Grade 5

Math

In Grade 5 there is ongoing review both of previous concepts and of those concepts introduced in Grade 5.

Some concepts covered are division with two-digit divisors;

multiplication of three-digit numbers; addition, subtraction, and multiplication of fractions;

decimals through thousandths’ place;

use of key words in solving word problems;

English and metric measurements; and addition, subtraction, and multiplication of dollars and cents.

Grade 5 includes exercises and review of capitalization, punctuation, and sentence structure.

The eight parts of speech are covered more extensively as well as synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, and heteronyms.

The student learns sentence diagraming, agreement of subject and verb, conjugation, and sentence elements.

Letter writing and dictionary work are also a part of this course.

This level focuses on American history in a decidedly Biblical approach and sets forth relationships

of social and economic development.

The material includes systems of government, great leaders, wars, and current events affecting our world.

Basic earth science principles captivate the student’s interest in molecular and atomic theories;

friction, heat, and gravity; and expansion and contraction.

Geology, chemistry, aviation and aerodynamics, zoology, meteorology, sound, and botany are studied.

In Grade 5 the Books of Genesis, Exodus, and Acts are read.

The student also begins reading the Book of Psalms.

He continues answering questions about the Bible while focusing on Godly character traits.