Credit Recovery

Language Arts 8th Grade [Credit Recovery]

$250.00
Rated 0 out of 5
Course Description Students continue their exploration of literary genres, using active reading techniques such as note-taking and drawing conclusions from texts. Students review the steps of the writing process, making connections between the stages of writing, the genre they are studying, and a well-formed final product. To prepare students for writing narrative essays, lessons focus on plot, theme, and historical setting. Writing reflective and persuasive essays based on their own thoughts and ideas allows students to demonstrate their individuality. Solid research and understanding of organizational methods and visual features provide the foundation for writing informational essays. After improving their ability to recognize biased language, students write persuasive essays to express their own opinions. Students then look at the unique characteristics of poetry, myth, and folklore, and discover the conventions of playwriting and how drama employs the elements of fiction. Course Breakdown "The Trouble with Television" by Robert MacNeil "Biography of George Washington" by an anonymous author "Solitude" by Henry David Thoreau "Cub Pilot on the Mississippi" by Mark Twain "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll "Paul Revere's Ride" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow "Feelings about Words" by Mary O'Neill "Scaffolding" by Seamus Heaney "Silver" by Walter de la Mare "Forgotten Language" by Shel Silverstein "Limericks for Children" by an anonymous author Various haiku by Matsuo Bashō "Winter Moon" by Langston Hughes "Harlem" by Langston Hughes "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost "Identity" by Julio Noboa Polanco "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros "The Scarlet Ibis" by James Hurst "The Lady or the Tiger?" by Frank Stockton "Gentleman of Rio en Medio" by Juan A. A. Sedillo "Raymond's Run" by Toni Cade Bambara The Diary of Anne Frank by Francis Goodrich and Albert Hackett Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass "Franklin's Letter to His Daughter" by Benjamin Franklin The Bill of Rights "Rain, Rain, Go Away" by Isaac Asimov "Is He Living or Is He Dead?" by Mark Twain "My Boyhood Dreams" by Mark Twain "Gentleman of Rio en Medio" by Juan A. A. Sedillo "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh" by W. S. Hays "The Man without a Country" by Edward Everett Hale "A Retrieved Reformation" by O. Henry "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane "The Finish of Patsy Barnes" by Paul Laurence Dunbar Course Goals Read and analyze nonfiction and fiction texts to identify different text features. Identify bias and analyze persuasive tactics. Read and analyze The Diary of Anne Frank. Write a persuasive essay. Read and analyze fiction and nonfiction texts to identify different text features and literary elements. Read and analyze The Red Badge of Courage. Write an informational essay.

Mathematics 6th Grade [Credit Recovery]

$250.00
Rated 0 out of 5
Course Description Students learn how to find the prime factors of composite numbers, then apply this ability to work with fractions. They use ratios and rates in a number of applications: converting between English and metric measurements, determining unit rates, and finding unit prices. To build a foundation for learning algebra, students study the properties of addition and multiplication and the order of operations. Students then apply these concepts as they write, evaluate, and factor algebraic expressions. After they learn to solve single-variable one- and two-step equations and inequalities, students extend their knowledge by graphing the solutions on number lines and the coordinate plane. The exploration of two dimensions continues as students work with plane polygons, classify shapes, and solve for shapes’ perimeters and areas. Students learn to transform two-dimensional figures by translating, rotating, and reflecting both figures and graphs of equations, then move on to solid figures. Finally, students delve into statistics as they identify, interpret, and construct various data; solve for and interpret measures of center including mean, median, and mode; and use those measures to analyze data and construct appropriate data displays, which they can apply to a wide range of situations in other subject areas. Course Breakdown Properties of numbers Relationships between numbers Fractions Converting between English and metric units Decimals and percentages Ratios and rates Algebraic properties Algebraic expressions Equations Inequalities Graphing on a coordinate plane Areas and perimeters of 2-D figures Surface areas and volumes of 3-D figures Interpreting, displaying, and evaluating data Central tendency Course Goals Identify the GCF and LCM of a set of numbers. Simplify expressions involving fractions and decimals. Convert between English and metric units. Identify the percent change between two values. Create equivalent fractions, decimals, and percentages. Translate and solve multistep equations by various means. Solve and graph inequalities. Create a table of solution points in order to graph linear equations. Identify the areas and perimeters of two-dimensional figures. Identify the volumes and surface areas of three-dimensional figures. Identify important statistical components of data sets.

