2016-2017
7th Grade:
History:
Science:
- Apologia - Chemistry & Physics/ Apologia - General Science
- Botany-Miscellaneous Books/Resources, based on Guest Hollow's Botany
Math:
Language Arts:
Chinese
5th Grade
Same as above except for:
Math:
- Singapore Math 5B
- Life of Fred-Percents, Decimals and Percents
- Singapore Math 5B
- Life of Fred-Percents, Decimals and Percents
2015-2016
6th Grade:
History/Science/Unit Studies:
- Sassafras Science Adventures - Zoology
- TruthQuest History - Early American History for Young Students
- Notgrass America the Beautiful
- Sassafras Science Adventures - Anatomy
- Apologia - Anatomy and Physiology
- Chemistry - The Elements and Carbon Chemistry
Math:
- Singapore Math Challenging Word Problems 5
- Life of Fred - Pre-algebra series
Language Arts:
- Life of Fred - Australia
- Grammar-Land - Allegorical tale with the Parts of Speech as characters who are in court with Judge Grammar, defending and explaining themselves.
- The Word Snoop - Quirky tidbits and history about the English language
- Institute of Excellence in Writing - US History, Vol 1
- Total Language Plus - Using this Literature Guide for Carry On,Mr. Bowditch
Latin/Greek Roots:
- http://bas.k12.mi.us/webpages/kseymour/vocabulary.cfm?subpage=1337936 - 6 sets of powerpoint slides with Latin/Greek Roots. We put each root word on an index card and on the back, write the meaning, examples of use, and language of origin.
- Various roots from our Anatomy and Physiology studies
Chinese
- Kids Learn Chinese iPad app - colors, animals, professions, food, etc.
- Mandarin Language Lessons by Yangyang Cheng - Grammar, conversation
- Tone Practice
- YouTube videos of Chinese stories
- Sassafras Science Adventures - Zoology
- TruthQuest History - Early American History for Young Students
- Notgrass America the Beautiful
- Sassafras Science Adventures - Anatomy
- Apologia - Anatomy and Physiology
- Chemistry - The Elements and Carbon Chemistry
- Singapore Math Challenging Word Problems 5
- Life of Fred - Pre-algebra series
Language Arts:
- Life of Fred - Australia
- Grammar-Land - Allegorical tale with the Parts of Speech as characters who are in court with Judge Grammar, defending and explaining themselves.
- The Word Snoop - Quirky tidbits and history about the English language
- Institute of Excellence in Writing - US History, Vol 1
- Total Language Plus - Using this Literature Guide for Carry On,Mr. Bowditch
Latin/Greek Roots:
- http://bas.k12.mi.us/webpages/kseymour/vocabulary.cfm?subpage=1337936 - 6 sets of powerpoint slides with Latin/Greek Roots. We put each root word on an index card and on the back, write the meaning, examples of use, and language of origin.
- Various roots from our Anatomy and Physiology studies
Chinese
- Kids Learn Chinese iPad app - colors, animals, professions, food, etc.
- Mandarin Language Lessons by Yangyang Cheng - Grammar, conversation
- Tone Practice
- YouTube videos of Chinese stories
4th Grade
Same as above except for:
Math:
- Singapore Math 4A, 4B, 5A
- Singapore Math 4A, 4B, 5A
2014-2015
5th Grade:
History/Science/Unit Studies:
- KONOS - Weather, Atomic Energy, Simple Machines, Ecology, Light/Eyes
- World Poverty Study
- Christmas
- Story of the World / Mystery of History/ World History Detective - Ancient World up to Mesopotamia
- First Thanksgiving/Pilgrims/Wampanoag
- Aerodynamics
- China/Chinese New Year
- Robots
- Ireland
- Sassafras Science Adventures - Zoology
- TruthQuest History - Early American History for Young Students
- Notgrass America the Beautiful
- Singapore Math - 5A, 5B, Challenging Word Problems 4 & 5
- Life of Fred - Fractions, Decimals and Percents
- Living Math books:
- Why Pi?
- G is for Googol
- Go Figure!
- The Adventures of Penrose the Cat
- Bedtime Math
Language Arts:
Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary:
Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary:
- Learning Language Arts Through Literature - Purple Book
Reading/Literature:
- Drawn Into the Heart of Reading - Level 4-5
Writing:
- Institute of Excellence in Writing - Ancient World (Up to Mesopotamia)
- Institute of Excellence in Writing - US History, Vol 1
Latin/Greek Roots:
- http://bas.k12.mi.us/webpages/kseymour/vocabulary.cfm?subpage=1337936 - 6 sets of powerpoint slides with Latin/Greek Roots. We put each root word on an index card and on the back, write the meaning, examples of use, and language of origin.
Character(mostly through KONOS):
- Stewardship
- Determination
- Resourcefulness
- Thankfulness
Chinese
- Kids Learn Chinese iPad app - colors, animals, professions, food, etc.
- Mandarin Language Lessons by Yangyang Cheng - Grammar, conversation
- Tone Practice
- YouTube videos of Chinese stories
3rd Grade
Same as above except for:
Math:
- Singapore Math 3A, 3B
2014
4th Grade
Geography:- My Father's World - Exploring Countries and Cultures
- Singapore Math - 4A, 4B, Challenging Word Problems 4
- Christian Kids Explore Chemistry
- Bears
- Bees
- Sound/Ear (KONOS)
Language Arts:
- Writing Strands - Level 3
- Winnie-the-Pooh Unit
- Institute of Excellence in Writing - Student Intensive A: Structure and Style
- Brave Writer
Character:
- Orderliness
- Honesty
- Obedience
- Attentiveness
