Year Two (2009-2010)
English- Themes and Symbols / Liahona Grammar Vol. 2: Looking at archetypes, themes, and symbols students will better understand the scriptures and classic literature. The Old Testament, classic novels, epic
poems and dramas are used to familiarize students with themes and symbols, such as the heroic cycle, freedom, the plan of salvation, etc. Student will compare and analyze repeating patterns of symbols and themes throughout literature. Again, this study will help students discern and select uplifting and wholesome literature and better understand the scriptures. This will also prepare them for writing and reading in
college.
Year Three (2010-2011)
English-Argument and Rhetorical Techniques / Liahona Grammar Vol. 3: Students will consider how writing is constructed to be interesting and persuasive. The Book of Mormon, speeches, essays, and novella-length works are used to develop critical thinking and rhetorical writing skills. Student will polish their own writing to be clear, precise, and effective. This will also help students discern truth from error in arguments, so they will not easily be deceived.
Year Four (2011-2012)
English-History of Language and Literature / Liahona Grammar Vol. 4: This course of study analyzes the history and events which have shaped literature. The New Testament and interesting novels and poems are used to illustrate how language has changed. Students will discover why there are so many exceptions to grammar rules, and how to use language to effectively develop their own ideas. This helps students see patterns and learn from past events and literature.
Intermediate—Language Arts (2012-2013)
Students will read classical and contemporary literature based on the theme of a hero’s journey. The texts will include, but not be limited to, The Book of Mormon, The Bible, Mark Twain, Greek mythology, Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller (Wilhelm Tell, the play), Rudyard Kipling, as well as Rodman Philbrick and C.S. Lewis. We will analyze what constitutes a true hero, always using Jesus Christ as our model. We will also concentrate on strong writing. Students will finish the year with four portfolio quality essays: personal philosophy essay (This I Believe), narrative, expository, and persuasive. Students will have weekly spelling assignments; concentrating on grade level spelling. Grammar lessons will be concentrating on strengthening comma usage, subject-verb agreement, capitalization, and coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS).
Intermediate—Language Arts (2013-2014)
Students will read classical and contemporary literature based on the theme of discovery with our guiding text being James 1:5. The texts will include, but not be limited to The Book of Mormon, The Pearl of Great Price, The Bible, American and British literature from the 1700-1900’s, as well as contemporary literature. Students will write four portfolio quality essays: inquiry, narrative, expository, and persuasive. Students will have weekly spelling assignments; concentrating on grade level spelling. Students will strengthen their use of quotation marks, verb tenses, relative pronouns, agreement of pronouns and antecedents, and correct capitalization of titles, books, and poems.
SCIENCE:
The study of science should lead us to a greater reverence and testimony of God's handiwork. All things testify of me... says Moses 6:63 and science is not exempt from this declaration. Our approach is to prepare students for the theories of the world but to examine them through the lens of revealed knowledge.
Year One - Life Science (2012-2013)
Anatomy & Physiology: (Freshman and Senior Levels) This course is designed to define and contrast anatomy and physiology and discuss how the human body is organized. During this course we will review the needs and functional processes common to all living organisms. It focuses on the human body which is the Lord's ultimate design achievement, creating chemicals and energy more efficiently than any man-made machine or chemist!
Earth Science: (Intermediate Levels) This course is designed to possibly be the last science course the student takes before high school biology. In this course the students will discuss the atmosphere, hydrosphere, weather, the structure of the Earth, environmentalism, the physics of motion, Newton's Laws, gravity and astrophysics. There are many hands-on experiments to do, all of which use household chemicals.
Year Two - Physical Sciences (New!)
Earth Science: (Freshman and Senior Levels) Earth science is the study of our home planet and all of its components: its lands, waters, atmosphere, and interior. Some of this course is designed to focus on the processes that shape the lands and impact people. It will also depict the processes of the atmosphere and its relationship to the planet's surface and all our living creatures. It will focus on the hand of God in all of creation and the inspiration of man by God for the betterment of life on Earth. A portion of this course is devoted to the effect people have on the planet and exploring the universe beyond Earth: planets and their satellites, stars, galaxies, and beyond.
Life Science: (Intermediate levels) Our intermediate students will switch between physical science and life science each year. The Life sciences comprise the fields of science that involve the scientific study of living organisms, like plants, animals and human beings.
Year Three - Life Science (2010-2011)
Human/Animal Biology: (Freshman and Senior Levels) Investigates the systems of the human body. Students will gain an appreciation of this remarkable gift the Lord has given us. The many systems and organs of our bodies, their interactions, and the Word of Wisdom are discussed. Also, discussed are the many varieties of animal life found on Earth and how to identify them.
Earth Science: (Intermediate Levels) This course is designed to possibly be the last science course the student takes before high school biology. In this course the students will discuss the atmosphere, hydrosphere, weather, the structure of the Earth, environmentalism, the physics of motion, Newton's Laws, gravity and astrophysics. There are many hands-on experiments to do, all of which use household chemicals.
Year Four - Physical Sciences (2011-2012)
Chemistry: (Freshman and Senior Levels) This class covers the basic principles of Chemistry, such as: atoms and atomic structure, how elements bond together, chemicals, their characteristics in the Periodic table and the development of organized problem solving will be taught. This class also highlights how Divine Law and organization are discoverable by scientific inquiry. Classes will have regular experiments to recreate discoveries both simple and great.
Life Science: (Intermediate levels) Our intermediate students will switch between physical science and life science each year. The Life sciences comprise the fields of science that involve the scientific study of living organisms, like plants, animals and human beings.
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