Grades 4-6 Curriculum

Bible:

At Plaza Heights Christian Academy, the children are taught from the ACSI Elementary Bible series. We believe that God"s Word is a very important part of teaching and training children. "Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6. The ACSI Elementary Bible series weaves seven themes into the lessons, both directly and indirectly:
  • God loves and cares for us.
  • We must experience salvation to be in right relationship with God.
  • God's desire for us is that we be conformed to the character of Jesus Christ.
  • A personal relationship with Jesus Christ is dynamic and life changing when a Christian is faithful to grow in knowledge and obedience to Him.
  • While the inner person is the primary focus of faith, outward behavior is its ultimate test.
  • The truth of God is revealed in His Word, the Bible, and only a knowledge of God and His works can establish a solid foundation for life.
  • God has a heart for all people of the world, and His will is that Christians learn to serve others and to share the good news of salvation in their homes, their neighborhoods, and the whole world.
Language Arts:

Reading and Literature:
  • Oral reading
  • Reading comprehension
  • Speed reading
  • Vocabulary building
  • Dictionary skills
Penmanship: Review of cursive writing formation through skill practice, word games, original composition, and sentence dictation.

Language: Focus on proper writing procedures and technique by having students write business letters, book reports, encyclopedia reports, creative writing and sentence structure through usage of proper grammar.

Spelling and Poetry: Weekly word list, weekly test, vocabulary study, and several poems committed to memory.

History and Geography:

4th Grade
  • Map studies
  • State history
  • Early American History
  • The Civil War
  • The World Wars
5th Grade
  • Geography Facts: terms, rivers, capitals, mountains, climate, deserts
  • Ancient World History: Middle East, Egypt, Greece, Rome, England, Western Europe, Eastern Europe.
6th Grade
  • Advanced map studies
  • States of the United States
  • North America
  • South America
  • United States History
Science:
  • Energy
  • Matter
  • Plants
  • Animals
  • Earth and Space
  • Chemistry (6th grade)
Mathematics:

Children are taught from the ACSI Elementary Mathematics series. The consumable work texts for grades 1, 2, and 3 and the hardcover textbooks for grades 4, 5, and 6 contain 176 colorful and carefully designed lessons that will capture your students' imagination. The pages are not filled with problems. Rather the lessons are designed to lead students to an understanding of each concept before challenging them to apply what they have learned to real-life problems.

Health:

4th Grade
  • Physical Fitness
  • Personal Hygiene
  • Interpersonal Relationships
5th Grade
  • Circulatory System
  • Digestive System
  • Interpersonal Relationships
6th Grade
  • First Aid
  • Drug Abuse
  • Anatomy
Computers:

Children spend 30 minutes each week in our computer lab learning basic computer skills and terminology.