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1 fourth grade FAITH cent ral s Academic Content Objectives Faithfulness Starts Faithfulness Stretches Faithfulness Spreads Faithfulness Sustains

2 Bible Academic Content Objectives Central Christian Academy teaches Bible because it is the inspired Word of God and the means to which the Holy Spirit can instruct us. Everything in the Bible is written to teach us. Through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we have hope. (Romans 15:4) Through studying the Bible, saints will believe that Jesus is the Son of God (John 20:31). While saints take a daily Bible course, the content of this book is woven into all areas of instruction and life at Central Christian Academy. The academic content objectives for fourth grade will focus on the fruit of the Spirit and its quality of faithfulness. The curriculum presents three strands of instruction: a survey or overview of the New Testament; an indepth, personalized study of popular passages; and application of these Scriptures to important issues faced by fourth graders. This course is designed to challenge saints to think and become more Christ-like before entering their pre-teen years. The focus is personal Bible study and the understanding of principles which can guide all of life s decisions. Students will have opportunities to consider the teachings of scripture in relation to the following: Wanting to be accepted by others Negative peer influence Self-esteem Preparing for adolescent changes Being honest Disrespect to adults B.ACO 4.1 God s Plan of Redemption The saint will learn that God began a plan found in the Old Testament and its fulfillment came through Jesus Christ. The student will a) review Old Testament facts learned during 5th grade. b) identify each gospel writer s approach to the character of Christ and evaluate Christ s place in their own life. c) understand how the New Testament commands us to believe in Jesus and follow Him. d) learn what a Christian is and how to become one through accepting His free gift of salvation. e) express a desire to follow Christ with his/her life. B.ACO 4.2 The Gospels The saint will study the four gospel books and specific questions addressed in each. a) Matthew - Materialism What do I value? b) Mark - Achievement What is success? c) Luke - Relationships Who are my friends? d) John - the Holy Spirit Who will help me now? B.ACO 4.3 Acts The saint will study the book of Acts and understand a) being a witness is a direct command from Jesus. b) the arrival and role of the Holy Spirit in helping them be a witness. c) the different aspects of the Holy Spirit. d) the work of Stephen, Peter, and Paul in sharing the gospel including tracing the journeys of Paul. e) the cost of sharing the Gospel by early believers. B.ACO 4.4 The Epistles The saint will recognize that God uniquely prepared each New Testament author to carry the message to the world and to write it down for us. Students will compare the writings of these authors to see that while their style is different, the doctrine taught is the same throughout. B.ACO 4.5 Romans The Believer s Civil War The saint will a) be able to cite evidence for the following: all people have had an opportunity to know God God will give understanding if they use the light they have all Creation testifies to the existence of the Creator, God people are without excuse for not knowing God. b) comprehend that it is impossible to keep God s Law. They will realize there is a civil war going on inside every believer between the natural desires (flesh) and the desire to please God (spirit).

3 c) discern that victory is possible as they grow closer to Jesus through the Word of God. d) compare the Old Testament requirements for sacrifice with the living sacrifice in Romans 12:1. e) realize that every Christian has a gift that is designed for use with the body of Christ. f) cite behavior patterns that God expects from His people. B.ACO and 2 Corinthians The Church The saint will study first and second Corinthians and focus on a) the purity of the church b) the unity of the church c) love in the church d) resurrection of believers B.ACO 4.7 Galatians Sowing and Reaping The saint will gain an overview of the book of Galatians and focus on the laws of sowing and reaping. B.ACO 4.8 Ephesians Managing relationships and feelings The saint will gain an overview of the book to the church of Ephesus and will learn a) believers are expected to mature in Christ just as they mature physically and emotionally. b) maturing in Christ is a result of the Holy Spirit producing fruit in the lives of Christians. c) emotions are a gift from God and allow us to feel. d) controlled emotions can bring blessings and benefit, but out of control emotions inflict hurt and injury. B.ACO 4.9 Philippians Managing Thoughts for Success The saint will understand that success and the mark of a Christian is joy and contentment no matter what the circumstances. B.ACO 4.10 Colossians Managing Choices The saint will learn that choices for Christians are not always between right and wrong but among good, better, and best in God s plan for them. They will learn how to make choices that honor God. B.ACO and 2 Thessalonians Encouraging One Another The saint will a) understand that a Christian lifestyle is essential to effective witnessing. b) learn about the the second coming of Christ and be able to apply practical ways to encourage others in light of His coming. B.ACO and 2 Timothy Standing Firm to Win the Real Prize The saint will a) understand the fundamental doctrine of the Gospel and hold firmly to these truths. b) be able to identify false doctrine and false teaching. c) learn that Christians have a responsibility to help other Christians. d) learn to live a disciplined life. e) compare the preparation of soldiers and athletes to preparing to live a Chrisitan life. f) recognize that rewards are commensurate with faithful completion of tasks and God uses willing vessels. B.ACO 4.13 Titus Working to Please Christ The saint will learn that only God can be worshiped and that their abilities bring responsibilities to the work of church. B.ACO 4.14 Philemon Foregiveness and Restoration The saint will understand forgiveness is a basic principle and restoration began in the Garden of Eden and continues with Christ. B.ACO 4.15 Hebrews Growing in the Faith The saint will learn that faith is a) believing in God and acting according. b) a gift from God and necessary for salvation. c) lived out by Old and New Testament characters and people today. d) something they must live by. B.ACO 4.16 James Faith leads to Self Control The saint will give examples of genuine faith and how to avoid the temptation to sin by a) controlling their tongue b) controlling prejudice feelings c) submitting to God B.ACO and 2 Peter Keep on Growing The saint will learn what must continue to grow in the Lord until he returns. B.ACO , 2, and 3 John Knowing We Belong to Him The saint will a) learn how to recognize the saved from the unsaved. b) understand the contrast of light and darkness, good and evil. B.ACO 4.19 Revelation Knowing We Belong to Him The saint will learn about events that mark the second coming of Christ. B.ACO 4.20 Genesis to Revelation Seeing the Big Plan The saint will a) recognize that everything from Creation to the New Heaven and Earth is a part of God s plan. b) understand that mankind was created to worship and glorify Him. c) realize that salvation has always been by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.

