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Middle School Course Requirements
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Gr. |
English/LA |
Math |
History |
Science |
Bible |
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Grammar:
Parts of
speech, sentence structure, capitalization, punctuation,
dictionary, thesaurus
Literature Based Reading Genres:
Biography,
fiction, non-fiction, mythology, drama, poetry
Context clues, fact and opinion, plot, setting mood,
theme, characterization, drawing conclusion, main, idea,
sequencing, metaphor, simile
Novels: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,
Caddie Woodlawn
Spelling/
Vocabulary:
Prefixes,
suffixes, roots, vocabulary from novels, history, and spelling
Writing:
Creative
writing and compositions, summaries, note-taking, outlining,
biography
Library Skills |
Whole Numbers:
Estimating, place value, comparing, ordering, adding,
subtracting, rounding
Decimals:
Equivalents, comparing, ordering, problem solving,
tables
Multiplying:
Properties, area, perimeter, volume, diagrams,
formulas, three- digit multiplying, decimals
Dividing:
Rules of
divisibility
Patterns
to estimate
Decimals
by whole numbers
Probability:
Recording,
finding, comparing
Metric
Measurements:
Linear
units, units of mass, capacity, volume, changing units
Fractions:
Mixed
numbers, multiples, least common factors, comparing, ordering,
adding/subtracting like and unlike fractions, adding three
fractions, least common denominator
Number Theory:
Prime and
composite numbers, greatest common factors, equivalent
fractions
Mixed Numbers:
Adding,
subtracting, estimating |
World History:
Geography:
Continents
and oceans, latitude and longitude, map terminology,
hemispheres, rivers, deserts, mountains, landforms, bodies of
water, climate zones, charts, tables, graphs, timelines,
current events.
Beginning of Human History:
Mesopotamia, Ancient Middle East, Modern Middle East,
India, China, Japan, Egypt, Africa, Greece, Rome
The Middle Ages
The
British Isles
Western
Europe
Influences on World Culture |
General Science
Earth Science:
Minerals
and Rocks
Layers of
the Earth
Fossils
and Dinosaurs
Weather
Layers of the atmosphere
Forecasting Weather
Life Science:
Biomes
Interactions in an Ecosystem
Parts and
Roles in an Ecosystem
Changes in
an Ecosystem
Cycles of
Change
Physical Science:
Matter
Physical Properties
Measuring
Matter
Classifying Matter
Energy and
Heat
Energy and
Waves
Sound
Light
Anatomy
Respiratory System
Circulatory System |
Old Testament Survey:
Perspective of how the stories fit together into one
pattern.
Miracles
Sin and Redemption
Abraham
and Isaac
Jacob and
Esau
Effects of
Sin
Hebrew
Nation in
Bondage
Plagues/Passover
Giving of
the Law
Way to God
God's Concern for
Order
Desert Wanderings
Tabernacle
Canaan
Ruth
Judges
Reign of
Solomon
Why God
Allows Trials
Daniel
Minor Prophets
Scripture
Memory |
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Literature:
Genres:
Biography/
Autobiography
Fiction/Nonfiction
Drama,
Poetry
Comprehension Skills:
Context
clues, fact/opinion, characterization, plot, setting, mood,
theme, point of view, cause and effect
Figurative Language:
Metaphor,
simile, allusion, alliteration, imagery, rhyme, repetition
Novels:
A
Christmas Carol
A
Father's Promise
Grammar:
Types and
parts of a sentence, parts of speech, appositives,
prepositions - phrases and objects, diagramming, complements,
punctuation, capitalization
Spelling/
Vocabulary:
Prefixes,
suffixes, roots, meanings, usage from literary selections
Writing:
Paragraphs - descriptive, informative, narrative;
essay |
Looking at Numbers:
Whole
numbers and decimals, decimals and fractions, exponents,
positive and negative integers.
