Fifth Grade Curriculum Plan

I know this will change some over the months, it always does! But here's the "plan," anyway.

M – 5th Grade Curriculum Plan
2009-2010

Bible Studying God’s Word Book E (OT Genesis to Ruth) from Christian Liberty Press – finish up 2nd half & start Book F spring semester
History U.S. History & Geography
Primary text: Exploring American History D.H. Montgomery (CLP)
Other resources: Geography Songs: States & Capitals (cd & book)
The Light and the Glory for Children Peter Marshall
Paddle-to-the-Sea by Holling C. Holling
Various literature, informational books
Reading/Literature Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes
Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
Christian Liberty Nature Reader, book 5
Various books relating to our history studies
Selections from A Beka 5th Grade reading program
English God’s Gift of Language A, A Beka
Spelling, Vocabulary, & Poetry 5, A Beka
Writing With Power (penmanship) Christian Liberty Press
Writing with Ease level 4 Peace Hill Press
Latin Prima Latina from Memoria Press
Science – (at the enrichment program) Exploring Creation with Zoology: Land Animals of the 5th Day
Fine Arts
Appreciation: Discovering Great Artists Kohl
Young Persons Guide to Music
The Story of Classical Music (cd)
Various artist & composer studies in the Charlotte Mason style
Studio Arts: Various drawing exercises
Ballet class
PE exercise & group play at the YMCA and local parks

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