Curriculum
Science
- The Scientific Method
- Matter & Chemistry
- Forensics
- Earth Systems (human/ pollution)
- Robotics/Engineering
Social Studies
- USA history: 1750-present
- Independence, slavery, reconstruction, immigration, urbanization
- Junior Olympics: Anc. Greece
Mathematics
- Linear functions & equations
- Properties of geometric shapes
- Summary/analysis of data sets
- Inequalities
- Irrational numbers, exponents
- Congruence and similarity
Reading/Literature
- Multiple Genres
- Literary devices (ie, symbolism)
- Summaries, reorganization, drawing conclusions
- Generalize beyond text
- Contemporary/traditional works
Spelling/Writing
- Grade level grammar and spelling
- Writer’s Workshop: Editorial commentary, Political Essay, Historical Fiction, Literary Essay, Letters, Poetry, Multi- Genre Projects
Religion
- You Are the Chosen People
- Church History