Language Arts
• Spelling
• Vocabulary - Wordly Wise
• Introduction to Grammar
• Paragraph writing
English/Literature
• Journal of William Thomas Emerson
• Sounder
• Sarah, Plain and Tall
• Freedom Crossing
Reading
• Weekly comprehension
• Book reports
• Presentations
• Novels connected to Social Studies
Classical and Modern Language
• French or Spanish
• Communication skills - conversations, songs and short plays
• Reading, writing, pronunciation and introduction to grammar
• Culture - age appropriate look at related culture
Math
• +, -, x
• Word problems and critical thinking
• Geometry
• Fractions and decimals
Science
• Food chains
• Energy, heat and electricity
• Rocks and minerals
• Digestive system |
Technology
• Keyboard practice
• Word-processing
• Introduction to databases and spreadsheets
• LOGO programming
Social Studies/History
• The American Revolution
• The Constitution
• The Civil War
• Geography, maps, current events
Art
• Three-dimensional art
• Art history - Van Gogh, Monet, Matisse
• Proportion/size relations through self portraits
• Color theory - primary and secondary colors
Music
• Quality of singing voice
• Music theory and classical composers
• Preparation for winter/spring programs
• Learning to play the recorder
Physical Education
• Cooperative games, hula hoops, jump ropes
• Understanding sports, rules, strategies
• Sports skills instruction
• Physical fitness development
Enrichment
• Junior Scholastic/Scholastic News
• M.F.A. - Paintings & Furniture - 1800's
• Habitat
• Lowell Mills |