4 language arts Academic Content Objectives Central Christian Academy teaches Language Arts because through speaking, reading, and writing, saints will be able to better understand God s Word and communicate its message to others (2 Timothy 2:15). Reading classic and contemporary literature selections by a variety of authors is a priority in fourth grade. Saints will be immersed in four examples of award winning literature. Cricket in Time Square, The Sign of the Beaver, Pippi Longstocking, and My Side of the Mountain serve as the primary text for saints to develop their Language Arts skills. They will be asked to evaluate the literature from a Biblical perspective and compare story events to their faith in God. In fourth grade, reading and writing skills support an increased emphasis on content-area learning and utilization of a variety of resources to locate and read primary sources of information. A significant percentage of reading material will relate to the study of CCA s academic content objectives for Bible, math, science, and social studies. The saint will use text organizers, summarize information, formulate questions, and draw conclusions to demonstrate reading comprehension. The saint will continue to increase communication skills in group settings. Additionally, the saint will plan, draft, revise, and edit narratives and explanations. The saint will routinely use word references while writing. The saint will demonstrate comprehension of information resources to research a topic and understand the difference between plagiarism and using his/her own words. All Language Arts lessons and topics will be approached from the perspective that God s Word is the ultimate authority for Truth. The following objectives, while aligned with the Fourth Grade English Virginia Standards of Learning, have been adjusted to reflect Biblical Truth and the specific curriculum used at Central Christian Academy. Communication: Speaking, Listening, Media Literacy LA.ACO 4.1 The saint will use effective oral communication skills in a variety of settings. a) Present accurate directions to individuals and small groups. b) Contribute to group discussions across content areas. c) Seek ideas and opinions of others. d) Use evidence to support opinions. e) Use grammatically correct language and specific vocabulary to communicate ideas. f) Communicate new ideas to others. g) Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with diverse teams. h) Demonstrate the ability to work independently. LA.ACO 4.2 The saint will make and listen to oral presentations and reports. a) Use subject-related information and vocabulary. b) Listen to and record information. c) Organize information for clarity. d) Use language and style appropriate to the audience, topic, and purpose. LA.ACO 4.3 The saint will learn how media messages are constructed and for what purposes. a) Differentiate between auditory, visual, and written media messages. b) Identify the characteristics of various media messages.

