Curriculum

GRADE
K

BIBLE
Bible characters Trinity God as Creator God’s Gifts	Jesus: birth, life, death, resurrection, second coming Reverence for God and His Word Worship: meaning, prayer, thanksgiving	Character development: Christlikeness, making choices Adventist Heritage and Doctrines Sabbath Parables

ART
Primary colors Basic shapes Textures	Tools: scissors, crayon, brush, tempera, chalk, yarn, finger-paint, paper Free composition	Recognition and appreciation for artists and works Art experiences

COMPUTERS
Ways and places computers used: keyboard, joystick, mouse, booting, turning on	Visible parts of computer Ethics: time limit/take turns Dictate story for input	Drink and food rules Open-up old computer/disks Logo

LANGUAGE ARTS
Reading Reading and Phonics readiness activities Charts: experience stories Pictures – Left to right progression Limited sight vocabulary Speaking Complete sentences Correct pronunciation and usage Bible story and memory verse Personal experiences Role play, Christian drama, choral reading Dictating stories Expanded vocabulary	Listening Stories Poetry Directions Instructins Beginning and ending sounds, rhyming Comprehends main idea Critical thinking Writing Pre-writing activities Name, address, phone number	Literature and Media, Prose, Poetry, Television Discriminate between real and imaginary Discrimination in television viewing

MATHEMATICS
Counting and writing of numerals Matching one-to-one Concepts of more, less than, and the same Comparison of position and size	Meaning of addition and subtraction Use of calendar and clock Sequencing and sorting Denominations of money	Elementary geometry: shapes Patterns: shapes, designs, rhythm, colors Chart and graph concepts Ordinal-cardinal relationship

MUSIC
Steady beat Reproduce patterns Movement songs Verses and chorus of songs	Loud and soft, fast and slow Hymns and scripture songs Long and short patterns Pitch Conversation and singing voices	Whole, half, quarter notes Express feelings Band and orchestra differences Rhythm instruments

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Motor skills: bean bag and ball activities, group and singing games, relays and balance activities	Fitness: jump rope, running, jogging, and coordination activities Interpersonal skills: cooperation	Concepts: safety, rules, health, fitness games Positive attributes: self worth, self-control, consideration

SCIENCE & HEALTH
God’s creatures Observation of everyday, familiar things Common animals and plants Interrelationships of animals and plants	Classification of living things Weather and seasons Temperature Light and colors Senses Sun, Earth, moon, stars, planets Simple measurement	Beginning experimentation Good health habits: eating, teeth, and grooming Major body parts Physical fitness Safety

SOCIAL STUDIES
Meanings of holidays, traditions, and customs	Home, school, community Store and money Work and workers	Safety rules and symbols Transportation

Grade 1

GRADE
1

BIBLE*
Belonging to His Family Heavenly family: the trinity, angels Earthly Family: Adam and Eve Families of the Promise: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob Families of the Exodus: Joseph, Moses	Families at the times of the Judges and Kings Family of Jesus: Parents, Disciples, Friends Early Church Family: disciples after Christ’s resurrection	SDA church family Church Missionaries: Andrews through today’s mission outreach Reverence for God and His Word

ART
Primary and secondary colors Form: geometric and irregular Lines, size, relationships Textures: visual and tactile Color value: light, medium, dark	Emphasis, accent, dominance Tools: scissors, crayons, brush, tempera, chalk, yarn, finger-paint, paper	Art experiences in drawing, painting, sculpture Recognition of and appreciation for artists and their works, especially at holidays

COMPUTERS
Use of mouse Joy stick, educational games Ethics Time limits, take turns	Introduction to keyboard, space, cursor, escape, delete, home row, return	Handling disc drives Choose program from menu Drawing: face maker, buildings, free circles and boxes

LANGUAGE ARTS
Reading Develop sight vocabulary Decoding: consonants, vowels, blends, digraphs Comprehension: main idea of paragraph, literal details, cause and effect Read at instructional level Read easy books independently Speaking Complete sentences Pronunciation and usage Role play, Christian drama, and choral readingPre-reading activities	Simple poems, memory verses Personal experiences and Bible Stories Spelling Name and address Simple words Listening Stories, poetry Directions, instructions Critical thinking Writing Name, address, and phone number from memory Correct upper and lower case manuscript letters	Capitalize “I”, names, first word in sentence, months, days Simple stories Periods and question marks Literature and Media Prose, Poetry, Television Identify prose and poetry Identify real and imaginative Discrimination in television viewing

MATHEMATICS
Counting and writing to 100 Counting by 2’s, 5’s, and 10’s Place value: base 10 Addition and subtraction without regrouping Identify fractions: 1/2, 1/3, 1/4	Estimation Measuring: standard and metric Recognize time: clock and calendar Recognize value of coins and paper money	Geometric patterns and shapes Simple word problems Basic charts and graphs Simple properties of sets Counting backwards from 10 Cardinal and ordinal numbers

MUSIC
Skip and step patterns Match voice, instrument pitch Notes on staff Pitch and rhythm instruments Brass, woodwind, percussion	Steady beat Motion songs Verse and refrain of song Whole, half, quarter notes, rests High and low sounds	Identify musical instruments Music and instruments of Baroque period Hymns of praise Classroom singing

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Motor skills: ball and jump rope activities, tag games, movement exploration activities	Fitness: testing, running, jogging, balance Concepts: safety, rules of health, fitness, games	Positive attitudes: self-worth, self-control, responsibility Interpersonal skills: cooperation

SCIENCE & HEALTH+
God’s provision for humans and animals Diet, growth and development Habitats: i.e., desert	God’s natural laws: magnetism, inertia, friction, electricity, gravity New Earth	Sun, earth, moon Simple machines Weather and seasons Personal hygiene and safety

SOCIAL STUDIES+
Maps and globes Families, school neighborhood, and community	Social skills and responsibility Multi-cultural families	Time lines Holidays, traditions, and customs Neighborhood helpers




* Bible series may be rotated through grades 1-4. Materials for each series are adapted to the appropriate grade level.
+ Subjects may alternate for grdes 1 and 2 and for grades 3 and 4. Materials are adapted to the appropriate grade level.

