| Reading |
| The A Beka Reading series
introduces students to quality literature and reading in the content
areas. Students experience literature through reading, writing, responding,
and sharing. The program focuses on developing skilled readers and
writers. Literature studies are incorporated into themes to extend
beyond the series. |
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| Language |
| The A Beka work-text, God's
Gift of Language, is devoted to composition, grammar and other
language skills that provide for steady development in the use of
language. A variety of learning activities are used to aid students
in expressing themselves clearly and creatively in their communication
with others. |
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| Spelling |
| Each week students are given
a list of spelling words. The words are studied throughout the week
in a variety of activities to familiarize students with the words
and patterns. A final test and sentence dictation are given at the
end of the week. The A Beka Spelling/Vocabulary program helps to strengthen
visual perception, auditory discrimination and word-building skills. |
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| Math |
| Saxon Math 4 is a success-oriented program.
It enables all children to develop a solid foundation in the language
and basic concepts of all areas of mathematics. It is the Saxon philosophy
that mathematics builds on prior learning. In Math 4 new learning
is presented in increments, with time provided between increments
for practice. |
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| Bible |
| In the ACSI Bible Curriculum, fourth
grade students begin the year with tools for Bible study and then
investigate subjects that include God, His Word, the Holy Spirit,
the Church, and Salvation. |
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| Social Studies |
Discovering
Arizona is a comprehensive
textbook that details the many unique facets of Arizona , both past
and present. This text is designed to make history come "alive"
through stories of many people and events, placing dates on a timeline
instead of in chapter text, and including photographs of a wide
variety of primary sources. The text also features dozens of photographs,
both historical and contemporary. They are primary sources that
speak directly to us about time, place, and activity.
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| Science |
| In science, students are introduced to
scientific content through firsthand experiences using the textbook
Science Discovery Works Concordia Edition. This science program
engages students in active investigation of scientific concepts. The
textbook gradually introduces students to knowledge, methods, skills,
and attitudes of a scientist, while simultaneously teaching science
from a distinctively Christian perspective. All lessons are built
on the foundation of God’s Word. Units of study include animals,
properties of matter, magnetism, electricity, earth’s land resources,
weather, and climate. |
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| Art and Music |
| Art and music are vital parts of the
curriculum. SCA has special art and music teachers who work with every
class each week. |
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| Physical Education |
| Fourth grade students have P.E. two times
each week with our P.E. teachers. |
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| Computer Science |
| Fourth grade students spend time in the
computer lab where they acquire a working (hands-on) familiarity with
various types of software. Computer activities will be in conjunction
with classroom projects. The main objective is to expose students
to technology while integrating the content areas. |
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| Spanish |
| Students will receive Spanish instruction
once a week using the award-winning Northern Arizona University Elementary
Spanish video program. |
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Library |
Students visit the library once per week to check out books, and receive practice and instruction in a variety of areas including library skills, research skills and the use of reference materials, elements of different genre and author studies. The librarian also partners with the classroom teacher to support and enhance the academic instruction in the classroom.
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