5 Reading LA.ACO 4.4 The saint will expand vocabulary when reading. a) Use context to clarify meanings of unfamiliar words. b) Use knowledge of roots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, and homophones. c) Use word-reference materials, including the glossary, dictionary, and thesaurus. d) Develop vocabulary by listening to and reading a variety of texts. e) Use vocabulary from other content areas. LA.ACO 4.5 The saint will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction texts, and poetry. a) Explain the author s purpose. b) Describe how the choice of language, setting, characters, and information contributes to the author s purpose. c) Identify the main idea. d) Summarize supporting details. e) Identify the problem and solution. f) Describe the relationship between text and previously read materials. g) Identify sensory words. h) Draw conclusions/make inferences about text. i) Make, confirm, or revise predictions. j) Identify cause and effect relationships. k) Use reading strategies throughout the reading process to monitor comprehension. l) Read with fluency and accuracy. LA.ACO 4.6 The saint will read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts. a) Use text structures, such as type, headings, and graphics, to predict and categorize information in both print and digital texts. b) Formulate questions that might be answered in the selection. c) Explain the author s purpose. d) Identify the main idea. e) Summarize supporting details. f) Draw conclusions and make simple inferences using textual information as support. g) Distinguish between cause and effect. h) Distinguish between fact and opinion. i) Use prior knowledge and build additional background knowledge as context for new learning. j) Identify new information gained from reading. k) Use reading strategies throughout the reading process to monitor comprehension. l) Read with fluency and accuracy. Research LA.ACO 4.9 The saint will demonstrate comprehension of information resources to research a topic. a) Construct questions about a topic. b) Collect information from multiple resources including online, print, and media. c) Use technology as a tool to organize, evaluate, and communicate information. d) Give credit to sources used in research. e) Understand the difference between plagiarism and using own words. Writing LA.ACO 4.7 The saint will write cohesively for a variety of purposes. a) Identify intended audience. b) Focus on one aspect of a topic. c) Use a variety of pre-writing strategies. d) Organize writing to convey a central idea. e) Recognize different modes of writing have different patterns of organization. f) Write a clear topic sentence focusing on the main idea. g) Write two or more related paragraphs on the same topic. h) Use transition words for sentence variety. i) Utilize elements of style, including word choice and sentence variation. j) Revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information. k) Include supporting details that elaborate the main idea. LA.ACO 4.8 The saint will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing. a) Use subject-verb agreement. b) Include prepositional phrases. c) Eliminate double negatives. d) Use noun-pronoun agreement. e) Use commas in series, dates, and addresses. f) Incorporate adjectives and adverbs. g) Use correct spelling for frequently used words, including common homophones. h) Use singular possessives.

6 math Academic Content Objectives Central Christian Academy teaches Mathematics because God designed our world with precision. The study of Mathematics at Central Christian Academy is more than the study of numbers alone. It is the study of how math reflects the perfection of God s creation. Through this course, staints will discover a relationship between creation and mathematics. It will help saints gain a greater understanding of who God is. Through daily calendar and literature unit activities, fourth grade saints will see that Math skills are essential to their every day lives. They will see that mathematical concepts are a part of God s design and perfect plan for His creation. The fourth grade academic content objectives in math place emphasis on learning multiplication and division facts through the twelves table. Saints will be fluent in the basic multiplication facts through the twelves table and the corresponding division facts as they become proficient in multiplying larger numbers. Saints also will refine their estimation skills for computations and measurements. Saints will identify and describe representations of points, lines, line segments, rays, and angles, including endpoints and vertices. Concrete materials and two-dimensional representations will be used to solve problems involving perimeter, patterns, probability, and equivalence of fractions and decimals. Saints will recognize images of figures resulting from geometric transformations, such as reflection, translation, and rotation. Saints will investigate and describe the associative property for addition and multiplication. While learning mathematics, saints will be actively engaged, using concrete materials and appropriate technologies such as calculators and computers. However, facility in the use of technology shall not be regarded as a substitute for a saint s understanding of quantitative concepts and relationships for proficiency in basic computations. Mathematics has its own language, and the acquisition of specialized vocabulary and language patterns is crucial to a student s understanding and appreciation of the subject. Saints should be encouraged to use correctly the concepts, skills, symbols, and vocabulary identified in the following set of objectives. Problem solving has been integrated throughout the six content strands. The development of problemsolving skills should be a major goal of the mathematics program at every grade level. Instruction in the process of problem solving will need to be integrated early and continuously into each saint s mathematics education. Saints must be helped to develop a wide range of skills and strategies for solving a variety of problem types. The following objectives, while aligned with the Fourth Grade Mathematics Virginia Standards of Learning, have been adjusted to include Biblical principles and the specific curriculum used at Central Christian Academy. Number and Number Sense Focus: Place Value, Fractions, and Decimals M.ACO 4.1 The saint will a) identify orally and in writing the place value for each digit in a whole number expressed through millions; b) compare two whole numbers expressed through millions, using symbols (>, <, or = ); and c) round whole numbers expressed through millions to the nearest thousand, ten thousand, and hundred thousand. M.ACO 4.2 The saint will a) compare and order fractions and mixed numbers; b) represent equivalent fractions; and c) identify the division statement that represents a fraction. M.ACO 4.3 The saint will a) read, write, represent, and identify decimals expressed through thousandths; b) round decimals to the nearest whole number, tenth, and hundredth; c) compare and order decimals; and d) given a model, write the decimal and fraction equivalents.

