New to
the Abeka Bible series? No worries! Grades 7 and 8 are a great place to
pick up this spiral approach program. In these middle years, students review
and build onto their Old and New Testament knowledge. This program is easy to
pick up wherever you find yourself in your biblical studies. Lessons typically
take 30 minutes, 4 days a week, and the Curriculum Daily Plan provides
weekly and daily outlined schedules. These plans incorporate suggested hymns to
sing and memory verses to study and outline which lessons you are going to
teach. While not scripted, the instruction is very thorough and will be an
added benefit to structure your time while studying the Bible. These middle
grades still utilize the Flash-a-Card images as the basis of
instruction. On one side are large graphics for students to study while you, as
the teacher, read the lesson and information provided on the back of the cards.
These are great visual aids for learning. If you are an Abeka Bible veteran, chances are you have the Flash-a-Cards needed for 7th and 8th grade. The additional cards you would are Abraham
Through Joseph (grade 7) and John the Baptist/Peter (grade
8). Check out our Flash-a-Card Cycle Chart to see the usage of content.
In
Grade 7, as students learn more about the Exodus story, they review information
about the Tabernacle and the Moses journey (these lessons are also used in
Flash-a-Card Abeka Bible Grade 5). Then they will learn more about the history
and people of Israel, from Abraham through Joseph. In Grade 8, the study of
Joshua and Judges (OT) is covered again with the addition of the book of Acts
(NT).
New to the middle school program is the
Proverbs study guide. This is a one-semester course with a guide for daily
living from a biblical worldview.
Each semester
has midterms and final exams, plus additional quizzes. All this material is
located in the Student Quiz and Test Book. The test booklet
provides your tests, memory verse exams, review worksheets, test schedules, and
grading rubric. The Quiz and Test Key provides all the answers
to the unit’s quizzes, test, and exams.
In the
Abeka Bible middle school years, students use the Sing His Praise
Hymnal. This spiral-bound hymnal is a collection of traditional hymns
to incorporate into your daily studies and worship. Outlined in the curriculum
lesson plans are the suggested songs from this hymnal. The Sing His
Praise Hymnal is used from grade 7 to grade 12. ~Rebecca
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
