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 …
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!
Have a blast building, sharing, and breeding virtual dragons! Learn about heredity, but instead of breeding pea plants like Gregor Mendel, students complete a simulation to breed dragons and learn how dominant and recessive traits are passed down through multiple generations. The results of certain dragon characteristics resemble Mendel’s first and second experiments. Students will learn how to use Punnett …
Set your tween/teen up for success! Adulting is easier when you already have the basics down. You are also more likely to make healthy food choices when you understand how the body works. Students will learn about the different food groups, what the label on foods mean, about allergies and substitutions, and how to make basic recipes for breakfast, lunch, …
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.
Math Foundations will help students feel confident and comfortable with basic math concepts, giving them a solid foundation as the move to higher levels.