Math
Math I
Goal: Recognize numbers 1–20, understand “quantity,” and identify shapes. Unit 1: Matching and Sorting (Color, shape, size, and category). Unit 2: Numbers 1 to 5 (Counting, writing numerals, 1-to-1 correspondence). Unit 3: Order and Position (First, second, third; last; before/after). Unit 4: 2D Shapes (Circle, Square, Triangle, Rectangle - finding them in the home). Unit 5: Numbers 6 to 10 (Using ten-frames, counting on fingers). Unit 6: Measurements (Length: Long/Short; Weight: Heavy/Light; Capacity: Full/Empty). Unit 7: Patterns (Recognizing and predicting AB, AAB, and ABC patterns). Unit 8: Numbers 11 to 20 (Introduction to “teens” as 10 + ones). Unit 9: Introduction to Addition (Combining two sets; “How many altogether?”). Unit 10: Introduction to Subtraction (Taking away; “How many are left?”).
Math II
Goal: Mastery of addition/subtraction to 100, place value, and time. Unit 1: Numbers to 20 (Review counting; comparing sets; ordering numbers). Unit 2: Number Bonds (Part-Part-Whole relationships; 3+2=5, 5-2=3). Unit 3: Addition (to 20) (Counting on; making 10; writing equations). Unit 4: Subtraction (from 20) (Counting back; relating subtraction to addition). Unit 5: Shapes & Patterns II (Combining shapes; complex repeating patterns). Unit 6: Place Value to 100 (Tens and Ones; writing numbers in expanded form). Unit 7: Addition/Subtraction to 100 (No regrouping yet; vertical addition). Unit 8: Measurement (Length/Weight) (Using standard units: inches/cm, lbs/kg). Unit 9: Time (Reading the clock to the hour and half-hour). Unit 10: Money (Identifying coins; value of coins; simple shopping problems).
Math III
Goal: Master 2- and 3-digit addition/subtraction with regrouping. Introduce multiplication concepts. Unit 1: Numbers to 1,000 (Place value: Hundreds, Tens, Ones). Unit 2: Addition with Regrouping (Focus on carrying/borrowing in the ones and tens columns). Unit 3: Subtraction with Regrouping (Focus on borrowing/exchanging across places). Unit 4: Introduction to Multiplication (Using equal groups and arrays). Unit 5: 3D Shapes (Cubes, spheres, pyramids, prisms - faces, edges, vertices). Unit 6: Data and Graphs (Creating and interpreting bar graphs and pictographs). Unit 7: Money II (Calculating change; using dollars and cents). Unit 8: Time II (Reading the clock to the nearest five minutes; AM/PM). Unit 9: Standard Measurement (Measuring to the nearest quarter-inch and centimeter). Unit 10: Word Problems (Solving two-step problems using all four operations)
Math IV
Goal: Memorize multiplication facts (0-12), understand the relationship between multiplication and division, and calculate area/perimeter. Unit 1: Multiplication Facts (Mastery of times tables 0 through 12). Unit 2: Division Basics (Understanding division as equal sharing and repeated subtraction). Unit 3: Relating Operations (Multiplication and division are inverse operations). Unit 4: Area and Perimeter (Calculating the area and perimeter of rectangles and composite shapes). Unit 5: Fractions I (Defining numerator and denominator; fractions as parts of a whole). Unit 6: Comparing Fractions (Using visual models to compare simple fractions). Unit 7: Multi-Step Word Problems (Solving problems requiring two or more operations). Unit 8: Place Value to 10,000 (Reading and writing large numbers). Unit 9: Geometry II (Parallel, perpendicular, and intersecting lines; types of angles). Unit 10: Estimation & Rounding (Rounding to the nearest 10, 100, and 1,000).
Math V
Goal: Master all four operations with fractions and decimals, and long division. Unit 1: Long Division (Dividing 3- and 4-digit numbers by 1- and 2-digit divisors). Unit 2: Decimal Place Value (Tenths, Hundredths, Thousandths). Unit 3: Decimal Operations (Adding and subtracting decimals). Unit 4: Fractions II (Equivalent fractions; reducing fractions to simplest form). Unit 5: Adding/Subtracting Fractions (Finding common denominators). Unit 6: Perimeter and Area II (Calculating area of triangles and parallelograms). Unit 7: Measurement Conversion (Converting between standard and metric units: feet/meters, ounces/grams). Unit 8: Data Analysis (Median, mode, range; line graphs). Unit 9: Angle Measurement (Using a protractor; identifying acute, obtuse, right angles). Unit 10: Algebraic Thinking (Using variables (X, Y) in simple equations, e.g., 3+X=10).
