Accelerated Christian Education

Canada

Homeschool

Scope & Sequence

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Contents

Core Curriculum By Grade Level

Kindergarten with Ace & Christi (K3-K5) Page 3

Grade One (ABCs with Ace & Christi) Page 4

Grade Two Page 5

Grade Three Page 6

Grade Four Page 8

Grade Five Page 9

Grade Six Page 10

Grade Seven Page 12

Grade Eight Page 13

Grade Nine Page 14

Grade Ten Page 15

Grade Eleven Page 16

Grade Twelve Page 17

High School Electives Page 18

Updated January 2013

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Kindergarten with Ace & Christi (K3-K5)

Math Numbers 1-100 are introduced and learned Number line sequence Largest/smallest concept Shapes, colors, and patterns Identifying sets Addition and subtraction

English Letter sounds are introduced and learned Tactile letters Eye-hand coordination Comprehension and association Picture sequencing

Science Creation Weather and seasons Food groups Manners, health, and hygiene Safety, medicines, and doctors Plants and animals; animal defence Body parts and senses

Social Studies Family and homes; relatives and the roles of family members Lacing and tying shoes; buttons and zippers Pets and pet care Memorizing your address and phone number Prayer, Bible reading, and Scripture memorization School supplies; notes from home and school Politeness, sharing, and cooperation Climate; foreign lifestyles and cultures Adam and Eve Columbus and the Pilgrims

The Kindergarten Program also contains Bible stories, animal stories, physical development, Bible memory, and art.

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Grade One (ABCs with Ace & Christi) Learning-to-Read with Phonics

Math Vertical addition sums from 1-18 Vertical subtraction differences of 0-9 Counting 1-100 Money Grouping numbers Measuring liquids using the metric system Recognizing shapes Order of numbers—before, between, after Addition and subtraction using a number line

English Write beginning and ending sounds Read and write blended sounds Read and write sentences

Science The days of Creation Earth movements; days and years All things belong to God; God’s love, wisdom, goodness, and kindness Eyes and sight; ears, hearing and sound; cleanliness

Social Studies Doing what I am asked to do; staying by someone when they need me; doing to others as I want them to do to me; always telling the truth; obedience to the law Adam, Eve, Cain, Abel, and Noah Obedience, helpfulness, sharing, and giving Things with wheels; things on water; things in the sky Learning to care for things Learning good study habits Pilgrims Canada

Word Building Following lines Auditory and visual discrimination of letters Completing and recognizing shapes Recognizing number values 1 - 9 Discriminating usage of colors Begin reading and writing simple words and sentences Matching numbers, lower case letters, and upper case letters

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Bible Reading Follow drawings of Bible characters while listening to Bible stories Development of small motor muscles; eye-hand coordination; visual discrimination Learn basic Bible accounts

Animal Science

Follow pictures of animals while listening to story Development of small motor muscles; eye-hand coordination; visual discrimination

Grade Two

Math

Add and subtract 2- and 3-digit numbers Addition and subtraction both vertically and horizontally Relate multiplication to addition Count by twos, fives, and tens Identify odd and even numbers Borrow during subtraction Tell time Recognize and construct geometric shapes Count money and work with measurements

English Printing upper and lower case letters in order Review phonics Identify vowels Visual discrimination Punctuation marks Abbreviations Homonyms Days of week; months of the year; writing dates Rhyming words; poetry

Creative Writing Manuscript writing practice Speed reading practice Choosing story endings Writing ideas

Science God’s pre-existence Valleys, hills, and mountains; plains, flat land, and farms Flowers, seeds, and new plants Sun, moon, and stars Seasons and weather

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Science (continued) Fish, birds, and mammals Insects, snakes, and turtles Seeing, hearing, and smelling Fingerprints, fingernails and toenails Blood, clots, and scabs

Social Studies

Travel; directions Maps, signs, and the compass Fruit and orchards Johnny Appleseed Missionaries Canada; capital of Canada; Prime Minister of Canada; citizenship; flags and pledges Sir John A. MacDonald; Sir Wilfrid Laurier

Word Building 240 spelling words learned in groups of 20 Practice printing Vowel/consonant concept Double and triple vowel sounds Ending vowel rule

Bible Reading Read through the book of John and answer questions about God’s Word Books of the New Testament in order

