INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL OVERVIEW

BIBLE
5th Grade
By accepting God's Word as divinely inspired, the students will see it as the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creed and religious opinion should be tried. Because God is all powerful, all knowing, all wise and all truth, the students will learn of His plan of salvation from sin through the redemptive work of His Son, Jesus Christ on the cross and His resurrection from the dead. They will then be able to look forward to Christ's personal return to the earth and the resurrection of the believers to spend eternity with Him. The students will understand that it is the responsibility of the Christian to pass this information on to others. The students will focus on the faithfulness of God through His people in their new surroundings, as witnessed by Ezekiel, Daniel, Esther, and Haggai and Zechariah; and the instructions given to His faithful people recorded in Nehemiah, Malachi, Proverbs, Song of Solomon, Job and Ecclesiastes. Following Biblical history, the study of Hebrews, I & II Peter, and Jude.

6th Grade
Drawing from the entire Word of God, sixth grade students learn that the principles of God specifically affect their lives. Studies are drawn from characters in both the Old and New Testaments and the life of Christ. Also included is an overview of the book of Revelation. One of the goals is to encourage the students to yield to the Holy Spirit's work in their lives to conform them to the image of Jesus Christ while going beyond factual knowledge of the Scriptures to grow in wisdom, understanding, and application. Students learn to find answers in the Word of God for themselves. All lessons focus on the development of internal character through biblical examples and truth i. e. God's design and purpose for us, being in God's will, reputation and character, and learning to stand up for what is right even when it is unpopular. The ultimate goal of the sixth grade Bible curriculum is for students to personalize the life principles taught, develop convictions based on the Word of God, and to live according to those convictions as they interact with others.

FINE ARTS
ART
Students will understand that art is a gift from God designed for His worship. Students will develop perceptual and creative expression skills. Students will develop and organize ideas from the environment. Students will express ideas through original artworks, using a variety of media with age and grade appropriate skill. They will express their creative understanding of art through the effective use of art media and tools in design, drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Students will be introduced to the history and cultures of art and develop an appreciation for various art forms. Students will make informed judgments about personal artwork and the artwork of others. They will understand how to interpret, evaluate, and justify artistic decisions in personal artwork, and select and analyze original artwork, portfolios, and exhibitions by peers and others to form precise conclusions about formal qualities, historical and cultural contexts, intents, and meanings. Students will develop mental skills of concentration, memorization, and mental discrimination. They will develop leadership abilities by becoming diligent, taking responsibility, and cooperating with other students. Students will gain an understanding of art theory and proper technique. They will gain aesthetic growth through biblical concepts in discrimination and judgment of art forms and concepts.

CHOIR
Students will understand that music is a gift from God designed for His worship. Students shall develop perceptual and listening skills. They will express their creative understanding of music through vocal performance and worship. Students will be introduced to the history and culture of music and develop an appreciation for choral music. They will understand how to select the best music. Students will develop mental skills of concentration, memorization, and mental discrimination. They will develop leadership abilities by becoming diligent, taking responsibility, and cooperating with other students. Students will increase in their physical conditioning and cultural growth. Students will develop the ability to make musical value judgments through critical listening. Students will gain an understanding of music theory and proper vocal technique.

BAND
Students will understand that music is a gift from God designed for His worship. Students shall develop perceptual and listening skills. They will express their creative understanding of music through performance and worship. Students will be introduced to the history and culture of music and develop an appreciation for instrumental music. They will understand how to select the best music. Students will develop mental skills of concentration, memorization, and mental discrimination. They will develop leadership abilities by becoming diligent, taking responsibility, and cooperating with other students. Students will increase in their physical conditioning and cultural growth. Students will develop the ability to make musical value judgments through critical listening. Students will gain an understanding of music theory and proper instrumental technique.

HISTORY
History is simply HIS STORY-God's unfolding plan of the ages. As we investigate various periods of history in Intermediate School it is viewed from the perspective of … "How was God working in a particular time and place to bring about His plan for the ages?" In turn, students are challenged to discover how God is working in their own generation and specifically their own lives.

