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Language Arts 6th Grade [Credit Recovery]

$250.00
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Course Description Students read to enhance their understanding of different genres and to enhance their own writing. Students practice the writing process in each part of the course as they plan, organize, compose, and edit four projects: a brief narrative essay about a personal hero, a piece of creative fiction, an essay analyzing a poem, and a research project. As they read the coming-of-age novel Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor, students focus on the elements of fiction and examine elements of the author’s craft. In a tour of folktales, students embark on a journey to South America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, as well as ancient Greece and Rome. Students are introduced to several types of poetry, learn to recognize poetic devices, evaluate the effectiveness of a poet’s message, and, ultimately, compose their own poetry. As they explore nonfiction and informational texts, students build on concepts they learned in the elementary grades to develop higher-level critical thinking skills. A study of advertising and persuasive techniques helps students become more informed consumers. Students strengthen speaking and listening skills through predicting, questioning, summarizing, clarifying, and synthesizing. Students learn to work collaboratively, incorporate multimedia in their presentations, and present their findings in unique, effective ways. Course Breakdown "For Poets" by Al Young "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost "Twelfth Song of Thunder" by an anonymous author "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Shel Silverstein "Ars Poetica" by Archibald MacLeish "The Railway Train" by Emily Dickinson "The Bird" by Ernesto Santiago "The Quill" by Ernesto Santiago "Some Limericks for Kids" by Graham Lester, et al "Sonnet 18" by William Shakespeare "The Song of Wandering Aengus" by W. B. Yeats "The Adventures of Beowulf: Episode 11" by David Breeden "Fire and Ice" by Robert Frost "Those Winter Sundays" by Robert Hayden Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor Course Goals Read a variety of poems and analyze poetic elements. Read and analyze Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Write an analytical essay.

Language Arts 7th Grade (1st semester)

$250.00
Rated 0 out of 5
Course Description Students read and analyze literature that includes poetry, novels, folklore, and myth, using what they learn to enhance their own writing. The course begins with the steps of the writing process, which includes identifying parts of speech and using them correctly and effectively. A study of writing style focuses on slang, sentence variety, and transitions. Students learn how characters, setting, and plot contribute to literary fiction as they identify and explain these components and use them creatively in their own narrative essays. Reading poetry allows students to focus on figurative and descriptive language, which they apply to write descriptive essays. Students also learn about the themes and characteristics of myth and folklore. A study of nonfiction focuses on research and organization as students produce objective informational essays. Students learn active reading and research skills that enable them to recognize bias and the techniques of persuasion in different genres, including biographical writing. They then write persuasive essays based on their own beliefs or opinions. Course Breakdown "Rikki-tikki-tavi" by Rudyard Kipling "A Boy and a Man" by James Ramsey Ullman "A Day's Wait" by Ernest Hemingway The Call of the Wild by Jack London "Broken Chain" by Gary Soto "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury "Zoo" by Edward D. Hoch "Coyote Kills a Giant" by an anonymous author "The Ambitious Guest" by Nathaniel Hawthorne "The Third Level" by Jack Finney "The Old Demon" by Pearl S. Buck "Rip Van Winkle" by Washington Irving A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens "King of the Birds" by an anonymous author "The Chief Who Was No Fool" by an anonymous author "Master Maid" by Aaron Shepard The Call of the Wild by Jack London "The Highwayman" by Alfred Noyes "The Stolen Child" by W. B. Yeats "Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out" by Shel Silverstein "Annabel Lee" by Edgar Allan Poe "The Magnificent Bull" by an anonymous author "Fog" by Carl Sandburg "Loo-Wit" by Wendy Rose "The Bat" by Theodore Roethke "The Pasture" by Robert Frost "Dove" by Court Smith "Fishing" by Court Smith "Owl" by Court Smith "Salmon" by Court Smith "Sailboat" by Court Smith Various haiku by Matsuo Bashō "Washed in Silver" by James Stephens "Feelings about Words" by Mary O'Neill "in Just" by e. e. cummings "To You" by Langston Hughes "My November Guest" by Robert Frost "Dewdrops Dancing Down Daisies" by Paul McCann "Dancing Dolphins" by Paul McCann "Cipher Connected" by Paul McCann "Winter Animals" by Henry David Thoreau "Father William" by Lewis Carroll "Limericks" by Carolyn Wells "Buying Gloves in Gibraltar" by Mark Twain "The Fox and the Grapes" by Aesop "The Lion and the Mouse" by Aesop "The Man, the Boy, and the Donkey" by Aesop "A Little Fable" by Franz Kafka "An Enlightening Tale" by Fernando Sorrentino "The Wooden Tablet" by an anonymous author "The Trickster Tricked" by an anonymous author "The Coyote and the Turtle" by Elizabeth Willis DeHuff "Emelyan the Fool" by an anonymous author "Sister Fox and Brother Wolf" by an anonymous author "Theseus" by an anonymous author "The Myth of Daedalus and Icarus" by an anonymous author "Phaeton and the Chariot of the Sun" by an anonymous author "The Feeling of Power" by Isaac Asmiov Course Goals Read and analyze poetry and short stories to examine characters, writing styles, and genres. Read and analyze The Call of the Wild. Write a narrative essay. Read a variety of poems and analyze poetic elements. Read and analyze a variety of fables, folktales, and myths. Write a descriptive essay.