7 Computation and Estimation Focus: Factors and Multiples, & Fraction and Decimal Operations M.ACO 4.4 The saint will a) estimate sums, differences, products, and quotients of whole numbers; b) add, subtract, and multiply whole numbers; c) divide whole numbers, finding quotients with and without remainders; and d) solve single-step and multistep addition, subtraction, and multiplication problems with whole numbers. M.ACO 4.5 The saint will a) determine common multiples and factors, including least common multiple and greatest common factor; b) add and subtract fractions having like and unlike denominators that are limited to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, and 12, and simplify the resulting fractions, using common multiples and factors; c) add and subtract with decimals; and d) solve single-step and multistep practical problems involving addition and subtraction with fractions and with decimals. Measurement Focus: Equivalence within U.S. Customary and Metric Systems M.ACO 4.6 The saint will a) estimate and measure weight/ mass and describe the results in U.S. Customary and metric units as appropriate; and b) identify equivalent measurements between units within the U.S. Customary system (ounces, pounds, and tons) and between units within the metric system (grams and kilograms). M.ACO 4.7 The saint will a) estimate and measure length, and describe the result in both metric and U.S. Customary units; and b) identify equivalent measurements between units within the U.S. Customary system (inches and feet; feet and yards; inches and yards; yards and miles) and between units within the metric system (millimeters and centimeters; centimeters and meters; and millimeters and meters). M.ACO 4.8 The saint will a) estimate and measure liquid volume and describe the results in U.S. Customary units; and b) identify equivalent measurements between units within the U.S. Customary system (cups, pints, quarts, and gallons). M.ACO 4.9 The saint will determine elapsed time in hours and minutes within a 12-hour period. Geometry Focus: Representations and Polygons M.ACO 4.10 The saint will a) identify and describe representations of points, lines, line segments, rays, and angles, including endpoints and vertices; and b) identify representations of lines that illustrate intersection, parallelism, and perpendicularity. M.ACO 4.11 The saint will a) investigate congruence of plane figures after geometric transformations, such as reflection, translation, and rotation, using mirrors, paper folding, and tracing; and b) recognize the images of figures resulting from geometric transformations, such as translation, reflection, and rotation. M.ACO 4.12 The saint will a) define polygon; and b) identify polygons with 10 or fewer sides. Probability and Statistics Focus: Outcomes and Data M.ACO 4.13 The saint will a) predict the likelihood of an outcome of a simple event; and b) represent probability as a number between 0 and 1, inclusive. M.ACO 4.14 The saint will collect, organize, display, and interpret data from a variety of graphs. Patterns, Functions, and Algebra Focus: Geometric Patterns, Equality, and Properties M.ACO 4.15 The saint will recognize, create, and extend numerical and geometric patterns. M.ACO 4.16 The saint will a) recognize and demonstrate the meaning of equality in an equation; and b) investigate and describe the associative property for addition and multiplication.

8 science Academic Content Objectives Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and Logic S.ACO 4.1 The saint will demonstrate an understanding of reasoning and logic in God s creation by planning and conducting investigations in which a) distinctions are made among observations, conclusions, inferences, and predictions; b) objects or events are classified and arranged according to characteristics or properties; c) appropriate instruments are selected and used to measure length, mass, volume, and temperature in metric units; d) appropriate instruments are selected and used to measure elapsed time; e) predictions and inferences are made, and conclusions are drawn based on data from a variety of sources; f) independent and dependent variables are identified; g) constants in an experimental situation are identified; h) hypotheses are developed as cause and effect relationships; i) data are collected, recorded, analyzed, and displayed using bar and basic line graphs; j) numerical data that are contradictory or unusual in experimental results are recognized; k) data are communicated with simple graphs, pictures, written statements, and numbers; l) models are constructed to clarify explanations, demonstrate relationships, and solve needs; and m) current applications are used to reinforce science concepts. Central Christian Academy teaches Science because it is important for saints to gain an understanding of the world God created. Science should open a child s mind to the wonders of creation and see how it reveals God s glory. The scientific process and investigations help saints to think through God s purpose and His expectations for how we should take care of the earth. The fourth grade academic content objectives stress the importance of using information, analyzing data, and validating experimental results. Defining variables in experimentation is emphasized, and making simple predictions from picture, bar, and basic line graphs is underscored. Using Biblical knowledge as well as observations make questioning and hypothesizing more detailed at this level. Saints are introduced to basic principles of electricity and to the concept of motion. Saints explore information about our solar system and investigate the interactions God created among Earth, the moon, and the sun. Saints explore plant anatomy, plant adaptations, and investigate the relationships God created among plants, animals and the different environments. In examining weather phenomena and conditions, students identify various factors, make predictions based on data, and evaluate the results. The importance of natural resources in Virginia is emphasized. The following objectives, while aligned with the Fourth Grade Science Virginia Standards of Learning, have been adjusted to include Biblical principles and the specific curriculum used at Central Christian Academy. Force, Motion, and Energy S.ACO 4.2 The saint will investigate and understand characteristics and interactions of moving objects. Key concepts include a) motion is described by an object s direction and speed; b) changes in motion are related to force and mass; c) friction is a force that opposes motion; and d) moving objects have kinetic energy. S.ACO 4.3 The saint will investigate and understand the characteristics of electricity. Key concepts include a) conductors and insulators; b) basic circuits; c) static electricity; d) the ability of electrical energy to be transformed into light and motion, and to produce heat; e) simple electromagnets and magnetism; and f) historical contributions in understanding electricity.

