5th Grade

Fifth grade Bible is filled with many astounding stories about Bible characters such as Moses, Ruth, Daniel, Samuel, and David. Students will also study Joshua’s life and learn how his loyalty to God made him an excellent leader and caused him to triumph in battle. These Bible stories will show students how God can do mighty acts when a person has faith in Him. 

Texts Used:

• Abeka Bible 5

Topics Include...

• Understand place value to billions

• Use parentheses and the order of operations to evaluate expressions

• Review multi-digit multiplication and long division (including multiplication up to three digits times three digits, and long division up to four digits divided by two digits)

• Add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers with different denominators

• Find fractions of sets and express parts of sets as fractions

• Multiply fractions and mixed numbers

• Solve simple fraction division problems and understand the concept of fraction division

• Read, write, and compare decimals to the thousandths-place

• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals

• Solve multi-step word problems with fractions and decimals

• Use fractions and decimals to express and convert measurements

• Find the volume of rectangular prisms

• Graph points on the coordinate grid (positive coordinates only)

• Understand line graphs and use the coordinate grid to solve real-world problems

• Reason about angles and sides of triangles and quadrilaterals

• Find the mean and median for a small data set

Text Used: 

5th Grade Math with Confidence

From Adam to Us is a Christian world history and literature curriculum. Through 150 engaging, narrative-style lessons, students explore God's hand throughout history from Creation to modern times. Each week includes five themed lessons—Our World Story, God’s Wonders, World Landmark, World Biography, and Daily Life—highlighting major events, geographical features, influential people, and everyday experiences across cultures and eras. The course incorporates colorful illustrations, primary source readings, hands-on activities, mapwork, timelines, vocabulary, writing assignments, and literature selections to help students connect personally with history. Flexible for individual or family use, From Adam to Us emphasizes God's faithfulness and the significance of every person’s story in His greater narrative.

Texts Used: Notgrass From Adam to Us, Part 1

Investigating God’s World leads students continually from the known to the unknown by teaching important science concepts within the context of things they can see and know. The aim is to help students better understand basic science principles rather than to merely teach them science vocabulary. This text presents the world as the creation of God and glorifies Him as its Sustainer and Upholder. It introduces great scientists and naturalists who believed in the biblical account of Creation, and where appropriate, it refutes the materialist’s faith in evolution. Students will also learn about topics such as plants and animals, matter and energy, light, and minerals.

Texts Used: Abeka Investigating God's World

Rod and Staff English 5: Following the Plan is a rigorous, Bible-based grammar and composition course designed for fifth-grade students. This level strengthens students’ understanding of English grammar through systematic instruction in sentence structure, parts of speech, punctuation, capitalization, and usage. In addition to grammar, students develop their writing skills through composition lessons that include outlining, summarizing, creative writing, and letter writing. Scriptural principles and Christian values are integrated throughout the lessons, helping students apply language skills in God-honoring ways. With its clear explanations, ample practice exercises, and traditional teaching approach, Rod and Staff English 5 lays a strong foundation for effective written and oral communication.

Texts Used: Rod and Staff English 5: Following the Plan

Spelling Workout E is a comprehensive spelling program designed for fifth-grade students. Building on phonics and word study skills, this level introduces students to more complex spelling patterns, vocabulary development, and word usage. Each lesson focuses on a specific spelling rule or pattern, reinforced through engaging exercises in proofreading, word meaning, writing, and dictionary skills. The program integrates cross-curricular reading passages and writing activities to help students apply their spelling skills in context. With a balance of repetition and variety, Spelling Workout E supports strong spelling proficiency and confident written communication.

Texts Used: Spelling Workout E

The literature component of From Adam to Us enriches the world history curriculum by pairing historical study with carefully selected novels and classic works. The literature selections complement the historical eras explored in the lessons, providing a deeper, more personal understanding of the people, places, and events that shaped the world. Students engage with ten unabridged titles—including The Golden Goblet, The Bronze Bow, and The Chestry Oak—through guided reading assignments and comprehension questions. These stories foster empathy, build reading comprehension, and help students connect emotionally and intellectually with history, all while reinforcing Christian values and worldview.