Math VI
Goal: Introduce integers, master ratios/percentages, and calculate volume/surface area. Unit 1: Integers (Positive and negative numbers; absolute value; number line operations). Unit 2: Ratios and Rates (Simplifying ratios; unit rates; finding equivalent rates). Unit 3: Percentages (Converting decimals/fractions to percentages; finding the percentage of a number). Unit 4: Coordinate Plane I (Plotting points in all four quadrants; finding distance between points). Unit 5: Area and Volume (Calculating the volume of rectangular prisms and cubes). Unit 6: Surface Area (Introduction to finding the surface area of simple solids). Unit 7: Multiplying/Dividing Fractions (Reciprocals; mixed numbers). Unit 8: Order of Operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS mastery). Unit 9: Algebraic Expressions (Evaluating expressions with variables; combining like terms). Unit 10: Introduction to Statistics (Histograms, box plots, and misleading statistics).
Math VII
Goal: Solving multi-step linear equations and inequalities; introduction to probability. Unit 1: Variables and Expressions (Writing and evaluating complex algebraic expressions). Unit 2: One-Step Equations (Solving using inverse operations: X + 5=12, 3x=18). Unit 3: Two-Step Equations (Solving equations in the form AX+B=C). Unit 4: Multi-Step Equations (Distributive property; variables on both sides). Unit 5: Inequalities (Graphing and solving one-step inequalities). Unit 6: Area and Circumference of Circles (Mastering pi and related formulas). Unit 7: Volume of Prisms and Pyramids (Applying 3D formulas). Unit 8: Probability I (Theoretical vs. experimental probability; simple events). Unit 9: Rational Numbers (Operations with fractions and decimals in algebraic contexts). Unit 10: Functions Intro (Defining a function; input/output tables; mapping).
Math VIII
Goal: Master graphing linear equations, solving systems, and working with polynomials and quadratics. Unit 1: Linear Functions (Defining slope, rate of change, and Y-intercept). Unit 2: Graphing Linear Equations (Slope-intercept form: Y=MX+B). Unit 3: Solving Systems of Equations (Substitution and elimination methods). Unit 4: Linear Inequalities (Graphing 2-variable inequalities; systems of inequalities). Unit 5: Exponents and Polynomials (Laws of exponents; adding/subtracting polynomials). Unit 6: Factoring Polynomials (Greatest Common Factor; Difference of Squares). Unit 7: Quadratic Functions (Graphing parabolas; identifying vertex and axis of symmetry). Unit 8: Solving Quadratics (Factoring and the quadratic formula). Unit 9: Radicals (Simplifying square roots; operations with radicals). Unit 10: Sequences (Arithmetic and geometric sequences; writing recursive and explicit rules).
Math IX
Goal: Writing formal geometric proofs, understanding transformations, and working with advanced functions (logarithms). Unit 1: Geometric Proofs (Two-column proofs; deductive and inductive reasoning). Unit 2: Congruence and Similarity (SSS, SAS, ASA postulates; scale factor). Unit 3: Transformations (Translation, rotation, reflection, dilation). Unit 4: Rational Expressions (Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions with variables). Unit 5: Exponential Functions (Growth and decay models; the number e). Unit 6: Logarithmic Functions (Definition of logarithms; basic log properties). Unit 7: Trigonometry I (SohCahToa; sine, cosine, tangent in right triangles). Unit 8: Circle Geometry (Arcs, chords, inscribed angles, tangent lines). Unit 9: Matrices (Adding, subtracting, and multiplying matrices; finding the determinant). Unit 10: Conic Sections Intro (Basic properties of parabolas, circles, and ellipses).
Math X
Goal: Understanding limits, derivatives, and integration; trigonometry mastery. Unit 1: The Unit Circle and Identities (Mastering trigonometric functions and reciprocal identities). Unit 2: Vectors (Vector components, addition, subtraction, dot product). Unit 3: Sequences and Series (Convergence/Divergence tests, sum formulas). Unit 4: Limits (Graphical, numerical, and analytical limits; continuity). Unit 5: The Derivative (Definition of the derivative; power rule, product rule, quotient rule). Unit 6: Applications of the Derivative (Related rates, optimization, curve sketching). Unit 7: Integrals (Riemann sums; the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus). Unit 8: Applications of Integrals (Area under curves; volume of revolution). Unit 9: Differential Equations Intro (Separable equations; modeling growth/decay). Unit 10: Polar Coordinates (Graphing equations using polar coordinates).
