2007-2008 Curriculum for Fourth Grade

A list of the curriculum that Curtis is using this year for fourth grade.

Bible
Studying the book of Matthew using MFW ECC and Anne's School Place.
Window on the World (Weekly - M)
Hero Tales - Vol. 1
A Hive of Busy Bees - (Weekly - F)

Math
ABeka Arithmetic 4
Dr. Aardsma's Math Drill

Studied Dictation
Spelling Wisdom - Book 1 (2nd half) (2x/wk)

Spelling/Poetry
ABeka Spelling and Poetry 4 (daily)

English
BJU English 4 (Writing and Grammar) (daily)
Intermediate Language Lessons (3x/wk)
Letter Writing - 1x/month

Handwriting
BJU Handwriting 4 (4x/wk)

Reading/Literature
ABeka 4
BJU Reading 4
ABeka Read and Think Skill Sheets 4
Bridges Beyond (CLP) (1x/wk)
McGuffey Eclectic Second Reader (1x/wk)
Stories of the Pilgrims (CLP)
Boys and Girls of Colonial Days (CLP)
Children of the Covered Wagon (CLP)
Various books for Literature
Currently reading - The Railway Children

Vocabulary/Foreign Language
Vocabulary Vine (3x/wk)
Lively Latin (daily)

Geography
MFW ECC (daily)
A Child's Geography - Vol. 1 (3x/wk)
Rand McNally Schoolhouse Intermediate Geography and Map Activites
GTG for extra book suggestions and occasional worksheets

Science
ABeka Science 4 (daily)
Apologia Astronomy(haven't started this yet - need to figure out a schedule)

Natural History
1. Mallards and Their Neighbors (3x/wk)
2. CL Nature Reader 4
3. Secrets of the Woods

Nature Journal - as desired
Nature Walk - spontaneous at this point

American History
BJU Heritage Studies 4 (2x/wk)
ABeka - The History of Our United States (2x/wk - reading only)
A First Book in American History- Edward Eggleston (1x/wk)
TruthQuest History AHYS I (reading commentary and putting books in basket for book basket time). Book Basket Time consists of 10-15 min. per day reading from books in basket related to the topic(s) of the week. It is the child's choice but it must come from the basket.
Timeline Cards using Homeschool In the Woods Timeline Figures

World History
An/Our Island Story (British History) (1x/wk)

Music
Stories of the Great Composers
Stories of the Great Hymns
Wee Sing Around the World (MFW ECC)
Piano Lessons and Practice
Classical Music Listening
Music Book Basket (additional reading of bio's, etc.)

ART
Picture Study - *(to be scheduled)
Draw Write Now
How to Teach Art to Children

Electives
Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing Deluxe 17
Perplexors
Mind Benders