English

• Summarize and paraphrase information from a text 
• Read and interpret charts, graphs and other graphic representations in a text 
• Analyze a writer’s point of view and compare points of view from various writers on the same topic
• Use punctuation in titles correctly with proper capitalization, quotation marks, underscore, and italics 
• Use correlative conjunctions correctly in a sentence: not only/but also, either/or, neither/nor 
• Use perfect verb tense correctly and understand how they convey time of events

Texts we are using: Abeka Language B, Spelling 5, Penmanship, Reading Comprehension, and Writing Prompts

Math

• Use place value to add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals 
• Apply formulas to solve various customary length/weight/capacity/temperature problems 
• Calculate the probability of an event

Texts we are using: Abeka Math 5

Science / Health

• Understand the movement of matter among producers, consumers, and decomposers in an ecosystem 
• Knowledge of the different changes of state, chemical reactions, solutions and mixtures 
• Identify solutions that help reduce negative impact on the Earth
• Comparing and describing different properties of matter such as state, texture, and mass 
• The four different spheres of the Earth (biosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere) 
• The relationship of the sun, Earth, and moon to shadows, constellations and yearly patterns

Texts we are using: The Good and the Beautiful Units - Arthropods, Birds, Paleontology, Weather and Water, Safety

History

• Explain the new system of democracy in Ancient Greece and how it would impact future governments throughout the world 
• Demonstrate an understanding of U.S. history during the Westward Expansion period from 1820-1850 
• Locate all 50 U.S. states on a map as well as their capitals
• Contributions of distant dynasties
• Understand influences of Green Philosophers
• Political science and the purpose of government

Texts we are using: Abeka 5

Electives

Typing - To become more fluent in typing

Handwriting - To become more fluid in cursive

Gym - To promote continued body care and maintenance

Art - To improve drawing skills

Music - To learn guitar

Foreign Language - We will be working with Pennsylvania Dutch