Add/Subtract/
Multiply/ Divide Whole Numbers:
Problem
solving, mental math, distributive, commutative and
associative properties, algebra: order of operations,
estimating
Using Decimals:
Adding/subtracting, and multiplying/dividing, dividing
by whole numbers and decimals, estimating
Number Theory and Fractions:
Prime and
composite number, prime factorization. least common multiples,
greatest common factor, mixed number and fractions
Add and Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Analyzing and Graphing:
Mean,
mode; line, circle, and bar graphs
Probability
Algebra:
Numerical
and algebraic expressions, input-output tables, one-step
equations, operations
with integers
Ration and Proportions:
Rates,
ratios, percents, simple interest, discounts, percent of a
number |
Western Hemisphere:
Maps of
continents and oceans
Map
terminology and longitude and latitude
Charts,
tables, diagrams, graphs
Canada
Mexico
Central
America
Aztecs,
Mayas, Incas
West
Indies and Islands of the Caribbean
South
America
Geographical features of the United States
Overview of U. S. History and how it fits in the
Western Hemisphere
Timelines
Research |
General Science
Earth Science:
Earthquakes and Volcanoes
Weathering
and Erosion
Natural
Resources
Stars
Solar System
Life Science:
Cells and
Classification
Animal
Classification
Plant
Classification
Plant and
Animal
Reproduction
Heredity
and Genetics
Anatomy:
Nervous
System
Immune
System
Physical Science:
Atoms and
Molecules
Electricity
Magnetism
Motion and
Machines |
Character studies drawn from Old and New Testaments
Define
character quality
Analyze
and research truth of the quality
Integrate
quality into life situations
Josiah -
King with Character
Moses
Simon, the Zealot
Gideon
Mary, the Mother of Jesus
John Mark
Abraham and Lot
Abraham
and Isaac
Absalom
King David
John the
Baptist
Jezebel
and Ahab
Jesus
Christ
Simon
Peter
Overview
of Revelation
Scripture
Memory |
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Grammar:
Capitalization Punctuation
Parts of
Speech, Sentence (parts), Sentence (structure)
Listening Skills:
Appreciation Enjoyment Understanding Information
Literature: Variety of Genre:
Fiction
The
Call of the Wild
The Cay
The
Island of the Blue
Dolphins
The
Lilies of the Field . etc.
Non Fiction:
The
Hiding Place
Poetry:
Drama - e.g.
Our
Town Speeches
Oral
tradition
Identify various Genre:
Analyze Literary Selections:
Characters
Plot
Setting
Conflict
Theme
Point of
view Author's style
Foreshadowing
Flashback
Comparison/
Contrast
Identify figurative language:
Allegory,
Alliteration, Hyperbole, Idiom
Metaphor,
Simile,
Personification,
Sequencing
Reading:
Understanding
Enjoyment
Information
Distinguish fact/opinion Main idea
Draw
conclusions Summarizing
Writing :
Paragraph
structure
Improve
style
Writing
process
Avoiding
plagiarism
Essay :
Descriptive Narrative Persuasive
Compare/Contrast
Research writing :
Organization of information
Summarizing
Paraphrasing
Outlining
Editing
Revising
Use of technology
Documentation of sources
Use of
multiple sources
Thesis
statement
Vocabulary:
Word
definitions Words in context
Identify synonyms/
antonyms, root words,
suffixes/prefixes |
Pre-Algebra I
The Language of Algebra:
Order of
operations, evaluate numeric expressions, variables,
properties of addition and subtraction, distributive property,
differentiate between an equation and an open sentence, guess
and check strategy, inverse operations, verbal phrases, using
equations for solution, evaluating inequalities.
Integers:
Graphing
integers, absolute value, order on a number line, adding,
properties, subtraction and use of distributive property to
combine like terms; multiply, divide, and solve problems.
Solving One-Step Equations:
Use
subtraction, addition division, and multiplication properties
of equality; formulas, perimeter, inequalities; translating
verbal problems into equations and inequalities.
Factors and
Fractions:
Divisibility rules, exponents, diagrams, prime and
composite numbers, greatest common factor, lowest common
multiple; multiply powers, division of powers.
Adding and Subtracting
Patterns:
Decimals
as fractions, rounding decimals, estimation, add and subtract
decimals and fractions, solve equations, extend an arithmetic
sequence - represent algebraically
Multiplying and Dividing Patterns:
Multiply
and divide fractions and decimals, properties of
multiplication, circumference
Metric and Customary Systems:
Add and
subtract measures
Convert
measures within
Proportions and Percent:
Ratios as
fraction; solve verbal problems; fractions as decimals and
percents, equations, discount, interest
Probability:
Find
simple event
Applying Algebra to Geometry:
Classify
angles and polygons, identify angle relationships, identify
congruent and corresponding parts of triangles, find area of
parallelograms, triangles, trapezoids, and circles, find
volume. |
Texas History
Geography of Texas
Explorers and Settlers
(From 1821)
Mexican Texas
(1821-1836)
The Republic of Texas
(1836-1845)
The Lone Star State
(1845-1876)
Growth and Development (1874-1900)
The Early Twentieth Century
(1900-1950)
The Modern Era
(1950 - Present)
Map Skills
Projects
(Individual and Group)
Field trip to Austin |
Classification Systems
Science Tools
Intensive Laboratory Skills
Animal Biology
Anatomy
& Physiology
Dissections: insect, fish,
amphibian, crustacean
Human Anatomy & Physiology by Systems
Basic Chemistry - Atomic
structure
The Atmosphere - Weather: sun, wind, clouds,
climates, seasons
Botany:
Plants
& plant organ systems, photosynthesis, respiration,
flowers, fruits
Creation & Evolution Myths |
New Testament Survey
Historical study of the life and teachings of Christ
Introduction to missions around the world.
