Curriculum

5th Grade

Employing the latest multimedia techniques including graphics, games, and other activities, Enlightium Academy uses a curriculum that fosters a rich learning environment.

5th Grade Curriculum Overview

5th Grade Bible

1 year

Help your students develop a lifelong relationship with the Father through His Word in this engaging Bible course. Interactive, media-infused lessons present the concepts of God's presence in our lives, the existence of angels, the Bible as a book of prophecy and poetry, and God's work shown through service to others.


Engaging and interactive, this course was designed to encourage the use of the Bible as a guidebook for daily life. Students learn about Abraham, the apostle Paul, and other servants of God, in addition to the importance of service to God in their daily lives. They will explore biblical principles of the law, fundamental biblical truths, biblical structure, and how to apply God's Word practically as they learn and grow.

 

Topics explored:

  • The Presence of God
  • How Others Lived for God
  • The Christian in the World
  • Authority and Law
  • Bible Methods and Structure
  • Proving What We Believe
  • Paul’s Missionary Journeys
  • Angels
  • God Created Man for Eternity

5th Grade English

1 year – available as an Honor course

Give your students the inspiration they need to discover the beauty of language with 5th Grade English. This course focuses on the story as a literary form, exploring main ideas, story elements, correct word usage, and symbolism. Spelling, grammar, vocabulary, reading, and composition are all integrated into this interactive course that not only reinforces key language arts concepts but encourages learning from a biblical perspective.


Text-based lessons, audio, and video clips, and integrated learning games allow students to practice digital literacy, build language skills, and increase their understanding of God's presence in their lives.

 

Topics explored:

  • Jesus, Our Example
  • Working with Information
  • The Story of our Language
  • Effective Communication
  • Reading and Writing Stories
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Working with Words
  • Reading and Study Skills

5th Grade History

1 year – available as an Honor course

Travel through time with your students as they explore the changing face of America beginning with early exploration, through colonization and the Civil War, and into the current millennium. As part of this course, students will also learn about the nation's closest continental and island neighbors. Bible verses (KJV) and biblical references support the development of a Christian worldview and encourage practical Christian living.

This history and geography course was designed to be academically rigorous, promote digital literacy, and help students to understand the history and development of the Western Hemisphere, including the United States, from a Christ-centered point of view.

 

Topics explored:

  • Exploring the New World
  • Colonial American Life
  • Thirteen Colonies become a New Nation
  • New Lands and Troubled Times
  • The United States becomes a World Leader
  • United by Transportation and Communication
  • The United States- One Nation with Many Regions
  • Our Southern Neighbors

5th Grade Math

1 year – available as an Honor course

This course builds on basic math skills with an introduction to concepts of algebraic expressions and equations, factors and fractions, geometry, measurement comparisons, and data analysis. Interactive lessons are packed with multimedia features that aid in the memorization and retention of math rules and concepts.

This course is academically rigorous and promotes digital literacy. Students expand on foundational math, become familiar with new concepts, and improve problem-solving and critical thinking skills based on a Christ-centered point of view.

 

Topics explored:

  • Place Value, Addition, and Subtraction
  • Multiplying Whole Numbers and Decimals
  • Dividing Whole Numbers and Decimals
  • Algebra and Graphing
  • Measurement
  • Factors and Fractions
  • Fraction Operations
  • Data Analysis and Probability
  • Geometry
  • Perimeter, Area, and Volume

5th Grade Science

1 year – available as an Honor course

From simple life forms to complex organisms, this course guides 5th graders to explore the structure of cells and their functions as the building blocks of life. Students also investigate life cycles and the fine balance necessary for healthy ecosystems. 5th Grade Science is a self-directed course infused with technology-based lessons, tools, and exercises to enrich learning for students. Bible verses (KJV) and biblical references support the development of a Christian worldview and encourage practical Christian living.

This science course was designed to be academically rigorous, promote digital literacy, and give students a biblical science perspective. Guided by their teacher, students will look at God's creation and how all living things rely on each other in His miraculous plan for our earth. They will also study fossil records from a Christ-centered point of view.

 

Topics explored:

  • Cells
  • Plants: Life Cycles
  • Animals: Life Cycles
  • Balance in Nature
  • Transformation of Energy
  • Records in the Rock: The Flood (Honors Only)
  • Records in the Rock: Fossils
  • Records in the Rock: Geology
  • Cycles in Nature
  • Look Ahead (Honors Only)

5th Grade Electives

Elementary School Electives

  Standard Electives
(Includes Offline Electives)
Premium Electives
(Includes All Paid Electives)
Bronze Offline Physical Education* Extra cost
Silver Offline Physical Education* Extra cost
Silver+ Offline Physical Education* Extra cost
Gold Offline Physical Education* Extra cost
Diamond Offline Physical Education* and up to 1.0 premium elective at no extra cost
Sapphire Offline Physical Education* and up to 1.0 premium elective at no extra cost
*Offline Physical Education is assigned by default; Health Quest can be assigned instead per counselor approval. Physical Education elective is required for grades 3-8.
Premium Elementary School Electives
Bronze

Silver

Silver+

Gold

Diamond

Sapphire

Care2Rock Online Music Lessons (Grades PreK-12) $650 per semester
$1,250 per year
Creative Kids Acting (Grades PreK-12) $650 per semester
$1,250 per year
Gifted and Higher-Level Learner Program (Grades 3-8) $650 per semester
$1,200 per year
$500 per semester
$900 per year

Health Elective

Health Quest*

1 semester // Grades 4-8

This introduction to health basics focuses on topics such as personal health, wellness, and safety.

Offline Elective

Fine Arts Offline Elective*

1 semester - 1 year // Grades PreK-12

Students may receive elective credit(s) for offline electives if taken under parental supervision/instruction in fine arts.

Physical Education Offline Elective*

1 semester - 1 year // Grades PreK-12

Students may receive elective credit(s) for offline electives if taken under parental supervision/instruction such as sports and physical education.

Premium Electives

Online Acting Lessons with Creative Kids Acting^

1 semester-1 year // Grades K4-12

Designed for the students to have exciting adventures in expanding their creativity, building confidence, stretching the imagination, and developing reading and memorization skills.

Gifted and Higher-Level Learner Program^

1 semester-1 year // Grades 3-8

One-on-one mentoring, evidence-based practices, specialized instruction, and project-based curriculum are designed to enhance higher-level thinking.

Not available during the 2022-2023 school year.

Online Music Lessons with Care2Rock^

1 semester-1 year // Grades K-12

Care2Rock offers virtual music lessons for 100+ instruments or vocals during which your student will meet one-on-one with experienced music teachers.


*If enrolling in this course brings the credit amount above the full-time credit allotment, an additional cost may apply depending on the student’s tuition package.
^Premium elective course; additional fees may apply.

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