Grade 2

GRADE
2

BIBLE*
Exploring His Power Through Creation Through the Exodus Through His presence: Desert Sanctuary	In the Promised Land: Jericho, Ark Through people of power: Saul, David, Solomon Through His protection: Jonah, Daniel Through Miracles: Birth of Christ	Through Christ: Healings, nature, over death Through man: Pentecost, Saul’s conversion Reverence for God and His Word

ART
Primary and secondary colors Size and shape relationships Values: light, dark, medium Art experiences in difference media	Line, Pattern, Form Two-dimensional shapes Tools: scissors, crayons, brush, tempera, chalk, yarn, fingerprint, paper	Create texture Recognition and appreciation of artists and their works Value creative work by self and peers

COMPUTERS
Home keys and row Keyboarding	Time limit and take turns Procedures, Naming, Calling, Animation	Ethics Computer Careers

LANGUAGE ARTS
Reading Extends sight vocabulary Read at instructional level Read independently Phonetic and instructional analysis Context clues Comprehension: directions, main idea, details, cause and effect Table of contents, Index Speaking Complete sentences Organized thoughts and ideas Correct word pronunciation and usage Role play, Christian drama, and choral reading Poems and personal experiences	Memory verses and Bible stories Conversation Spelling Spell assigned words Simple spelling rules Listening Stories and poetry Directions and instructions Critical thinking Courtesy and appreciation Answer questions Writing Manuscript writing, letter formation, size, spacing Capitalization, cities, titles, words referring to God Punctuation, periods, commas, question and exclamation marks Composition, short, stories, organization of thought, editing	Publish and share Correct usage Literature and Media Prose, Poetry, Television Wide variety: Bible, multi-cultural, picture books, classics Compare literary forms: poetry, story, letter, article Types of media: television, radio, newspapers, magazines Media analysis: reliability, accuracy, Christian values

MATHEMATICS
Counting, reading, and writing to 1,000 Place value through hundreds Counting by 2’s, 3’s, 4’s, 5’s, and 10’s to 100 Symbols <, =, > Even and odd numbers Addition and subtraction facts to 20 Using sets and number facts	Estimation Addition and subtraction of 2 and 3 digit numbers: no regrouping Multiplication facts for 2,3, and 5 Telling time to 5 minutes: digital and standard Counting money, making change Fractions, halves, thirds, fourths, tenths	Problem solving Charts and graphs: collecting, organizing and interpreting data Standard and metric measures: weight, length, volume, temperature Decimals for cents and dollars Geometry: readiness activities Introduction to calculator

MUSIC
Praise and hymns Reproduce simple rhythm Like and unlike notation Dynamics and tempo changes Expressions in music	Stringed instruments Classroom singing 6/8 rhythm Two-part rounds and canons Whole, half, quarter, note & rest	Dotted half note Diminuendo and decrescendo Children’s musicals Baroque, Romantic, 20th Century music

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Motor skills: ball activities, group tag and relay games Fitness: testing agility and balance	Positive attitudes: self-worth, self-control, responsibility Interpersonal skills: cooperation, sportsmanship	Concepts: environmental responsibility, safety rules, health and fitness, games

SCIENCE & HEALTH+
Biblical principles of health Substance abuse Personal safety: home and school Medical and public health centers	First aid Growth: social, emotional, physical Self-esteem Health habits Values and decision making	People and nature prepare for winter State and change of matter God’s plan for ecology Ecological communities Scientific thinking process

SOCIAL STUDIES+
Maps and globes Holidays and festivals Earning and spending Famous historic people	Communities, past and present, local and global Jobs Life in communities, multi-cultural	Citizen rights and responsibilities Community helpers Shelters, clothes and food Interdependence of people




* Bible series may be rotated through grades 1-4. Materials for each series are adapted to the appropriate grade level.
+ Subjects may alternate for grades 1 and 2 and for grades 3 and 4. Materials are adapted to the appropriate grade level.

