| Purpose Statement The goal of Zion Lutheran School is to help students develop a relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. At the elementary grade level, we realize that positive socialization, Christian empathy for one another, and classroom relationships support much of the student's school success. In order to prepare students for rewarding Christian relationships, teachers implement self-help strategies that provide structure, teach organizational skills, and encourage successful performance. |
 Second graders enjoy the pumpkin harvest. |
| Religion | Language Arts & Reading | Mathematics | Science | Social Studies |
Daily devotions Singing praises Bible stories Memory verses Weekly chapel service |
Scott Foresman Phonics Sight word recognition Decoding, com- Upper/lower case letters Creative writing
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Addison Wesley Writing numbers through 100 Count by 2's, 5's and 10's Addition and subtraction - 2 digit numbers Word problems |
Appreciation of God's world Plants, Animals Environment Weather Volcanoes Outer space Human body |
Learning about the world around us Ourselves Families Friends Cities, states and countries |
| Other Activities: Foreign language (Spanish), computers, physical education, music, art, library, field trips, Christmas Concert, Spring Fling
Special Activities: We build a "life size" rainforest, cook interesting recipes, and are involved in a historical Pilgrim celebration. |
| Religion | Language Arts, Reading | Mathematics | Science | Social Studies |
Voyages Daily devotions Old and New Testament Easter and Christmas Application of biblical principles to daily life Weekly chapel service |
Scott Foresman Grammar Handwriting Creative writing Spelling Sentence structure Literature
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Addison Wesley Addition/Subtraction to 18 Two digit numbers with renaming Time, money Measurement, geometry Critical thinking & problem solving |
Appreciation of God's world Earth science Physical science Life science Animals
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Scholastic News Transportation Native Americans United States Other cultures |
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Other Activities: Foreign language (Spanish), computers, physical education, music, art, library, field trips, Christmas Concert, Spring Fling
Special Activities: Each learning unit integrates special activities via field trips and projects. Second grade students participate in the Christmas Concert and Spring Fling. |
| Religion | Language Arts, Reading | Mathematics | Science | Social Studies |
Voyages, Exploring God's Word Daily devotions Bible stories Easter and Christmas Application of biblical principles to daily life Weekly chapel service |
Scott Foresman Vocal & written communication Emphasis on reading skills
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Addison Wesley Problem solving Geometry Fractions Numeration Measurement |
Silver Burdett-Ginn Scientific method Physical science Life science Energy Health
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From Sea to Shining Sea History of the United States Geography Appreciation of other cultures and countries |
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Other Activities: Foreign language (Spanish), computers, physical education, music, art, library, field trips, Christmas Concert, Spring Fling
Special Activities: Children especially enjoy the units that integrate many subjects. This may include oceans, chocolate, pioneers, whales, American Indians, endangered species, and wolves. |
| Religion | Language Arts, Reading | Mathematics | Science | Social Studies |
Voyages, Exploring God's Word Daily devotions Leaders of the Old Testament Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior Application of faith to daily life Weekly presentations by Association pastors Weekly chapel service |
Whole language based reading & language arts curriculum Grammar Creative writing Paragraph writing Handwriting Spelling Silent reading |
Addison Wesley Long multiplication and division facts Geometry Fractions Numeration Measurement Graphs Probability Problem solving
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Science Horizons Plants Animals Ecosystems Matter Work and energy, heat Earth and solar system Minerals, rocks
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This is My Country History/geography of the United States Washington State history and geography
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Other Activities: Foreign language (Spanish), computers, physical education, music (reading musical notation and learning to play the recorder), art, library, field trips, Christmas Concert, Spring Fling
Special Activities: Children enjoy building models of cotton or rice plantations, pueblos, missions or ranchhos, as well as researching detaialed biographies. Students are always excited after an in-depth study of states that conclude with a parade of floats. |
Fourth graders practice recorder.
| Religion | Language Arts, Reading | Mathematics | Science | Social Studies |
Daily devotions The Bible The Reformation period Ten Commandments Memory work Church history Weekly presentations by Association pastors Weekly chapel service |
Literature Grammar Spelling Written reports |
Addison Wesley Continued skill building in: Multiplication Long division Fractions
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Science Horizons Physical science Life science Appreciation for God's World |
America Will Be Government US Geography American history through the Civil War Other cultures |
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Other Activities: Foreign language (Spanish), computers (weekly computer lab), physical education, music (weekly recorder lessons), art, library, field trips, Christmas Concert, Spring Fling, L.E.S.T.
Special Activities: Fifth graders research and plan a cross-country trip to learn more about our highway system, states, agriculture, animals, and history. |