Science
Science I
Goal: Observation skills and understanding the physical world. Unit 1: The Five Senses (Detailed experiments for sight, sound, touch, taste, smell). Unit 2: Matter Basics (Solid vs. Liquid; exploring water and ice). Unit 3: Air (Proving air exists: wind, bubbles, balloons). Unit 4: Living vs. Non-Living (Classifying objects: rock vs. dog vs. tree). Unit 5: Plant Biology (Seeds, growth requirements: Sun, Soil, Water). Unit 6: Zoology Basics (Sorting animals: Fur, Feathers, Scales). Unit 7: The Human Body (External body parts, hygiene, washing hands). Unit 8: Weather (Cloud types, rain vs. snow, tracking weather for a week). Unit 9: Magnetism (Magnetic vs. Non-magnetic objects). Unit 10: Density (Sink or Float experiments).
Science II
Goal: Understanding processes (cycles) and properties of matter. Unit 1: Classification (Sorting matter by properties: hard/soft, rough/smooth). Unit 2: States of Matter (Solid, Liquid, Gas - Molecular concepts in simple terms). Unit 3: The Water Cycle (Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation - Jar experiment). Unit 4: Air Pressure (Experiments showing air pushes on things). Unit 5: Plant Life Cycles (Seed → Sprout → Plant → Flower → Seed). Unit 6: Animal Life Cycles (Metamorphosis: Butterfly and Frog). Unit 7: Food Chains (Sun → Plant → Herbivore → Carnivore). Unit 8: The Earth (Rocks, Soil, and Sand; what is under our feet?). Unit 9: Day and Night (Rotation of Earth; why the sun “rises”). Unit 10: Seasons (Why weather changes; hibernation and migration).
Science III
Goal: Understanding how tools work and the composition of the Earth. Unit 1: Simple Machines (The Lever, The Pulley, The Wheel and Axle - how they make work easier). Unit 2: Light (Reflecting vs. absorbing light; shadows). Unit 3: Sound (How vibrations create sound; volume and pitch). Unit 4: The Rock Cycle (Intro) (Types of rocks: Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic). Unit 5: Soil Composition (Sand, silt, clay; importance for plants). Unit 6: Insect Life Cycles (Complete metamorphosis: e.g., Grasshopper, Beetle). Unit 7: Mammal Life Cycles (Birth, Growth, Reproduction, Death). Unit 8: Habitats (Desert, Forest, Ocean - plant and animal adaptations). Unit 9: Matter: Temperature (Measuring temperature with a thermometer; freezing/boiling points). Unit 10: Human Systems (Bones) (Skeleton structure and function).
Science IV
Goal: Understanding fundamental physical forces (gravity, magnetism) and basic electricity. Unit 1: Force and Motion (Defining push, pull, and friction). Unit 2: Gravity (Understanding gravity as a force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth). Unit 3: Magnetism and Poles (North and South poles; attraction and repulsion). Unit 4: Static Electricity (Rubbing balloons; lightning intro). Unit 5: Simple Circuits (Series vs. Parallel circuits; conductors and insulators). Unit 6: Light II (Refraction and reflection; the visible spectrum/rainbow). Unit 7: Fossils and Time (How fossils form; the concept of deep time). Unit 8: Ecosystems (Detailed study of a local ecosystem; food webs). Unit 9: Adaptation (How plants and animals change to survive in their environments). Unit 10: Earthquakes and Volcanoes (Basics of plate movement).
Science V
Goal: Understanding the Solar System, weather patterns, and the Scientific Method. Unit 1: Scientific Method (Formulating hypotheses, designing experiments, collecting and analyzing data). Unit 2: The Solar System (Planets, moons, asteroids; distinguishing stars from planets). Unit 3: Water Cycle II (Runoff, reservoirs, and human impact on water). Unit 4: Weather Systems (High and low pressure; fronts; reading a weather map). Unit 5: Basic Atoms (Protons, Neutrons, Electrons - charge basics). Unit 6: Molecules (How atoms combine: H₂O, CO₂). Unit 7: Ecosystems II (Impact of invasive species; conservation). Unit 8: Energy Transfer (Conduction, convection, radiation). Unit 9: Erosion and Weathering (How landforms change over time). Unit 10: Plant Reproduction (Spores, seeds, and pollination).