Grade 3

GRADE
3

BIBLE*
Accepting His Plan: for the universe, for peace Lucifer’s disruption Plan of Redemption: Promise of Redeemer Testing of Plan: Job, Tower of Babel	Fulfillment of His Promise: through john the Baptist, life and death and resurrection of Christ Plan for His church Revealing His plan: E. G. White, messages to the church	Plan for each individual Fulfillment of His plan: second coming Reverence for God and His Word

ART
Primary and secondary colors Tints and shades, warm and cool 3-D shapes Color mixing Elements and principles of design	Positive and negative space Parallel and diagonal Variety of form, color, texture, and shape Cultural influences on art	Visual awareness: home, community, advertisement Acquaintance with well-known artists and their works Natural and man-made art

COMPUTERS
Practice drills How computer works Simulation games Spell checker	Viewing and printing Internal computer parts Early computing devices Electronic advances in computers	Keyboarding hand positions Entering and editing text Directories Word processing

LANGUAGE ARTS
Reading and Literature Read at instructional level Read independently Word analysis: root words, prefixes and suffixes, syllabication, context clues Comprehension: details, main idea, cause and effect, making inferences Vocabulary: idioms, synonyms, antonyms, homonyms Speaking Pronunciation and usage Discussion and conversation	Telephone courtesy Introduction, directions Variety of presentations Spelling Assigned words Rules Spells correctly in written work Listening Courtesy and appreciation Information Critical thinking: fact versus opinion, persuasive words, nonverbal clues Writing Transition from manuscript to cursive	Parts of speech Types of sentences Capitalization and punctuation Composition: paragraphs, reports, letters, poetry, dialogue Writing process: draft, write, edit, and revise Study Skills and Reference Alphabetizing to third letter Test taking Completing forms Glossary, Dictionary, and Encyclopedia

MATHEMATICS
Reading and writing numbers and place value Expanded notation Rounding numbers Division facts Properties: associative, commutative	Addition and subtraction with regrouping Word problems Estimation Beginning Roman numerals Simple fractions and equivalents Perimeter, area, volume	Time and money skills Standard and metric measurement: linear, mass, temperature Geometric figures Collect, organize, and interpret data

MUSIC
Recognize and reproduce rhythms Major and minor melody Two-part rounds Chord changes Cumulative singing	Introduction, interludes, codas Eighth notes and rests Symbols ‘p’, ‘mp’, ‘mf’, ‘f’ Musical tones Instrument families	Operetta Music from other countries Hymns Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal Classroom singing

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Motor skills: ball, balance, individual activities, relays, lead-up games for team sports	Fitness: testing, running, jogging, heart rate monitoring Concepts: safety, rules of health, movement principles, body systems	Positive attitudes: self-worth, self-control, responsibility Interpersonal skills: cooperation, sportsmanship, leadership

SCIENCE & HEALTH+
Man: God’s highest creation Handling family crises, divorce, death Heredity and learned behavior Self-esteem Health habits	Animals: insects, birds, fish, mammals Digestive system God’s natural laws: magnetism, inertia, friction, electricity, gravity	Solar system and space exploration Weather Signs of the end and New Earth Scientific method

SOCIAL STUDIES+
Reading and understanding maps and globes Communities: rural and urban Interdependence and resources Seventh-day Adventist outreach Sources of food and clothing Shelters of animals and people	History and development of transportation and communication Holidays and customs Groups: differences, values, rules, customs	Pioneers and explorers Careers and community services United States geography (optional) Geography and topography of local regions Citizenship responsibilities




* Bible series may be rotated through grades 1-4. Materials for each series are adapted to the appropriate grade level
+ Subjects may alternate for grades 1 and 2 and for grades 3 and 4. Materials are adapted to the appropriate grade level.

Grade 4

GRADE
4

BIBLE*
Following God’s way Scripture reveals God as Creator, Sustainer, Friend Fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, etc. Living by His counsel: Proverbs	Learning lessons through Parables: lost coin, talents The Golden Rule God’s words of wisdom: Ten Commandments, Beatitudes Choices we make	Worshiping God: prayer, tithe, offerings, and Lord’s Supper Responding to and following God Reverence for God and His Word

ART
Realism and abstractions Vocabulary Interpreting feelings and ideas in art Intermediate colors Perspective Positive and negative space	Create designs Hues, textures, and shapes in creation Acquaintance with artists’ lives and their works Media experimentation	Fabric comparisons: color, texture, design Collage, paper mache, block prints, enlargements Proportions Organic and inorganic Elements and principles of design

COMPUTERS
Define and use data base Print shop: create posters, banners Newsletter	Community and home computer use Set shapes, Positions, Headings	Ethics of copying Computer courtesy Load, Save, Menus

LANGUAGE ARTS
Reading and Literature Read at instructional level Read independently Word analysis: context clues, root words, prefixes, suffixes, accent marks Comprehension: author’s intent, skimming, scanning, inference, summarizing, paraphrasing, outcome prediction Variety of literature: classics, contemporary, multi-cultural Literary forms and types Analysis of media, point of view	Speaking Vocabulary and usage Discussion and conversation Reports and messages Take telephone messages Christian drama: audience awareness, empathy Presence and behavior Spelling Assigned words Organized spelling plans Spells correctly in written work Listening Courtesy and appreciation Information Critical thinking: fact versus opinion, persuasive words, nonverbal clues Writing Cursive writing, form, size, spacing, legibility	Composition, reports, letters, stories, poetry, journal Writing process, draft, write, edit, revise, publish Parts of speech: nouns, verbs, comparative pronouns, adverbs, adjectives, prepositions, conjunctions Types of sentences Simple and complete predicate Compound predicate Study Skills and Reference Research, write & present reports Library and media center: card catalog and computer access

MATHEMATICS
Reading and writing through millions place value Roman numerals to ‘C’ Estimation Multiples and factors Averages Multiplication and division facts to 144	Addition and subtraction of fractions Fraction and decimal equivalency Simple ratios Geometric concepts Standard and metric measurements Problem solving	Collect, organize, and interpret data Prime and composite numbers Prime factoring Meaning of mixed numbers Multiplication: one digit multiplication Division: digit divisor