9 Life Processes S.ACO 4.4 The saint will investigate and understand basic plant anatomy and life processes. Key concepts include a) the structures of typical plants and the function of each structure; b) processes and structures involved with plant reproduction; c) photosynthesis; and d) adaptations allow plants to satisfy life needs and respond to the environment God created. Interrelationships in Earth/Space Systems S.ACO 4.6 The saint will learn that while God controls the weather, man can investigate and understand how weather conditions and phenomena occur and can be predicted. Key concepts include a) weather phenomena; b) weather measurements and meteorological tools; and c) use of weather measurements and weather phenomena to make weather predictions. Earth Resources S.ACO 4.9 The saint will investigate and understand the important natural resources God created that are specific to Virginia. Key concepts include a) watersheds and water resources; b) animals and plants; c) minerals, rocks, ores, and energy sources; and d) forests, soil, and land. Living Systems S.ACO 4.5 The saint will investigate and understand how God created man to have dominion over the animals and plants in an ecosystem. Students will learn how they interact with one another and with the nonliving components in the ecosystem. Key concepts include a) plant and animal adaptations; b) organization of populations, communities, and ecosystems and how they interrelate; c) flow of energy through food webs; d) habitats and niches; e) changes in an animal s niche at various stages during its life cycle; and f) the influences man has on ecosystems. Earth Patterns, Cycles, and Change S.ACO 4.7 The saint will investigate and understand the organization God created in the solar system. Key concepts include a) the planets in the solar system; b) the order of the planets in the solar system; and c) the relative sizes of the planets. S.ACO 4.8 The saint will investigate and understand the relationships God created among Earth, the moon, and the sun. Key concepts include a) the motions of Earth, the moon, and the sun; b) the causes for Earth s seasons; c) the causes for the phases of the moon; d) the relative size, position, age, and makeup of Earth, the moon, and the sun; and e) historical contributions in understanding the Earth-moon-sun system.

10 social studies Academic Content Objectives Central Christian Academy teaches Social Studies because it is important for saints to gain an understanding of their heritage as it relates to Biblical principles and the society in which we live. History is considered to be His stories and therefore, the main textbook for this course is the Holy Bible. The fourth grade saints will continue the study of history that began in second and third grade. They have already covered history spanning from Creation (4,000 B.C.) to The death and resurrection of Christ (33 A.D). This year, they will study the period of history from Pentecost to the Middle Ages (AD ). They will learn the history of the Early Church, the trials, persecution, and martyrdom that the spread the magnificent story of Jesus Christ. Their studies will expand on the fall of the Roman Empire and the Dark Ages that followed. Saints will delve into the chivalry of knights and damsels, kings and queens, and the peasants who faithfully served them. They will visit Vikings and villains; castles and crusades; and the poetry of Dante and Chaucer. Beyond Europe, they will learn about the life of Mohammed and the spread of Islam along with the rise and fall of dynasties in Japan and China. In Africa, they will discover the Coptic (Egyptian) Church and Great Zimbabwe in the south. Saints will unveil the rituals of the Aztecs and the gold of the Incas in Peru. All along the way, students will pause to hear the voice of God as He speaks through missionaries like Columba, St. Patrick, and Cyril. They will see the struggles within the church as it grows, expands, and threatens the authority of emperors and kings. The year ends with the tragic death of Joan of Arc, the fall of Constantinople, and the invention of the printing press which spreads the Word of God across Europe. The saints will continue to develop map skills as they locate areas of study. They will demonstrate an understanding of economic concepts and emphasize that intellectual skills and bearing the fruit of the Spirit is required for responsible citizenship. The following material will be taught using The Mystery of History Volume II by Linda Lacour Hobar (2004), materials from Answers in Genesis, Abeka History books, and the ACSI Purposeful Design Bible Curriculum.

11 Skills Throughout the Year SS.ACO 4.0 The saint will demonstrate skills for historical and geographical analysis and responsible citizenship, including the ability to a) identify and interpret artifacts, Biblical information and primary and secondary source documents to understand events in history; b) determine cause-and-effect relationships; c) compare and contrast historical events; d) draw conclusions and make generalizations; e) make connections between past and present; f) sequence events in history; g) interpret ideas and events from different historical perspectives; h) evaluate and discuss issues orally and in writing; i) analyze and interpret maps to explain relationships among landforms, water features, climatic characteristics, historical events, along with the Biblical data. First Quarter - History Faithfulness Starts 33 A.D. to 476 A.D. M. of H. Lessons 1-21 SS.ACO The saint will learn what happened at Pentecost, Saul of Tarsus (Paul), his conversion, and his missionary journeys (33-66 A.D.) SS.ACO The saint will study world events from 284 A,D, to 500 A.D. Diocletian divides the Roman Empire Constantine I and the Edict of Milan the Golden age of India SS.ACO The saint will study world events from 350 A.D. to 405 A.D. The Maya St. Augustine of Hippo The Bible and Vulgate by Jerome SS.ACO The saint will learn about the reign of Nero, the matyrs of the early church, and Josephus, one of the greatest Jewish historians that ever lived. ( A.D.) SS.ACO The saint will study world events from 135 A.D. to 269 A.D. Bar-kokhba The Apostles Creed St Valentine SS.ACO The saint will study world events from 389 A.D. to 476 A.D. St. Patrick, Missionary to Ireland Attila the Hun The Fall of the Western Roman Empire SS.ACO The saint will learn about the Masda, Dead Sea Scolls, and the buried city of pompeii (66-79 A.D.)