Mathematics 7th Grade [Credit Recovery]

$250.00
Rated 0 out of 5
Course Description Mathematics 7th Grade teaches skills essential to adult life and lays the groundwork for future mathematics courses. Students learn to apply their work with rational numbers and integers to everyday situations. Students convert words to expressions and vice versa, using equations and inequalities as problem-solving tools. They compute tax, percentage of error, commission, and interest by using rates, ratios, and proportions; graph ordered pairs; and graph and write linear equations. Their work with simple figures – triangles, angles, circles, quadrilaterals, and polygons – focuses on finding areas and perimeters. Students then move on to scale drawings and composite figures composed of simple figures, and compute the volumes and surface areas of solids, including prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones, and spheres. Students collect data and use graphs, charts, and diagrams to read, interpret, and display the data. They also learn how graphs can be misleading. Students apply the study of sampling and populations to applications involving probability, likely and unlikely outcomes, permutations, combinations, and compound events. Students then represent these concepts by using Venn diagrams and charts, tools they will encounter in other courses. Course Breakdown GCF and LCM Fractions, decimals, and percentages Ratios and rates Algebraic operations of equality Evaluating and simplifying expressions Direct variation Similar figures Triangles Quadrilaterals and polygons Central tendency Surface area and volume Displaying data Probability Course Goals Create equivalent fractions, decimals, and percentages. Simplify expressions by utilizing rules of exponents. Solve equations by various means. Solve and graph inequalities. Graph equations by identifying their slopes and y-intercepts. Identify missing side lengths and the scale factor of similar figures. Solve for the missing angle measure of a triangle. Identify the areas of various types of quadrilaterals. Construct various types of data plots for sets of data. Determine the probabilities of multiple events.

Mathematics 8th Grade [Credit Recovery]

$250.00
Rated 0 out of 5
Course Description Mathematics 8th Grade helps students to see the power of mathematics in everyday life. The course begins with a review of percentages and proportions, applying these concepts to conversion factors and emphasizing English and metric measurements. Work with linear equations includes computing rates of change, finding intercepts, graphing linear functions, and describing the action of a line. Number patterns and sequences foster a study of arithmetic and geometric means as students learn to find missing terms in sequences. An investigation of the Cartesian plane teaches students how to work with scale drawings, dilations, and graphs. Students learn about the properties of triangles, the Pythagorean Theorem, and the properties of parallel lines cut by a transversal. With pie charts, bar graphs, histograms, scatter plots, and other linear models, students explore probability and make predictions and correlations. Students apply the concepts of independent and dependent events, odds, combinations, permutations, and factorials to situations ranging from playing cards to determining the number of different outfits they have in their closets. Course Breakdown Exponents and scientific notation Operations with rational numbers Percentages and proportions Linear equations Surface area and volume Sequences Graphing linear functions Solving systems of equations Solving linear inequalities Triangle theorems Geometric transformations Data displays Probability Course Goals Simplify algebraic expressions by utilizing exponent properties. Evaluate expressions with rational numbers. Simplify radical expressions. Solve linear equations by using various strategies. Identify missing terms in arithmetic and geometric sequences. Identify the slopes and intercepts of linear equations in order to graph them. Solve systems of linear equations by utilizing numerous strategies. Determine the measures of missing exterior and interior angles. Perform transformations on figures. Determine the probabilities of multiple events.

