Curriculum

1. Bible –
   • Heroes of Faith: Servants of God (Journeys With God)
     • Emphasis on biblical accounts of Old & New Testament (Joshua, Judges, Samuel, David, Kings & Queens, Jesus & the Disciples, Stephen, and Saul/Paul), bible memory, activities, discussion, and biblical worldview application
   • Hero Tales Volumes 1-3 (Jackson)
     • Emphasis on specific Christian leader biographies, bible memory, discussion, and biblical worldview application
   • Weekly Chapel (Grades 3-4)
2. Language Arts – Reading Street (Pearson Education Inc.)
   • Emphasis on application of third grade reading comprehension, vocabulary, and phonics skills through various genres of literature in both anthology texts and leveled small group texts
   • Creative writing projects and application of the writing process (brainstorming, drafting, peer editing, revising, editing, and publishing)
   • Weekly grammar skills and spelling based on phonics patterns
3. Math – My Math (McGraw Hill)
   • Emphasis on multiplication
   • Review of place value and addition and subtraction using regrouping (up to four digits)
   • Introduction to basic division, properties and equations, fractions, measurement, interpreting data, area & perimeter, and geometry
   • Leveled math groups for skills and math fact fluency using Reflex Math (+, -, x, ÷)
4. Science – Interactive Science (Pearson Education, Inc.)
   • Emphasis on Study of Science & Technology and Life, Earth, & Physical Sciences
   • Experiments and activities for enhanced learning
   • Project based learning and assessments for each unit
5. Social Studies – Communities (Scott Foresman)
   • Emphasis on communities and their people, location, history, work, and government
   • Comparison of climates, cultures, and economics of specific communities
   • Project based learning and assessments for each chapter

Special Projects and Events

• Me Ball writing project
• Plant project
• Embryology – hatching chicks
• Making race cars
• ‘Antiques Road Show’
• STEM experiments & activities

Field Trips

• 1719 Herr House Museum
• PA Wolf Sanctuary
• Landis Valley Farm Museum