Language Arts 7th Grade (2nd semester)

$250.00
Rated 0 out of 5
Course Description Students read and analyze literature that includes poetry, novels, folklore, and myth, using what they learn to enhance their own writing. The course begins with the steps of the writing process, which includes identifying parts of speech and using them correctly and effectively. A study of writing style focuses on slang, sentence variety, and transitions. Students learn how characters, setting, and plot contribute to literary fiction as they identify and explain these components and use them creatively in their own narrative essays. Reading poetry allows students to focus on figurative and descriptive language, which they apply to write descriptive essays. Students also learn about the themes and characteristics of myth and folklore. A study of nonfiction focuses on research and organization as students produce objective informational essays. Students learn active reading and research skills that enable them to recognize bias and the techniques of persuasion in different genres, including biographical writing. They then write persuasive essays based on their own beliefs or opinions. Course Breakdown The Call of the Wild by Jack London "Blood, Toil, Tears, and Sweat: Address to Parliament" by Winston Churchill "American Floats in Space" by Walter Sullivan Little Women by Louisa May Alcott "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll "Savitri" by Aaron Shepard "Chomp! Meat-Eating Plants" by Catherine Clarke Fox "Enigma Machine" by an anonymous author Inaugural Address from John F. Kennedy "Space Weather 101" by NASA Little Women by Louisa May Alcott "The California Invasive Plant Inventory" by California Invasive Plant Council "On War" by James Boswell "Camping Out" by Ernest Hemingway "Albert Einstein" by an anonymous author The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin "Economy" by Henry David Thoreau Course Goals Read and analyze nonfiction texts. Identify parts of speech and other elements of grammar to examine their functions in a sentence. Write an informational essay. Read and analyze speeches and other nonfiction readings to examine persuasive techniques. Read and analyze The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. Read and analyze Little Women. Write a persuasive essay.

Language Arts 7th Grade [Credit Recovery]

$250.00
Rated 0 out of 5
Course Description Students read and analyze literature that includes poetry, novels, folklore, and myth, using what they learn to enhance their own writing. The course begins with the steps of the writing process, which includes identifying parts of speech and using them correctly and effectively. A study of writing style focuses on slang, sentence variety, and transitions. Students learn how characters, setting, and plot contribute to literary fiction as they identify and explain these components and use them creatively in their own narrative essays. Reading poetry allows students to focus on figurative and descriptive language, which they apply to write descriptive essays. Students also learn about the themes and characteristics of myth and folklore. A study of nonfiction focuses on research and organization as students produce objective informational essays. Students learn active reading and research skills that enable them to recognize bias and the techniques of persuasion in different genres, including biographical writing. They then write persuasive essays based on their own beliefs or opinions. Course Breakdown "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury "Rip Van Winkle" by Washington Irving "The Old Demon" by Pearl S. Buck "The Third Level" by Jack Finney "A Day's Wait" by Ernest Hemingway "The Fox and the Grapes" by Aesop "The Lion and the Mouse" by Aesop "The Man, the Boy, and the Donkey" by Aesop "The Wooden Tablet" by an anonymous author "American Floats in Space" by Walter Sullivan "Chomp! Meat-Eating Plants" by Catherine Clarke Fox "Space Weather 101" from NASA "The California Invasive Plant Inventory" by California Invasive Plant Council The Call of the Wild by Jack London "The Highwayman" by Alfred Noyes "Annabel Lee" by Edgar Allan Poe "Dove" by Court Smith "Fishing" by Court Smith "Owl" by Court Smith "Salmon" by Court Smith "Sailboat" by Court Smith Various haiku by Matsuo Bashō "in Just" by e. e. cummings "To You" by Langston Hughes "My November Guest" by Robert Frost Inaugural Address from John F. Kennedy "On War" by James Boswell "Camping Out" by Ernest Hemingway The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin "Blood, Toil, Tears, and Sweat: Address to Parliament" by Winston Churchill "Buying Gloves in Gibraltar" by Mark Twain "An Enlightening Tale" by Fernando Sorrentino "A Little Fable" by Franz Kafka "The Trickster Tricked" by an anonymous author Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Course Goals Read and analyze genres of poetry. Read and analyze short stories to examine their characters, writing styles, and genres. Read and analyze The Call of the Wild. Write an informational essay. Read and analyze speeches and other nonfiction texts to better understand and recognize persuasive techniques. Read and analyze The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. Read and analyze Little Women. Write a persuasive essay.