Animal Science Learn about the care and characteristics of sheep, dogs, horses, cats, cattle, rabbits, rodents, poultry, unusual birds, spiders, snakes, toads, and frogs

Grade Three

Math

Ordinal numbers Addition and subtraction both vertically and horizontally Carry during addition Borrow during subtraction Multiplication Count money and work with measurements

English Phonics review Vowels/consonants Punctuation

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English (continued)

Parts of speech Cursive writing Antonyms, synonyms, and homonyms Commonly confused spellings Rhyming words; poetry

Creative Writing Practice critical thinking skills Practice manuscript writing; write story titles; choose story endings Parts of a book

Required resource books: Summer Fun with Ace and Christi and Christians Courageous.

Science Sky, air, and clouds Wind and temperature Oceans and salt water; tides Plants and seeds; roots, stems, leaves, and flowers; trees Galileo and telescopes; astronauts; solar system Dolphins, whales, and salmon Animals and reptiles Body parts Creation and the Flood Measuring time

Social Studies Communications Conservation Maps and globes; continents Farm products; natural resources History of Jerusalem and Israel Spain; Christopher Columbus First Peoples in the Americas; Europeans in Canada; French Christians in Canada Louis Hebert Canadian government; purposes of government

Word Building 480 spelling words learned in groups of 40 Compound words Double consonants

Bible Reading Read through the book of Matthew and answer questions about God’s Word Books of the Old Testament in order

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Grade Four

Math Review addition, subtraction, and multiplication Division Word problems Numbering tricks for multiplication Rounding numbers Convert measurements Fractions Bar graph

English Review cursive writing Vowels, consonants, and their sounds Place words in alphabetical order Find words in a dictionary Sentences Parts of speech Punctuation Antonyms, synonyms, and homonyms Telephone manners Friendly letters, business letters, and postcards Addressing envelopes

Creative Writing Practice cursive handwriting Learn about the dictionary and alphabet Draw conclusions; use deductive reasoning Biographies and autobiographies

Required resource books: The Little Green Frog; Saved at Sea; The Red Rag Riddle; Charlotte’s Web; Children’s Missionary Library; and Choice Stories for Children.

Science Matter and weight Solids, liquids, and gases Living and nonliving matter Air; the air cycle Wings, lift, thrust, and flight; airplane flight Water cycle Minerals Metals, ores, and gemstones Microorganisms Diaphragm and heart pumps Simple machines Measurement

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Social Studies Abraham and Isaac How the earth moves; kinds of land and water on the earth Geography; maps and globes; directions and distances; latitude and longitude Christian education Missionaries—John Wycliffe; David Brainerd; William Carey; George Mueller; David Livingstone; Hudson Taylor; Adoniram Judson; Jim Elliot; and John Bunyan Religious freedom in Canada; our churches and our government Discovery of Canada; New France; British North America; the founding of Canada

Word Building 600 spelling words learned in groups of 50 Consonants and vowels Beginning and ending sounds Syllables Homonyms Contractions

Bible Reading Read through the books of Mark and Luke and answer questions about God’s Word Facts about the Books of Law, History, Poetry, the Major Prophets, and the Minor Prophets in the Old Testament

Grade Five Math

Place values Mixed numbers Decimals Least Common Denominator (L.C.D.) Fractions Find the perimeter and area of a figure Units of measurement Comparison symbols

English Vowel and consonant sounds Alphabetical order Types of sentences Parts of speech Diagramming sentences Sentence patterns Develops paragraphs Sentence fragments Agreement of subject and verb

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Creative Writing Parts of a story Anagrams, alliteration, and personification Homophones Edit marks Persuasive writing Review phonetic sounds and spelling

Required resource books: Choice Stories for Children; North to Amaroqvik; Heidi; Miracle at Camp Friendship; A Dog of Flanders; and Star of Light.