Physical Science [Credit Recovery]

$250.00
Rated 0 out of 5
Course Description Physical Science is an interactive and engaging course that covers the sciences of chemistry and physics. The course begins with a unit on the nature of science and a review of measurement and its importance. The course proceeds with the study of chemical principles, exposing students to topics such as the properties of matter, the structure of the atom, the formation of bonds, and the properties of solutions. The course then moves to the science of physics, describing the topics of motion, force, work, and energy. Students apply their knowledge of these topics through problems, explanations, graphs, and virtual lab activities. Course Breakdown The scientific method Data analysis Pure substances and mixtures Chemical and physical properties Phase changes Gas laws Atomic structure Electron arrangement Chemical bonding Chemical reactions Formation of solutions Acids and bases Organic chemicals Nuclear chemistry Distance and displacement Speed and velocity Acceleration Projectiles Newton's three laws of motion Momentum and collisions Work and power Machines and their advantages Kinetic and potential energy Thermodynamics Wave motion Electrical circuits Course Goals Explore the foundations of science, including the scientific methods and data analysis. Compare and contrast physical and chemical processes, including phase transitions and gas laws. Describe the structure of atom and how the arrangement of electrons affects the properties of the elements and their combining to make compounds. Distinguish among chemical reactions, nuclear reactions, and the dissolving of materials to make solutions. Summarize the nature of organic compounds and fossil fuels. Apply the terms velocity, acceleration, displacement, and time in linear and curved systems. Apply and utilize Newton's laws of motion for a linear system. Analyze energy and momentum conservation principles. Describe work and power and the functioning of simple machines. Summarize how energy is transferred in the form of heat, waves, and electricity.

Physics [Credit Recovery]

$250.00
Rated 0 out of 5
Course Description Physics is designed to provide students with an overview of traditional physics and the latest research in the field. Beginning with Newtonian mechanics, students learn that every object is acted upon by multiple predictable forces. The course moves on to investigate the laws of thermodynamics, covering fluid mechanics and the relationship between matter and energy. The course also explores the various models used to explain and apply the universal forces of electricity and magnetism. Students learn the characteristics of waves and the basics of optics before the final set of lessons on atomic physics. Here, students review the characteristics of the atom and its elemental particles and apply their knowledge to modern physics. Topics in this course will be reinforced through interactive, online lab assignments. Course Breakdown Frames of reference Distance and displacement Speed and velocity Types of acceleration Forces and their effect on motion Satellite and projectile motion Newton’s Three Laws of Motion Work and power Kinetic and potential energy The law of conservation of energy Momentum and collisions Machines and their advantages Circular motion Simple harmonic motion Pendulums Kepler's laws Electrostatics Units and movement of charges Coulomb's law Electric and electromotive forces Waves and wave motion The wave equation Applications of sound The Doppler effect Types of interference in waves Course Goals Apply the principles of kinematics to one-dimensional motion and two-dimensional systems. Apply Newton's Laws of Motion to forces and related quantities in linear systems. Analyze conservation principles as applied to energy and momentum. Distinguish between multiple types of simple machines and their properties. Distinguish circular and simple harmonic motion from linear motion. Describe the properties of electrical charges and their motions as influenced by electric fields and forces. Extend knowledge of electrostatic and electromotive systems to usage of energy. Describe the properties and interaction of different waves and the relationships between them.

Pre-Algebra [Credit Recovery]

$250.00
Rated 0 out of 5
Course Description Pre-Algebra helps students make a successful transition from arithmetic to algebra by focusing on basic concepts of arithmetic and the applications of mathematics. Students learn how to perform operations with integers, fractions, and decimals. Students expand this knowledge to create expressions and to solve basic linear equations and inequalities. Students use their knowledge of fractions to work with ratios, rates, and proportions. Next, students explore how to display visual representations of numbers with bar graphs, histograms, and circle graphs. They take this skill and apply it to algebra as they plot points and basic equations on the coordinate plane. Next, students complete an exploration of measures of central tendency, data displays, and simple probabilities. The course ends with a study of essential topics for future mathematics courses, including unit conversion, angle classification, area, and volumes of geometric figures. The course highlights the math skills needed to be successful in everyday life and prepares students for future mathematics courses. Course Breakdown Operations with integers Factors and exponents Decimals, fractions, and scientific notation Expressing and solving linear equations Ratios and proportions Data displays Graphing linear equations on the coordinate plane Graphing linear inequalities Scatter plots Measures of central tendency Probability Course Goals Perform basic mathematical operations on real numbers. Convert and compare decimals to fractions. Represent numbers using scientific notation. Write and solve linear equations. Use ratios to compare two quantities and solve for unknown values. Solve for proportional and inversely proportional relationships. Represent data using pictographs, bar graphs, scatter plots, and histograms. Graph linear equations and inequalities. Describe the correlation between two variables.

