MS Physical Science
MS Physical Science (2 of 2) investigates concepts from ecology and geology to explore the interactions between and among organisms in an ecosystem. Topics covered include types of rocks, the rock cycle, and Earth’s resources to explore how Earth’s processes can lead to natural hazard events and severe weather, and then discover how technology can help during disasters, as well as other benefits of technology.
MS Physical Science
MS Physical Science (1 of 2) examines concepts from the fields of chemistry, biology, and ecology. The relationship between matter, energy, and chemical reactions is explored to understand cellular respiration and photosynthesis, while synthetic materials are analyzed to see how they impact society.
MS Spanish 1
MS Spanish 1 (2 of 2) explores how to discuss activities with friends, using vocabulary associated with restaurants, traveling, vacations, and exploring cultures of some Spanish-speaking countries, such as Argentina, Spain, and Peru.
MS Spanish 1
MS Spanish 1 (1 of 2) introduces the basics of the Spanish language by learning through reading, writing, listening, and speaking about personal interests and hobbies, asking for directions, and discovering the cultures of some Spanish-speaking countries, such Mexico and Colombia.
MS Spanish 2
MS Spanish 2 (1 of 2) explores how to discuss school subjects, various professions, and daily routines through practice reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The course also explores cultures of some Spanish-speaking countries, such as Venezuela and Chile.
MS Spanish 2
MS Spanish 2 (2 of 2) explores how to discuss illness and injury, shopping, and money through reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The course also explores cultures of some Spanish-speaking countries, such as Ecuador, Guatemala, and Cuba.
MS US History: Colonization to 1900
MS US History: Colonization to 1900 (2 of 2) explores westward expansion, early Spanish missions in western North America through to Reconstruction, the Second Industrial Revolution, and connects these events to how policies and cultures are shaped. Topics include: causes and effects of the Texas Revolution and the Mexican American War; the California gold rush; American Civil War, Indian Wars of the 19th Century.
MS US History: Colonization to 1900
MS US History: Colonization to 1900 (1 of 2) explores early American history from pre-Columbian era and closely examines the evolution from the British Colonies to the creation of the United States. A close look at the ideology of the framing documents and nature of the American republic set against the backdrop of the challenges of growth and sectional divisions and conflict.
MS World History: Ancient Times to 1770s
MS World History: Ancient Times to 1770s (2 of 2) explores the growing economic interaction among civilizations during the Renaissance, Reformation, the Age of Exploration, and how the Enlightenment gave rise to democratic ideas that still resonate today. Topics include: the exchange of ideas, beliefs, technologies, and commodities inspire the Enlightenment philosophy and the interest in reason and authority, natural rights of human beings, the divine right of kings, experimentalism in science, and the dogma of belief.
MS World History: Ancient Times to 1770s
MS World History: Ancient Times to 1770s (1 of 2) explores the social, cultural, and technological developments occurring concurrently in Europe, Africa, and Asia in the years AD 500–1789. It also examines how archaeologists and historians uncover the past.
MS World History: Peoples of the Ancient World
MS World History: Peoples of the Ancient World(2 of 2) explores the geographic, political, economic, and cultural development of ancient Greece, Rome, and China and applies historical thinking skills to understand implications of ancient literature, art, and philosophy on later Western culture. The course examines the birth and spread of Judaism, Christianity, Taoism, and Confucianism.
MS World History: Peoples of the Ancient World
MS World History: Peoples of the Ancient World (1 of 2) explores geographical, social, economic, and political foundations of early civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Ancient Israel, and India as they shift from nomadic societies to agricultural societies. The study of these civilizations includes the impact of geography, early history, cultural development, and economic change. The geographic focus includes the study of physical and political features, economic development and resources, and migration patterns.
Personal Fitness
Personal Fitness (2 of 2) explores how to develop personalized physical fitness plans while completing physical activities throughout the course. Topics include: how to assess fitness levels, modify fitness goals, evaluate fitness products and programs, leadership, and progress tracking in a daily physical activity log.
Personal Fitness
Personal Fitness (1 of 2) explores key concepts from combative sports, gymnastics and tumbling, and a variety of team sports and activities. The focus is on advanced fitness guidelines and cognitive factors that affect performance. Topics include: motor skill development, game strategy, self-evaluation of fitness, setting goals, designing an exercise plan, and tracking results.
Physical Education
Physical Education (2 of 2) explores key concepts that lead to improved fitness, wellness, and overall health. Topics include: description of the human body, including anatomy, physiology, and nutrition; practical applications, such as metabolism manipulation, correct exercise form, and effective programming for personal health goals.
Physical Education
Physical Education (1 of 2) examines the importance of physical activity, personal fitness, and healthy eating habits. Topics include: useful techniques and different aspects of sport and recreation, a personal fitness evaluation, the design of a personal exercise plan and tracking of results.
Physical Education - Grade 1
Physical Education - Grade 1 (1 of 2) builds on the skills developed in kindergarten and helps students develop greater competency in movements and motor skills. The course explores exercises to warm up and cool down like bending, stretching, twisting, and curling. Topics include more advanced skills in running, skipping, hopping, leaping, jumping, and galloping, dance and creating dance routines, gymnastics, obstacle courses, and the importance of nutrition.
Physical Education - Grade 1
Physical Education - Grade 1 (2 of 2) reinforces manipulative skills and provides practice and repetition to develop mature movement patterns. Topics include manipulative skills such as dribbling with hands, dribbling with feet, kicking, tossing, throwing overhand, catching, and striking with short and long-handled implements. The course reinforces and expands on short and long rope jumping skills as well as the benefits of being active, following directions, food choices, food groups, the functions of the heart, trying challenging activities, accepting feedback, and playing well with others.
Physical Education - Grade 2
Physical Education - Grade 2 (1 of 2) provides instruction on a variety of movements and physical activities for good health and provides the chance to demonstrate those skills. Topics include warming up (stretches with curling, bending, and twisting), exercises for specific body parts, movements like rolling, hopping, skipping, jumping, sliding, and running, and the importance of nutrition. Basketball is introduced to develop dribbling, passing, throwing, and catching skills.
Physical Education - Grade 2
Physical Education - Grade 2 (2 of 2) expands on foundational movements and motor skills important to maintaining a healthy body. The course explores moderate and vigorous activities such as jogging and sprinting, traveling in different pathways as well as around, under, and over obstacles, and sports such as baseball, volleyball, and soccer, as well as different types of dances. Topics include foundational motor skills like striking, serving, dribbling and kicking a ball, and moving to a beat and rhythm, as well as good sports behaviors such as safety, following rules, and sportsmanship.