Language Arts 8th Grade (1st Semester)

$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 "Rain, Rain, Go Away" by Isaac Asimov The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh" by W. S. Hays "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros "Is He Living or Is He Dead?" by Mark Twain "My Boyhood Dreams" by Mark Twain "The Finish of Patsy Barnes" by Paul Laurence Dunbar "Gentleman of Rio en Medio" by Juan A. A. Sedillo "Raymond's Run" by Toni Cade Bambara "The Man without a Country" by Edward Everett Hale "A Retrieved Reformation" by O. Henry "The Scarlet Ibis" by James Hurst "The Lady or the Tiger?" by Frank Stockton "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll "Paul Revere's Ride" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow "Barbara Frietchie" by John Greenleaf Whittier "Runagate Runagate" by Robert Hayden "Columbus" by Joaquin Miller "Lyric 17" by José Garcia Villa "O Captain! My Captain!" by Walt Whitman "Scaffolding" by Seamus Heaney "Feelings about Words" by Mary O'Neill "Old Man" by Ricardo Sánchez "Four Little Foxes" by Lew Sarett Sorry, Wrong Number by Lucille Fletcher "Barack Obama Biography" by an anonymous author "Silver" by Walter de la Mare "Forgotten Language" by Shel Silverstein "Worms, Your Unlikely Allies" by Nathan Seppa "Limericks for Children" by an anonymous author Various haiku by Matsuo Bashō "Harlem" by Langston Hughes "Winter Moon" by Langston Hughes "The City is So Big" by Richard Garcia "The Shape of the Internet" by Emily Sohn "A Water-Colored World" by Kathleen Griffin "Identity" by Julio Noboa Polanco "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost "Spirit Chief Names the Animal People" by Mourning Dove Mules and Men by Zora Neale Hurston "The Rabbit Huntress and Her Adventures" by an anonymous author "John Henry: The Steel Driving Man" by S. E. Schlosser "Johnny Appleseed" by Frank B. McAllister "40 Fortunes" by Aaron Shepard "Paul Bunyan: An American Legend" by an anonymous author "Pecos Bill: An American Tall Tale" by an anonymous author The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane Course Goals Read and analyze fiction texts to identify the stages of plot. Identify short story elements in fictional works. Read and analyze The Red Badge of Courage. Write a narrative essay. Read a variety of poetry styles and analyze poetic elements. Read and analyze a variety of fables, folktales, and myths. Collect supporting evidence as part of the research process. Write an informational essay.

Language Arts 8th Grade (2nd Semester)

$250.00
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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 Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass "Franklin's Letter to His Daughter" by Benjamin Franklin The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane The Bill of Rights "The Trouble with Television" by Robert MacNeil "Blood, Toil, Tears, and Sweat: Address to Parliament" by Winston Churchill The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane "Biography of George Washington" by an anonymous author My Early Life by Winston Churchill "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou "Cub Pilot on the Mississippi" by Mark Twain The Diary of Anne Frank by Francis Goodrich and Albert Hackett "Christmas Day in the Morning" by Pearl S. Buck The Invisible Man by H. G. Wells "Solitude" by Henry David Thoreau The Bill of Rights "Where I Lived and What I Lived For" by Henry David Thoreau "Brute Neighbors" by Henry David Thoreau "How to Tell a Story" by Mark Twain Course Goals Read and analyze nonfiction and fiction texts to identify different text features. Identify bias and analyze persuasive tactics. Read and analyze The Red Badge of Courage. Write a persuasive essay. Read and analyze nonfiction and fiction texts such as biographies, autobiographies, and dramas. Read and analyze The Invisible Man. Write a reflective essay.

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.

LEED Green Associate Certification Course

$250.00
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Course Description

This course introduces students to the LEED process. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the global standard for green building certification. Throughout the course, students will gain an understanding of the various components of green building. The themes of sustainability and sustainable construction are woven throughout each module both in terms of the physical environment and as it pertains to LEED certification.