Pre-Calculus [Credit Recovery]

$250.00
Rated 0 out of 5
Course Description Pre-Calculus helps students gain the knowledge they need for success in calculus and other high-level math courses. Students focus on a variety of functions, including their solutions, characteristics, and graphs. They explore the inverse relationship between exponential and logarithmic functions. Students learn how to use advanced methods to solve systems of equations. Next, students work with trigonometric functions as they graph, find values with the unit circle, verify identities, and solve trigonometric equations. Students then work with series and sequences and relate certain types of functions to arithmetic and geometric sequences. Students end the course by learning about vectors, conic sections, and polar coordinates. By the end of this course, students gain knowledge and appreciation for higher-level math concepts and their applications. Course Breakdown Working with functions Complex numbers Solutions to polynomials Exponential and logarithmic properties Systems of equations Matrices Angles and the unit circle Graphs of trigonometric functions Trigonometric identities Solving trigonometric equations Sequences and series Vectors Conic sections Course Goals Find inverse functions algebraically and graphically and determine their domains, ranges, and asymptotes. Solve direct, inverse, combined, and joint variation problems. Demonstrate the ability to use the remainder theorem and the factor theorem. Perform operations on complex numbers. Solve systems of equations using a variety of methods. Demonstrate the ability to solve problems using the unit circle. Compare and contrast trigonometric functions and their inverses. Use summation notation while working with arithmetic and geometric sequences and sums. Use the binomial theorem, the counting principle, and permutation and combination formulas to calculate probabilities. Find magnitudes, direction angles, dot products, and angles between two vectors.

Science 6th Grade [Credit Recovery]

$250.00
Rated 0 out of 5
Course Description Scientists make exciting observations and learn amazing facts about the world. Harnessing students’ natural curiosity and ability to observe, Science 6th Grade surveys the physical and life sciences through engaging, interactive activities and media-rich content. Students begin by surveying the branches of science, noting important milestones in the development of scientific study, and discovering the contributions of some influential scientists. They examine the matter that makes up the world, the laws that govern the movement of matter, and how matter is affected by contact and noncontact forces. Students investigate energy, its sources, and methods of energy generation and transfer. As they examine the structure of Earth, students learn about natural resources and the impact of human populations on the balance of nature. Students also study weather, wind, storm formation, and ways data is used to predict the weather. Students begin learning about life science through the discoveries Robert Hooke made using his microscope. The vital relationship between structure and function is examined as students learn about the components of cells and the organ systems of the human body. The study of living things continues as students learn about the major groups of organisms and scientists who contributed to current knowledge about each group. The relationships among these groups, called kingdoms, and among living and nonliving things are revealed as students learn about biogeochemical cycles. This course concludes with a section on ecology, which discusses water quality, conservation efforts, and recycling. Course Breakdown Introduction to science Lab equipment and measurements Scientific method Scientific theory and scientific law Matter Conservation of mass Motion Types of forces Energy Electricity Layers of Earth Rock cycle Weathering and erosion Water Earth's atmosphere Greenhouse effect Global warming Weather Cells Eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms Bacteria DNA and chromosomes Organelles in the cell Animal cells and plant cells Tissues Organs Taxonomy Domains Kingdoms Viruses and vaccines Plants Protists Fungi Animals Ecology Photosynthesis Energy flow Biomes Water and air quality Course Goals Summarize the processes, practices, and equipment used to carry out the scientific methods. Relate the properties of matter and mass, and how they are affected by motion, forces, and energies. Explain the concept of electricity and describe its impact on daily life. Describe the principles of geology, weather, and climate, and how they impact life on Earth. Examine how humans impact Earth and steps that can be taken to reduce this impact. Compare the types of cells, their structures, and their functions. Describe how cells are organized into an organism. Investigate the characteristics of the major kingdoms of living things. Explore the major themes of ecology, including the cycling of energy and matter through nature.