5th Grade
Students will investigate the earliest civilizations and cultures of man from ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China, Africa, Greece, and Rome, extending through the Middle Ages. Much of our study parallels the Bible curriculum and enriches their study of God's Word. Students enjoy the many interactive activities that make history come alive.

6th Grade
Students will investigate the foundations of American History from colonization through the Civil War. Special emphasis is given to discovering the godly heritage that is ours in America. God's hand of blessing has been upon America from its founding and continues even today. Students continue to enjoy interactive activities as they investigate their nation's own past and develop into citizens that will help to shape its future.

LANGUAGE ARTS
5th Grade
Students will learn that language is a gift from God and should be used for His glory. The students will be able to read, comprehend, and communicate at an appropriate grade level and to identify new words (using word context, the dictionary, discussion, or class work). Students will complete two novel studies where literary elements and enhanced vocabulary will be learned. Attention will be focused on God's gift of language as they develop composition skills. Students will be able to gather, interpret, and integrate information and demonstrate such in writing (stories, poems, and experiences) using proper spelling and grammar, remembering the importance and orderliness of God's written word. They will continue to develop their speaking techniques in small and large groups. The students will continue to acknowledge the power and responsibility of words to build up or tear down and understand how to use the Word of God to evaluate what is spoken.

6th Grade
Fundamental language skills are essential to comprehending, internalizing, and communicating the Word of God to others and communicating with God from their hearts. Students will read various forms of literature and will be able to recognize the author's purpose and design for writing. The student will increase proficiency in written expression by incorporating methods from these forms in their own writing. They will write for a variety of purposes to broaden their written expression. They will develop skills leading to mastery in grade appropriate spelling and vocabulary words, as well as in the mechanics of grammar and punctuation. Students will also demonstrate comprehension orally and in written form in response to their reading. They will develop skill in using conventions of English to produce effective oral communication. They will also complete two novel studies that will be integrated with other subjects where literary elements and enhanced vocabulary will be learned.

MATHEMATICS
5th Grade
Students will identify basic concepts of algebra and geometry and to see and recognize the orderliness and structure of our universe, which was created by an orderly and rational God. Students will understand and demonstrate the basic mathematical operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, understanding math as a matter of learning truth, not creating truth. Students' skills will develop in notation, fractions, linear measure, weight, temperature, time, and in creating and interpreting graphs. Students will know numerals and number words and be able to write numbers in expanded notation; to continue to work with decimals; to add and subtract mixed numbers with like denominators, converting fractions as necessary. They will also be able to multiply two- and three-digit numbers, with and without regrouping, and multiplying numbers ending in zero, using the short method. They will divide two- and three-digit numbers with and without regrouping and/or remainders, using all of the three division signs. Students will apply skills learned about linear measure to find perimeter and area, weight measure (metric and English), temperature measure (Fahrenheit and Celsius), and time (estimating, converting, and giving time intervals). Students will learn how to count back change as they continue to work with money. They will work with various kinds of graphs and increase their knowledge of algebra and geometry. They will review and master addition, subtraction, multiplication and division computation as they develop grade appropriate skills in problem solving, graphing, measuring, and applying a biblical worldview necessary for vocational and economic competence.

6th Grade
Students will glorify God as they progress in their understanding of the nature of God and how man's ability to understand math as a subject comes from a greater understanding of His nature. The students will understand and demonstrate the basic mathematical operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. They will develop an understanding that math comes from absolute truth; it is not the creation of truth. Students will develop the skills in using basic functions and applying them to decimals, fractions, whole numbers, and integers. They will master multiplying two or three digit numbers with regrouping, multiplying decimals by decimals and by whole numbers, putting fractions into simplest form, and ordering numbers. Students will learn to construct and read graphs according to the data presented. Students will apply basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to convert measures, geometry, and logic problems.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The students will learn that they are able to glorify God through their God-given physical abilities. They will be taught that they honor the Lord when they give their best effort and complete a task. They will learn to appreciate their own abilities, as well as the abilities of their fellow classmates. The students will understand how body movement, spatial awareness, sequence, and obedience to rules and/or guidelines relate to their everyday lives. The students will explore and develop fit bodies through various age appropriate games and drills. They will see how God has created beauty through physical activity. Students will learn to be competitive while showing sound sportsmanship, cheering each other on, and working with one another now and throughout their lives.

