Fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth Grade
At Manheim Christian Day School, our Middle School students are nurtured in Christ-centered education to pursue academic excellence across a variety of disciplines. In math, students use lectures, small group work and technology to study a variety of necessary or advanced concepts. Our English Language Arts classes continue exploration of foundational concepts in literature, grammar, and spelling. Comprehension, analysis, and writing are integrated into literature units to increase proficiency, readiness for further education and love of reading. Students will learn geography and US history in-depth, and study science with hands-on activities. Additional Bible classes encourage students to grow deeper in their knowledge of Scripture and faith in Jesus Christ with a variety of service opportunities.
Primary
Intermediate
Middle School
Fifth Grade
Sixth Grade
Seventh Grade
Eighth Grade
Specials
Afternoon Club
FIFTH GRADE
Middle school Teachers:
Lori Henry
Middle School Social Studies, 5th Grade Language Arts
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Curriculum:
LANGUAGE ARTS
myView Literacy (Savvas Learning Company), Institute for Excellence in Writing (Level A, Year 2)
Includes: spelling tests, grammar, vocabulary, literary studies, and writing
Emphasis on independent reading and cursive penmanship
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MATH
My Math (McGraw Hill)
Emphasis on fractions and decimals
Math fact mastery, daily concept review, problem solving
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SCIENCE
Interactive Science (Pearson Education, Inc.)
Emphasis on life, earth and physical sciences
Experimentation, hands-on learning, and STEM focused projects
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SOCIAL STUDIES
Kids Discover American States and Regions (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)
Emphasis on USA Geography and Landscapes.
Regions of the U.S – The Northeast, The Southeast, The Midwest, The Southwest, The West
Learning the States and Capitals/State Research Project
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BIBLE
The Christian Worldview (Summit Ministries) - discussing and discovering a Biblical worldview of God, the universe, people, truth, and right and wrong; also incorporates an Old Testament overview
Life of Christ and Acts (ACSI) - exploring the life of Jesus on this earth and the experiences and expectations of the early church
Throughout the year, students will read the book of Matthew through 2 Thessalonians alongside their Bible Journal assignments
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Knowledge fest – state project
Weekly middle school electives
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Special Projects and Events:
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Pennsylvania State Capitol Tour & The State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg (combined field trip with 6th grade on alternating years)
Air and Space Museum in Washington DC (combined field trip with 6th grade on alternating years)
Service Project
Typical Field Trips:
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Ruth Rhinier
Middle School Language Arts (grades 6-8)
Rodney Zimmerman
Middle School Science & Math
Melissa Nolt
Middle School Math (grades 6-8)
Liz Naff
5th Grade Math
Ben Armstrong
Middle School Bible
SIXTH GRADE
Curriculum:
MATH
Common-Core Aligned Curriculum
Emphasis on ratios and proportions, the number system, expressions and equations, geometry, and statistics and probability
Includes: building fluency with operations using fractions, decimals, percents and integers, introducing expressions and equations, and reviewing area, volume, and statistics
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SCIENCE
Earth & Space Science (McGraw Hill)
Emphasis on Earth Sciences
Includes: rocks and minerals, geological changes, earthquakes and volcanoes, weather and climate, and water resources
Experimentation, hands-on learning, and STEM focused projects
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SOCIAL STUDIES
Discovering World Geography – The Western Hemisphere (McGraw Hill)
Emphasis on the Western Hemisphere
Learning about the geography, history, economies, government, people and cultures of North America, South America, and Europe
BIBLE
The Christian Worldview (Summit Ministries) - discussing and discovering a Biblical worldview of God, the universe, people, truth, and right and wrong; also incorporates an Old Testament overview
Life of Christ and Acts (ACSI) - exploring the life of Jesus on this earth and the experiences and expectations of the early church
Students will read the book of 1 Timothy through Numbers alongside their Bible Journal assignments
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Knowledge Fest – students research a work of literature, write a report, and create a presentation
Weekly middle school electives
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Special Projects and Events:
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Pennsylvania State Capitol Tour & The State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg (combined field trip with 6th grade on alternating years)
Air and Space Museum in Washington DC (combined field trip with 6th grade on alternating years)
Service Project
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Knowledge Fest – students research a work of literature, write a report, and create a presentation
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LANGUAGE ARTS