Course Breakdown

  • Introduction to the LEED Process
  • Integrative Strategies
  • Location, Transportation, and Sustainable Sites
  • Water Efficiency
  • Energy and Atmosphere
  • Materials and Resources
  • Indoor Environmental Quality
  • Project Surroundings, Public Outreach, and Exam Preparation

Course Goals

EdisonLearning eCourses® are structured in a consistent, research-based format utilizing multiple pedagogical concepts such as Understanding by Design, Growth Mindset, and Video and Project-based learning. Through the use of these pedagogical concepts, our career preparatory elective courses maintain a consistent and engaging course structure that supports student-centered learning.

Life Science (MS) (1st semester)

$250.00
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Course Description Life Science (MS) introduces students to the subject of biology and the structures and functions of living things. The course begins with instruction in the scientific method and the tools used to study tiny living things. The cell is the basic building block of life, so students will examine unicellular organisms and how the structures of the cell carry out the functions of life, including photosynthesis and respiration. The cells combine into tissues, organs, and systems. Students will discover the systems of the human body. The course then moves into a discussion of the basics of genetics. Finally, students learn about the various forms of life on Earth and how they interact in ecosystems. Course Breakdown Fields of science The scientific method Theory versus law The light microscope The electron microscope Prokaryotes and eukaryotes Cells Organelles Cellular movement Homeostasis Cellular respiration Photosynthesis Calvin cycle Tissues Organs Digestive system Endocrine system Cardiovascular system Respiratory system Skeletal system Excretory system Skin The brain Reproductive system Mitosis and meiosis Course Goals Analyze different types of science in the field. Describe the origins of the light and electron microscopes. Differentiate between prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Describe the cell and its different organelles. Learn about the importance of homeostasis. Describe how cells combine to form specialized tissue. Differentiate between the human organ systems. Learn about the importance of the skin. Differentiate between meiosis and mitosis.

Life Science (MS) (2nd semester)

$250.00
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Course Description Life Science (MS) introduces students to the subject of biology and the structures and functions of living things. The course begins with instruction in the scientific method and the tools used to study tiny living things. The cell is the basic building block of life, so students will examine unicellular organisms and how the structures of the cell carry out the functions of life, including photosynthesis and respiration. The cells combine into tissues, organs, and systems. Students will discover the systems of the human body. The course then moves into a discussion of the basics of genetics. Finally, students learn about the various forms of life on Earth and how they interact in ecosystems. Course Breakdown Fertilization The nucleus DNA Chromosomes Genetics Inheritance Evolution Natural selection The rise of hominids Biological classification Domain Kingdom Viruses The plant kingdom The nitrogen cycle Protists Fungi The animal kingdom Invertebrates Mammals Consumers and decomposers Food chains Symbiosis Natural selection Endangered species Course Goals Describe the similarities and differences between dominant and recessive traits. Analyze common inheritance patterns. Learn about different genetic diseases. Describe what is meant by the survival of the fittest. Describe the various types of plants that exist. Analyze the characteristics of the animal kingdom. Learn about the key characteristics that define mammals. Explain why certain species are going extinct.

Life Science [Competency Based]

$250.00
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Course Description Life Science introduces students to the structure and function of living things and the natural relationships that exist on Earth. The course begins with the definition of life and a discussion of how living things are classified and organized by scientists. Students then work through material that presents the molecular building blocks of organisms, both microscopic and macroscopic views of life, the diversity and universality of species, and the characteristics of various groups of life. The course culminates with a unit on evolution, asking students to apply what they have learned about the natural world to the complex relationships and environmental factors that have shaped the ever-changing species sharing the world today. Course Breakdown Similarities and differences in living things Organizing life into kingdoms, phyla, and classes Using dichotomous keys to further classify life into order, family, genus, and species Organization of matter into elements made of atoms, which combine to make compounds Water and its importance Carbon, carbon compounds, and their functions Cell theory and the study of the cell The structures and functions of the parts of the cell Life processes at a cellular level Sexual and asexual reproduction Kingdoms of life: archaea, bacteria, viruses, protists, fungi, plants, and animals Genetics is the encoding of characteristics and the passing on of traits from one generation to the next The role of DNA in transmitting the genetic code and communicating instructions to the cell Issues in modern genetics: GMOs and cloning The role of competitive advantage in natural selection The concept of and evidence for the theory of evolution Course Goals Identify the characteristics of living things. Describe the system of organization for classifying organisms. Explain the chemical and structural basis of living organisms. Summarize the processes of mitosis, meiosis, and cell life cycles. Compare and contrast the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Compare the processes of asexual and sexual reproduction. Distinguish between the characteristics of organisms in different kingdoms. Explain basic and complex types of inheritance and adaptations. Describe the issues in applying modern genetic engineering methods. Summarize the mechanisms and evidence of evolution.

