A Gospel-centered curriculum delivered through live online classes, covering language arts, science, history, and mathematics from 1st grade through graduation.
Grades 1-6
Liahona's Online Elementary program includes five live classes: Reading, Writing, History, Science, and Math. Most classes are taught daily for one half-hour, four days a week. The program emphasizes clear writing, effective note-taking, reading comprehension, memorization, and critical thinking. Reading, History, and Science use a family-style format with all grades 1–6 participating together, while Writing and Math are level-based for differentiated instruction. Gospel principles are woven throughout the curriculum.
Reading
All elementary students participate together in a family-style reading class, building comprehension, vocabulary, and a love of literature through daily instruction four days a week.
Writing
Writing classes are grouped by skill level rather than grade, allowing each student to develop sentence structure, grammar, composition, and creative expression at an appropriate pace.
History
History is taught in a family-style format for all elementary grades, connecting historical events and figures to Gospel principles and the founding of America.
Science
Science instruction brings all elementary students together to explore the natural world through observation, experiments, and discovery — all rooted in reverence for God's creation.
Mathematics
Math classes are level-based, ensuring each student is placed according to concept mastery. Instruction covers number sense, operations, geometry, measurement, and problem-solving skills appropriate to each level.
Grades 7-12
Grades 7 through 12 follow a four-year rotating curriculum that increases in rigor and depth with each cycle. The program integrates revealed knowledge with academic subjects, equipping students to think critically, write persuasively, and understand the world through the lens of the restored Gospel.
Language Arts
A classical, skills-based approach concentrating on critical thinking in reading and writing. Students read approximately six classic texts per year, including the scriptures, and produce multiple portfolio-quality papers annually. Activities include discussion, note-taking, vocabulary building, grammar modeling, essay writing, and speech exercises.
Year 1 — Genre Studies / Liahona Grammar Vol. 1
Students explore different literary forms — fiction, biography, essay, discourse, and narrative versus expository writing. Formalism and comparative literature techniques examine how form contributes to textual meaning.
Study of archetypes, themes, and symbols through the Old Testament, classic novels, epic poems, and drama. Students examine the heroic cycle, the concept of freedom, and the plan of salvation, learning to discern uplifting literature.
How writing is constructed to be compelling and persuasive. Uses the Book of Mormon, notable speeches, essays, and novellas to develop critical thinking and rhetorical writing skills.
Year 4 — History of Language / Liahona Grammar Vol. 4
Analysis of how historical events and cultural shifts shaped literature and language. Studies the New Testament and poetry while exploring grammar conventions, their exceptions, and effective use of language.
Science
The science curriculum follows a four-year rotation examining the natural world through the lens of revealed knowledge, fostering reverence for God's creation alongside rigorous scientific inquiry.
Year 1 — Earth Science
Atmosphere, hydrosphere, weather systems, Earth's interior structure, physics of motion, Newton's Laws, gravity, and astrophysics. Includes hands-on experiments using everyday materials.
Year 2 — Biology (9–12) / Life Science (7–8)
The study of living organisms including plants, animals, and humans — characteristics, classifications, and behaviors of organisms. The Word of Wisdom and stewardship are discussed alongside biological concepts.
Year 3 — Astronomy
High school and junior high astronomy exploring the cosmos, celestial bodies, star systems, and humanity's place in the universe, all connected to teachings on creation and divine purpose.
Year 4 — Chemistry (9–12) / Life Science (7–8)
Basic chemistry principles including atoms, atomic structure, element bonding, the Periodic Table, and organized problem-solving through regular laboratory experiments.
History
A four-year rotation using original source documents alongside commentary from prophets and apostles. Students analyze primary-source materials to understand the divine hand in the establishment of nations and the preservation of liberty.
Year 1 — American Government & Civics
Studies the divine origin of the Constitution and the government it established. Students analyze original documents from Reformation thinkers through the American founders, learning to uphold constitutional principles.
Year 2 — American History I (Pre-Discovery–1865)
Primary documents trace the people and events that created and preserved the nation: Native American civilizations, colonial establishment, the Revolution, westward expansion, and the Civil War. Latter-day Saint history is interwoven throughout.
Year 3 — American History II (1860–Present)
From the close of the Civil War to the 21st century — Reconstruction, both World Wars, the Great Depression, Korea, Vietnam, and modern conflicts. Includes scriptural prophecies and ongoing Church history.
Year 4 — World Civilizations & Geography
Ancient Israel through the European Reformation: the Roman and Byzantine empires, the Crusades, the Middle Ages, the rise of Islam, and the steps toward the Restoration of the Gospel.
Mathematics
Liahona uses the Saxon Math incremental curriculum, where concepts are introduced in small steps and reinforced through continual review. Students are placed according to concept mastery rather than age. Math develops the problem-solving and critical-thinking skills that serve students for life.
Course Sequence
Math 6/5 → Math 7/6 → Math 8/7 → Pre-Algebra → Algebra 1 → Algebra 2 → Geometry → Pre-Calculus. All courses are available through Online Education.
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