BIBLE - 4th GRADE
PHILOSOPHY
The Bible is
the basic guideline for the Christian life.
Since knowledge of it and its principles are so crucial to all areas of
Christian living, it behooves the Christian school to make it a primary study,
as well as to integrate its knowledge and principles in all phases of the daily
curriculum.
INTRODUCTORY
STATEMENT
Bible as an
academic subject needs to be distinguished from the devotional use of scripture
in the school. As a subject, the Bible
is presented as God's Word to His people and His rule for faith and life. It should be taught so that commitment,
academic focus, and application are kept in balance. Students need to see the whole story of the Bible, from the
beginning of creation to the end yet to come, thereby challenging them to respond
in faith and recognize their place in God's plan.
OBJECTIVES
To enable the
student to:
1. Be presented
with the Bible as God's acts and words, written that we might know Him and
ourselves and that we might accept the gift of salvation and live in joyful
service and obedience to Him.
2. Learn that the
Bible is the divinely inspired and infallible Word of God.
3. Make an
informed commitment to Christ as both Savior and Lord.
4. Grow in
knowledge, wisdom, love, and sensitivity by immersing them in Bible stories and
other Bible writings.
5. Grow in
relationship with God, to know His commandments, His attributes, and the ways
He deals with His people.
6. Communicate
with God through prayer and worship.
7. See the unity
and progression of the scriptures.
8. Put Biblical
principles into practice.
9. Learn and
desire to share Bible knowledge and experiences.
10. Learn the
mechanics of Bible research and cross-referencing.
COURSE OUTLINE
I.
The Bible as a Book
A.
History of its writing
B.
Review of Genesis through the Judges
C.
Samuel, King Saul, David's early life
D.
Kings David and Solomon
E.
The Divided Kingdom: Israel
F.
The Kings and Prophets of Judah
G.
The Decline and Fall of Judah
H.
Daniel and Esther
I.
The Return from Captivity
II.
Overview of Remaining books of the Old Testament
CURRICULUM
GOALS
1. Remember Bible
Stories
2. Believe that
the Bible is God's Word
3. Understand
basic Bible themes
4. Remember the
overall story of the Bible as God's plan of salvation
5. Understand the
following dimensions of the Bible:
a.
literary
b.
cultural
c.
geographical
6. Imaginatively
respond to Bible stories
7. Retell Bible
stories
8. Recite Bible
passages
9. Read the Bible
10. Interpret the
Bible
11. Love God,
others, self
12. Desire to
serve God
13. Desire to be
close to God
14. Accept the
Bible's call for repentance, faith, discipleship, and praise
15. Use judgment
based on the Bible
16. Ask questions
about the Bible and Christianity
17. Relate the
Bible to daily life
18. Witness to
others
MATERIALS
Record of
God's Nation
Record of
God's Nation
Teachers Guide
Student's Activity Book
Bible
MATH – 4th
GRADE
Top
INTRODUCTORY
STATEMENT
The number
system reflects God's consistency, dependability, and unchanging nature. Our students come to realize its logic and
pattern, and they develop the skills to use it as a tool for life. An appropriate Mathematics program has a
balance among computation skills, mathematical concepts, and problem solving
skills. It is geared to provide
instruction based on the needs of each student. The program is made more meaningful through the use of
manipulatives, group activities, games, and enrichment activities.
OBJECTIVES
To enable the
student to:
1. Use many
mathematical principles in daily living.
2. Look for and
detect patterns and rules which indicate our rational and orderly universe,
created by and governed by such a God.
3. Progress from concrete
to abstract thinking in reasoning and problem-solving.
4. Analyze
problems to determine the necessary facts, operations, and strategies to
accurately compute solutions.
5. Build a
working vocabulary of mathematical terms.
6. Use
manipulatives to illustrate mathematical concepts.
7. Enjoy and see
the value of solving problems in cooperative group situations.
8. Continue to
improve calculator skills.
9. Review daily
to retain learned principles and skills.
10. Develop skills
in counting money and giving change.
11. Tell time accurately
and compute time problems.
12. Graph
information and interpret graphs.
13. Measure linear
distances and weights, calculate area and volume in both English and metric
units.
14. Apply
measuring skills in solving everyday problems regarding temperature, time,
weight, length and volume.