myPerspectives (Savvas Learning Company), Institute for Excellence in Writing (Level B, Year 1)
Emphasis on independent reading and cursive penmanship
Includes: spelling tests, grammar, vocabulary, literary studies, and writing
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SEVENTH GRADE
LANGUAGE ARTS
myPerspectives (Savva Learning Company), Institute for Excellence in Writing (Level B, Year 2)
Emphasis on independent reading and cursive penmanship
Includes: spelling tests, grammar, vocabulary, literary studies, and writing
Curriculum:
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MATH
Common-Core Aligned Curriculum
Emphasis on preparation for algebra
Includes: review of ratios and proportions, percents, integers, rational numbers, along with building on knowledge of algebraic expressions, equations, inequalities, and introducing new concepts relating to geometry and probability & statistics
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SCIENCE
Life Science (McGraw Hill)
Emphasis on Biology
Includes: cells, reproduction, genetics, theories of creation, bacteria and viruses, protists and fungi, plants, animals, human body systems, interactions of life
Experimentation, hands-on learning, and STEM focused projects
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SOCIAL STUDIES
Discovering World Geography – The Eastern Hemisphere (McGraw Hill)
Emphasis on the Eastern Hemisphere
Includes learning about the geography, history, economies, government, people and cultures of Asia, The Caucasus, Siberian Russia, Africa, New Zealand, Oceania, and Antarctica
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BIBLE
Old and New Testament Survey (Logos Press) - engaging God’s big story through a big-picture overview of the entire Old and New Testament. Resources from the Bible Project are incorporated throughout the studies.
Mastering Bible Study Skills (ACSI) - sharpening our Bible study tools, including topics of revelation, inspiration, translation, word studies, context, literary genres, and interpretation
Students will read the book of Deuteronomy through Nehemiah alongside their Bible Journal assignments.
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Knowledge Fest – students research and present a science fair project
Weekly Middle School electives
Special Projects and Events:
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Knowledge Fest – students research and present a science fair project
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Gettysburg National Military Park and Visitors Center – museum, film, cyclorama, Cemetery Ridge Trail Hike (combined field trip with 8th grade on alternating years)
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington DC (combined field trip with 8th grade on alternating years)
Service project
Typical Field Trips:
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EIGHTH GRADE
LANGUAGE ARTS
myPerspectives (Savvas Learning Company), Institute for Excellence in Writing (Bible-based lessons)
Emphasis on independent reading and cursive penmanship
Includes: grammar, vocabulary, literary studies, and writing
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MATH
Algebra I (McGraw Hill)
Emphasis on solving for variables
Includes: algebraic expressions, equations, linear functions and inequalities, systems of equations, exponential, quadratic and rational functions, geometry, statistics, probability
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SCIENCE
Physical Science (McGraw Hill)
Emphasis on Physics and Chemistry
Includes: motion and forces, simple machines, energy, states of matter, properties of matter, interactions of matter, waves, electricity, and magnetism
Experimentation, hands-on learning, and STEM focused projects
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SOCIAL STUDIES
Discovering Our Past – A History of the United States Early Years (McGraw Hill); The American Story: The Beginnings (Wallbuilder Press)
Emphasis on United States History with a providential view
Includes learning about The First Americans, Exploring the Americas, Colonial America, The American Revolution, The Constitution, The Federalist Era, The Jefferson Era, The Jackson Era, Manifest Destiny and The Civil War
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BIBLE
Old and New Testament Survey (Logos Press) - engaging God’s big story through a big-picture overview of the entire Old and New Testament. Resources from the Bible Project are incorporated throughout the studies.
Mastering Bible Study Skills (ACSI) - sharpening our Bible study tools, including topics of revelation, inspiration, translation, word studies, context, literary genres, and interpretation
Students will read the book of Esther through Malachi alongside their Bible Journal assignments
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8th Grade Retreat – 2 days away to grow closer as a class spiritually, socially, and emotionally
Speech meet – students perform a prepared monologue in front of an audience
Weekly middle school electives
Special Projects and Events:
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Spelling Bee
Knowledge Fest – students research and present a science fair project
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Gettysburg National Military Park and Visitors Center – museum, film, cyclorama, Cemetery Ridge Trail Hike (combined field trip with 7th grade on alternating years)
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington DC (combined field trip with 7th grade on alternating years)
Service project
Typical Field Trips:
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