Analysis of the Book of I John
Major doctrines of the Christian faith
Developing your spiritual gift
Personal statement of faith
Answering the toughest objections to Christianity
Ministry to hospitalized/
homebound
Scripture Memory
Sermon Notes Spiritual Journa |
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Grammar:
Capitalization Punctuation
Parts of
Speech, Sentence (parts), Sentence (structure)
Listening Skills:
Appreciation Enjoyment Understanding Information
Literature: Variety of Genre:
Fiction
Selected
short stories
Across
Five Aprils
Pilgrim's Progress
The
Screwtape Letters
The
Hound of the Baskervilles
The
Pearl
Roll of
Thunder, Her My Cry
Non Fiction:
Poetry
Drama
- e.g.
The
Diary of Anne Frank
Speeches
Oral tradition
Identify various Genre:
Analyze Literary Selections:
Characters, Plot, Setting
Conflict,
Theme
Point of
view, Author's style
Foreshadowing
Flashback
Comparison/
Contrast
Identify figurativelanguage:
Allegory,
Alliteration, Hyperbole, Idiom
Metaphor,
Simile,
Personification, Irony, Imagery
Sequencing
Reading:
Understanding
Enjoyment
Information
Distinguish fact/opinion Main idea
Draw
conclusions Summarizing
Writing:
Paragraph
structure
Improve
style
Writing
process
Avoiding
plagiarism
Essay :
Descriptive Narrative Persuasive
Compare/Contrast
Research writing :
Organization of information
Summarizing
Paraphrasing
Outlining
Editing
Revising
Use of technology
Documentation of sources
Use of
multiple sources
Thesis
statement
Vocabulary:
Word
definitions Words in context
Identify
synonyms/
antonyms, root words, suffixes/prefixes
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Pre-Algebra II:
Distributive property
to
simplify algebraic expressions
Problem solving- guess and check
Evaluate Inequalities
Integers:
Graph
integers on a number line, absolute value, order of integers,
add integers, subtract integers; use the distributive property
to combine like terms; multiply, divide
Evaluate
expressions containing exponents
Divide
powers
Rational Numbers: Adding and Subtracting Patterns
Rational Numbers: Multiplying and Dividing Patterns
Solving Equations and Inequalities
Graphing Equations and Inequalities
Proportion and Percent
Statistics and Graphs
Probability
Applying Algebra to Geometry
Measuring Area and Volume
Appling Algebra to Right Triangles
Algebra I:
Order
of Operations
Solving Equations:
Interest,
percents, mixtures, uniform motion
Linear/Quadratic:
Solving,
interpret, graphing
Polynomial:
Add,
subtract, multiply
Binomials:
Multiplying Factoring |
American History - Part I
The Age of
exploration - emphasis on North America
Colonization:
French, Spanish, and English settlements in North America
War for Independence
Building of a new nation
Overview of the Constitution
Manifest Destiny - The
Westward Movement
War of 1812
The rise of sectionalism
Mexican War
Civil War
Geography
of North America
Map Skills
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Physics
Intensive
laboratory skills
Intensive
metric conversions
Measuring
solids - standard and metric
Movement
of Solids and forces
Work
versus power
Simple
machines and mechanical advantage
Fluids and
the laws of fluids
Measuring
fluids - standard and metric
Displacement and flight in fluids
Hear and
energy and its movement
Anatomy and Physiology
Birds
Pigeon dissection
Creation
and Evolution Myths
Basic Astronomy
Earth,
sun, planets, and moon
Maps Course:
Latitude
and Longitude, compass and direction, topography, maps
Drugs, parents, friends, and suicide
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Old Testament Survey
Inductive
study of the Book of James
Developing
a servant's heart
Analysis
of missions around the world
Heroes and
villains of the Old Testament
Becoming a
Christian leader
Strategies
for sharing your faith
Ministry
to hospitalized /homebound
Developing
your prayer life
Developing
your spiritual gift
Scripture
Memory
Sermon
Notes
Spiritual
Journal
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