Positive Action Elementary Curriculum

The Positive Action Bible curriculum helps students learn about the God of the Word, not just about the Word of God. Teaching children to seek the majesty and grace of God in everything, this curriculum aims to magnify His majesty, works, and nature, and help students look for how God reveals himself through a message that shines through context, culture, and language.

In 3rd Grade: Growing with God, the lives of Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, and Daniel teach third graders about the rewards of living for God. Students develop strong character as they see how God worked in the lives of these men as they faced opposition but remained faithful to God.

This student manual features 35 bright and colorful lessons (one per week for an average school year). Lessons might ask students to complete "fill-in-the-blank" questions, match answers, answer short answer questions, complete charts, do crosswords, and finish other relevant exercises. This student book is designed to contain all of a student's activities as they listen to the lessons provided in the sold-separately Grade 3 Teacher's Manual.

A scripture memorization report chart and hymn lyrics are included for those families working through the optional music and scripture memorization segment of the program (provided in the teacher's manual).

168 full-color, non-reproducible pages; consumable softcover workbook. Grade 3.

The Positive Action Bible curriculum helps students learn about the God of the Word, not just about the Word of God. Teaching children to seek the majesty and grace of God in everything, this curriculum aims to magnify His majesty, works, and nature, and help students look for how God reveals himself through a message that shines through context, culture, and language.

In 4th Grade: Building Life Castles, children will learn that as we build our lives on Christ, God will transform us into strong and beautiful monuments to His grace. They'll learn more about God by studying the life of Christ, the work of the Holy Spirit, and the ministry of the Apostle Paul.

This student manual features 35 bright and colorful lessons (one per week for an average school year). Lessons might ask students to complete "fill-in-the-blank" questions, define vocabulary, answer short answer questions, complete charts, do crosswords, label maps, and finish other relevant exercises. Weekly quizzes are also included. This student book is designed to contain all of a student's activities as they listen to the lessons provided in the Grade 4 Teacher's Manual (not-included & sold-se parately).

A scripture memorization report chart and hymn lyrics are included for those families working through the optional music and scripture memorization segment of the program (provided in the teacher's manual).

160 full-color, non-reproducible pages; consumable softcover workbook. Grade 4. 4th Edition.

Fourth Edition improvements include:

• Segmented sessions and simplified layout that help with planning

• Greater variety of student exercises to encourage recall, conceptual thinking, and higher reasoning
• Additional map activities and graphics for visual engagement with the material
• Dedicated personal application or journaling section at the end of each lesson

This teacher's manual is designed to be used alongside the Building Life Castles Student Manual, Grade 4, 4th Edition (sold-separately).

The Positive Action 4th Grade: Building Life Castles teacher's manual contains all of the teaching material, as well as quizzes, answer keys, and student manual facsimiles with answers overlaid. Plenty of teacher materials help orient parents on how the course should be taught, with schedules for a 3, 4, and 5-day pace included for maximum flexibility.

Each of the 35 easy-to-use weekly lessons has the scripture memory verse, hymn name, and chorus name at the top for the optional scripture memory and music element. These are followed by "Target Truths" objectives, and are followed by the "Teaching Strategy." A Character Trait activity or activities (parents can pick and choose which to do) along with a quiz, quiz answers, and student manual answer key (with overlaid answers) are also included.

In 4th Grade: Building Life Castles, children will learn that as we build our lives on Christ, God will transform us into strong and beautiful monuments to His grace. They'll learn more about God by studying the life of Christ, the work of the Holy Spirit, and the ministry of the Apostle Paul.

Loose-leaf pages (three-hole-punched) with a three-ring-binder.

Fourth Edition improvements include:

• Clear objectives simplify lesson planning

• User-friendly layout connects student manual exercises with teacher's manual content
• Memory passages relate to the themes of the current unit
• Redesigned weekly quizzes use a variety of testing styles
• Integrated vocabulary defines new biblical concepts introduced in the lesson
• New character trait activities facilitate real life application

The Positive Action Bible curriculum helps students learn about the God of the Word, not just about the Word of God. Teaching children to seek the majesty and grace of God in everything, this curriculum aims to magnify His majesty, works, and nature, and help students look for how God reveals himself through a message that shines through context, culture, and language.

In 5th Grade: Possessing the Land, students will see a pattern of God's work among His people as He displays His unchanging character. This course surveys the Old Testament and emphasizes key people and events in God's plan for Israel. The students will be introduced to patriarchs, judges, royalty, and prophets and see God use everyday men and women to accomplish His great work.

This student manual features 35 bright and colorful lessons (one per week for an average school year). Each lesson includes any new or unfamiliar vocabulary with definitions, a brief summary of the Bible lesson, and sections with questions and fill-in-the-blank graphic organizers. This 5th grade manual features more discussion and application activities than the younger grades; students will spend more time in workbook study than listening to stories. This manual is designed to contain all of a student's written notes for a school year as they listen to the lessons & take quizzes provided in the Grade 5 Teacher's Manual (sold-separately).