Science Living and non-living matter Molecular and atomic theories Elements Friction; gravity Law of conservation of energy Fahrenheit and Celsius Earth’s layers Oceanography Astronomy Fossils Aviation and aerodynamics

Social Studies Canadian history from 1000 A.D.—Present First Canadians; Canadian Indian Tribes Inuit New France Klondike Gold Rush The Roaring Twenties; Great Depression; World War II October Crisis

Word Building 600 spelling words learned in groups of 50 Review of vowels and consonants Long and short vowels Present and past tenses Accented syllables Syllable division rule

Grade Six

Math Commutative and associative properties of addition Inverse operations Prime and composite numbers

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Math (continued)

Circle graphs Line segments Formulas

English Principal parts of verbs Verb tenses Present perfect, past perfect, and future perfect tenses Conjugation of verb tenses Phrases and clauses Outlining Research papers

Creative Writing Word families Figures of speech Sensory details Parts of a story Word and logic puzzles

Required resource books: The Fugitive King; Christians with Courage; Alexi’s Secret Mission; Grandpa’s Christmas Gift; Little Pilgrim’s Progress; and Treasures of the Snow.

Science

Acids and bases Liquid, solid, and gas mixtures Atoms Geology Minerals Weathering, erosion, and earthquakes Botany Magnets and magnetism Electricity Central nervous system

Social Studies Creation, the Flood, and the Tower of Babel Civilization from c.2000 to 500 B.C. The “Silent Years” History of the early church Great Christian leaders from A.D. 100 to 430 and A.D. 1300 to 1500 Great Awakening in Canada; circuit riders in Upper Canada

Word Building 780 spelling words learned in groups of 65 Consonant blend spelling and sounds Suffixes and prefixes

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Word Building (continued)

Present, past, and progressive tenses Identifying root words Syllable division rules

Grade Seven

Math

Whole numbers, mixed numbers, and fractions Scientific notation Integers Ratio, decimals, and percent Data and graphs Permutations and combinations Banks and budgeting English and metric conversions Basic geometry Perimeter and area

English Sentences Active and passive voices Principal parts of verbs Simple and perfect tenses Conjugation of verb tenses Parts of speech Punctuation Paragraph writing Proofreading

Science Characteristics of living things Animal kingdom Ecology Muscular and circulatory system Skeletal structure and function Bacteria and viruses Algae and fungi Botany

Social Studies Career studies—different career options available Talents God’s view of success Looking toward and preparing for the future

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Social Studies (continued)

Canadian geography—economics, population, political regions, physical regions, natural regions, provincial symbols, natural resources, and industry

Word Building 780 spelling words learned in groups of 65 Commonly misspelled words Syllable division rules Regular and irregular verb forms and noun plurals Word origins and root words Accented and stressed syllables

Literature 7 Older stories and newer stories are included in this series that presents the life stories of some great Christians.

Required resource books: George Mueller; D.L. Moody, Greatest Evangelist; Through Gates of Splendor; By Searching; and The Swiss Family Robinson.

Grade Eight

Math Tables and graphs Binary and octal systems Tangent, sine, and cosine ratios Pythagorean Theorem Similarity, scaling, unit costs, and related measurement units Simple and compound interest Taxes Insurance Three-dimensional figures

English Sentence parts Compound subjects and verbs Simple, compound, and complex sentences Gerunds Participles Sentence fragments Run-on sentences

Science Solar system Earth’s layers and atmosphere Oceanography Meteorology

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Science (continued) Earthquakes Proofs of Creation and the Flood

Social Studies Canadian history—1497-1989 Migration of First Peoples to Canada Jacques Cartier’s voyages Northwest Passage Hudson Bay Company Missionaries in British North America Railway system British Columbia, Caribou, and Klondike gold rushes Fathers of Confederation

Word Building 780 spelling words learned in groups of 65 Form noun plurals Root word “flex” Greek word parts Suffix meanings Semaphore alphabet code

Literature 8 Challenging Christian books are included in this course for the maturing young reader.

Required resource books: Hudson Taylor, God’s Adventurer; Little One, Maid of Israel; When Science Fails; Abraham Lincoln; Ann of Ava; and In His Steps.

Grade Nine

Math (Algebra I) Definitions of algebra, signs of operation, and algebraic expressions Exponents, radical signs, powers, and roots Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing with positive and negative numbers Monomials and polynomials Solving and proving algebraic equations Algebraic graphic and fractions Pythagorean Theorem Quadratic equations

English (English I) History of language Using thesaurus, concordance, and encyclopedia Outlining Writing a biographical sketch

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English (English I) (continued) Elements of the short story and novel Sentence patterns Diagramming compound and complex sentences Exposition, complication, and resolution of story plots

Required resource books: The Swiss Family Robinson and Twice Freed.

