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 The
curriculum for the Elementary School is
divided into 5 grades as
follows:
1.
Grade 1 -
Six-Year-Old children
2.
Grade 2 -
Seven-Year-Old children
3.
Grade 3 -
Eight-Year-Old children
4.
Grade 4 -
Nine-Year-Old children
5.
Grade 5 -
Ten-Year-Old children
See the tables below for more information on
the curriculum in the Elementary school.
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Grade 1 |
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Six-Year-Old Elementary School |
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The
basic skills advantage that the
first graders receive at AEA helps
them to excel throughout their
school years. |
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Text:
A Handbook for Reading, Fun with Pets, Tiptoes, Stepping Stones, Secrets and Surprises, The Bridge Book, Animals in the Great Outdoors, Kind and Brave, Aesop’s Fables, Strong and True, Down by the Sea and Letters and Sounds 1
Course Description: The highly acclaimed phonics - first approach to reading, the method used exclusively by AEA, leads to early independence in reading by developing early word - analysis and comprehension skills. By the end of first grade, all students can read with comprehension and write with understanding.
Topic:
Language and Writing
Texts:
Language I, Writing with Phonics I
Course Description:
Students will increase their thinking skills, improve their reading comprehension and develop their writing ability. By the end of the year, your first grader will be able to write in complete sentences, understand capitalization and punctuation know and use prefixes and suffixes and alphabetize words.
Topic:
Arithmetic
Text:
Arithmetic 1
Course Description:
Rich in learning strategies, AEA makes Arithmetic a positive, success oriented experience for each student. Using delightful themes and colorful presentations, the course presents concepts in an orderly manner, building on prior learning and including consistent year - long review. Concepts include counting, writing and reading numbers, place value, addition and subtraction, money, graphs, measurement, time, temperature, and fractions.
Topic:
Spelling and Poetry
Text:
Spelling and Poetry 1
Course Description:
This course will start your student on the road to spelling success. Weekly spelling lists are arranged phonetically so that students will be able to identify sounds they hear with patterns they see.
Topic:
History and Geography
Text:
My
America and My World Course Description:
Students learn how America was founded and what our basic freedoms are. They are introduced to several famous American patriots and take an imaginary trip across America. Good citizenship is emphasized and reading skills are developed. Other major countries and US territories are also introduced.
Topic:
Science
Text:
Discovering our world 1
Course Description:
The study of plants, animals, insects, energy, health, the seasons, and the five senses provide an excellent introduction to science, with an emphasis on building student interest and augmenting the student’s reading skills.
Topic:
Health Science
Text:
Health, Safety and Manners 1 Course Description:
The interesting series of studies introduces the First Grader to the importance of good health habits. Nutrition, exercise, proper rest, good posture, safety habits, and good manners are emphasized.
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Grade 2 |
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Seven-Year-Old Elementary School |
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AEA’s carefully developed program of study in traditional subjects for second graders places its accent on achievement. |
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Text:
Story Tree, Treasure Chest, Hidden Treasure, No Longer A Nobody, Paths of Gold, Sunshine Meadows, Silver Sails, Open Skies, Growing up where Jesus Lived, All Kinds of Animals, All Things, Even Frisky and Letters and Sounds 2
Course Description: Reading skills are taught using an intensive phonics program, not just a sight reading program garnished with a mattering of phonics. With an intensive phonics approach, even lower ability students can learn to read successfully. During weekly library time, students are able to choose from a great variety of Scholastic titles, and write a written book report on the book of their choice. This expands their vocabulary, stimulates creative thinking and improves their language skills.
Topic:
Arithmetic
Texts:
Arithmetic 2
Course Description:
Ensuring continuous maintenance of skills through spiral review, students are allowed to practice what they have been taught. Concepts added to first arithmetic include simple geometry, multiplication, division and Roman numerals.
Topic:
Arithmetic
Text:
Arithmetic 1
Course Description:
Rich in learning strategies, AEA makes Arithmetic a positive, success oriented experience for each student. Using delightful themes and colorful presentations, the course presents concepts in an orderly manner, building on prior learning and including consistent year - long review. Concepts include counting, writing and reading numbers, place value, addition and subtraction, money, graphs, measurement, time, temperature, and fractions.