Hymn lyrics and a scripture memorization report chart are included for those families working through the optional music and scripture memorization segments of the program (provided in the teacher's manual).

189 full-color, non-reproducible pages; consumable softcover workbook. Grade 5.

Fourth Edition improvements include:

• Segmented sessions and simplified layout that help with planning

• Greater variety of student exercises to encourage recall, conceptual thinking, and higher reasoning
• Additional map activities and graphics for visual engagement with the material
• Dedicated personal application or journaling section at the end of each lesson

The Positive Action 5th Grade: Possessing the Land teacher's manual contains all of the teaching material, as well as quizzes, answer keys, and student manual facsimiles with answers overlaid. Plenty of teacher materials help orient parents on how the course should be taught, with schedules for a 3, 4, and 5-day pace included for maximum flexibility.

Each of the 35 easy-to-use weekly lessons have the scripture memory verse, hymn name, and chorus name at the top for the optional scripture memory and music element. These are followed by "Target Truths" objectives, and are followed by the "Teaching Strategy." A Character Trait activity or activities (parents can pick and choose which to do) along with a quiz, quiz answers, and student manual answer key (with overlaid answers) are also included.

In 5th Grade: Possessing the Land, students will see a pattern of God's work among His people as He displays His unchanging character. This course surveys the Old Testament and emphasizes key people and events in God's plan for Israel. The students will be introduced to patriarchs, judges, royalty, and prophets and see God use everyday men and women to accomplish His great work.

Loose-leaf pages (three-hole-punched) with a three-ring-binder.

Fourth Edition improvements include:

• Clear objectives simplify lesson planning

• User-friendly layout connects student manual exercises with teacher's manual content
• Memory passages relate to the themes of the current unit
• Redesigned weekly quizzes use a variety of testing styles
• Integrated vocabulary defines new biblical concepts introduced in the lesson
• New character trait activities facilitate real life application

The Positive Action Bible curriculum helps students learn about the God of the Word, not just about the Word of God. Teaching children to seek the majesty and grace of God in everything, this curriculum aims to magnify His majesty, works, and nature, and help students look for how God reveals himself through a message that shines through context, culture, and language.

In 6th Grade: Winning the Race, students will see a pattern of God's work among His people as He displays His unchanging character. In this study, students will discover how various biblical figures strove to win the race that God set for them. The lessons also present an overview of New Testament doctrine, including the past, present, and future work of Christ.

This student manual features 35 bright and colorful lessons (one per week for an average school year). Each lesson includes any new or unfamiliar vocabulary with definitions, a key verse, a brief summary of the lesson, and sections with questions and fill-in-the-blank lesson outlines. This 6th grade manual features more discussion and application activities than the younger grades; students will spend more time in workbook study than listening to stories. This manual is designed to contain all of a student's written notes for a school year as they listen to the lessons provided in the sold-separately Grade 6 Teacher's Manual.

Hymn lyrics and a scripture memorization report chart are included for those families working through the optional music and scripture memorization segments of the program (provided in the teacher's manual).

189 full-color, non-reproducible pages; consumable softcover workbook. Grade 6.

Fourth Edition improvements include:

• Segmented sessions and simplified layout that help with planning

• Greater variety of student exercises to encourage recall, conceptual thinking, and higher reasoning
• Additional map activities and graphics for visual engagement with the material
• Dedicated personal application or journaling section at the end of each lesson

The Positive Action 6th Grade: Winning the Race teacher's manual contains all of the teaching material, as well as quizzes, answer keys, and student manual facsimiles with answers overlaid. Plenty of teacher materials help orient parents on how the course should be taught, with schedules for a 3, 4, and 5-day pace included for maximum flexibility.

Each of the 35 easy-to-use weekly lessons have the scripture memory verse, hymn name, and chorus name at the top for the optional scripture memory and music element. These are followed by "Target Truths" objectives, and are followed by the "Teaching Strategy." A Character Trait activity or activities (parents can pick and choose which to do) along with a quiz, quiz answers, and student manual answer key (with overlaid answers) are also included.

In 6th Grade: Winning the Race, students will see a pattern of God's work among His people as He displays His unchanging character. In this study, students will discover how various biblical figures strove to win the race that God set for them. The lessons also present an overview of New Testament doctrine, including the past, present, and future work of Christ.

Loose-leaf pages (three-hole-punched) with a three-ring-binder.

Fourth Edition improvements include:

• Clear objectives simplify lesson planning

• User-friendly layout connects student manual exercises with teacher's manual content
• Memory passages relate to the themes of the current unit
• Redesigned weekly quizzes use a variety of testing styles
• Integrated vocabulary defines new biblical concepts introduced in the lesson
• New character trait activities facilitate real life application