MUSIC
Basic time signatures: 3/4, 4/4, 2/4 Simple conducting patterns Syncopation, phrasing Three-part round Major and minor chord sounds	Harmony and dissonance Rondo and variation forms Composers and their compositions Staff, treble clef, measure Terms referring to tempo	Lines and space names of treble clef Affect of legato and staccato Nationalistic and patriotic music 20 Century music Hymnal page parts identification

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Motor skills: individual activities, group games, lead-up games for team sports Concepts: safety, rules of health	Fitness: fitness testing, agility and coordination activities, heart rate monitoring Positive attitudes: self-worth, self-control, responsibility	Interpersonal skills: cooperation, sportsmanship, leadership, respect

SCIENCE & HEALTH+
God’s unchangeable laws Properties of matter Molecules Mixtures and solutions Changes in matter	Transfer of heat Choice and decision making Substance abuse Dinosaurs, fossils Health habits Environment	Natural resources: conservation Plants: structure, function, life cycle Plant growth and life cycle Scientific method

SOCIAL STUDIES+
Geographic regions Weather, climate Geography, topography Resources: use and conservation	Patriotic holidays Reading maps and globes Tolerance for and acceptance of others Natives of the New World	Introduction to significance of national history God’s involvement in history State and province history




* Bible series may be rotated through grades 1-4. Materials for each series are adapted to the appropriate grade level.
+ Subjects may alternate for grades 5 and 6 and for grades 7 and 8. Materials are adapted to the appropriate grade level.

Grade 5

GRADE
5

BIBLE
Salvation Repentance and forgiveness Brotherhood Freedom of choice Trinity	Judgment Second coming God highly values me God is trustworthy	Growth of faith Christian service opportunities Decision making Leadership skills God’s message to man

ART
Realism and abstractions Vocabulary Interpreting feelings and ideas in art Mixing intermediate, secondary and primary colors Positive and negative space Emphasis, balance, unity	Hues, textures, and shapes in creation Acquaintance with artists’ lives and their works Fabric comparisons: color, texture, design Media experimentation Proportion and perspective	Collage, paper mache, block prints, enlargements Organic and inorganic Elements and principles of design Print making Construction and assembly 3-D Still life Neutral colors

COMPUTERS
Careers and impact on jobs Central processing unit Operating systems	Ethics and commercial programs Entering and editing text Block, copy, move, fonts	Fields, files, records, data entry Update records, sorting, report preparation

LANGUAGE ARTS
Reading and Literature Read at instructional level Read independently for information Word analysis: context clues, root words, prefixes and suffixes, accent marks Comprehension: author’s intent, skimming, scanning, inference, summarizing, paraphrasing, prediction Variety of literature: classics, contemporary, multi-cultural Compare literary forms and types Analysis of media: point of view	Speaking Vocabulary and usage Discussion and conversation Reports and messages Christian drama: audience awareness, empathy Presence and behavior Spelling Assigned words Organized spelling plan Spells correctly written work Listening Courtesy and appreciation Information Critical thinking: fact versus opinion, persuasive words, nonverbal cues	Writing Legibility Composition, reports, letters, poetry, journal Parts of speech: nouns, verbs, pronouns, demonstrative and predicate adjectives, negative adverbs, objects, prepositional phrases Sentence types Essays, news articles, and editorials Study Skills and Reference Note taking, outlining Concordance and index Library and media center: card catalog and computer access

MATHEMATICS
Distributive, commutative and associative properties Common and decimal fractions Ratio and percent Conversion standard and metric measurements	Geometric concepts Word problems and applications Charts and graphs Estimation Integers Fractions and mixed numbers: fundamental processes	Statistics: introduction Multiplying by 2 and 3 digit multipliers Dividing by 2 digit divisors Multiplying, dividing with money, decimals

MUSIC
Dotted note rhythms Simple syncopation Double and triple meter patterns Simple melodic patterns Musical phrasing Descant Lines and space names of bass clef	Recognize and appreciate composers and their works Symbols for sharp, flat and natural Crescendo, decrescendo, diminuendo, ritardando, and accelerando symbols and meanings	Theme and variations form Baroque period: instrumental, choral styles, and hymns Keyboard, instrumental, and choral styles Keyboard instruments: history Hymn writers: i.e., Isaac Watts Classroom singing

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Motor skills: team sports, track, lead-up games Fitness: testing, agility, running, jogging, cardiovascular endurance	Positive attitudes: self-worth, self-control, patience, responsibility	Concepts: strategies, history, sports Interpersonal skills: cooperation, sportsmanship, leadership, respect

SCIENCE & HEALTH+
God as creator and sustainer Cells Classification of living things Fish, birds, mammals Reptiles and amphibians	Ocean ecology Meteorology, weather, climate Personality and self-concept Emotional health Reproductive system Development and birth	Waves of energy Light, sound, heat Substance abuse Communicable diseases: TB, AIDS, measles

SOCIAL STUDIES+
Westward expansion, colonial and pioneer life Gaining world power Cultural groups and diversity throughout history	National geography, natural resources, topography, map and globe skills National history, people, places, and events	Neighboring countries Democracy principles and doctrines Governments: various nations Economics and economic systems




+ Subjects may alternate for grades 5 and 6 and for grades 7 and 8. Materials are adapted to the appropriate grade level.