12 Second Quarter - History Faithfulness Stretches 500 A.D A.D. M. of H. Lessons SS.ACO The saint will study the daily life in the Dark Ages (500 A.D A.D.) including: King Arthur and the Round Table (530 A.D.) JustinianI and Theodora, Rulers of the Byzantine Empire (527A.D.-565 A.D.) SS.ACO.4.28 The saint will study the Sui and Tang Dynasties of China (589 A.D. 618 A.D.) SS.ACO The saint will study people and world events from 718 A.D. to 786 A.D. St. Boniface, Apostle to Germany The Iconoclast Controversy Charles Martel and the Battle of Tours Charlemagne The Thousand and One Nights: Tales from Arabia SS.ACO The saint will study people and world events from 563 A.D. to 590 A.D. Columba, Missionary to Scotland Prince Shotoku in Early Japan Gregory the Great SS.ACO The saint will study Mohammed, the birth and the spread of Islam (622 A.D., 632 A.D.) SS.ACO The saint will learn about the invasion of the Vikings and their homes, families, and faith (793 A.D A.D.) SS.ACO The saint will study people and world events from 690 A.D. to 711 A.D. WuZetian, the Empress of China The Epic of Beowulf Al-Andalus: The Ornament of the World in Medival Spain SS.ACO The saint will study Methodius and Cyril, Missionaries to the Slavs (863 A.D) and Alfred the Great, King of England (871 A.D.)

13 SS.ACO The saint will study areas around the world from 874 A.D. to 900 A.D. Lydveldid Island (Iceland) The Maori of New Zealand The Great Zimbabwe of Africa SS.ACO The saint will study influential people and rulers from 929 A.D. to 985 A.D. Good King Wencesias Otto I and the Holy Roman Empire Vladimer I of Russia The Song Dynasty of China St. Simon and the Coptic Orthodox Church Eric the Red and the Settlement of Greenland SS.ACO The saint will study important people and world events during 1210 A.D. to 1253 A.D. St. Francis of Assisi, St. Clara, and St. Dominic The Children s Crusade King John and the Magna Carta Frederick II, The Amazement of the World St. Thomas Aquinas, Philosopher of the Middle Ages Roger Bacon, Scientist of the Middle Ages Third Quarter - History Faithfulness Spreads 874 A.D A.D. M. of H. Lessons SS.ACO.4.52 The saint will study Lief Ericsson and his discovery of America (1003 A.D.) SS.ACO The saint will study Macbeth, King of Scotland and El Cid, a Spanish Hero (1040 A.D.) SS.ACO The saint will study world events from 1066 A.D. to 1096 A.D. William the Conqueror and the Battle of Hastings Pope Gregory VII, Henry IV, and the Investiture Controversy The Early Crusades Fourth Quarter - History Faithfulness Sustains 1210 A.D A.D. M. of H. Lessons SS.ACO The saint will study important people and world events during 1260 A.D. to 1325 A.D. The Great Khans and the Mongol Invasion of China Marco Polo travels east Sir William Wallace and Robert Bruce Bravehearts of Scotland Dante Alighieri, Poet of the Middle Ages The Aztecs (The Mexica) SS.ACO.4.75 The saint will learn about the Hundred Years War (1137 A.D A.D.) SS.ACO The saint will study important people and world events during the 12 th Century The Petrobrusians and the Waldensians Eleanor of Aquitaine The Jews of the Middle Ages Richard the Lion Hearted, Saladin, and the Third Crusade The Tale of Robin Hood The Shoguns and Samurai of Japan SS.ACO The saint will study important people and world events during 1348 A.D. to 1465 A.D. The Black Death of Europe The Ming Dynasty of China and the Fobidden City John Wycliffe, Morning Star of the Reformation Geoffrey Chaucer and The Canterbury Tales John Huss Joan of Arc The Inkas of South America The Ottoman Turks take Constantinople Johannes Guttenberg invents the printing press

