MATH:
-Basic Mathematics Book I: Traditional Math Series (work – text);
whole numbers; fractions; decimals; ratios and proportions; percent;
measurement; finances; graphs and statistics; math in daily life; algebra;
mathematical geography; plane geometry
READING COMPREHENSION:
-Texts: Explorations in Literature, Shining Sword, Four Perfect Pebbles,
comprehension questions; plot; setting; crises; climax; falling action;
selected poems and stories: Pratt, Service, Wordsworth, Longfellow, Frost,
Newspaper articles
LANGUAGE:
-Text: Grammar and Composition I (A Beka Book Publication);
capitalization; punctuation; sentences; correcting faulty sentences, run-ons,
fragments, parts of speech, parsing (subjects, verbs, complements,
clauses)
CREATIVE WRITING:
-paragraphs; the précis; summarization; book reports, oral speech
and essay, poetry, figures of speech such as personification, alliteration;
point of view
SPELLING & VOCABULARY:
-Text: Vocabulary, Spelling, Poetry I (A Beka Book)
SCIENCE:
-Text: Science: Order & Reality (A Beka Book Publication); Astronomy
– our galaxy and entire solar system (make a model 1cm: 100,000 km);
states of matter, temperature, pressure, weight, density; atoms, molecules;
hardwood bush, wet land, ecosystem; introduction to creation –
evolution debate including a visit to
the R.O.M.
BIBLE:
-Text: -The Bible (a variety of translations); daily devotions; the importance of us as individuals,
Ps. 139, 1 Cor. 12; Joshua; Judges; Ruth; Samuel; Kings; Esther; a little apochrypha
HISTORY:
-Texts: Discovering Canada – Developing a Nation; Four Perfect Pebbles; Canadian Confederation;
Northwest Rebellion; Manitoba Schools Question; Immigration to Prairies 1900’s; Change in technology;
first 10 Prime Ministers; WWI, WWII; current events including Canadian politics
GEOGRAPHY:
-Text: Global Atlas; World map; European map; North Indian ocean map; population patterns,
standard of living – GNP per capita; World economic activity; manufacturing patterns; current events;
Middle America – life cycle with Nixon & family
FRENCH:
-Texts: Variety of Texts used to support vocabulary, language, and grammar development including but
not limited to On y va 1, S&S Learning Units and New Testament. Emphasis placed on proper oral
pronunciation, listening to live and recorded voices (videos and music), giving oral presentations,
asking and answering questions in French, appreciation for French culture and food, reading
comprehension and basic skills related to the conventions of writing. Particular emphasis on verbs être,
avoir, faire, aller, pouvoir, partir, and regular er, ir, and re verbs au présent de l’indicative;
singing in French
PHYSICAL EDUCATION:
-emphasis was placed on development of team oriented skills and personal good sportsmanship;
sports included cross country racing, soccer, rugby, track and field, ultimate friz-bee,
students participated in South-Western Ontario competition with CAASO: Soccer, Cross Country
Running Meet, Track and Field, Slow Pitch
DRAMA:
-students perform one major dramatic events in a year: Christmas Program; musical: Esther
ART:
-Abstracts using pencil crayons—emphasis on quality of colouring, balance, and original design;
orthographic projections and isometric drawing; 1, 2, and 3 point perspective drawing,
construction geometry; body proportions – stick people
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