Grade 6

GRADE
6

BIBLE+
Life of Christ Parables and teachings of Jesus	Miracles of Jesus Death and Resurrection	Disciples then and now Christian witness and service

ART
Realism and abstractions Vocabulary Interpreting feelings and ideas in art Hue, Values, Intensity Positive and negative space Create designs Acquaintance with artists’ lives and their works	Fabric comparisons: color, texture, design Media experimentation Collage, paper mache, bock prints, enlargements Proportions and perspective Organic and inorganic Elements and principles of design	Creative lettering Print making Construction and assembly 3-D Still life Color combination Color wheel Complementary colors Graduated value scale Architectural forms

COMPUTERS
Careers, impact on jobs Software selection and manuals Electronic advances Programming Logo, list, handling sound, music Ethics and commercial programs	Modem, Fax, Bulletin boards, Networking Keyboarding: technique, accuracy, speed Block, copy, move, fonts, graphics	Newspaper layout and graphs Update records, sorting, report preparation Directories: copy and delete files, change menu, organize, alphabetize, prioritize

LANGUAGE ARTS
Reading and Literature Read at instructional level Read independently Word analysis Comprehension Variety of literature: classics, contemporary, multi-cultural Literary elements: Rhyme, rhythm, figurative language Analysis of media: reliability and accuracy Speaking Vocabulary and usage Discussion and conversation Present reports Christian drama: audience awareness, empathy	Parliamentary procedure Conduct interviews and surveys Spelling Assigned words Organized study plan Spells correctly written work Listening Critical thinking: fact versus opinion, persuasive words, nonverbal clues Writing Legibility Composition, Reports, Stories, Poetry, Journal, Diary, Plays Parts of speech: abstract and concrete nouns, auxiliary and perfect forms of verbs, indefinite interrogative	pronouns, adverts: place, time, manner, degree intensifier, prepositions, subordinate conjunctions and interjections Sentences: complex, implied subject, direct and indirect objects, independent and dependent clauses Capitalization Punctuation: bibliography, letter parts, introductory word or phrase, direct address, appositive, subordinate clause Study Skills and Reference Note taking and outlining Concordance and index Dictionary and Thesaurus

MATHEMATICS
Converting common fractions to decimal fractions Exponents Factoring: prime and composite Geometric figures and angles, classification and measurement	Fundamental operations of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and mixed numbers Integers Problem solving and application	Percent: meaning of and problems using Concepts of similarity, angles, congruence, and symmetry Statistics: mean, median, mode, sampling

MUSIC
Sixteenth notes, triplet patterns Sight reading Major scales Canons Cadences IV-I, VI	Composers and their compositions First and second endings Sharp, flat, and natural	Tonal qualities of human voice Classical period: music and hymns Descriptive music Early Advent hymns Classroom singing

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Motor skills: team sports, track, lead-up games Fitness: testing, agility, running and jogging, cardiovascular endurance	Positive attitudes: self-worth, self-control, patience, responsibility	Concepts: strategies, history, current sports events Interpersonal skills: cooperation, sportsmanship, leadership, respect

SCIENCE & HEALTH+
Man’s uniqueness in creation Skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems Sense organs Integumentary and excretory systems	Circulatory and respiratory systems Earth’s moving crust Volcanoes and earthquakes Weathering and erosion	The Biblical flood Rocks, minerals, and soil Digestion and nutrition Substance abuse Safety and first aid Electricity and magnetism

SOCIAL STUDIES+
God’s involvement in events Map and globe skills Resources of the world Cultures of the past and present Greece and Rome, Middle Ages and Renaissance	Countries and cultures of the Eastern and/or Western hemisphere, Latin America and Canada Religious influences Exploration: pre-columbian	Revolutions and governmental changes Twentieth Century Lands and people Climate Economic systems




+ Subjects may alternate for grades 5 and 6 and for grades 7 and 8. Materials are adapted to the appropriate grade level.

Grade 7

GRADE
7

BIBLE+
Beginnings of the great controversy Creation and the fall of man Flood and destruction of the world	Apostasy, repentance, reformation of the Hebrew people Life of Jesus from birth to resurrection Early Christian church to Reformation	Disappointment of 1844, Three angels’ messages Millennium, New Jerusalem Second coming of Christ Controversy ended

ART
Watercolor and pastel Sculpture and drawing Graphics Color theory	Architecture: history and construction Elements and principles of design Forms in composition Proportion and perspective	Still life and scapes: sea, land, city, sky Major individual project Art history and appreciation

COMPUTERS
Socioeconomic impact Computer types: IBM, Apple Modem, fax, networking, bulletin boards Keyboard: speed, accuracy	Database management Columns, tables, graphs Desktop publishing: review and practice Menus	Criminal misuse of computer and program Operating systems: review and practice Protection programs for virus

LANGUAGE ARTS
Reading and Literature Read independently Word analysis: etymology Comprehension: author’s intent, summarizing paraphrasing, compare content Wide variety of literature Compare literary forms and types Literary elements: rhyme, rhythm, and figurative language Analysis of media: reliability, accuracy, point of view Read in the content area Abstract vocabulary development Words that persuade, dissuade, entertain, enlist	Speaking Appropriate vocabulary and use Parliamentary procedure Conduct interviews and surveys Spelling Assigned words Organized study plan Spells correctly written work Listening Critical thinking: fact versus opinion, nonverbal clues, persuasive words Writing Legibility Mechanical writing Composition: writing across the curriculum	Parts of Speech: collective, appositive noun, transitive and intransitive, passive and active voice verbs; demonstrative, intensive and relative pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, correlative conjunctions, interjections Sentences: complex, implied subject, direct and indirect objects, diagramming, independent & dependent clauses Capitalization and punctuation Study Skills and Reference References: periodicals, Readers Guide, Bible commentaries Setting goals, priorities, schedules