Science (Biology)

Mammals Amphibians and reptiles Sponges, coelenterates, mollusks, and echinoderms Plants Microorganisms Man Ecology and conservation

Recommended resource: Biology Labs DVD.

Social Studies (World History) Creation Israel, Persia, and the Philistines Ancient Greece Alexander the Great Roman Empire Middle Ages Renaissance and the Reformation Post World War II period

Word Building (Etymology) Syllable division rule Meanings of root words Meanings and functions of certain prefixes and suffixes Review of homonyms, synonyms, and antonyms

Literature 9 Advanced literature students will profit a great deal from each of these books. They all have a definite message to declare to the readers.

Required resource books: Up From Slavery; Michael Faraday; The Pilgrim’s Progress; The Hiding Place; Did Man Just Happen?; and Robinson Crusoe.

Grade Ten

Math (Geometry) Points, lines, and circles Angles and types of angles Deductive reasoning

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Math (Geometry) (continued)

Congruent shapes Ratios and proportions Geometric proofs and theorems Reflections Translations

English (English II) Developing paragraphs Characteristics of biographies and autobiographies Types of paragraphs Noun functions Degrees of comparison for adjectives and adverbs Writing bibliographies, news paper articles, and applications

Required resource books: God’s Tribesman and The Hiding Place.

Science (Physical Science) Composition of matter Gas Laws; Laws of Motion and Gravitation Chemical structure of matter Metals and metalloids Nonmetallic elements Organic chemistry Sound and light Electricity Modern physics

Recommended resource: Physical Science Labs DVD.

Social Studies (World Geography) Creation and the Fall Earth Africa Canada and the United States Latin America The Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, and Antarctica Europe and Asia South Pacific Middle East

Grade Eleven

Math (Algebra II) Parabolas and hyperbolas Permutations Logarithms Operations with radicals

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Math (Algebra II) (continued) Fractions Solving equations

English (English III) American literature Types of paragraphs Independent elements Characteristics of a novel Developing setting, character, and plot for a short story Planning, researching, and writing a term paper

Required resource book: In His Steps.

Science (Chemistry) Compounds and mixtures Atomic models, atomic structure, and atomic properties Chemical bonding Stoichiometry and chemical reactions Solutions Acids, bases, oxides, and hydroxides Nuclear chemistry and biochemistry

Recommended resource: Chemistry Labs DVD.

Social Studies (Canadian History)* Canadian history—1497-1989 Migration of First Peoples to Canada Jacques Cartier’s voyages Northwest Passage Hudson Bay Company Missionaries in British North America Railway system British Columbia, Caribou, and Klondike gold rushes Fathers of Confederation

*If not completed in Grade Eight.

Grade Twelve

Math (Trigonometry) Establish, use, and graph trigonometric identities Find unknown measurements Graph functions Use inverse trigonometry functions to find angle measures

English (English IV) British literature

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English (English IV) (continued)

Analysis of Shakespeare Writing classifications: exposition, description, narration, and persuasion Problems with clarity Paraphrasing and summaries Denotation and connotation

Required resource books: Rime of the Ancient Mariner and Silas Marner.

Science (Physics) Motion and gravity Mass and weight Solid, liquids, gases, and fluids Heat energy and temperature Linear expansion Thermodynamics Motion, force, and energy

Recommended resource: Physics Labs DVD.

Social Studies (Canadian Civics & Economics) Parliament of Canada Role of the Prime Minister, cabinet and civil service General elections Levels and functions in the court system Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Economic theories Free-enterprise system

High School Electives

New Testament Survey This course is designed to introduce the student to the penman, the place, the period, the problem, the peculiarities, the purpose, and the plan of each book of the New Testament. The Inter-Testament Interval, and Matthew through Revelation are studied.

Recommended resource book: Halley’s Bible Handbook.

Old Testament Survey This is a comprehensive course designed to provide the student with a book-by-book understanding of the Old Testament. The chronology, history, setting, and content of the Old Testament are examined in such a way that the student’s comprehension is increased. This study covers the introduction, preparation for Bible study, and authority of the books of the Bible. The covenants, time periods, laws, poetical books, and minor prophets are just a sample of the topics that are discussed.

New Testament Church History This study tracing the roots of church history will develop the students’ appreciation of the

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New Testament Church History (continued) church’s role from its earliest days. The subject matter explains God’s plan for the formation and spread of the church and the extension of the Gospel.