Science VI
Goal: Understanding the basic unit of life (the cell) and major human body systems. Unit 1: Cells: The Basic Unit of Life (Defining cells; cell theory intro). Unit 2: Plant vs. Animal Cells (Identifying organelles: nucleus, cytoplasm, cell wall, chloroplasts). Unit 3: Classification of Life (Kingdoms: Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plants, Animals). Unit 4: The Digestive System (Function of the stomach, intestines, and liver). Unit 5: The Circulatory System (Heart, arteries, veins, and the function of blood). Unit 6: The Respiratory System (Lungs, breathing, and gas exchange). Unit 7: The Nervous System (Brain, spinal cord, and sensory input). Unit 8: Photosynthesis (Inputs and outputs; how plants create food). Unit 9: Cellular Respiration (How cells get energy from food). Unit 10: Microorganisms (Bacteria, viruses, and helpful vs. harmful microbes).
Science VII
Goal: Detailed study of ecosystems, inheritance, and Earth’s atmosphere. Unit 1: Levels of Organization (Organism, Population, Community, Ecosystem, Biome). Unit 2: Biomes of the World (Tundra, Rainforest, Desert - climate and unique life). Unit 3: Food Webs and Pyramids (Producers, consumers, decomposers; energy flow). Unit 4: Genetics I (DNA, Chromosomes, and Genes; Mendel’s experiments). Unit 5: Punnett Squares (Predicting simple dominant/recessive inheritance). Unit 6: The Atmosphere (Layers: Troposphere, Stratosphere, Ozone layer). Unit 7: Climate vs. Weather (Long-term patterns vs. short-term conditions). Unit 8: Human Impact on Ecosystems (Pollution, deforestation, climate change intro). Unit 9: Acids and Bases (pH scale and properties). Unit 10: Cellular Division (Mitosis intro; growth and repair).
Science VIII
Goal: Understanding fundamental motion, forces (Newton’s Laws), and the Periodic Table. Unit 1: Motion (Distance, displacement, speed, velocity, and acceleration). Unit 2: Newton’s Laws of Motion ( F=ma; inertia; action/reaction). Unit 3: Energy Conservation (Potential vs. Kinetic energy; Law of Conservation of Energy). Unit 4: Work and Power (Defining mechanical work and power calculations). Unit 5: Waves (Transverse vs. longitudinal; frequency, amplitude, and wavelength). Unit 6: Sound and Light Waves (Properties; Doppler effect; electromagnetic spectrum). Unit 7: Periodic Table (Reading the table; groups and periods; metals/nonmetals). Unit 8: Chemical Bonding (Ionic vs. Covalent bonds; electron transfer/sharing). Unit 9: Chemical Reactions (Reactants and products; balancing simple equations). Unit 10: Nuclear Energy (Fission and Fusion basics).
Science IX
Goal: Mastering stoichiometry, chemical reactions, and the mechanisms of cellular energy. Unit 1: Stoichiometry (Mole concept; calculating yields and limiting reactants). Unit 2: Chemical Equilibrium (Reversible reactions; Le Châtelier’s principle). Unit 3: Thermochemistry (Endothermic vs. exothermic reactions; enthalpy). Unit 4: Organic Chemistry Intro (Hydrocarbons, functional groups, and basic naming). Unit 5: Cellular Respiration (Glycolysis, Krebs cycle, and Electron Transport Chain). Unit 6: Photosynthesis II (Light-dependent and light-independent reactions). Unit 7: Protein Synthesis (Transcription and Translation; DNA to RNA to Protein). Unit 8: Meiosis (Sexual reproduction; genetic diversity). Unit 9: Viruses and Immunity (Viral replication cycles; innate and adaptive immunity). Unit 10: Geology (Rock dating, mineral identification, and geological eras).
Science X
Goal: Mastering electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and introduction to modern physics. Unit 1: Work and Energy II (Conservative and non-conservative forces; gravitational potential energy). Unit 2: Momentum and Collisions (Elastic vs. inelastic collisions; impulse). Unit 3: Thermodynamics (First, second, and third laws; heat engines and entropy). Unit 4: Electric Fields and Potential (Coulomb’s Law; circuits revisited). Unit 5: Magnetism (Magnetic fields; magnetic force on current-carrying wires). Unit 6: Electromagnetism (Faraday’s Law of Induction; motors and generators). Unit 7: Optics (Lenses, mirrors, refraction, and reflection). Unit 8: Relativity I (Einstein’s postulates; time dilation and length contraction basics). Unit 9: Quantum Mechanics Intro (Photon energy; wave-particle duality). Unit 10: Astronomy (Star life cycles, galaxies, and cosmology basics).
