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Fourth Grade

We are set up as a traditional classroom where the homeroom teacher teaches all core subjects. Enrichment activities such as Music, P.E., Spanish, computer, and art are taught by specialists.

Academic Program:

We spend time each day studying the Bible and its application to our lives. We also spend time studying Language, Spelling, Handwriting, Math, History, and Science. We do several projects to enhance our studies in History and Science. Throughout the year we study Oregon by creating an Oregon Diary, a city pamphlet, and an Oregon ABC Book. We develop reading comprehension through weekly tests and by reading God’s World News, a current events newsletter. To enhance our love of reading we do a book report each quarter and participate in Pizza Hut’s reading program. In addition, our class has Physical Education twice a week and weekly instruction in Spanish, Keyboarding, Art, and Music. We go to the Faith Bible Media Center each week to learn about library skills and check out books to read.

Spiritual Emphasis:

We begin our week by joining with other classes in Monday Opening where we sing songs of praise to God and share our memory verses. In class we study Bible doctrines and memorize scripture verses to provide a firm foundation in our walk with the Lord. We all meet again on Wednesday for Chapel to sing songs, listen to special speakers, and pray. We are involved in several service opportunities each year, including filling shoe boxes for needy children, cleaning up the campus, and others.

Activities:

Grades four through six get to bowl, skate, or swim once during each quarter. To enhance our study of Oregon we visit The End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, Fort Vancouver, and the Salem Capitol Building. We will visit the Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and look at tide pools at Yaquina Head to top off our study of Oceanography. For fun we will see a play at the Oregon Children’s Theater.

Textbooks Used:

Math - Abeka
Reading - Abeka, God's World, and chapter books
Language - Abeka
Science - Abeka
Social Studies - Abeka
Spelling - Concerned Communications
Bible - NIV Bible and ACSI

Elementary Music

Course Description:
Students will learn singing skills, music theory, and music history and appreciation.  Students will also be taught to play the recorder and various percussion instruments.  Throughout the year students will be exposed to church music and church music history and they will learn to use their God-given musical talents to bring Him glory.

Textbook/Resource Materials Used:
God Made Music, written by Joe and Judy Swaim.  Praise Hymn, Inc.
Various supplementary material.

Elementary Art

Course Description:
An introduction to the art world and the basic drawing skills students would need in order to have a strong understanding of the elements of art and principals of design.  Text and video-based instruction culminates in activities intended to familiarize students with these elements and principles.

Textbook/Resource Materials Used:
LIFEPAC Drawing Basics with Thomas Kinkade           

Elementary Spanish

Course Description:
Fourth grade students will visit the Media Center once a week to discover Spanish through an interactive computer program called Jumpstart Spanish.  Students in 2nd through 6th grades will also be introduced to the Spanish language through another interactive computer program, Elementary Spanish, distributed by Alpha and Omega Publishers*.  Our goal is to make learning Spanish enjoyable for our students through learning games and activities on the computer with occasional teacher facilitated, “hands-on” activities away from the computer as well.

Textbook/Resource Materials Used:
Jumpstart Spanish
Elementary Spanish, distributed by Alpha and Omega Publisher

Physical Education

Course Descriptions:
Fitness and skill development are the primary goals of the program. Students participate in exercises to promote cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength, and flexibility. Basic motor and manipulative skills are sequenced or combined for greater movement challenges. Games, relays, and drills are designed to enhance skill related fitness or specific sport skills. Partner and group activities are used to meet growing social needs while emphasizing individual development.