Pike Creek Christian School

 
 

 

5th Grade
Fifth grade at PCCS is an exciting grade where students increase their understanding of the world around them and develop character.
 

Course Description

Special Events

  • Spruce Lake Outdoor School – Overnight Field Trip in October
  • Science Fair – Building & racing a Coke can car
  • Blue Rocks game
  • End of the Year Pool Party
  • Building & launching Rockets on the last day of school

Bible

The goal of the Bible curriculum is to help students demonstrate knowledge of the Old Testament and of various Biblical characters.  They will also demonstrate the benefits of making Biblically based choices.

Language Arts

The goal of the language arts curriculum is to help students produce a variety of written communications by applying spelling strategies, structured grammar and mechanics, and legible handwriting.  Students will also demonstrate effective communication skills by expressing themselves verbally as well as listening attentively to the oral expression of others. 

Reading

The goal of the reading curriculum is to help students become competent and Biblically discerning readers by developing and using reading comprehension strategies,vocabulary, high-level questioning, and group discussion.  This curriculum consists of the Scott Foresman basal reader and age appropriate novels.

Math

The math curriculum is based on the Saxon Math Program.  Students receive daily math instruction and demonstrate the ability to perform basic mathematical functions and problem solving skills in the areas of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percents, ratio, and proportions.

Science

The goal of the science curriculum is to help students explore and experience God’s creation in life science, earth science, and physical science through knowledge of content  area and application of process skills.  The fifth grade curriculum is based on the following themes: living and nonliving things, microscopes, human body systems, force and motion, and astronomy.

Social Studies

The goal of the social studies curriculum is to help students demonstrate knowledge of early American History, American government, and United States geography.

 

Last updated: 18-Nov-2009 02:05 PM

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