MATHEMATICS
Exponents and scientific notation Order of operations Fundamental operations of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and mixed numbers Development and use of formulas	Problem solving and application Graphing: ordered pairs and inequalities Geometric concepts: terms, constructions, Pythagorean Theorem	Inequalities: introduction Ratio, proportion, and percent Integers Absolute value Statistics: mean, median, mode, range

MUSIC
Complex rhythmic patterns Minor scales Music and instruments of the romantic period	Sight reading, two-part songs Meter changes Simple chord progressions	Write simple major key signature Recognize music of Eastern cultures Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Motor skills: team sports, tumbling stunts, track and individual activities Concepts: safety, games strategies, environmental responsibility, sports history	Fitness: testing, agility, running and jogging, cardiovascular endurance, heart rate monitoring	Positive attitudes: self-worth, self-control, honesty, humility, patience Interpersonal skills: cooperation, sportsmanship, leadership, respect

SCIENCE & HEALTH+
God’s universe: galaxies, stars, solar systems Genetics Viruses and bacteria Fungi and protists	Invertebrates, insects, anthropoids God’s plan for sexuality Sexual issues and responsibilities	Sexually transmitted diseases The immune system and HIV infection Machines Force, motion, and energy

SOCIAL STUDIES+
Eastern hemispheres Greek and Roman civilizations Civilizations of the Americas: history of Bermuda Medieval societies: Europe, Japan Growth of Islam Renaissance and Reformation Age of Reason: Enlightenment	Industrial Age and Scientific Revolution Comparison of political systems Technological progress and implications World trade and resources World geography, environment	Contemporary problems and issues Economics: free trade versus central planning Map and globe skills Community service and ADRA Brotherhood Impact of religious differences




+ Subjects may alternate for grades 5 and 6 and for grades 7 and 8. Materials are adapted to the appropriate grade level.

Grade 8

GRADE
8

BIBLE
Sources of inspired writings The Trinity Role of prophets Sin and guilt Justification and sanctification	Practical problems young Christians face History and observance of the Sabbath	Faith, prayer, and forgiveness Baptism, Communion State of the dead Mission outreach of the church Second coming

ART
Watercolor, oil, pastel Sculpture and drawing Architecture: history and construction	Graphics Color theory Elements and principles of design Forms in composition Proportion and perspective	Still life and scapes: sea, land, city, sky Major individual project Art history and appreciation

COMPUTERS
Computer accessories, scanners, voice recognition	Importation of graphics Spreadsheets, data labels, displaying, printing	File management, subdirectories, merging, linking

LANGUAGE ARTS
Reading and Literature Read independently Word analysis: etymology Comprehension: author’s intent, summarizing, paraphrasing, compare content Wide variety of literature Compare literary forms and types Literary elements: rhyme, rhythm, and figurative language Analysis of media: reliability, accuracy, point of view Read in the content areas Abstract vocabulary development Words that persuade, dissuade, entertain, enlist	Speaking Appropriate vocabulary and usage Parliamentary procedure Conduct interviews and surveys Spelling Assigned words Organized study plan Spells correctly written work Listening Critical thinking: fact versus opinion, persuasive words, nonverbal clues Writing Legibility Composition: writing across the curriculum Parts of speech: appositive nouns,	collective, passive and active voice verbs, transitive and intransitive, demonstrative, intensive and relative pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, correlative conjunctions, interjections Sentences: complex, implied subject, direct & indirect objects, dependent & independent clauses, diagramming Capitalization and punctuation Study Skills and Reference References: periodicals, Readers Guide, Bible Commentaries Setting goals, priorities, schedule

MATHEMATICS
Maintaining skills in fundamental operations Solving for an unknown quantity using inverse operations Ratios, proportions, and percent Graphing coordinates, inequalities, systems of equations, ordered pairs, on a number line	Equalities and inequalities Formulas and equations Operations and functions of integers Geometric concepts terms and construction Standard and metric measurements Problem solving and applications	Squares and square root Integers: operations, functions, as exponents Rational numbers, comparing, ordering, and computing Using triangles to solve problems Permutations Statistics and probability

MUSIC
Irregular meter patterns Major key signatures Music and instruments of the Renaissance period Homophonic and polyphonic chords	19th Century and contemporary Seventh-day Adventist hymns Contemporary music media Symphonic form Modulation	Conducting patterns Accompaniment chords Minor scale patterns Cultural scale patterns Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Motor skills: team sports, tumbling stunts, track and individual activities Concepts: safety, games strategies, environmental responsibility, sport history	Fitness: testing, agility, running and jogging, heart rate monitoring and cardiovascular endurance	Positive attitudes: self-worth, self-control, honesty, humility, patience Interpersonal skills: cooperation, sportsmanship, leadership, respect

SCIENCE & HEALTH+
God as Master designer Plant classification, structure, process Natural resources and ecology Animal behavior	Theories of origins: creation, evolution Age of the Earth Dinosaurs and fossils Geologic column Disease risk factors	Consumer, community health Matter and its structure Mixtures and compounds Chemical reactions Atomic nucleus

SOCIAL STUDIES+
Exploration and discovery Conflict, growth, & development: colonial heritage National Constitution Westward movement Civil War and Reconstruction Industrial development	World powers History and prophecy Old World backgrounds World War I, World War II, Cold War Meaning of democracy	Cultural diversity Political and economic systems Government Advanced map and globe skills Geography Capitalism and other economic systems




+ Subjects may alternate for grades 5 and 6 and for grades 7 and 8. Materials are adapted to the appropriate grade level.