SCIENCE and HEALTH
5th Grade
In Science, the students will be challenged to dive deeper into an understanding of God's amazing creation. The students will build a solid foundation by understanding the building blocks of science in life science, physical science, and earth science. As they study life science, the students will discover the variety and complexity within the animal and plant kingdoms and how this variety is built upon the simple cell. They will also discover how God has created this variety by using His laws of inherited traits for the living cell. In physical science, the students will use their understanding of the atom in order to identify the physical processes of energy and motion. They will also study how man has applied those processes in order to power technology. The students will also appreciate the consequences of a changing earth and the vastness of God's universe as they study the solar system.

In Health, the students will be awed by how God has specially crafted the human body. They will build upon the knowledge that man is created in the image of God and that He places high value on His creation. The student will learn that their body is the temple of the Holy Spirit and that they are responsible for His temple. These responsibilities not only affect their own health habits, but also extend to include their families and communities. The students will learn how to increase their contributions positively to society as they are encouraged to build healthy relationships and prevent taking part in harmful practices. The students will learn about communicable diseases-the prevention of some and care during others. Their understanding of good health will propel them to create habits for effective service for His kingdom.

SCIENCE
6th Grade
Students will be drawn into an understanding that science is the study of God's revelation of Himself to us through His creation. They will examine the nature of God in their journey to understand the world in which they live. They will explore the written truth and its relationship to the natural world - God's creation. Students will develop the concept that the Bible and the findings of science do not conflict. They will master science skills to accurately acquire, classify and measure data. Students will also be able to communicate, predict, and make inferences about relationships between objects and events. Students will apply operational definitions of objects, organisms, action, events, and processes based on observations and information. They will gain knowledge of principles, theories, facts, and concepts related to observations, processes, and outcomes in an Earth Science investigation.

STUDY SKILLS
5th Grade
Fifth grade study skills deal with the basic elements necessary to study. Students learn how to be organized. They learn the importance of keeping a clean locker, clean workspace, and writing down assignments. Students learn to manage their time and to keep a record of it. The second portion of fifth grade study skills deals with test taking skills. Students learn key elements to every type of test they will encounter. Students take practice tests in which they look for the key words and concepts of each type of question.

6th Grade
The 6th grade study skills program builds from the year prior to reinforce concepts and to introduce them to higher level thinking skills. Students will be equipped with the tools they need to maximize their learning potential and success in their subjects through learning study skills, which in essence are life skills. Our goal is to help students become disciplined in their personal habits and proficient in school to best help them acquire knowledge, apply God given talents, and live in the present with eternity in view.

TECHNOLOGY
Intermediate students will acknowledge that God is concerned about the details of our life and wants us to give attention to details as well. They will use technology wisely, recognizing that true wisdom comes from a right relationship with God. Students will recognize that perseverance and orderliness are qualities that bring forth fruit spiritually and practically.

Fifth grade students will apply persistence and discipline to the mastering of keyboarding.

Sixth grade students will be able to demonstrate effective use of hardware, software, and computer applications while producing projects that integrate classroom content with technology. Effective use of the Internet is included in the skills addressed. They will understand the laws governing use of the technology and commit to obeying them.

SERVICE PROJECTS
Students in Intermediate School are able to worship God through service. They are given the opportunity to engage in service projects at school once a week. Students are able to serve in classrooms, the library, the office, and cleaning the grounds. Students are also encouraged to do service projects at home during the week. Students are taught that our service to others, when done with the right attitude, is a form of worship to God. Students are learning that serving others not only blesses those around them, but also is a blessing to them.