Science 7th Grade [Credit Recovery]

$250.00
Rated 0 out of 5
Course Description This course brings together some of the most fascinating sciences—general, physical, earth, and life sciences—essential for investigating the world. After learning common measurement systems and the essentials of lab safety, students are ready to apply the scientific method to everyday situations such as a broken lamp or a hungry dog. Students learn about matter and energy, and about electromagnetic waves and the electromagnetic spectrum, focusing on the properties of visible light. Earth itself becomes the focus as students study the different geologic eras in Earth’s history, the parts of the planet, and phenomena including earthquakes and volcanoes. Delving into Earth’s past, students examine the fossil record and discover the clues it provides about the histories of numerous species and how they adapted to their environments. Students learn how species change over time through mutation and natural selection. Finally, students explore food webs, the roles of different organisms in an ecosystem, and the reasons that preserving Earth’s limited natural resources through conservation efforts are imperative. Course Breakdown Measurement Metric system Lab equipment Lab safety Scientific method Scientific theory and scientific law Matter Elements and molecules Phases of matter Energy Temperature and heat Mass Gravity Newton's laws Waves Visible light Earth's atmosphere Weather Rock cycle Structure of Earth Geological dating Plate tectonics Formation of mountains Volcanoes and earthquakes Fossils Taxonomy Invertebrates Fish Amphibians and reptiles Birds and mammals Evolution Primates Genetics Asexual and sexual reproduction Trophic levels Producers and consumers Food chains and webs Natural resources Course Goals Summarize the processes and applications of the scientific methods in a lab setting. Classify the different categories of energy and matter. Investigate Newton's Laws of Motion and machines that allow work to be done using less force. Describe how severe weather systems form. Explain the basic principles of geology in terms of the rock cycle and the structure of Earth. Describe the changes that have affected Earth's surface over its history. Explain the process of fossil formation and describe the information gained from them. Distinguish between the characteristics of invertebrates and vertebrates. Summarize the basic principles and characteristics of evolution, including genetic adaptation. Describe the impact humans can have on the health of the environment and ecosystem.

Science 8th Grade [Credit Recovery]

$250.00
Rated 0 out of 5
Course Description This course focuses on both the large and small: the smallest structures – the atoms and cells that make up the living and nonliving world around us; and the largest systems – the cycles of the natural world, the interaction of energy and matter, classical mechanics, and the celestial objects throughout the universe. Beginning with classification systems, students learn about the elements and the structure of atoms. Students apply what they learn about temperature scales, the difference between temperature and heat, and chemical reactions to the study of energy and ways matter can change. This understanding of chemistry helps students in their next phase of study: cell function, the life-giving functions of photosynthesis and respiration, the biology of their own bodies, and the genetics that make each living being unique. The focus widens again as students explore classical mechanics: Newton’s Three Laws of Motion and the Law of Universal Gravitation. Students then apply classical mechanics to planetary motion, the effects of the Moon, travel beyond Earth, and the most up-to-date discoveries about the universe. Course Breakdown Elements and the periodic table Chemical compounds and equations States of matter Solutions Scientific measurements Energy and reactions Acids and bases Systems of the human body Water, carbon, and nitrogen cycles Prokaryotes and eukaryotes Plant cells Animal cells The structure and function of cells Cellular respiration Asexual and sexual reproduction Genetics Newton's Laws of Motion Gravity Planetary motion Electromagnetic radiation The solar system's planets and moons Stars, galaxies, and the universe Course Goals Describe the model of the atom and how it has developed over time. Differentiate between the phases of matter and their properties. Demonstrate how phase changes occur and explain when they occur. Summarize the factors that affect the rate of a reaction, including enzymes and catalysts. Describe the main organ systems in the body and the disorders associated with them. Explore the water, carbon, and nitrogen cycles. Compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and organisms. Investigate the difference in the structures of protist, fungus, plant, and animal cells. Differentiate between mitosis and meiosis. Explain the lunar cycle and how it affects the tides.