Recommended resource book: Halley’s Bible Handbook.

Life of Christ A course designed to open to the student the life of the Saviour: the background of the Gospels, the world as it was in Christ’s day, the Jews and their habits and characteristics, and all the aspects of Christ’s life, ministry, death, and resurrection. It will greatly increase the student’s understanding of the Gospels.

Missions For each PACE in this course, the student must read one or two biographies of famous missionaries, finish the accompanying PACE activities, and complete a writing assignment. The student will be introduced to worldwide missions and gain an appreciation of what has helped shape the path of mission work.

Required resource books: Peril by Choice; Peace Child; Beyond the Next Mountain; C.T. Studd; The Triumph of John and Betty Stam; Give Up Your Small Ambitions; and Flagellant on Horseback.

Christian Growth A course designed around books by leading Christian authors covering various subjects—worry, nervousness, submission, and the way of happiness. The objective of the course is to produce a well-adjusted Christian, one who can live above the circumstances.

Required resource books: The School of Obedience; The Hour That Changes the World; Nervous Christians; The Spirit-Controlled Temperament; When a Christian Sins; and This Way to Happiness.

French Program Level I Students learn basic conversation, the International Phonetic Alphabet and the regular spelling of the sound and the basics of French grammar. They also learn the books of the New Testament.

French Program Level II Level II builds increased ability to read in French and to answer questions using new vocabulary and new grammatical structures. Students also learn the Romans Road in French.

French Program Level III Level III teaches different forms of verbs, a review of adverb formation, negation, and reflexives. The student will learn relative and possessive pronouns. Students also learn the books of the Old Testament and the Ten Commandments.

Spanish

This course introduces the student to the pronunciation, grammar, and accidence of the Spanish language. By means of DVDs and PACEs, the student is made familiar with the language.

Required resources: Spanish DVDs 1-12.

Accounting This course is designed to acquaint the student with the nature, scope, vocabulary, and techniques of accounting. Intended to provide firm foundation upon which to build, the course

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Accounting (continued)

includes the balance sheet, accounts, journalizing, legers, periodicity, accounting for sales and purchases, elements of a manual system, assets cash, inventories, liabilities, taxes, partnerships, and corporations.

Business Math

A broad review of general math sets the stage for a study that helps students apply math skills to various practical situations, in the home and business world. Students master concepts such as checkbook reconciliation, budget preparation, calculation of discounts, and insurance acquisition.

General Business A study planned to introduce the student to the world of business; markets, consumer studies, advertising, corporations and industries, careers in business, production, labour, federal control, banking and finance, and international business.

Beginning Art A course designed to introduce the student to the world of art and its techniques: the tools of art, shapes, line variation and shading, texture, the colour wheel, landscapes, head shapes, focal points, perspective, flannel boards, and lettering. Intended to give the student a good understanding of the concepts of art.

Advanced Art Advanced studies in art that increase students’ appreciation for art with an emphasis on the tools of art, symbols, shapes, observation and perspective, light and shade, variety and mood, colour, the drawing of people and clothes, landscapes, lettering, and layouts.

Music

A course designed to teach the student to recognize various kinds of instruments, read music, find notes on a keyboard, and recognize notes, key signatures, and time signatures. It also presents biographies of well-known composers.

Required resources: Music Appreciation CDs 1 & 2.

Speech

The basics of effective speaking are covered in this course with such fundamentals as: stage presence, diaphragmatic breathing, articulation, effective gestures, and inflection. Included is training in facial expressions, correct posture, eye contact, how to deal with stage fright, how to convert nervous tension into positive energy, and how to relax and express emotion and enthusiasm. Students will apply what they have learned through the presentation of speeches.

Recommended resource: Speech Illustrated DVD.

English Composition II This course is designed to aid the student in developing his writing skills. The techniques of effective writing such as introductions, outlines, storytelling, comparison and contrast, and many other features that are essential to a good piece of literature are covered. Students may take English Composition II without taking English Composition I.

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Health Health issues of vital concern to the well-being of the human body are covered in this course. Material includes: basic information about the human body—its functions and limitations, malnutrition, nutrition and the well-balanced diet, exercise and physical fitness, CPR, first aid and safety, health hazards, cancer, heart disease, and AIDS.

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