14 physical education Academic Content Objectives Central Christian Academy believes that saints need to be physically active to grow properly. According to the National Association of Sports and Physical Education (NASPE), elementary classes should spend 150 minutes every week in physical education. Since God chooses our bodies for His temple and dwelling place, it is important that we take care of them (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Therefore, CCA places a priority on children being active at school and emphasizes a strong physical education program. Saints in fourth grade make continuous progress across all fundamental motor patterns. Proficient movement patterns are possible as saints combine locomotor and manipulative skills in increasingly complex situations. Saints create sequences in educational exercise and gymnastics. They apply movement concepts and principles in individual movement, and tactical strategies in simple partner activities. Fitness assessment is appropriate at this grade level, and saints make interpretations of the results of their assessments and set personal goals based on the results. Saints exhibit the fruit of the Spirit, Christ-like behaviors, and apply proper rules and procedures. The following objectives, while aligned with the Fourth Grade Physical Education Virginia Standards of Learning, have been adjusted to include Biblical principles and the specific curriculum used at Central Christian Academy. Skilled Movement: PE.ACO 4.1 The saint will refine movement skills and demonstrate the ability to combine them in increasingly complex movement activities. a) Demonstrate proficiency in specialized locomotor, nonlocomotor, and manipulative skill combinations in game and modified sports activities (e.g., throw to a partner while he/she runs to catch, dribble and pass soccer ball/basketball to a moving receiver, catch thrown objects, continuously strike a ball against a backboard or wall with an implement). b) Demonstrate moving to a rhythm (e.g., perform a variety of educational exercises with different international and regional American formations; create exercise routines with apparent beginning, middle, and end, combining shapes, levels, pathways, and locomotor patterns). c) Perform smooth flowing sequences that combine four or more of the following movements: traveling, balancing, rolling, and other types of weight transfer. Movement Principles and Concepts: PE.ACO 4.2 The saint will understand and apply movement concepts and principles in complex motor skills. a) Recall and demonstrate movement principles and concepts for selected motor patterns and combination skills (e.g., trajectory, force, speed). b) Apply movement principles and concepts to basic game strategies. c) Use movement principles to improve personal performance and provide feedback to others. d) Use feedback, including available technology, to improve performance.

15 Personal Fitness: Responsible Behaviors: Physically Active Lifestyle: PE.ACO 4.3 The saint will correlate regular participation in physical activity with various components of fitness and improvement in fitness and skill development. a) Identify the components of health-related fitness (e.g., aerobic capacity, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, body composition). b) Apply data from a standardized health-related fitness assessment to determine personal fitness goals. c) Apply the FITT (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type) principle of training to implement personal fitness goals. PE.ACO 4.4 The saint will exhibit the fruit of the Spirit and demonstrate positive interactions with others in cooperative and competitive physical activities. a) Work productively and respectfully with others in achieving a common group goal. b) Work toward positive solutions in resolving disagreements. c) Demonstrate appropriate etiquette and application of rules and procedures. d) Identify the contributions various cultures have made to sport, exercise, and recreational pursuits. PE.ACO 4.5 The saint will identify opportunities to participate in regular physical activity at home, church, school, and in the community.

16 music Academic Content Objectives Central Christian Academy teaches Music to extend our students abilities and talents. Music was used throughout the Bible as a form of celebration and worship. Knowledge and skills that students acquire through fine arts instruction include the abilities to think critically, solve problems creatively, make informed judgments, work cooperatively within groups, appreciate different cultures, imagine, and create. These requirements in the fine arts, set reasonable targets and expectations for what is taught in fourth grade. The academic content objectives for music set clear, concise, measurable, and rigorous expectations for young people. Central Christian Academy teachers may go beyond the prescribed standards to enrich the curriculum and meet the needs of all students. The following objectives, while aligned with the Fourth Grade Music Virginia Standards of Learning, have been adjusted to include Biblical principles and the specific curriculum used at Central Christian Academy. Performance and Production: MC.ACO 4.1 The saint will sing a repertoire of praise and worship songs in tune with a clear tone quality. 1. Sing with expression, using indicated dynamics and phrasing. 2. Sing in a group performing songs in simple harmony. MC.ACO 4.3 The saint will notate and perform melodies from the treble staff, using traditional notation. 1. Identify melodic movement as step, leap, or repeat. 2. Use voice or instruments. MC.ACO 4.5 The saint will perform in a two-part ensemble, using pitched and non-pitched instruments. MC.ACO 4.6 The saint will play I, IV, and V (or V7) chords to accompany a three-chord melody. MC.ACO 4.2 The saint will notate and perform rhythmic patterns that include sixteenth notes, single eighth notes, eighth rests, paired eighth notes, quarter notes, quarter rests, half notes, half rests, dotted half notes, whole notes, and whole rests, using body percussion, voice, pitched instruments, or non-pitched instruments. MC.ACO 4.4 The saint will respond to music by performing choreographed and nonchoreographed movements. MC.ACO 4.7 The saint will create music through a variety of experiences. 1. Improvise simple melodic and rhythmic accompaniments. 2. Create melodic or rhythmic motives to enhance literature, using a variety of sound sources, including technology. 3. Create movement to illustrate meter and form.