Topic:
Language and Writing
Text:
Language 2, Writing with Phonics 2 & Seatwork Writing Tablet
Course Description:
This course will continue your student on the road to spelling success. Weekly spelling lists are arranged phonetically so that students will be able to identify sounds they hear with patterns they see.
Topic:
Spelling and Poetry
Text:
Spelling and Poetry 2 Course Description:
Correct spelling will become “second nature" in this fast paced, comprehensive, skills building system. This straightforward practice/test approach has one important advantage - it works!
Topic:
History and Geography
Text:
Our America
Course Description:
Second Graders step back into history and learn what life was like in America’s early days. They learn the history of the flag and of patriotic songs and holidays and study the lives of groups that made valuable contributions to our American heritage. The geography of America is interwoven with the historical studies.
Topic:
Science
Text:
Enjoying our World 2 Course Description:
Second grade students learn to enjoy the natural world as they study the plan for creation. Both reading comprehension and knowledge of scientific concepts are increased as the students learn about the human body, matter and energy, earth and space, and conservation.
Topic:
Health
Science
Text:
Health, Safety and Manners 2 Course Description:
Special emphasis is placed on cleanliness, good nutrition, proper mental health, courtesy, and safety. Special exercises reinforce the students’ reading comprehension.
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Grade 3 |
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Eight-Year-Old Elementary School |
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AEA’s program for third graders is strong on skill - building to last a lifetime. The rich array of exercises enables students to immediately apply what they are taught. |
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Text:
Paths to Follow, Footprints, Crossroads, Secret in the Maple Tree, Better Bridges, Golden Windows, Treat Shop, Pilgrim’s Progress, and Read and Think 3
Course Description: Students are introduced to classic stories, character - building tales, fantasy and fable, travel and adventure, and stories of patriotism, courage, and humor. Timed reading exercises with quizzes help develop speed and comprehension. During weekly library time, students are able to choose from a great variety of Scholastic titles, and write a written book report on the book of their choice. This expands their vocabulary, stimulates creative thinking and improves their language skills.
Topic:
Language and Writing
Texts:
Language 3 and Cursive Writing Skillbook 3
Course Description:
Third Grade students begin their formal study of English as an academic study. They will benefit from solid skills instruction that will develop their ability to think and to express their thoughts correctly in both written and spoken English.
Topic:
Arithmetic
Text:
Arithmetic 3
Course Description:
The AEA approach to teaching encourages students to think and apply concepts. A thorough review of concepts learned in First and Second Grades provides the foundation for new material which includes extensive work in multiplication and division, story problems, averaging numbers, standard measures, equations, and adding, subtracting, and reducing fractions.
Topic:
Spelling and Poetry
Text:
Spelling and Poetry 3 Course Description:
As an integral part of AEA’s Language Arts Program, spelling and poetry is correlated with phonics, composition, vocabulary, penmanship, reading and grammar. Students will readily see how these subjects go hand in hand as tools for the effective use of language.
Topic:
History and Geography
Text:
Our American Heritage
Course Description:
The biographical format of this chronologically arranged introduction to American History makes it easier for students to remember important dates and events and gives them the right kind of heroes and valuable models of good character.
Topic:
Science
Text:
Exploring God's World 3 Course Description:
Students learn about the human body, with an emphasis on the sense organs and how
they work. They explore the world of plants, and animals, becoming familiar with invertebrates and
vertebrates and how to classify them. Students will “visit” the ocean, desert, pond, forest, and field,
observing plants, vertebrates, and invertebrates in these environments
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Topic:
Health
Science
Text:
Health, Safety and Manners Course Description:
Third Graders enjoy learning about good posture, personal hygiene, exercise, nutrition, courtesy, first aid, safety, and spiritual growth.
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Grade 4 |
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Nine-Year-Old Elementary School |
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Learning to think is the critical emphasis of AEA fourth grade program. Rather than simply giving the students rules, the program takes the students step - by - step through new concepts. |
Topic:
Phonics and
Reading
Text:
Frontiers to Explore, Flags Unfurled, Liberty Tree, Enchanted Isles, Song
Of the Brook and Read and Think 4
Course Description: This course is designed to enlarge the students’ interests while teaching them to develop their reading speed and power of comprehension. During weekly library time, students are able to choose from a great variety of Scholastic titles, and write a written book report on the book of their choice. This expands their vocabulary, stimulates creative thinking and improves their language skills.
