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Students will study United States History from the 1600's, including the events in Europe that influenced our exploration and development. Emphasis is placed on our Christian heritage and how God has blessed the development of our nation. Units of study include European Exploration, the Early Colonies, the Revolutionary War, the Constitution, the Industrial Revolution, the Civil War, Westward Expansion, Immigration, WWI, the Great Depression, WWII, the Cold, Korean, and Viet Nam Wars, and recent history up to present day.
To improve writing skills, students continue the study of English grammar, usage, and mechanics. Literature for 7th graders covers short stories and novels, including Island of the Blue Dolphin, Far North, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, and The Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe. Vocabulary skills are integrated into reading units. Public speaking skills are introduced.
Life Science is designed to familiarize students with the concepts and principles of living things in our world. Students will gain a better understanding of scientific method and scientific tools. Students will collect, observe, and classify organisms and study structure and function through dissections. Our purpose is to show students the order and reality of God's design for living things. Biblically-centered instruction recognizes God as the creator of all things.
Pre-Algebra is the study of whole numbers, integers, fractions, percents, proportion, and probability. Through the course, students explore data, graphs, number theory, linear equations, polynomials, geometric concepts and spatial thinking. Students will also gain an understanding of the integration of algebra and geometry concepts.
| Bible - A Light To The Gentiles |
2 semesters | Students will gain a basic familiarity with the content, history and purposes of the Gospels as well as the epistles of the New Testament while learning the story of God's work in establishing his church on Earth. Through this overview of the New Testament, students will apply foundational biblical truths to their personal lives.
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6300 212th St. W. Farmington, MN 55024 