17 Cultural Context and Music Theory: Judgment and Criticism: Aesthetics: MC.ACO 4.8 The saint will identify rondo form. MC.ACO 4.9 The saint will recognize dynamic markings and interpret them in a performance. MC.ACO 4.10 The saint will identify instruments from various cultures and countries and perform music ensembles, including instruments from other cultures, using sight and sound as they perform praise and worship songs during Missions Week. MC.ACO 4.14 The saint will exhibit respect for the contributions of self and others in a music setting. 1. Contribute to a group effort of making music. 2. Contribute to a group effort of listening to music. 3. Participate in music activities that involve sharing, taking turns, and other ways of demonstrating the faithfulness to God and the fruit of the Spirit. MC.ACO 4.15 The saint will describe the relationships between music and other disciplines. 1. Describe God s aesthetic nature can be found throughout scripture. 2. Recognize that some have been given talent for music and we are all expected to develop our talents for the glorification of God. MC.ACO 4.11 The saint will identify the function of the top and bottom numbers of a meter signature involving 2, 3, and 4 beats. MC.ACO 4.12 The saint will distinguish between major and minor tonality. MC.ACO 4.13 The saint will use music terminology to describe various styles of music. 1. Place musical examples into broad categories of style. 2. Recognize a composer and a music composition from each of four different periods of music history.

18 art Academic Content Objectives Central Christian Academy teaches Art to extend our students abilities and talents. Various forms of art were used throughout the Bible. Knowledge and skills that students acquire through fine arts instruction include the abilities to think critically, solve problems creatively, make informed judgments, work cooperatively within groups, appreciate different cultures, imagine, and create. These requirements in the fine arts, set reasonable targets and expectations for what is taught in fourth grade. These academic content objectives for grade four continue to emphasize the elements of art and the principles of design as the basic building blocks for art appreciation and production. Saints will explore a range of materials and subject matter. Emphasis is on the importance of the Bible, historic events and the environment in Virginia from colonial times to the present. Saints will examine the influence of the past on contemporary culture. The following objectives, while aligned with the Fourth Grade Visual Arts Virginia Standards of Learning, have been adjusted to include Biblical principles and the specific curriculum used at Central Christian Academy. Visual Communication and Production A.ACO 4.1 The saint will research and generate ideas for creating works of art, using discussion. A.ACO 4.5 The saint will identify and use variety, repetition, and unity in a work of art. A.ACO 4.8 The saint will identify positive and negative space in works of art. A.ACO 4.2 The saint will use thumbnail sketches to document thought processes when creating works of art. A.ACO 4.3 The saint will create a work of art that uses themes, ideas, and art forms from the past. A.ACO 4.6 The saint will identify and use a variety of lines in a work of art. A.ACO 4.9 The saint will use contour drawing, perspective drawing, and shading techniques to create a work of art that depicts a three-dimensional object on a twodimensional surface. A.ACO 4.4 The saint will identify and use the characteristics of color, including hue, tint, shade, and intensity. A.ACO 4.7 The saint will describe and use hand-building techniques, including the slab method, to make a ceramic work of art. A.ACO 4.10 The saint will create abstract works of art.

19 Cultural Context and Art History A.ACO 4.11 The saints will identify and discuss a variety of art careers in the Bible, Virginia s history, and present day (e.g., potter, weaver, glassmaker, jeweler, local community artist). Judgment and Criticism A.ACO 4.17 The saint will interpret works of art for multiple meanings. Aesthetics A.ACO 4.23 The saint will discuss how criteria used to value art may vary from one culture to another. A.ACO 4.12 The saint will compare and contrast abstract and realistic works of art. A.ACO 4.13 The saint will recognize, compare, and contrast the characteristics of diverse cultures in contemporary works of art. A.ACO 4.18 The saint will analyze works of art based on visual properties. A.ACO 4.19 The saint will compare and contrast abstract, representational, and nonrepresentational works of art. A.ACO 4.24 The saint will discuss how their belief in Jesus Christ should influence their responses to works of art. they will understand how others who have different beliefs may respond differently. A.ACO 4.14 The saint will identify and describe the influences of the Bible and ancient cultures on Early American architecture. A.ACO 4.20 The saint will identify and investigate ways that works of art from popular culture reflect Biblical principles, the past, and influence the present. A.ACO 4.25 The saint will formulate questions about works of art. A.ACO 4.15 The saint will examine the roles of crafts and artisans in Colonial Virginia. A.ACO 4.21 The saint will support the selection of a work of art, using appropriate art vocabulary. A.ACO 4.16 The saint will investigate artists and their work, using research tools and procedures. A.ACO 4.22 The saint will compare and contrast works of art by genre. A.ACO 4.26 The saint will select a preferred work of art from among others and defend the choice, using appropriate art vocabulary and a Biblical perspective.

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