Knowledge to Change Their World
Take a tour of ancient China, the Americas, and Phoenicia (modern-day Lebanon). Every 4 weeks, we will cover one ancient civilization. Students will be provided with printable guided notes, complete online reading investigations, and conduct geography Webquests. In Ancient China, we will cover the Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han Dynasties. In the Americas, we will discuss the Aztec, Maya, and …
Does the thought of Geometry have you down? This class will show you the fun side of an often hated subject! Students will learn about fractals, how to measure angles, play with tessellations, create a Pythagoras Tree and a Hexaflexagon, and more!
This class gives students the structure they need to guide them through the research process. Students will conduct research on topics such as the mystery of Easter Island, the curse of the Bermuda Triangle, the lost city of Atlantis, and Stonehenge. Quality research links will be shared with the class. At the conclusion of their research, students will form their …
In this course, students will study and review arithmetic skills they can apply in their personal lives, in their future careers, and in making wise consumer decisions. This class will consist of a review of percentages, ratios, and averages, occupational topics (details on jobs, wages, and taxes), budgeting, cash purchases buying cars and houses, credit cards, and more. Students will …
Every week, learners will get together, listen to a brief news update, and discuss current events. Learners will be encouraged to connect new information to background knowledge and historical perspectives, as well as tune in to their own local news and information. This class promotes critical thinking and empathy and helps learners understand their place in the world. This class …
Algebra is a much-needed skill for post-secondary tests and it’s great for flexible and logical thinking. This course will go over the foundational skills needed like substitution, variables, and coordinate planes. This class is a hybrid, with one recorded and one live class each week. Classes will meet live online on Thursdays from 3-4 PM, EST, starting 9/22/22.