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Middle School 2020-2021
Scheduling
Devotions: 8:45
Middle School Classes: 9:00 - 2:00
* Optional Elective Class Apologetics/Worldview 2:00 - 3:00
Classes
Writing & Grammar
Institute for Excellence in Writing: Following Narnia® Volume 1: The Lion's Song
Using the first three novels of The Chronicles of Narnia® (The Magician's Nephew, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and The Horse and His Boy), this series of 30 lessons (with two bonus lessons) beckons students to experience the enchanted land of Narnia through the Structure and Style® writing method.
Easy Grammar Plus
Students learn grammar faster and easier when they're actually writing and editing texts; this hands-on approach to grammar is just one of the reasons why Easy Grammar is so successful. Utilizing the prepositional approach, students memorize prepositions to then eliminate from sentences, making finding the noun and verb much easier. Concepts are reviewed and introduced throughout the school year; this, accompanied with reviews helps to ensure engaged, mastery learning for all students. This comprehensive workbook covers nouns, verbs, common mistakes (fragments, run-ons, etc.), phrases, clauses, adverbs, pronouns, interjections, conjunctions and the other major aspects of grammar.
Need to purchase:
Institute for Excellence in Writing: Following Narnia Volume 1: The Lion's Song Student Edition (3rd Edition)
Institute for Excellence in Writing: Following Narnia Volume 1: The Lion's Song Teacher Manual (3rd Edition)
https://www.iew.com/shop/products/following-narnia®-volume-1-lions-song-teacherstudent-combo
Easy Grammar Plus Student Workbook
http://www.rainbowresource.com/product/sku/037848
Easy Grammar Plus Teacher Edition
http://www.rainbowresource.com/proddtl.php?id=037846
World History
Mystery of History Volume 1: Creation to the Resurrection
The Mystery of History Volume 1: Creation to the Resurrection, 3rd Edition is written from a Christian, young-earth, perspective, and teaches children to see God's hand throughout history! Written in a conversational style, many lessons are presented in the form of mini-biographies, integrating fascinating stories with the events of the time. Covering creation to the resurrection, students will learn about famous biblical characters, ancient peoples, and well-known men such as Aesop, Buddha, Pythagoras, Confucius, Emperor Asoka, Herodotus, Caesar, Hannibal, and Herod.
Need to Purchase:
Mystery of History Volume 1: Creation to the Resurrection
Optional: Mystery of History Volume 1 Creation to the Resurrection - Audio CD Set https://www.rainbowresource.com/product/047626/Mystery-of-History-V1-3rd-Edition-Audio-CD-Set.html
Literature & Vocabulary
Literature
Various literature selections to be determined by the teacher
Vocabulary
Wordly Wise 3000 Student Book 8, 4th Edition
Wordly Wise 3000, 4th Edition, Book 8 contains 20 lessons with 15 words per lesson and focuses on preparing students to be able to decipher words they'll encounter in content area texts, literature, and tests. Lessons begin with word lists that include definitions with contextual sentences, much like dictionary entries; a selection of activities follow the word list, which include replacing a phrase with a word from the list that means the same thing, identifying the correct definition, choosing the best word to complete a sentence, identifying synonyms, reading passages followed by comprehension questions, discussion/writing extension ideas, and other exercises.
Need to purchase:
Literature - Various books
Wordly Wise 3000 Book 8 Student Edition, 4th Edition
https://www.rainbowresource.com/product/068845/Wordly-Wise-3000-4th-Edition-Student-Book-8.html?
Wordly Wise 3000 Book 8 Key, 4th Edition
https://www.rainbowresource.com/product/068833/Wordly-Wise-3000-4th-Edition-Key-Book-8.html?
Teacher Resources Only:
Various Literature Guides
Science
Purposeful Design Earth and Space Science Student text
ACSI's Earth and Space Science textbook will get students excited to learn about the science behind the world they live in.This hardcover student text covers earth science, minerals, types of rocks, the structure of the earth, weathering and erosion, soil, crust movement, earthquakes, volcanoes, water systems and weather, the environment, astronomy, space exploration, and more. Units open with a list of vocabulary and key ideas. Chapters include sidebar boxes with objectives and defined vocabulary; lesson text is easy to read with a number of interesting sidebar boxes on facts, history, careers, and more. Illustrations, diagrams, timelines, and hands-on "try this" experiments are also integrated. Lesson review questions complete each chapter.
Purposeful Design Earth and Space Science Lab Manual
This lab manual is designed to be used with the rest of the ACSI / Purposeful Design Earth and Space Science curriculum. A variety of worksheets and activities are included. Students will conduct experiments and record their hypothesis and give their analysis and conclusions; complete various charts, use maps, and more. Softcover. Consumable and non-reproducible. Scripture is taken from the NIV
Teacher Resource Only
Purposeful Design Earth and Space Science Teacher Edition
Need to purchase:
Purposeful Design Earth and Space Science Student Edition
Purposeful Design Earth and Space Science Lab Manual
Apologetics/Worldview
In apologetics/worldview class we will start by exploring different worldviews and religions in the world and evaluating them in contrast with the Christian worldview. We will also learn about the arguments for God’s existence that support the Christian worldview and arguments for the deity of Christ and his resurrection. Later in the semester we will dive into tougher topics like why God allows evil, the fairness of heaven and hell, whether science conflicts with Christianity, how Christians can stand for truth without being intolerant, how to share your faith in a loving and effective way, etc.
Purchase: How to Become Your Own Selfish Pig by Susan Shaeffer Macaulay