language)

 B.      Quantity/Volume

 C.      Linear/Weight

 D.      Time

V.      Money

 A.      Identify Coins

 B.      Make change with real change

VI.    Number Operations

 A.      Concept level - Manipulatives only

 B.      Connecting Level - Manipulatives with pre-written symbols

 C.      Symbolic Level - Children record while working with  manipulatives

VII.  Numeral recognition

VIII.Numeral writing

IX.    Pattern

X.      Place value (main focus on concept level)

 A.      Measurement

 B.      Calendar

 C.      Other bases

XI.    Sorting and classifying

LANGUAGE ARTS - 1^st GRADE                                                             Top

Integrated reading, writing, and language development.

Written language is the best way to record and preserve thoughts, ideas, theories and discoveries, laws and their interpretations - in short, man's understanding of God's purpose and force within the universe and all of man's creative endeavors to express that understanding - in a way which allows them to pass between friends and colleagues in a small circle or across miles and generations.  As written language is put on the page, it is meaningful and useful only to those who can decode it through competent use of reading skills.

The first grade reading program stresses three elements: (1) Reading is an immeasurably important skill to an individual as he or she learns how to live within God's world and to discover God's purpose for him or her within it; (2) Language skills are designed to prepare children for reading and writing by providing work on letters and sounds, basic vocabulary, and classification; (3) Thinking skills are designed to help children develop sound skills in reasoning; to become more focused and systematic in thinking and more eager to accept intellectual challenges.

OBJECTIVES

To enable the student to:

1.      Read and write independently.

2.      Recognize and be acquainted with outstanding literary selections.

3.      Establish a meaningful correlation of all language arts.

4.      Listen critically.

5.      Follow oral and written directions.

6.      Demonstrate the complete writing process in producing a paper.

7.      Develop comprehension and critical thinking skills.

COURSE OUTLINE

I.        Listening and Speaking

A.      Listen critically

B.      Following directions

C.      Participating in dramatizations, recitations and discussions

D.      Reading fluently and expressively

II.      Visual and Auditory Recognition

A.      Letter Names, Shapes and Sounds

B.      Beginning and ending Sounds

C.      Rhyming Words

D.      Distinctions Among Similar Words

III.    Decoding

A.      Consonant and Vowel Sounds and Spellings

B.      Blending

C.      Sight Words

D.      Signals

IV.    Structural Analysis

A.      Inflectional Endings

B.      Contractions

V.      Word Meaning

A.      Vocabulary

1.       Matching Definitions With Pictures

2.       Matching Definitions with Words

3.       Using Context Clues

B.      Synonyms, Antonyms, Homophones

C.      Compound Words

VI.    Literature

A.      Genres (Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction)

B.      Literary Devices (Rhyme)

C.      Author's Purpose

D.      Story Structure

VII.  Comprehension and Critical Thinking

A.      True and False Statements

B.      Matching Sentences With Pictures

C.      Analyzing Character

D.      Locating Answers to Factual Questions

E.      Finding Supporting Details

F.      Cause and Effect

G.     Sequence

H.      Drawing Conclusions

I.         Predicting Outcomes

J.       Making Comparisons

K.      Distinguishing Between Reality and Fantasy

L.       Classifying Information

M.     Using Background Knowledge

N.      Reading Strategies

1.       Setting Reading Goals and Expectations

2.       Clarifying

3.       Summing Up

4.       Predicting

VIII.            Writing

A.      Steps

1.       Developing a Writing Goal (Topic)

2.       Planning a Composition

3.       Writing a First Draft

4.       Evaluating and Revising

5.       Writing a Final Draft

6.       Final Proofreading

7.       Publishing

B.      Genres (Fiction)

IX.    Grammar, Usage and Mechanics

A.      Sentences

B.      Punctuation

1.       End Punctuation

2.       Quotation Marks

C.      Capitalization

D.      Writing Legibly

X.      Study and Research

A.      Study Aids (Learning Test-Taking Techniques)

B.      Research Aids

1.       Alphabetical Order

2.       Parts of a Book

3.       Dictionary and Glossary

4.       Geographic Reference Sources (Maps)

C.      Life Skills (Knowledge of Name, Address, Telephone Number)

SCIENCE – 1^st GRADE                                                                                     Top

The goal of the science program is to take a closer look at the world God created.  We use active learning experiences so students will become involved with what they learn.  Literature is integrated as often as possible as an extension of science activities.

OBJECTIVES

To enable the student to:

1.      Learn of creation in relationship to the physical world and environment around them.

2.      Integrate science concepts with all subject areas.

COURSE OUTLINE

I.        Human Body

A.      Drug Awareness

B.      Five Senses

C.      Dental Health

D.      Heart Smart

E.      Nutrition

II.      Physical World

A.      Seasons

B.      Weather

C.      Earth Day

D.      Shadows

III.    Plants and Animals

A.      Wild Animals

B.      Domestic Animals

C.      Life cycle of a seed

SOCIAL STUDIES - 1^st GRADE                                                                         Top

The Social Studies curriculum introduces the student to historical perspective of time and influential historical figures.

OBJECTIVES

To enable the student to:

1.      Become introduced to social awareness issues pertinent to today's classroom and society.

2.      Apply these issues in a meaningful way at the first grade level.

3.      Integrate social studies with all subject areas.

COURSE OUTLINE

I.        Rules

II.      Manners

III.    Family Appreciation

A.      Christmas gifts

B.      Mother & Father's Day gifts

C.      Valentine's Day gifts

D.      Thank you notes

E.      10 Commandments

IV.    Holidays

V.      Cultures

A.      Missions conference

B.      Christmas Around the World

VI.    Safety

A.      Bicycle

B.      Fire

HISTORY – 1^st GRADE                                                                                     Top

OBJECTIVES

To enable the student to:

1.      Understand historical events when they happen in relationship to the calendar year.

2.      Make connections with the students between historical events and how these events relate to their lives.

3.      Integrate history with all subject areas.

COURSE OUTLINE

I.        Mayflower Time Line

II.      Columbus Day

III.    Thanksgiving

A.      Bible Unit 12 - Psalm 100

B.      Pilgrims

C.      Native Americans

IV.    Veterans Day

V.      Christmas

A.      Bible Unit 13

B.      Traditional

C.      Around the World

VI.    Martin Luther King, Jr.

VII.  Lincoln/Washington

VIII.            Easter

IX.    Memorial Day