15. Develop a
working knowledge of Roman numerals.
16. Recognize and
measure geometric figures.
17. Use estimation
as a checking tool and to compute mentally.
COURSE OUTLINE
I.
Addition and subtraction
A.
Review and extension of concepts
B.
Basic facts
C.
Place value through millions
D.
Rounding
E.
Problem solving, money
F.
Graphs
1. Bar and line
graphs
2. Pictographs
3. Circle graphs
4. Diagrams
G.
Estimate sums and
differences
H.
Compute up to 5 digit numbers
I.
Order and grouping properties
J.
Comparing and ordering numbers.
II.
Measurement, calendar, time
A.
Metric measurement
B.
U.S. Customary units
1. Length
2. Capacity
3. Weight
C.
Temperature
III.
Multiplication
A.
Review and extension of basic facts and concepts
B.
Properties of zero and one
C.
Factors and multiples, common multiples
D.
Multiply 2 and 3 digit numbers by 2 digit numbers
E.
Multiply money
F.
Estimate with money
G.
Two step problems
IV.
Division
A.
Review of facts and basic concepts
B.
Factors and common factors
C.
Determining averages
D.
Adjusting the quotient
E.
Divide 2 or 3 digit numbers by 2 digit numbers
F.
Estimate quotients
V.
Problem solving
VI.
Decimals
A.
Place value through hundredths
B.
Adding and subtracting
C.
Rounding
D.
Estimating
VII.
Geometry
A.
Points, lines, angles, parallel and perpendicular lines
B.
Geometric figures: polygons, parallelograms
C.
Perimeter
D.
Congruent and similar figures
1. Symmetry area
2. Volume
E.
Space figures
1. Cubes
2. Rectangular prisms
3. Pyramids
4. Cylinders
5. Cones
6. Spheres
F.
Problem solving
1. Area
2. Volume
3. Perimeter
VIII.
Problem-solving using patters, logic and open-ended problems
A.
Interpreting answers
B.
Determining if answers are reasonable
C.
Solving problems involving probability
D.
Solving problems using pictures
E.
Organizing information in a table
IX.
Fractions
A.
Equivalency, lowest terms
B.
Mixed numbers
C.
Measurement involving fractions of an inch
D.
Adding and subtracting with like and unlike denominators
E.
Comparing fractions
MATERIALS
Houghton
Mifflin Mathematics Grade 4, Copyright
1987
Houghton
Mifflin Teacher's Edition
Houghton
Mifflin Teacher's Resource Book and Answer Key
Houghton
Mifflin Daily Review Book with Answer Key
LANGUAGE ARTS – 4th
GRADE Top
OBJECTIVES FOR
READING
To enable the
student to:
1. Read,
comprehend, and apply the Scriptures.
2. Develop a love
for reading and a life-long practice of regular educational and recreational
reading.
3. Develop the
ability to use reading skills in other experiences.
4. Critically
evaluate written material from the Christian perspective.
5. Develop
independent thinking; to interpret and evaluate content.
6. Expand
vocabulary by recognition and decoding skills.
7. Transfer
reading skills to other content areas.
8. Comprehend
reading material, literally and inferentially.
COURSE
OUTLINE:
I.
Comprehension Skills
A.
Recall details
B.
Find main idea and supporting details
C.
Draw conclusions
D.
Sequence of events
E.
Cause and effect relationship
F.
Predict outcomes
G.
Analyze character
H.
Make comparisons, generalizations
I.
Distinguish between fact and opinion
J.
Summarize
K.
Determine author's purpose
L.
Appreciate literature
II.
Vocabulary Skills
A.
Decoding skills
B.
Context Clues
C.
Synonyms and Antonyms
D.
Homophones
E.
Multiple-meaning words
F.
Affixes
G.
Syllabication
H.
Base words
III.
Study Skills
A.
Follow directions
B.
Alphabetizing
C.
Parts of a book
D.
Graphic Aids
E.
Dictionary Skills
F.
Reference sources and techniques
IV.
Literature
A.
Literary forms
1. Fiction
2. Nonfiction
3. Information
articles
4. Fantasy
5. Fine Arts
Stories
6. Folk tales
7. Historical
function
8. Legends and
myths
9. Mystery
10. Plays
11. Photo-essay
12. Poetry