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Middle School 2020-2021
Scheduling
Devotions: 8:45
Middle School Classes: 9:00 - 2:00
* Optional Elective Class (Gavel Club) 2:00 - 3:00
* Optional Elective Class (Bible Truths) 2:00 - 3:00
Classes
Writing & Grammar
Institute for Excellence in Writing: U. S. History- Themed based writing
Travel back in time to early United States history! This theme-based writing curriculum allows students to delve into the excitement of explorers, battles, land expansion, famous ships, and founding fathers while learning to write with the Structure and Style® writing method. Offering a full year of instruction for students in grades 6–8, these lessons cover all nine IEW Units. Vocabulary cards, literature suggestions, and access to helpful PDF downloads are also included. Purchase the Teacher’s Manual and Student Book together and save
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
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Institute for Excellence in Writing: U. S. History- Themed based writing Student book
Institute for Excellence in Writing: U. S. History- Themed based writing Teacher edition
https://www.iew.com/shop/products/us-history-based-writing-lessons-teacherstudent-combo
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Easy Grammar Plus Student Workbook
http://www.rainbowresource.com/product/sku/037848
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Easy Grammar Plus Teacher Edition
http://www.rainbowresource.com/proddtl.php?id=037846
World History
Mystery of History Volume 4: Wars of Independence to Modern Times
Mystery of History Volume IV is the last and final volume of the Mystery of History series from Bright Ideas Press! Covering 1708 to 2014, it begins with Bach and Handel, brings the reader through multiple "wars of independence" as well as many "wars of ideologies" between Marxism, Darwinism, Fascism, and the Cold War. World War I and II bring the reader to more modern day conflicts, including a collapsed Soviet Union, a divided Korea, tension in the Middle East, and an ongoing War on Terror.
Need to Purchase
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Mystery of History Volume 4: Wars of Independence to Modern Times
Optional:
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Mystery of History Volume 4 Wars of Independence to Modern Times - Audio CD Set
https://www.rainbowresource.com/product/020964/Mystery-of-History-V4-Audio-CD-Set.html?
Literature & Vocabulary
Literature
Various literature selections to be determined by the teacher
Vocabulary
Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7, 4th Edition 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. This book also comes with 12 months of access to Quizlet (with Book 7 words pre-loaded), in which students practice learning words and definitions in an ad-free environment, test themselves on their knowledge, and play motivating games to reinforce long-term retention of words.
Need to purchase
Literature
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various books to be announced over the summer.
Need to purchase:
Grammar
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Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7 Student Edition, 4th Edition
https://www.rainbowresource.com/product/068844/Wordly-Wise-3000-4th-Edition-Student-Book-7.html?
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Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7 Key, 4th Edition
https://www.rainbowresource.com/product/068832/Wordly-Wise-3000-4th-Edition-Key-Book-7.html?
Grammar
Teacher resource only
Various Literature Guides
Science
Purposeful Design Physical Science Student Edition
The ACSI/Purposeful Design Physical Science Student Edition Textbook will teach students about the basics of physical science. Written from a Christian perspective, this textbook encourages students to embrace science as the systematic study of God's creation through observation and experimentation-and to use the study of physical science to help us better understand and appreciate God's creation.
Seven units cover matter, types of substances, interactions of matter, matter in motion, energy at work, sound and light, and electricity and magnetism. Units begin with a list of new vocabulary and key ideas. Chapters within the unit include objectives, photos, interesting sidebars, "try this" activities, charts, and more. Chapters end with lesson review questions.
Purposeful Design Physical Science Lab Manual
This Lab Manual is designed to be used with the ACSI/Purposeful Design Physical Science Student Edition (not included and sold-separately). Lab forms include a question at the top with room to write in the hypothesis, a list of materials you'll need, step-by-step instructions, and forms to fill with observations, analysis and conclusions. Perforated pages, softcover. NIV Scripture used. Consumable and non-reproducible.
Teacher Resource Only
Purposeful Design Physical Science Teacher Edition
Need to purchase:
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Purposeful Design Physical Science Student Edition
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Purposeful Design Physical Science Lab Manual
Sign Language or Bible Truths
Sign Language
We will learn basic sign language from the curriculum developed by co-founder of the Bill Rice Ranch---the world's largest Christian ministry to the deaf! The class will Include straightforward lessons on translating spoken words into about 600 signed words. We will have practice activities as well as learn basic sentences, songs and scripture. Homework will be to practice the words and sentences. No tests will be given, just have fun!
This is an optional elective class that meets from 2:00-3:00
The cost of this class is $10
Need to purchase:
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Sign Language for Everyone (Book only) by Dr. Cathy Rice
It is optional to purchase the DVD. Annmarie has it and will share it in class.
The Bible Truths A Student text, 4th ed. focuses on the life of Christ. Your student will be inspired by the example of Christ's own life experiences and the way He dealt with both friends and enemies. In addition, many other valuable lessons will be drawn from Christ's sermons, miracles, and parables. The student text also includes features such as historical, cultural, and geographical background information to Christ's life, charts and maps, lesson reviews, and recommended memory verses. This new edition includes a brand new section covering every verse in Christ's Sermon on the Mount and applying it to students' lives.
This is an optional elective class that meets from 2:00-3:00
The cost of this class is $10
Need to Purchase:
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The Bible Truths A Student text, 4th ed.