Curriculum Information
We learn math in the following topics: 1. Number Operation Systems 2. Ratios & Proportions 3. Expressions and Equations 4. Geometry 5. Probability & Statistics |
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We cover the following topics 1. Space: moon, tides, planets, seasons, eclipses, asteroids/meteors/comets, galaxies 2. Chemistry: atoms, elements, molecules, chemical changes, solids/liquids/gases, properties of water 3. Energy: conduction/convection/radiation, energy transformations, potential/kinetic energy 4. Weather: air pressure, hurricanes, catastrophic events, atmosphere, water cycle, convection currents 5. Ecosystems: classification, abiotic/biotic factors, biomes, biodiversity, natural selection, organism relationships, symbiosis, food webs, energy pyramids, ecological succession, short/long term environmental impacts, watersheds |
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We cover: Early Humans, Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient China, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, World Religions, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Protestant Reformation, Revolutions, 20th Century Conflicts, Modern World Issues as well as Current Events through CNN10 |
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We read 900 pages a term We write at least one major essay a term (informational as well as argumentative) We are using the Amplify Curriculum Third term has a major book report project (takes over two months) GOALS: to read 130 words per minute and to have a Lexile level above 1050 |