Language Arts
Shurley Grammar
Arithmetic
- Place value of whole numbers and decimals
- Mastery of fundamental operations
- Story problems
- Problem-solving strategies
- Roman numerals
- Measuring to the eighth inch
- Calculating time
- Making change
- Rounding off whole numbers, money, decimals, and mixed numbers
- English and metric measures
- Converting measures within the same system and solving measurement equations Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division involving fractions
- Finding parts of a whole
- Factoring
- Divisibility rules
- Probability
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division involving decimals
- Introduction to percents
- Reading a thermometer
- Negative temperature
- Converting from a Celsius scale to a Fahrenheit scale and from a Fahrenheit scale to a Celsius scale
- Solving algebraic equations
- Graphs and scale drawings
- Graphing ordered pairs
- Reading schedules and charts
- Basic geometric shapes
- Perimeter and area
- Squares and square roots
- Estimation
History & Geography
- Eight documents reviewed
- Geography facts: terms, rivers, capitals, mountains, climate, deserts
- Introduction to History and Geography
- Fertile Crescent: Cradle of Civilization
- Ancient Middle East
- Middle East Today
- Countries of Central and Southern Asia
- Countries of the Far East
- Egypt: The Gift of the Nile
- Africa Long Ago
- Africa in Modern Times
- Ancient Greece: Home of Beauty
- Rome: Ruler of the Ancient World
- Christianity: The Greatest Force in History
- England and the British Isles
- Other Countries of Western Europe
- Countries of Eastern Europe
- “Land Down Under” and Beyond
Science
Animals
- Amazing Mammals
- A Variety of Vertebrates
Energy
- Force and motion
- Electricity and magnetism
- Engines: steam, internal combustion, jet propulsion, rocket engines
- Light
Matter
- Water, Air, Weather
Earth and Space
- Geology: Treasures of the Earth
- Oceanography: The Living Sea Astronomy: The Eight Planets, Stars, Moon, Sun Conservation: Preserving the Sea
Health
Circulatory System
- Life in the Blood
- Your Hardy Heart
- Pathways through Your Body
Nutrition and Physical Fitness
- A Balanced Diet
- Daily Food Guide
- Maintaining Your Proper Weight
- Raising Your Rate of Metabolism
- Aerobic Endurance
- Muscular Strength and Flexibility
Digestive System
- Digestion Begins in the Mouth
- Through the Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine, Liver, Pancreas
- Absorbing Digested Foods
Interpersonal Relationships
- Social Acceptance, Mental Awareness, Spiritual Warfare
Bible
Lessons: Salvation Series, Life of Moses, Tabernacle, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, Jonah, Samuel, Christmas, Crucifixion and Resurrection, Life of David (includes memory verses, hymns /choruses, and Bible doctrine)
Music Arts & Crafts
- Traditional, patriotic, fun songs
- Basic drawing and painting techniques, color concepts, and perspective