Life Skills [Competency Based]

$250.00
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Course Description Life Skills is a comprehensive development course for high school students making the transition to life after high school. The course shows students the steps for choosing a career, conducting a job search, selecting the right college, applying to college, and getting financial aid. This course prepares young adults for a successful life after high school, from maintaining a healthy body and a safe home to finding and keeping a job. At the end of this course, students have a knowledge of and appreciation for these important life skills. Course Breakdown First aid and health care Vehicular and pedestrian safety Caring for an apartment or home Setting up utilities and insurance coverage Banking and credit cards Savings and retirement Positive personal relationships and courteous behavior Learning styles, problem-solving skills, and time management Voting and community involvement Marriage and parental responsibilities Preparing for post-secondary education The job search: résumés, cover letters, and interviews Traits of successful employees Rights and practices of a responsible employee Healthy diet and exercise patterns Importance of sleep and stress management Self-esteem, emotional health, and self-advocacy Course Goals Explain how to diagnose common illnesses, identify the use of over-the-counter medications, and describe the risks associated with illegal and designer drugs. Identify safety features available in many types of vehicles and mass transportation. Investigate resources related to renting an apartment and setting up utilities. Explain how to manage personal finances, monitor credit reports, and file federal and state income taxes. Identify ways to nurture and develop valuable personal relationships, practice methods for conflict resolution, and become involved in your community. Explain how to prepare a college application and obtain skills needed for college or a career. Identify your skills and abilities and feature them in a résumé or cover letter. Identify education and training opportunities. Evaluate the most important traits of a responsible employee and learn where to find answers to questions in a new place of employment. Identify the components of nutrition, mental health, and wellness, and develop conflict-resolution skills.

Macroeconomics [Competency Based]

$250.00
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Course Description Macroeconomics deals with the economies of nations and regions. Students will learn how these economies function and measure up against one another by exploring concepts including gross domestic product (GDP), unemployment rates, and price indices. At the end of this course, students will be able to understand the world economy and recognize the events and people who have contributed to the understanding of macroeconomics. Course Breakdown Money Monetary policy Business cycle Economic indicators The Federal Reserve System Investment Taxes Financial institutions The stock market Inflation, employment, and price indexes Government budgets Global and regional trade Economic reform Course Goals Analyze how money, in its various forms and uses, impacts the economy. Explain how fiscal and monetary policies are used to determine economic goals and impact the economy. Analyze the roles income distribution, production, and taxes play in the economy. Explain how banking systems evolved over time and led to the creation of the Federal Reserve System. Analyze the role of the Federal Reserve System in impacting the economy through monetary policy and other economic tools. Analyze the global economic development of nations and the various roles of the US economy around the world.

Mathematics 6th Grade (1st semester)

$250.00
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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 Ordering whole numbers and opposites Ordering fractions and decimals Divisibility rules Prime and composite numbers Prime factorization GCF and LCM Squares, cubes, and their roots Absolute value Reducing fractions Multiplying and dividing fractions Improper fractions and mixed numbers Units of length and capacity Converting metric and English units Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals Long division Ratios, rates, and unit rates Percentages, decimals, and fractions Percentage of a number Percentage change Number properties Order of operations Variables and expressions Solving and writing equations Course Goals Demonstrate the ability to order numbers. Convert between English and metric units. Perform operations on fractions. Identify equivalent mixed numbers and improper fractions. Perform operations on decimal expressions. Convert between percentages, decimals, and fractions. Write and solve linear equations. Apply rates to real-world scenarios.

Mathematics 6th Grade (2nd semester)

$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 Proportions Linear equations Linear inequalities Compound inequalities Coordinate plane Tables and graphs Graphing linear equations Perimeter and area Quadrilaterals and triangles Polygons and complex figures Areas of figures on the coordinate plane Translations, reflections, and rotations Solid figures and nets Surface area and volume Data collection Data displays Data distributions Mean, median, and mode Range and measures of center Five-number summary Analyzing, applying, and interpreting data Course Goals Simplify and graph compound inequalities. Model linear equations with graphs. Identify the perimeters and areas of geometric shapes. Perform transformations on figures in the coordinate plane. Calculate the surface areas and volumes of three-dimensional figures. Create statistical models of data. Analyze and interpret graphs to learn key information. Identify important statistical components of data sets.

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.