Grades 9-12

GRADE
9-12

BIBLE & RELIGION

Religion I
History and construction of the Bible
The Genesis story
Creation
The Sabbath
Sin
Salvation
Family Relationships
Adam
Noah
Abraham
Bible principles and relationship
Self worth and self image
Lot
Terah
Joseph
The Gospels
Matthew, Mark, Luke,
John overview
Birth and formative years of Christ
Purpose for Christ’s life
Salvation through Jesus Christ
Jesus, His kingdom, His people
Last days of Christ
Gethsemane, Crucifixion, Resurrection
Gift of the Spirit

Religion II
The Old Testament: An overview
The church of the Exodus
Conquest of the Promised Land
Judges
Kingdom
Captivity
Restoration
Silence between Old and New Testaments
The New Testament Church:
Cross to Pentecost
Church at Jerusalem
Church scattered
Gospel to the Gentiles
Epistles of Peter

Canon developed
The Christian Era:
The Gospel in the decline and restoration
Growth and persecution:
2nd through 4th Century
Apostasy: 5th – 12th Century
Renewal: 13 – 17th Century
Awakening and Mission: 18th – 20th Century

Religion III
Development of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
The Millerite message and movement
Great Disappointment and aftermath
Doctrinal development in the Seventh-day Adventist Church
The role of Ellen White
The 1888 Controversy
1901-1903 in the Seventh-day Adventist Church
Growth and expansion
Contemporary Adventism
Studying and understanding the Bible
Relationship of God’s Character to Law
Nature and work of the Holy Spirit
Character of Jesus
Law and grace
Death and the human condition
The plan of salvation
Sanctification
Justification
Nature of inspiration
Gift of prophecy
Key doctrines in Romans
Baptism
The Sabbath
Three Angels’ message
The Judgment and the Sanctuary

Sabbath in old and New Testaments
Origin of Sunday observance
Spiritualism
Witnessing opportunities
Examination and preparation of Bible studies
Prophecies of Daniel and Revelation
Last-day events
Christ’s righteousness
The Millennium, New Heaven, New Earth

Religion IV
Divorce
Building relationships at home, school and church
Self understanding
Goals and values
Decision making
Handling conflicts
Study of Proverbs and Education
Evaluating personal capabilities
Exploring career options
Establish Christian philosophy of work
Conversion and relationship with Christ
Ministry of angels
Biblical principles in establishing a home
Biblical principles in dating and marriage
Human sexuality
Love and marriage
Friendships and communication
A personal philosophy of life
The effective parent
Principles and techniques of witnessing
Developing a teachable spirit
Relationships in the New Earth
Prayer
Unique role of the Seventh-day Adventist Church

ART
God, the Master Artist Art heritage Aesthetics Visual tactile perception Creative expression Crafts	Drawing and sketching Graphic design Landscape design Painting: watercolor, acrylic Photography: film-making	Pottery: ceramics Print making Sculpture Stained glass Textile: fiber arts, surface design

BUSINESS EDUCATION
Accounting Accounting terminology Proficiency in accounting cycles Principles and concepts Banking Career Payroll Legal issues Business Technology Business ethics, Etiquette, Employment, Professional growth Communication and presentations Careers and job search skills Corporate relations Economic concepts Financial documents Marketing Public relations Telecommunications Problem solving and critical thinking	Computer Technology Computer Literacy Computer terminology Basic application Ethics, licensure regulations, and usage Career opportunities Purchasing and care of hardware and software Computer history Database management Desktop publishing File management Spreadsheet Word processing Telecommunications Keyboarding Keyboarding technique Mastery of function, alphabetical, number and symbol keys Proofreading Formatting Equipment operation	Desktop Publishing Font terminology and selection Pointing devices Page layout and design Graphics and special effects Manipulations of text Economics Career opportunity Consumer buying and information Credit industry Economic theory, terminology and systems Ethical and legal issues Investments Taxes Word Processing Terminology Document processing Problem solving Keyboarding Print controls Business documents

COMPUTERS*

Literacy
Historical development
Terminology
Components of computer systems
Licensing and copyrights
Business, educational, personal software packages
New developments
Powers and limitations

Spreadsheets
Structure and characteristics
Mathematical formulas
Deriving statistical inferences
Collect, enter, interpret data
Format and print

Programming
Algorithms and flow charts
Program creation: coding
Modular designs and procedures, functions, objects, files
Input prompts
Program management

Graphics
Graphics representing data
Graphics in freehand
Modify existing graphics

Create, modify scanned images
Animation
Slide-show presentations
Design forms
Graphics software, packages
Print graphics
Artistic creativity

Word Processing
Enter and edit text
Create and format documents
Generate tables
Fonts
Macros
Graphics
Importing data
Mail-merge

Database
Creating and displaying database
Displaying records
Modifying records and files
Importing and exporting
Sorting and report preparation

Desktop Publishing
Menus and keystrokes, mouse commands
Creating new publications
Graphics