Social Studies 6th Grade [Credit Recovery]

$250.00
Rated 0 out of 5
Course Description Making sense of the unique and fascinating places in the world requires a broad range of knowledge and skills. Students explore how Earth’s geography has affected human life and culture as they learn about the development of early civilizations in Asia and the Mediterranean. Students examine the great religious traditions born during this time, witness the growth of dynasties in the Far East, and learn about the ideas that spawned the Renaissance. As the world became caught up in the excitement of the Age of Exploration, the Americas were “discovered,” although vibrant and thriving civilizations had existed there for thousands of years. Students learn about the struggles of these native civilizations, the slaves who were brought to build new nations, and independence movements in the Western world. The issues addressing modern nations include trade, migration, urbanization, and human rights. In an exploration of recent history, students learn about dictators and witness revolutions in Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. In the final section of the course, students study the impact of globalization and the technology driving it. Course Breakdown Early humans The first civilizations Creation and influence of ancient Greece, Rome, and China Advancements in trade and industry Rise of the monarchy and feudalism The Crusades Age of Exploration Ancient American and African civilizations Revolution and independence in the Americas Relations between Mexico and the United States Course Goals Examine factors that led early human populations to come together to form ancient civilizations. Analyze the effects of the Silk Road on trading and cultural diffusion and explain how these helped develop cultures around the world. Assess the beginnings of early Greek and Roman cultures by examining their governments' structures, their economies, and their religious systems. Examine the influence of the spread of Christianity throughout Europe and the religious conflicts that arose as a result, including the Crusades. Analyze the rise and fall of feudalism in medieval Europe, as well as its effects on Europe’s social structure. Consider the influence of European conquests and exploration on North American culture, religion, and social dynamics. Evaluate the growth and influence of European culture through transatlantic encounters, colonialism, trade, and slavery. Assess the beginnings of Mesoamerican cultures by examining the governments, economies, and religions of the Aztecs and the Maya. Evaluate the relationship between the United States and Native American populations as a result of American expansion.

Social Studies 7th Grade [Credit Recovery]

$250.00
Rated 0 out of 5
Course Description History, government, economics, sociology, geography, and anthropology all come together to show how modern culture arose from ancient and classical civilizations. Beginning with the New Kingdom of Egypt, students witness the growth of ancient civilizations into the classical empires that gave rise to medieval Europe. They discover how feudal Europe moved toward the Renaissance, and how its ideals of humanism and constitutional government ignited the scientific revolution and the Protestant Reformation. Students study the development of spirituality in the Middle East, the growth of dynasties in the Far East, and the formation of Mesoamerican civilization. As students learn about the development of modern nations and their quest for overseas colonies, they see how the competition for colonies and extreme nationalism led to international conflicts, including the Seven Years War and the Cold War. Students discover how the American political identity has evolved through developments including the Industrial Revolution, the labor and progressive movements, the struggle for civil rights, the economics of a modern society, and the dawn of the Information Age. Course Breakdown First humans Early civilizations Bronze Age Ancient Egypt Ancient Chinese dynasties Iron Age Greek mythology Roman civilization Black Death Rise of the monarchy Events of the Crusades leading to the Renaissance Catholic Church Protestant Reformation Colonialism Absolute monarchs French Revolution Industrial Revolution Nationalism and imperialism Course Goals Summarize the ways in which early humans adapted to their environments through the developments of the Stone Age, agriculture, and the domestication of animals. Assess the beginnings of early Egyptian and Chinese cultures by examining their governments' structures, their economies, and their religious systems. Consider the influence of Greek culture and the reign of Alexander the Great on western civilization. Evaluate the growth and influence of the Roman empire through conquest and intellectual expansion. Analyze the rise and fall of feudalism in Europe. Evaluate the impact of Mongol rule on the growth of the Ottoman Empire and examine its effect on Europe. Evaluate the factors that led to the Renaissance and Protestant Reformation and how they led to change throughout Europe. Compare and contrast the monarchies of England, France, and Russia during the Age of Exploration. Analyze the causes and effects of the French Revolution and explain how the revolution led to the Napoleonic era. Evaluate European colonialism in Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Social Studies 8th Grade [Credit Recovery]

