Scope and Sequence
HISTORY:
The goal of our history class is for students to understand D&C 101: 77-80; that God suffered this land and our Constitution to be established and that it should be maintained for the rights and privileges of all flesh, according to just and holy principles.
Year One
American Government and Civics: The divine origin of our Constitution, the government it established and the privileges it guarantees. Original source threads are studied from Wycliffe, Knox and Huss of the Reformation through to Jefferson, Washington and Franklin of the Revolution as well as comments from prophets and apostles. Students discover how to be one of the "threads" referred to by Joseph Smith.
Year Two
American History I - Pre-Revolution to 1860- Using original documents, the personalities and events which created and shaped a new nation and then preserved the union are interwoven. Students will watch the hand of Providence unfold from Lexington, the great explorations West and the Civil War. Latter-day Saint church history is woven into the course of events.
Year Three
American History II - 1860 to Present- This class examines the opportunities and challenges faced by our country during the 19th through 21st centuries, such as the Civil War, 2 World Wars, Korea and Vietnam, the Great Depression and 9/11. The year ends with scriptural prophecies about the last-days. Latter-day Saint church history, revelations and comments are woven into the course of events.
Year Four
World Civilizations/Geography - Europe from ancient Israel through the Reformation. The Roman and Byzantine empires, the Crusades, the Middle Ages, breaking the bands of Catholicism and the steps needed for the Restoration of the Gospel. Students will explore the cause and effect of European influences upon the writings of Jefferson, Adams, Wythe, etc.
LANGUAGE ARTS:
Our skills-based approach to Language Arts concentrates on critical thinking in reading and writing, as well as grammar and writing skills to prepare a student to read, critique and respond to any type of literature. Students write an average of 4 portfolio-quality papers per year and participate in brain-storming, thought questions, note-taking, short answer and in-class essay writing and speeches. In addition to their literature text, students choose 4 other texts of various genres to read and discuss. Our grammar series is written in an LDS context and provides a foundation for successful writing in academic or professional circumstances.
Year One
English- Genre studies / Liahona Grammar Vol. 1: Types of literature which have been historically important;, such as: the difference between fiction and biography, essay and discourse, narrative versus expository writing.
Year Two
English- Themes and Symbols / Liahona Grammar Vol. 2: Writing elements used to help readers better understand the scriptures and classic literature. The Bible, 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.
Year Three
English-Argument and Rhetorical Techniques / Liahona Grammar Vol. 3: 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 skills.
Year Four
English-History of Language and Literature / Liahona Grammar Vol. 4: Analyzes the history and events which shaped literature. The New Testament and interesting novels and poems are used to illustrate.
SCIENCE:
The study of science should lead us to a greater reverence and testimony of God's handiwork. AAll 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 - Physical Sciences
Chemistry: (Senior Level only) 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.
Astronomy: (Intermediate and Freshman only) This class covers the unfamiliar world of space. Stars, black holes, galaxies, our solar system, famous astronomers and myths are a few of the subjects to be explored.
Year Two - Life Sciences
Human Biology: (all 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.
Year Three - Physical Sciences
Earth Science (Earth Systems): (All levels) From Earth to the outer reaches of space, this course examines God's handiwork and the perfection of His design. The sun, moon, planets, atmosphere, rocks, motion, weather, plate tectonics, etc., are studied in the light of secular and revealed knowledge.
Year Four - Life Sciences
Plant and Animal Biology: (Botany/Zoology) (All Levels)The abundance of life this planet can sustain, animals, their climates, how plants grow, the need for sunlight, their leaves and flowers will be discussed. Most importantly, students begin to understand righteous dominion and why the Lord saw that all these things were good.
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