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Welcome to the fourth year of homeschooling! This homeschooling curriculum is more advanced than public school; if you didn't begin homeschooling from the start with our program, then this year is approximately grade six. You can learn more about deciding what level to place your child in by reading my 'Welcome" post.

This homeschooling program operates on a quarter system and teaches all subjects. You can learn about the system and schedule HERE. Since everyone has different lives, we will provide the resources to use and leave it to you to build the schedule - -this is important because every child works at a different pace. We recommend buying a teacher's planner and taking a few weeks before the school year to pencil in (please use a pencil...you will regret it if you use a pen and need to adjust it down the road) the lessons. Use the books' tables of contents and natural stopping points to schedule the lessons. Don't cram too much into each week, but use what we suggest should be completed in one school year to help you decide how much and when.

The library will be an important resource for you this year as your child expands her reading abilities. Continue providing loads of books, whether they are at, above, or below her reading level. Remember, that you need to be spending time daily reading to your child in addition to your child reading to you. We aim to make this program as free as possible by providing links to sites, free books, and worksheets, but many times you might find it easier to buy the textbooks we use.

Art and music should be very free flowing subjects. Many times you will find ways to incorporate art into the other subjects. For music, we recommend selecting an instrument and teaching your child how to play (or hire somebody or take classes, etc…). For art, you can supplement with lessons at your community center or just follow what we do.  

Subjects & Books


Geography

Geography should be discussed in terms of physical and cultural aspects. Some of the topics covered this year are:
  • Using physical maps
  • Continue world geography
  • World cultures
  • Distribution maps
  • Political maps
  • Topographic maps
  • Reading legends and scales
  • Thematic maps

Print Version
  •  180 Days of Geography, 5​

Download
  • Our World Geography Workbook

History

Year four continues the world history started in year three. We enter ancient Rome and end around the Reformation. It's not imperative to reach modern history because it is covered later on in our program.

Print Version
  • Discovering Our Past: A History of the World (Second Half)

Downloads
  • Unit 5 - The Roman World (Chapters 10-11)
  • Unit 6 - Islamic and African Civilizations (Chapters 12-13)
  • Unit 7 - Asian Civilizations (Chapters 14-16) 
  • Unit 8 - Renewal in Europe (Chapters 17-19)

Language Arts

Your child has spent the past few years learning the basics of reading and writing, and this year will be critical in reinforcing and building upon those skills.  Language arts serves as the umbrella for several integrated topics including spelling, reading, writing, and grammar. You will notice that concepts show up in each sub-subject. We also switch to a next that incorporates reading, writing, and grammar all in one.

Spelling
  • Year Four

Grammar and Reading Comprehension and Writing
Print Versions
  • ​English, Level 6 (covers grammar, writing, reading comprehension)
  • English, Level 6 Work Book
Downloads
  • Level 6 Grammar Workbook
  • Level 6 Complete Language Arts Textbook
  • Reading Level 6
  • Level 4/5 Writing Lesson Plan
  • More Cursive Practice
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Suggested Literature/Book List 
  • His Dark Materials Trilogy
  • Harry Potter Series
  • Tuck Everlasting
  • Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl
  • The Secret Garden
  • The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles
  • Doll Bones

Art

Art is such an important part of education and life that I insist that you include it in your education program. Art is liberating, creative, and gives humans a feeling of accomplishment. Art should be both instructive and it should also allow budding art students the freedom to create as they wish – so it’s important that all criticism is constructive, not demeaning. Learn more on my art page.

Music

  • Rhythm, melody, etc…
  • Memorize songs
  • Listen to modern compositions
  • Continue learning instrument
  • Play other simple instruments

Science​

Here’s what we explore:
  • Photosynthesis
  • Food chains and webs
  • Ecology
  • Types of rocks
  • Geology
  • Electricity
  • Magnetism

Print Versions
  • Science: Grade 6
  • 180 Days of Science: Grade 6

Downloads
  • Science Level 4 Text
  • Science Level 4 Workbook
  • Science Level 4 Activity Lab Book

Math

For Year Four, we use Saxon Math 7/6. Not the homeschool edition (beware of those homeschool editions and packets – they are a total waste of your time and money), just the good ole fashioned textbooks. Saxon Math 3 has 138 lessons

Print Versions
  • ​Saxon 7/6

Downloads
  • Saxon Math 7/6 (Part 1)
    • ​I can't find the full text; you may be able to move straight to the Year Five Prealgebra text OR use the TOC in the Saxon 7/6 book to build the remaining lessons for the year.
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  • Home
  • Educate
    • Oregon Homeschool Laws
    • The Schedule
    • Early Years
    • Year One
    • Year Two
    • Year Three
    • Year Four
    • Year Five
    • Year Six
  • Subjects
    • Grammar
    • Writing
    • Spelling
    • Reading
    • Science
    • Geography
    • History
    • Math
    • Art
  • Homeschooler Meals