5th Grade Curriculum

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Includes the following resources for teaching all History / Bible / Literature D+E Condensed subjects*: full Schedule; Teaching Helps; Geography and Time-Line Activities; Study Guides for History, Readers and Read-Alouds (including Discovery Questions and Vocabulary Development); full Answers and Definitions; and much more.

Language Arts D+E is linked to History / Bible / Literature D+E

Covers key skills of the D and E programs. Students are exposed to compound sentences, parts of speech, verb tenses and more. Research reports, free verse poetry and a host of other activities offer an outlet for ever-expanding writing skills.

The Sonlight Science E: Electricity, Magnetism, and Astronomy program is anchored by a customer-renowned Instructor's Guide (IG). The IG provides the structure for your entire year, with everything clearly laid out. No need to create your own lesson plans.

36 weeks' worth of daily prayer for the indigenous peoples of North, South, and Central America.

12 songs based on verses from both the New and Old Testaments. In Bible package only for Levels 5 and D+E.

A fictional account of Christopher Columbus' first voyage.

A fascinating introduction to American culture as it has shaped and been shaped by events from the Pilgrims to the mid-1800s. Written by the former Librarian of Congress. NEW full-color edition, completely revised for readability. Now includes timelines, maps and more than twice the illustrations. Oversized.

A highly readable account of the quintessentially American adventure of discovery and hardship as Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led their men on an exploration of "the interior parts of North America."

A groundbreaking guide to American history, this reference book explains events, moments, trends, patterns and people in concise articles designed to appeal to children ages 8 and up. Features more than 750 photos and artworks, plus extensive maps, charts, a state-by-state review, the complete texts of the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution, and much more.

A translator struggles to help a tribal people understand what the Bible says.

A diverse collection of great American speeches and patriotic and folk songs . . . from the Revolutionary War to the present.

A fascinating introduction to American culture as it has shaped and been shaped by events from the Civil War to the late 20th century. Written by the former Librarian of Congress. NEW full-color edition, completed revised for readability. Now includes timelines, maps and more than twice the illustrations. Oversized.

Theodore learns that heroism requires more--and less--than he imagined in this story set during the deadly flu epidemic at the end of World War I. Moving.

The Epsilon Instruction Pack contains the Instruction Manual with lesson-by-lesson instructions and full solutions, and the DVD with lesson-by-lesson video instruction.

Used when teaching fractions in Epsilon, this updated Kit includes more unit pieces to make it easier for students to build mixed-number problems. The new fold-shut case has tabbed flaps and clearly-marked sections so overlays stay neatly stored, and the convenient size stands on a bookshelf but is easy to take along.

A white boy in the Maine wilderness is rescued by an Indian chief.

A girl raised in luxury in the Caribbean struggles to adjust to Puritan New England.

A young apprentice silversmith is caught up in the Boston Tea Party and the American Revolution.

Ten-year old Ellen Toliver must conquer her timidity to take a secret message through enemy lines during the Revolutionary War.

Fascinating true story of the poor apprentice who, shortly after the American Revolution, transformed navigation from an art to a precise science.

A 14-year old Indian joins Cabeza de Vaca's 16th-century expedition through the Southwest.

The thrilling story of America's first foreign missionary, Adoniram Judson. In the face of incredible obstacles, Adoniram and his first wife Ann were the spark that spread the fire of the Gospel into Burma. Their evident love for the Burmese people is a compelling story of unswerving dedication and sacrifice.

The powerful story of a young man for whom the Civil War spans five Aprils.

The adventures of eleven-year-old Caddie growing up with her six brothers and sisters in the Wild West frontiers of Wisconsin in the late 1800s.

Award winner set in the post-Civil War South.

A heartwarming Newbery Medal winner. Dad has returned from World War II a changed man: withdrawn, touchy, unable to work. The family moves back to the family farm where dad gets the healing he needs.

Ralph is barely 8 years old when his family moves to Colorado for the sake of Dad's health, and the family tries to make a go of it on the ranch. Classic true story of ranching in Colorado in the early 1900's.

An anthology of 70 popular poems, dedicated to the ideas that poetry should be fun, and that it should communicate an idea or offer an image. These poems are loosely arranged around four big topics: words and imagination, the beauty of the natural world, travel and adventure, and love and friendship. A delightful collection to enjoy.

In 1947, a Chinese girl comes to Brooklyn, where she starts to feel at home and to make friends.

Breezy biography by award-winning author gives insights into Franklin's intriguing life and personality.

Familiar story of a young Indian girl who saved the life of John Smith, an early American frontiersman.

Dramatic true story of a little girl who foiled a plan to kill George Washington.

Award-winning story of a frontier American widower who advertises for a wife . . . and gets Sarah.

Om-kas-toe is a member of the Blackfeet Indian tribe in the early 1700s – before horses.

"Git along, little . . . turkeys"? Yep! In 1860, a fifteen-year-old boy attempts to herd one thousand turkeys from Missouri to Denver, Colorado, in hopes of selling them at a profit.

Engrossing story about the first—and largest—Ferris Wheel ever built. Told by one of the workers who built it.

Eland. Middle child Sunday Fowler is too young for her sisters and too old for her brothers. How can she stand out in such a large family? Her opportunity comes when the family moves to a small town so her father can renovate the town library, and she discovers a mysterious manuscript in the basement. Charming.

To save his aunt's home, young Jack and his butler rush off to California to join the '49ers in their hunt for gold. Fun!

Fascinating biography of Harriet Tubman, a black woman who risked her life helping other slaves reach freedom on the Underground Railroad.

Thought-provoking story of a boy who was orphaned by the Civil War as he struggles to forgive "the enemy" and discover what true courage is all about.

Two thousand Georgia textile workers were shipped North against their will to work in Yankee mills. Twelve-year old Hannalee was one of them. This is the true story of how she fulfilled her promise to return home.

The touching Newbery Honor story about a boy and the dog he loves. Set during frontier days in the Texas hill country.

Newbery Medal winner about a mid-American farm family in the early 20th century. Charming.

Eric wants to buy his young crippled friend Jimmy a pair of red cowboy boots.

A delightful account of the exploits, the family life, and the character of the two bike builders who are generally credited with having been the first to engage in powered flight.

Organize all your homeschool papers in one sturdy and convenient binder. With tabs that match your Sonlight^® History, Language Arts, and Science Instructor's Guides, you'll always know where to find each week's schedule, notes and study guides.

An exciting look into the wonders of the galaxy for young readers. Each page is filled with facts about heavenly bodies, spectacular full-color illustrations, and thematically appropriate website addresses that offer more about the objects and mysteries of the cosmos.

In Discover & Do, Level 4, you'll observe science experiments that are part of the Science E curriculum.

A wonderful introduction to energy, gravity, friction, light, sound, molecules, electricity, magnetism and much more.

Where do colors come from? Which metal catches fire when it gets wet? Compelling text helps you unravel scientific mysteries like these.

Simple but thorough, full-color, illustrated introduction to the principles of electricity and its practical applications.

Let this stunning Internet-linked volume show you the basics of how optical and electron microscopes work!

From how light travels to how lenses affect light to how and why we perceive colors, your student will have fun with this experiment-filled book.

The Instructor's Handbook contains an introduction to the philosophy behind Spelling You See and the five development stages of spelling. The Handbook also contains a "Getting Started" guide with an overview of the organization of the 36 lessons and information about the important skills and concepts that will be learned in this level as well as information about the three core activities. At the back of the Handbook there is more information about guided reading, chunking, copywork, dictation, answers to frequently asked questions, and a collection of helpful resources including passages for dictation.