Language Arts Semesters:
2 Credits: 1 Home
In
this class we read, discussed, and wrote about various literature and authors
focusing on different literature elements.
Using Spelling Workout F &
part of G we worked on spelling focusing on a spelling rule or pattern. We also
used Shurley English 7 program for
our continued study in grammar concepts for half the year before switching to Rod and Staff Grammar 5 which focused
more on diagramming and the following. Deals with understanding sentence types
and structure, the eight parts of speech, concepts about punctuation,
capitalization, the dictionary, synonyms, antonyms, Bible reference books,
hyphens, and colons. Writing used the Excellence
in writing program where we worked through and wrote many different types
of papers including: narratives,
reports, and essays. Also worked on
dictation throughout the year and worked through Reading and Reasoning by Classical Academic Press to work more on
comprehension. Books read: The Story of the Treasure Seekers, Swiss
Family Robinson, Call of the Wild, Prince and Pauper, Captains Courageous, and
Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Just So Stories
Shakespeare we focused and read on this year was: The
Taming of the Shrew and Hamlet.
Poetry studies included:
Christina Rossetti, Rudyard Kipling, and Walt Whitman 3rd term Literature class
discussing various books and literature analysis. Instructor: Mrs. Lisa Tetsch
Pre-Algebra Semesters: 2 Credits: 1 Home
Saxon Algebra 1/2 is the culmination of
pre-algebra mathematics, a full pre-algebra course and an introduction to
geometry and discrete mathematics. Some topics covered include Prime and
Composite numbers; fractions & decimals; order of operations, coordinates,
exponents, square roots, ratios, algebraic phrases, probability, the
Pythagorean Theorem and more. Also
read: Mathematicians are People Too
Anatomy Semesters: 2 Credits: 1 Home/local coop
All creation is
awe-inspiring, but the work of the human body, created in the very image of
God, is especially jaw-dropping! This study of anatomy and physiology showcases
the intricacy and design of the human body, from DNA and cell creation to the
skeletal, muscular, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, nervous/endocrine,
immune, and integumentary systems. Integrated with health and nutrition
information, as well as plenty of scripture and biblical application, this
complete guide to the human body is written in an enjoyable, conversational
tone that will keep kids engaged. Experiments, notebooking assignments,
narration, and a "personal person project" provide interaction with
concepts outside of reading, and help to solidify understanding. Using
the text Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy and Physiology by Apologia. Also
read these books: Exploring the History of Medicine, Mummies Made in Egypt, Blood and
Guts, and The Man Who Mistook his Wife for a Hat.
World History Semesters:
2 Credits: 1 Home
Focused on the accounts of
Adam to Joshua, including a study of Ancient Egypt and other civilizations of
the time period as well as the Greeks integrating the Bible and history into
discussion. For our geography studies we
solidified our learning of all the countries in Africa, Asia, and the Middle
East. Texts used: Kingfisher Encyclopedia and various other library books on
different topics. Also included many the
following books in our study: Pyramid, Riddle of Rosetta Stone, Letters
From Egypt, Adam and His Kin, The Golden Goblet, and The Cat of Bubastes,
Tirzah, Story of the World Vol. 1, Genesis Finding Our Roots, Visits to the
Middle East(Geography study), Material World, The Hungry Planet, The Story of
the Greeks, Black Ships Before Troy, The Parthenon, The Book of the Ancient
Greeks, Wanderings of Odysseus
Latin I Semesters: 2 Credits: 0.5 Home
Using Latin Alive I book we will complete one half of the book through
chapter 18. Clear grammatical
explanations explain all five noun declensions and cases, all verb
conjugations, irregular verbs, and various pronouns, adjectives, and adverbs.
Each chapter begins with the Latin motto of a United States state seal and
includes extensive study of Latin derivatives.
Old Testament Survey Semesters:
2 Credits: 0.5 Home
An
in depth study of Genesis-1 Samuel in the Bible chronologically. Texts
used: Bible, Commentary for Children: Exodus, Numbers, Leviticus
PE Semesters:
2 Credits: 0.5 Home/local coop
One semester of Self Defense
and outside exercise for the remaining year.
Fine Arts Semesters:
2 Credits: 0.25 Home
A
study into the lives of composers:
Claude Debussy, Bella Bartok, and Maurice Ravel and the works they
accomplished using various books and CDs to appreciate their style.
Also
studied the following artists lives and technique that they used and became
familiar with many of their works:
Norman Rockwell, Frans Lanting and Thomas Kinkade.
Other Studies books included including free reading: Case for a Creator, Missionary Stories
with the Millers, Do Hard Things, Making Brothers and Sisters Best Friends,
Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens,Phoenix and the Carpet, Five Children and
It, The Borrowers
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