$250.00
Rated 0 out of 5
Course Description Students focus on the history of North America and, in particular, the history of the United States. Before Europeans knew that North America existed, indigenous civilizations thrived throughout the continent. Students learn how colonial life led to early attempts at self-government and how European influence continues to this day. As they witness the expansion of US borders, students discover how the desire for land and resources led to the removal of native populations, wars with neighbors, and annexations. Students see the impact of civil war and witness the struggle of slavery and America’s emergence as an industrial powerhouse. In their study of the twentieth century, students trace the reasons for and outcomes of the civil rights movement and consider the role of the United States as a world power. Course Breakdown Colonization of the New World Rise of the slave trade French and Indian War American Revolution Articles of Confederation Checks and balances in government Slavery Westward expansion and manifest destiny Westward expansion and foreign policy Slavery Civil War Reconstruction Spanish-American War World War I World War II Global superpowers Cold War Course Goals Identify the peoples of North America, explore migration, and describe the settlement of early colonies. Analyze the major events and ideas that gave rise to the American Revolution against English rule and assess the outcome of the war. Identify the competing political philosophies in the early national period and explain how they impacted the creation of the Constitution. Recognize the three branches of government, their roles, and the events leading up to the War of 1812. Examine the events of westward expansion including the acquisition of Texas and the events of the Mexican-American War. Analyze the events leading up to, during, and after the American Civil War. Examine the persecution of African Americans and Native Americans and the events that lead to the Spanish-American War. Analyze the role of the United States in the global conflicts of the 1900s.

Social Studies 8th Grade [Credit Recovery] (Copy)

$250.00
Rated 0 out of 5
Course Description Students focus on the history of North America and, in particular, the history of the United States. Before Europeans knew that North America existed, indigenous civilizations thrived throughout the continent. Students learn how colonial life led to early attempts at self-government and how European influence continues to this day. As they witness the expansion of US borders, students discover how the desire for land and resources led to the removal of native populations, wars with neighbors, and annexations. Students see the impact of civil war and witness the struggle of slavery and America’s emergence as an industrial powerhouse. In their study of the twentieth century, students trace the reasons for and outcomes of the civil rights movement and consider the role of the United States as a world power. Course Breakdown Colonization of the New World Rise of the slave trade French and Indian War American Revolution Articles of Confederation Checks and balances in government Slavery Westward expansion and manifest destiny Westward expansion and foreign policy Slavery Civil War Reconstruction Spanish-American War World War I World War II Global superpowers Cold War Course Goals Identify the peoples of North America, explore migration, and describe the settlement of early colonies. Analyze the major events and ideas that gave rise to the American Revolution against English rule and assess the outcome of the war. Identify the competing political philosophies in the early national period and explain how they impacted the creation of the Constitution. Recognize the three branches of government, their roles, and the events leading up to the War of 1812. Examine the events of westward expansion including the acquisition of Texas and the events of the Mexican-American War. Analyze the events leading up to, during, and after the American Civil War. Examine the persecution of African Americans and Native Americans and the events that lead to the Spanish-American War. Analyze the role of the United States in the global conflicts of the 1900s.

Spanish 1 [Credit Recovery]

$250.00
Rated 0 out of 5
Course Description Spanish 1 provides a solid foundation for students to build proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Spanish, and provides students with basic skills and contextual information for using Spanish. Each unit presents new information, including useful vocabulary and grammatical structures, and introduces relevant cultural information. At the end of this course, students have the basic skills and contextual information required for using Spanish in their professional and daily lives and when traveling abroad. Course Breakdown Spanish alphabet Greetings and farewells Subject pronouns Numbers, days, and months Seasons and weather Likes and dislikes -ar, -er, and -ir verbs Adjectives and the verb ser The verb querer Describing hair and eye color The verb haber Expressing cost Expressing time Discussing family Course Goals Express likes and dislikes in Spanish. Exchange greetings and pleasantries and address people appropriately. Conjugate regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs and use them to form simple sentences. Describe and ask what people and things are like using adjective-noun agreement and the verb ser. Use possessive adjectives to describe objects, places, and people. Make statements and ask questions about family members.