Language Arts
Language Arts I
Goal: Letter recognition, sound-symbol correspondence, and pencil grip. Unit 1: Listening & Rhyming (Identifying sounds, rhyming games, clapping syllables). Unit 2: Short Vowels (a, i, o, u, e - sounds only, not letter names yet). Unit 3: Lip Consonants (m, p, b). Unit 4: Tongue Tappers (t, d, n). Unit 5: Back of Throat Sounds (k, g). Unit 6: Handwriting (Pencil grip, tracing vertical/horizontal lines and circles). Unit 7: The Alphabet (A-M) (Matching Upper to Lower case). Unit 8: The Alphabet (N-Z) (Matching Upper to Lower case). Unit 9: CVC Blending (Consonant-Vowel-Consonant: cat, hot, pig). Unit 10: Sight Words & Name (Writing own name; reading: the, a, I, go).
Language Arts II
Goal: Reading fluency (simple books), spelling 3-4 letter words, sentence structure. Unit 1: Consonant Blends (bl, cr, st, nd - Beginning and ending blends). Unit 2: Digraphs (sh, th, ch, wh - Two letters make one sound). Unit 3: Silent ‘E’ (Magic E: making vowels say their name; cap vs. cape). Unit 4: Vowel Teams (ai, ay, ee, ea, oa). Unit 5: Sight Word Expansion (Top 100 Fry Words). Unit 6: Punctuation (The Period, The Question Mark, The Exclamation Point). Unit 7: Capitalization (Start of sentences, Names, “I”). Unit 8: The Sentence (Subject and Verb; Who is doing What?). Unit 9: Handwriting II (Writing sentences clearly; spacing between words). Unit 10: Reading Comprehension (Retelling a story: Beginning, Middle, End).
Language Arts III
Goal: Reading longer narratives, identifying the main idea, and using basic grammar. Unit 1: Reading Fluency (Practicing smooth, expressive reading of chapter book xcerpts). Unit 2: Main Idea and Detail (Distinguishing the core message from supporting facts). Unit 3: Sequencing Events (Using transition words: First, Next, Then, Finally). Unit 4: Nouns (Common vs. Proper; Singular vs. Plural). Unit 5: Verbs (Action verbs; present tense vs. past tense). Unit 6: Adjectives (Describing nouns; using sensory details). Unit 7: Compound Words (e.g., sunset, playground, starfish). Unit 8: Sentence Types (Declarative, Interrogative, Exclamatory). Unit 9: Paragraph Writing I (Writing a short paragraph with a clear topic sentence and supporting details). Unit 10: Story Elements (Character, Setting, Plot/Conflict).
Language Arts IV
Goal: Writing structured paragraphs, expanding vocabulary, and introducing figurative language. Unit 1: The Topic Sentence (Ensuring the first sentence clearly states the paragraph’s purpose). Unit 2: Introduction to the Essay (Hook, connecting sentences, thesis statement). Unit 3: Conclusion Paragraph (Restating the thesis and summarizing main points). Unit 4: Prefixes and Suffixes (un-, re-, pre-, -less, -ful, -ly). Unit 5: Wordly Wise Vocabulary (Studying 5 new words per week; contextual usage). Unit 6: Adverbs (Describing verbs; when, where, and how). Unit 7: Simile and Metaphor (Figurative language intro: “The clouds are like cotton.“) Unit 8: Dictionary Skills (Alphabetizing, using guide words, finding definitions). Unit 9: Narrative Writing (Focus on dialogue and character emotions). Unit 10: Reading for Information (Using non-fiction texts; distinguishing facts from opinions).
Language Arts V
Goal: Writing a full 5-paragraph persuasive essay, using advanced conventions. Unit 1: The 5-Paragraph Essay (Reviewing structure: Intro, 3 Body, Conclusion). Unit 2: Supporting Details (Using evidence and examples to back up claims). Unit 3: Transition Words II (Advanced transitions: Consequently, Furthermore, In contrast. Unit 4: Pronouns (Subjective, Objective, Possessive; ensuring antecedent agreement). Unit 5: Vocabulary III (Focus on Tier 2 words using Wordly Wise). Unit 6: Dialogue (Using quotation marks correctly; formatting conversations). Unit 7: Figurative Language II (Hyperbole, Personification, Idioms). Unit 8: Reading Non-Fiction (Identifying bias, author’s purpose, and text features). Unit 9: Complex Sentences (Using conjunctions and dependent clauses). Unit 10: Book Report/Analysis (Writing a critical summary of a full novel).
