Language Arts

The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom

Themes: Faith, courage, forgiveness, perseverance

• Write chapter summaries for each chapter as you read them.
• Write reflection paper after you’ve read the entire book.

Heidi by Johanna Spyri

Themes: Nature, kindness, resilience, family, personal growth

• Create character sketches of Heidi, Grandfather, and Peter with a short description of each character underneath (or a memorable quote).
• Write a poem about the mountains from your own experience or from Heidi’s.
• Complete final assessment (will print copy at home).

Math 7: Teaching Textbooks

Core Math Skills:

• Proportional Relationships:Students will build upon their understanding of ratios, working with different types of proportional relationships. 
• Rational Numbers:They will learn to apply the properties of operations to all rational numbers, including positive and negative integers, fractions, and decimals. 
• Equations and Inequalities:Students will develop a deeper understanding of how to solve equations and inequalities, and explore their applications. 
• Basic Algebra:Teaching Textbooks Math 7 also introduces fundamental algebraic concepts, laying the groundwork for more advanced math studies. 

Science: Khan Academy Middle School Earth and Space Science

Course Units:

• Unit 1: Earth in Space:Students learn about Earth’s place in the universe, galaxies, and the solar system. 
• Unit 2: The Earth-Sun-Moon System:This unit explores seasons, the moon’s motions, and solar eclipses. 
• Unit 3: Weather and Climate:Students delve into the water cycle, weather patterns, global winds, and regional climates. 
• Unit 4: The Geosphere:This unit covers the rock cycle, fossils, plate tectonics, and weathering and erosion. 
• Unit 5: Earth and Society:Students examine natural resources, natural hazards, and the impact of human activities on the environment and climate. 
• Unit 6: Hands-on Earth and Space Science Activities:This unit provides opportunities for practical, hands-on learning experiences. 

Outcomes:

• Understanding key concepts:Students gain a foundational understanding of concepts like gravity, the water cycle, plate tectonics, and the rock cycle. 
• Applying knowledge: They learn to apply these concepts to real-world scenarios, such as understanding regional climates or the impact of human activities on the environment. 
• Engaging with hands-on activities: The course incorporates hands-on activities to make learning more interactive and engaging. 
• Developing scientific reasoning: Through activities and problem-solving, students develop their scientific reasoning skills. 
• Understanding Earth’s systems: Students gain a comprehensive understanding of Earth’s interconnected systems, including the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. 
• Recognizing human impacts: They learn about the ways human activities influence Earth’s systems, including resource management and climate change. 
• Exploring space: The course provides an introduction to space, including the solar system, galaxies, and the Earth-Sun-Moon system. 

Brukner Science Lesson

Snow Science Lesson

Social Studies

Exploring New England

Requested preview of National Geographic World Cultures & Geography:

• Unit 1: THE ESSENTIALS OF GEOGRAPHY
• Unit 2: NORTH AMERICA
• Unit 3: CENTRAL AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN
• Unit 4: SOUTH AMERICA
• Unit 5: EUROPE
• Unit 6: RUSSIA & THE EURASIAN REPUBLICS
• Unit 7: AFRICA SOUTH OF THE SAHARA
• Unit 8: SOUTHWEST ASIA & NORTH AFRICA
• Unit 9: SOUTH ASIA
• Unit 10: EAST ASIA
• Unit 11: SOUTHEAST ASIA
• Unit 12: AUSTRALIA, THE PACIFIC REALM & ANTARCTICA

Spanish

Universal Language Acquisition Tool: Spanish language program that focuses on natural language acquisition, prioritizing oral foundation before moving to reading and writing. It’s designed to teach students how to think like native speakers, without relying on their native language or prematurely introducing written text.

Equivalence in terms of learning:

• Natural Acquisition: The ULAT approach mimics how native speakers learn their first language, focusing on listening and speaking before reading and writing. 
• Focus on Communication: It emphasizes practical communication skills, not just grammatical rules. 
• Active Engagement: The ULAT uses interactive methods like video clips and images to engage students.