Printing
Style sheets
Advanced features
Using color
Long document features

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
Technical graphic, drawing and engineering
Advanced editing and drawing
Customizing the CAD environment
Three dimensional drawings
Use of teamwork on complex graphics problems and projects

Computer Technology
System design
Electronic and logic design
Data storage
Peripherals
Identification and correction of common malfunctions
Interfaces for robots, timing devices, etc.
Analysis of construction of embedded computers
Computer maintenance and repair

HEALTH
Biblical principles of health Structure and function of the human body Nutrition	Personal health Mental and emotional health Family and social health Diseases and disorders Drug education	Safety and first aid Consumer health Environmental health Health careers

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

Awareness
Technology and change
Environmental impact
Technical design and illustration
Stewardship of resources
Ethics in the work place
Manufacturing procedures

Skills
Biotechnology
Graphics
Electronics

Construction
Photography
Agribusiness
Computer-aided design
Critical thinking

Literacy
Technical systems
Resources of technology
Tools and machines
Production and development

Automation
Labor and management
Computers

Applications
Marketing
Christian values
Communications
Participation in SDA global mission
Health and safety practices
Research and experimentation

LANGUAGE ARTS

English I
Vocabulary, Semantics, Etymology
Grammar
Composition
Library use, fundamental research
Public speaking,
discussion, debate
Analytical thinking
Evaluation of media
Literature: short story, poetry, drama, allegory

English II
Vocabulary, Etymology, Dialects
Grammar
Techniques of writing

Composition: short stories, poetry, plays, essays, term papers, journal writing
Parliamentary procedure
Persuasion and argument
Literature: American heritage, folklore, ballads

English III
Literary vocabulary
Grammar
Public speaking, speech construction
Listening, summarizing, note taking

Writing as a process
Mass media and propaganda
Critical analysis skills
Reading for pleasure
Literature: American, cross-cultural

English IV
Creative and formal report writing
Advanced public speaking and evaluation
Ethics and values in mass media
Literature: English, world, modern

MATHEMATICS
Consumer Math Purchasing, leasing, renting Management of household expense Insurance Salary, commissions, employee benefits Economic literacy Gross national product and consumer price index Inflation General Math Ratio and proportion Basic concepts of statistics Banking, investment, insurance, taxation Graphs and tables Geometry Introductory geometry Measurement Percent and decimals Squares and square root Algebra I Number theory Sets and their relationships System of equations of the first and second degree Ratio, proportion, variation Special products and factoring Fractions and fractional equations Square roots, radicals, exponents Algebra II Number theory Square and rational roots, radicals and exponents Linear, polynomial, quadratic equations	Binomial theorem Logarithms Progressions, sequences and series Higher-degree equations Vectors Determinants Simple probability and statistics Estimation and approximation Geometry Origins and uses of geometry Terms, postulates and theorems Nature of proof Inductive and deductive reasoning Ratio and proportion Algebra in geometry Angles relationships Parallel and perpendicular lines Triangles Pythagorean theorem Circles, polygons Measurement of geometric figures Simple constructions Loci Transformational coordinate geometry Introduction to symbolic logic Trigonometric functions Advanced Math Numbers theory Binomial theorem Progressions Theory of equations Permutations and combinations Functions and their graphs Probability Determinants Inequalities Matrix algebra	Mathematical inductions The derivative Trigonometry Solutions of triangles Use of tables and interpolation Measurement of angles Properties of trigonometric functions Complex numbers and vectors Concept of a limit Graphs of functions Exponential functions Logarithms Identities and equations General triangle solutions Computer analysis of graphs Permutations and combinations Binomial theorem Calculus Derivative of a function Logarithmic and trigonometric functions Indeterminate terms Computation of derivatives Rate of a change of a quantity Maxima and minima Integrals Length of curves Volume and surface areas Probability and statistics Tables and graphs Measures of central tendency Quartiles and percentiles Measures of dispersion Simple correlation Statistical inference
MODERN LANGUAGE
History and purpose of the language Orientation to the sound and rules of the language Structure of the language Listening for easy recognition Proper usage and comprehension Speaking, Conversation, Dialogue	Grammatical structures Discrimination of sound Production of sound Pronunciation Idiomatic expressions Vocabulary Meaning Spelling	Use in written form Cultural contributions and perspectives Proverbs and stories Games and sports Holidays and festivals Value systems Practical usage
MUSIC
*Choral +Instrumental Good posture Breath control Accurate pitch, natural tone, rhythm Critical listening Notation symbols Sacred and secular literature Teamwork Memorization for performance and concert presentation History and culture	Elements of music Form structure of works Major and minor scale Individual musicianship Correct phrasing and appropriate expression Music History and Appreciation Music form: i.e., ABA, sonata, rondo Music genres: i.e., oratorio, symphony, opera	Historical, musical, culture background of musical works Historical view of the following areas: Antiquity Middle ages Renaissance Baroque Classical Romantic 20th Century Hymnology Adventist hymnology Global events
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Health and physical fitness Emergency procedures Conditioning Officiating Sportsmanship Activities for leisure time Self-worth Aquatics Life saving and water safety Individual activity Track and field	Cycling and skating Golf Racquet sports Tennis and squash History of sports Safety and first aid Team work Etiquette Discipline Cooperation Movement principles	Self control Gymnastics Sports acrobatics Outdoor pursuits Backpacking Skiing Orienteering Team sports Volleyball and flag ball Awareness of recreational opportunities




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