Language Arts VI
Goal: Developing argumentative writing, analyzing literature for theme, and mastering sentence complexity. Unit 1: Argumentative Thesis (Writing a clear, debatable claim). Unit 2: Counterarguments (Identifying and refuting opposing viewpoints). Unit 3: Literary Theme (Identifying the central message or insight of a text). Unit 4: Point of View (Analyzing first-person, third-person limited, and third-person omniscient). Unit 5: Independent Clauses (Writing compound sentences using coordinating conjunctions). Unit 6: Dependent Clauses (Writing complex sentences using subordinating conjunctions). Unit 7: Active vs. Passive Voice (Identifying and correcting passive voice). Unit 8: Verbals (Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitives). Unit 9: Analogies (Solving word analogies to build vocabulary and logic). Unit 10: Persuasive Essay (Writing a well-supported essay advocating for a position).
Language Arts VII
Goal: Conducting basic research, citing sources, and analyzing literary devices in poetry. Unit 1: The Research Question (Formulating a narrow, effective question). Unit 2: Source Credibility (Evaluating websites and print sources; primary vs. econdary). Unit 3: Paraphrasing vs. Quoting (Using sources correctly to avoid plagiarism). Unit 4: Citation Basics (Introduction to MLA or APA format for in-text citations). Unit 5: Poetry Analysis (Rhyme, meter, stanza form, and tone). Unit 6: Narrative Poetry (Analyzing ballads and epic poems). Unit 7: Conjunctive Adverbs (However, Moreover, Therefore - for complex transitions). Unit 8: Appositives (Using descriptive phrases to clarify nouns). Unit 9: Research Report I (Writing a short (3-page) informational report using 3 cited sources). Unit 10: Vocabulary V (Studying vocabulary derived from Latin and Greek roots).
Language Arts VIII
Goal: Analyzing persuasive techniques, rhetorical devices, and formal research writing. Unit 1: Rhetorical Analysis (Identifying the rhetorical situation and author’s purpose). Unit 2: Appeals (Ethos, Pathos, Logos - identifying them in speeches and advertisements). Unit 3: Syntactical Variety (Using simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences for style). Unit 4: Punctuation Mastery (Semicolons, colons, dashes, and parentheses). Unit 5: Logical Fallacies (Identifying errors in reasoning: ad hominem, straw man, bandwagon). Unit 6: Research Paper II (Expanding the report to 5-7 pages with a formal bibliography). Unit 7: The Thesis Statement II (Writing a complex, multi-point argumentative thesis). Unit 8: Analyzing Historical Speeches (e.g., Gettysburg Address, “I Have a Dream”). Unit 9: Shakespearean Drama (Introduction to structure and language in a single play, e.g., Romeo and Juliet). Unit 10: Literary Criticism (Applying basic literary theories (Marxist, Feminist, etc.) to a text).
Language Arts IX
Goal: Deep analysis of major literary movements and complex critical writing. Unit 1: American Literature Survey (Puritanism, Romanticism, Transcendentalism). Unit 2: American Modernism (Authors like Fitzgerald, Hemingway, and Faulkner; alienation themes). Unit 3: British Literature Survey (Beowulf, Chaucer, Elizabethan Era). Unit 4: British Romanticism (Poetry: Wordsworth, Coleridge, Keats). Unit 5: Literary Theory (Applying formalist, historical, and reader-response lenses). Unit 6: Tone and Mood (Distinguishing and analyzing authorial tone and reader mood). Unit 7: Subordinate Conjunctions (Using while, although, because, since to build sophisticated sentences). Unit 8: Style Analysis (Mimicking the writing style of 3 different authors). Unit 9: Argumentative Synthesis (Combining multiple, differing sources to form a single, nuanced argument). Unit 10: Editing and Peer Review (Mastering self-correction and providing constructive critique).
Language Arts X
Goal: Writing a university-level synthesis essay; mastering voice and rhetorical technique. Unit 1: Comparative Analysis (Analyzing how two different texts treat the same theme). Unit 2: Synthesis Essay (Creating a new argument based on 4-6 provided sources). Unit 3: Voice and Tone Mastery (Writing the same passage in 3 distinct voices (formal, colloquial, academic)). Unit 4: Post-Modern Literature (Characteristics of post-modernism; unreliable narrators). Unit 5: The Art of the Sentence (Emphasis on periodic, cumulative, and inverted sentences). Unit 6: Research Paper III (Final 10-page thesis paper with full academic formatting). Unit 7: The Art of Revision (Focusing on structural coherence and logical flow, not just grammar). Unit 8: Media Literacy (Analyzing how news and social media construct reality). Unit 9: Formal Presentations (Structuring a compelling argument for oral delivery). Unit 10: Personal Statement Writing (Developing a narrative voice for college/professional applications).