Topic:
Grammar and Writing
Texts:
Gift
of Language A
Course Description:
This course emphasizes usage and the writing process. Students are given extensive instruction in writing book reports, letters, and encyclopedia reports. Creative writing and the proper use of the dictionary and encyclopedia is also emphasized. Fourth Graders are taught to reduce the size of their writing to one -quarter space.
Topic:
Arithmetic
Text:
Arithmetic 4
Course Description:
Students are provided with practice covering familiar concepts and new material is added. The four basic processes are covered in greater complexity and the student is introduced to estimation, square measures, writing decimals as fractions, and more geometry. A major emphasis is working with fractions, both proper and improper.
Topic:
Spelling, Vocabulary and Poetry
Text:
Spelling, Vocabulary and Poetry 4 Course Description:
Vocabulary study which began in the Second Grade becomes a weekly part of The Fourth Grade Curriculum. As the students mature, the number and complexity of the words increase. Grade Four also includes a phonics key for each lesson.
Topic:
History and Geography
Text:
The History of the United States Course Description:
The high interest, inspiring, narrative approach to American History brings to life famous people, major events, scientific advances, changes in ways of travel, communication, and thinking, and the principles that made America great.
Topic:
Science
Text:
Understanding our World 4 Course Description:
This course of studies fascinates Fourth Graders from the very beginning by presenting things that they can observe and understand in the world around them. Students learn how to make an insect zoo, how to recognize the plants they see each day, how to use field guides, how to interpret cloud formations, and how to identify rocks.
Topic:
Health
Science
Text:
Developing Good Health
Course Description:
This course of study on physical fitness is achieved by studying the skeletal, muscular, and respiratory systems of the human body. This course also covers the importance of having good relationships with others, the consequences of choosing the right friends, and the necessity of maintaining close family ties.
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Grade 5 |
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Ten-Year-Old Elementary School |
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Building confidence and capacity is the goal of the AEA program for fifth graders. This comprehensive skill building approach is simple - and it works. |
Topic:
Phonics and
Reading
Text:
Widening Horizons, The Bridge To Terabitha, Adventures in Nature, Noah
Webster: A Man Who Loved Words and Read and Think 5
Course Description: This course is designed to whet the students’ appetites for a wider range of reading and acquaints them with the rich literary heritage of history and nature, the biographies of famous people, and the adventure of other lands and times. During weekly library time, students are able to choose from a great variety of Scholastic titles, and write a written book report on the book of their choice. This expands their vocabulary, stimulates creative thinking and improves their language skills.
Topic:
Grammar and Writing
Texts:
Gift of Language B and Creative Writing
Course Description:
This course will guide students to a more extensive search in grammar in order to apply their knowledge to create compositions.
Topic:
Arithmetic
Text:
Arithmetic 5
Course Description:
Emphasis is placed on multiplying by four - digit number and dividing by the three - digit numbers, as well as fractions and measures. Fifth Grade students also work extensively with decimals, comparing, changing to fractions, multiplying decimals by whole numbers, dividing, and rounding off.
Topic:
Spelling, Vocabulary and Poetry
Text:
Spelling, Vocabulary and Poetry 5 Course Description:
The emphasis is placed on usage, pronunciation, word – analysis skills as well as quizzes, spelling challenges, dictionary tips and enjoyable word games.
Topic:
History and Geography
Text:
Old
World History and Geography Course Description:
The fascinating study of the Eastern Hemisphere by geographical regions begins in the Middle East, where history began, and continuous with the history, geography and culture of Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania.
Topic:
Science
Text:
Investigating our World 5 Course Description:
This course leads students from the unknown by teaching important scientific concepts within the context of things they can see and know. The aim is to help them really understand basic principles of science rather than merely learning a science vocabulary.
Topic:
Health
Science
Text:
Enjoying Good Health Course Description:
The sports emphasis throughout this course of study motivates to be concerned about overall fitness. Students learn basic human anatomy and physiology and important health principles upon which they can build an appreciation of the importance of good health habits.
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