Socials Studies
Social Studies I
Goal: Understanding self, family, and immediate community. Unit 1: My Family (Family structure, roles, drawing a family tree). Unit 2: My Home (Memorizing address, rooms in a house). Unit 3: Spatial Awareness (Left vs. Right, Up vs. Down, Near vs. Far). Unit 4: Community Helpers (Police, Fire, Doctors, Mail Carriers). Unit 5: Transportation (Land, Air, and Water travel). Unit 6: Time (Calendar) (Days of the week, months of the year, seasons). Unit 7: National Holidays (Context for days off/celebrations). Unit 8: Symbols (The Flag, the Anthem, the map outline of the country). Unit 9: Needs vs. Wants (Basic economics: Food is a need, Candy is a want). Unit 10: Manners & Citizenship (Sharing, waiting turns, respecting others).
Social Studies II
Goal: Expanding from the home to the neighborhood and the past. Unit 1: Maps & Globes (Land vs. Water; Cardinal Directions: N, S, E, W). Unit 2: My Neighborhood (Urban, Suburban, Rural). Unit 3: The Continents (Naming and finding the 7 continents). Unit 4: Past vs. Present (Schools then vs. now; Transportation then vs. now). Unit 5: National Symbols II (The Capitol, The White House, The Eagle). Unit 6: Famous Americans (Intro) (Washington, Lincoln, MLK Jr.). Unit 7: Basic Economics (Goods vs. Services; Producers vs. Consumers). Unit 8: Folklore & Fables (Aesop’s fables; cultural fairy tales). Unit 9: Explorers (Introduction to the concept of exploration/travel). Unit 10: World Culture (How children live in 2 different countries).
Social Studies III
Goal: Understanding the organization of society and mapping local areas. Unit 1: Local Government (The Mayor, the City Council, basic local laws). Unit 2: Geography II (Reading simple maps with legends and symbols). Unit 3: Producers and Consumers II (The difference between making goods and buying them). Unit 4: Inventors (Historical figures who created helpful inventions). Unit 5: The Citizen’s Role (Voting basics, paying taxes intro). Unit 6: Historical Time (Timelines: marking personal history and community history). Unit 7: Diversity (Celebrating different cultures and traditions in the local area). Unit 8: Land Use (Where we build homes, farms, and businesses). Unit 9: Global Connections (Where do our clothes/toys come from?). Unit 10: State Symbols (The state bird, flower, and official song/motto).
Social Studies IV
Goal: Understanding ancient civilizations and global geography concepts. Unit 1: Landforms & Water Bodies (Rivers, lakes, mountains, plains, peninsulas, islands). Unit 2: Map Skills III (Latitude and Longitude intro; hemispheres). Unit 3: Ancient Egypt (The Nile, Pharaohs, Pyramids, Hieroglyphs). Unit 4: Ancient Israel (Introduction to early monotheism). Unit 5: The Mesopotamians (Sumer, writing (cuneiform), irrigation). Unit 6: The Greeks I (Mythology, city-states, democracy intro). Unit 7: The Greeks II (Alexander the Great; the Olympics). Unit 8: Early Native American Cultures (Focus on 2–3 major regional groups). Unit 9: Trade and Barter (How early societies exchanged goods). Unit 10: Time Zones (Why it is morning in one place and night in another).
Social Studies V
Goal: Detailed study of classical civilizations and early global interactions. Unit 1: Ancient Greece (Athens vs. Sparta, Philosophy (Socrates/Plato), and the rise of democracy). Unit 2: The Roman Republic (Senate, citizens, military organization, Punic Wars). Unit 3: The Roman Empire (Caesars, expansion, and decline). Unit 4: Early Asian Civilizations (Huang He River Valley; early dynasties of China). Unit 5: Feudalism in Europe (Kings, Lords, Knights, Serfs). Unit 6: The Crusades (Causes and effects on East-West relations). Unit 7: Early Islamic Civilizations (Geographic spread, intellectual contributions in math/science). Unit 8: Map Projections (Mercator vs. Peters; understanding distortion). Unit 9: Cultural Diffusion (How ideas and goods spread through trade). Unit 10: Early Mesoamerican Civilizations (Olmec, Maya - writing and calendar systems).
Social Studies VI
Goal: Understanding the Renaissance, global exploration, and the beginnings of colonization. Unit 1: The Renaissance (Art, philosophy, and rediscovery of classical knowledge). Unit 2: The Reformation (Causes, Luther, and the shift in religious power). Unit 3: Age of Exploration (Motives for global travel, key explorers, Columbian exchange). Unit 4: African Empires (Mali, Songhai, the role of Timbuktu and trans-Saharan trade). Unit 5: Asian Powers (The Ming Dynasty and isolationist policies; Feudal Japan). Unit 6: Global Trade Routes (Silk Road, spice trade, and early maritime routes). Unit 7: Early Colonization (The motives of Spain, France, and England in the New orld). Unit 8: Human Rights Intro (Basic ideas of freedom and equality in different cultures). Unit 9: Demographics (Population density, migration patterns, and urbanization). Unit 10: Current Events (Analyzing 5 major global events of the past year).
Social Studies VII
Goal: Understanding the path from colonization to the American Civil War. Unit 1: Colonial America (The 13 Colonies: geography, economies, and culture). Unit 2: The American Revolution (Causes, key figures, Declaration of Independence). Unit 3: The Constitution (Preamble, Articles, Checks and Balances). Unit 4: The Bill of Rights (Memorizing and understanding the first 10 amendments). Unit 5: Early Republic (Washington, Hamilton, Jefferson, political parties). Unit 6: Westward Expansion (Manifest Destiny, Louisiana Purchase, forced removal of Native Americans). Unit 7: Economic Divide (The North (Industry) vs. The South (Agriculture and Slavery)). Unit 8: Abolitionist Movement (Key figures and arguments against slavery). Unit 9: Causes of the Civil War (States’ Rights, secession, and key compromises). Unit 10: The Civil War (Major battles, Lincoln’s leadership, Reconstruction intro).
Social Studies VIII
Goal: Understanding the shift to global industry, imperialism, and the origins of WWI. Unit 1: Reconstruction (Challenges of readmitting Southern states; amendments 13, 14, 15). Unit 2: The Industrial Revolution (Technology, factory systems, urbanization, labor unions). Unit 3: Rise of Imperialism (Motives of European powers in Africa and Asia). Unit 4: Immigration and Nativism (Ellis Island, Angel Island, waves of global migration). Unit 5: WWI Causes and Consequences (Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism; Treaty of Versailles). Unit 6: The Roaring Twenties (Cultural shifts, economic boom and crash). Unit 7: The Great Depression (Causes, global impact, New Deal policies). Unit 8: WWII Causes (Rise of Fascism, Nazism, and Japanese militarism). Unit 9: WWII Conduct (Major fronts, Holocaust, use of the atomic bomb). Unit 10: Post-War Geopolitics (The start of the Cold War and the formation of the UN).
Social Studies IX
Goal: In-depth study of the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement, and global political shifts. Unit 1: The Cold War (Ideological conflict, proxy wars, key crises (Cuban Missile Crisis)). Unit 2: Decolonization (Independence movements in India, Africa, and Southeast Asia). Unit 3: The Civil Rights Movement (Key leaders, legislation, and lasting impact). Unit 4: Korean and Vietnam Wars (U.S. foreign policy and interventionism). Unit 5: The Middle East (Origins of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; oil politics). Unit 6: The End of the Cold War (Gorbachev, fall of the Berlin Wall, collapse of the Soviet Union). Unit 7: Latin American History (Focus on 20th-century political movements and U.S. involvement). Unit 8: Political Systems (Democracy, Communism, Theocracy, Monarchy). Unit 9: The Global Economy (IMF, World Bank, WTO; globalization pros and cons). Unit 10: Genocide and Human Rights (Detailed case studies: Holocaust, Rwanda, Darfur).
Social Studies X
Goal: Understanding U.S. Government structure, public policy, and fundamental economic theory. Unit 1: The Legislative Branch (Structure of Congress; lawmaking process; committees). Unit 2: The Executive Branch (Presidential powers; bureaucracy and the cabinet). Unit 3: The Judicial Branch (The Supreme Court; judicial review; landmark cases). Unit 4: Civil Liberties and Rights (Analyzing freedom of speech, privacy, and due process). Unit 5: Political Participation (Voting behavior, interest groups, and political parties). Unit 6: Microeconomics I (Supply and Demand; elasticity; market structures). Unit 7: Macroeconomics I (GDP, unemployment, and inflation). Unit 8: Fiscal and Monetary Policy (Role of the Federal Reserve and government spending). Unit 9: Global Economic Systems (Capitalism, Socialism, Mixed Economies - comparison and critique). Unit 10: Public Policy Analysis (Selecting a policy (e.g., healthcare, education) and analyzing stakeholders, costs, and benefits).
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This comprehensive curriculum is the pedagogical foundation for both the EnrichedPath platform and its technical implementation. It is explicitly designed to prepare students for the GED, providing a clear pathway for higher education or vocational training. See the Phase 4: Homeschool Platform Implementation for integration with the Keystone homestead project.