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7th Grade Bible

Course Definition

The seventh grade Bible curriculum is a survey course of the Bible, both Old and New Testaments.

Course Objectives

Our goal, as the book’s title indicates, is to “travel” through the Bible in one school year. Although time will limit the exploration of details, students will get the “big picture” of the Bible.  They will become more familiar with the Bible, its contents, organization and importance. By studying the individual books that make up the Scriptures, students will see just how it all fits together, while those who have never studied the Bible will get a solid introduction to what it’s all about.

At the same time, students will make application of basic biblical principles and come to see that the whole of Scripture points to God’s amazing love for His people and Christ’s work of redemption. Students will be challenged to examine their lives and commitment to Christ.

Bible Memorization

Students will be quizzed on the books and divisions of the Bible. They will also be quizzed each week on verses throughout the Bible. Each week’s verse(s) will pertain to the material they are studying that week.

Written Work and Homework

• Route 66: This text is designed with a variety of activities: lecture fill-ins, student fill-ins, quizzes, charts, maps, creative projects and definition boxes.  Students will be encouraged to use Bible study tools such as Bible dictionaries, handbooks, and encyclopedias.

• Picture This Binders: Students will learn out each book of the Bible in a picture format which will compile into a binder that will become a pictorial Bible for personal reference.

• Journals: Weekly journaling will be based on meditation and study of specific books of the Bible.  Students will read a passage and interact with the application of that passage.

• Serving Hours: Students will be required to live out the Word through serving others each quarter through opportunities at school, church or in their communities.

• The majority of our work will be covered during class time; however, the students will be asked to do homework or projects for class.

Tests and Quizzes

In addition to the Bible memorization quizzes, students will be tested at the end of each unit of Route 66.

Textbooks

• Holy Bible (2011 New International Version)

• Route 66: Travel Through the Bible (Published by Positive Action for Christ)

• Picture This: Old and New Testaments (Picture This Ministries)

7th Grade English

Course Objectives

Students will continue their study of the English language and its literature. The course will focus on four main areas: grammar, literature, vocabulary, and composition.

Grammar

Students will study a variety of rules and practices such as parts of the sentence, phrases, clauses, sentence combining and revising, capitalization, punctuation, subject/verb agreement, spelling and study skills. The study of grammar in junior high is often done in conjunction with student writing, but 7th graders will also have grammar units where the emphasis is solely on proper usage.

Literature

Students in junior high focus on literary analysis. They are asked to not only read stories, but also to examine character, motives, plots, conflicts, etc. The seventh graders will do five book reports in the course of the year, reading books from our junior high reading list on their own and then reporting on them in class. There will also be special units on mythology, poetry, plays, and short stories.

Vocabulary

Each unit of our excellent 7th grade vocabulary book introduces the students to twenty new words and their definitions. It then has the students work through a series of exercises in which they complete sentences, give antonyms and synonyms, and choose the correct word.

Composition

Writing is a major part of 7th grade English. Students will begin by learning to write a proper paragraph and then move on to writing 5 paragraph essays. They will also be given assignments in creative writing such as poetry, mythology, and descriptive writing. The students will also be required to do one research paper in the year. This will be a joint venture with their history and English classes.

Written Work and Homework

Students receive points for all written work and homework. This work must be legible or typed. Students should expect homework often, as it helps to solidify concepts learned in class. It also helps them to develop their skills in writing and analysis.

Tests and Quizzes

Tests and quizzes will be given to allow the teacher to see how the student is progressing. These also provide the student with opportunities to raise his/her grade. Every effort will be made to give the students at least a week’s notice of an upcoming test and at least two-days’ notice of an upcoming quiz.

Textbooks

• Prentice Hall Literature, Bronze Level
• Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar, Bronze Level
• Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Workshop, Level B

7th Grade Pre-Algebra

Course Definition

Pre-algebra is a common name for a course in elementary mathematics. In the United States, it is typically a one-year course taught to some students as early as sixth grade, but is typically designed to meet the needs of the 7th grade student. The objective of pre-algebra is to prepare the student to the study of algebra.

Course Objectives

The Prentice Hall Pre-Algebra Textbook covers all content mandated by the California Standards, with an emphasis on Algebra readiness skills such as integer operations, evaluating, solving simple equations, applying area, perimeter, and volume formulas, graphing linear equations and functions, and number sense as it pertains to fractions and decimals.   Students will also be exposed to simple geometry concepts such as points, lines, planes, space, congruence of figures, parallelograms, triangles, trapezoids, and circles.  The last week of each quarter the student will take a benchmark test over the standards covered so that mastery of content standards can be assessed.

Homework and Tests

Homework will be checked by the teacher daily. The student will be issued a 0, ½, or 1 each day.  

Attendance

In this class, attendance is a vital part of success.  Participation in daily class discussions helps further understanding in a manner that is difficult to accomplish alone.

Textbook

Pre-Algebra California Edition, published by Prentice Hall

7th Grade Algebra

Course Definition

Algebra is a branch of mathematics in which symbols, usually letters of the alphabet, represent numbers or members of a specified set and are used to represent quantities and to express general relationships that hold for all members of the set. A strong grasp in Pre-Algebra is a pre-requisite to the course.

Course Objectives

Pearson Algebra 1 Common Core Edition is a blended print and digital curriculum that is built on a foundation of problem solving and visual learning.  The components of learning integrated in the text are Problem Solving, Visual Learning, Big Ideas, Interactive Learning, and Differentiated Instruction.  These components are skillfully interwoven throughout the text which offers students a rich, conceptually rigorous, and visually engaging program. The topics covered in this  Algebra 1 course are solving equations and inequalities, introduction to linear functions, systems of equations and inequalities, exponents and exponential functions, polynomials and factoring, quadratic equations and functions, radical expressions and equations, and rational expressions and functions.  Data Analysis and Probability will be introduced if time permits.

Homework and Tests

• Homework will be checked by the teacher daily. The student will be issued a 0, ½, or 1 each day.  

Attendance

In this class, attendance is a vital part of success.  Participation in daily class discussions helps further understanding in a manner that is difficult to accomplish alone.

Textbook

• Algebra I Common Core published by Pearson

7th Grade Life Science

Course Description

This course is designed to bring students to a greater understanding that the world in which we live belongs to God, who created and upholds it.  Not only will students will become actively involved in scientific discovery and develop concepts of life science, but they will have a deeper knowledge of the amazing complexity and orderliness of God’s world.  A deeper knowledge of creation brings a deepened awareness of its Creator.  Students will also come to appreciate their responsibility as stewards of His creation.  They will be encouraged to use their abilities to honor and obey God, to serve others, and sustain God’s remarkable gift of the world and its resources.

Course Objective

Students will learn and develop concepts of life science through discussion, hands-on activities, labs, and projects.  These learning experiences will be based upon God’s word and will enrich the student’s knowledge of creation, affirm their faith in the Creator, and enable them to use science to the glory of God. Introduction to Life Science, Viruses, Bacteria, Protocists and Fungi, Plants, Animals, Human Body, and Genetics and Heredity are the specific units of study.

Grading Policy

Grades will be based upon homework, class participation, lab reports/spirals, quizzes, tests and exams.  Additionally, during the third and fourth quarter, each student will be required to conduct and present an experimental science project.

Required Materials

• Life Science, Christian Schools International
• TextbookLab Manual, Spiral bound

7th Grade World History

Course Definition

This social science course is designed to enhance the student’s understanding and appreciation of the history of mankind from the creation to the present.  The emphasis is on the development of culture in the Middle East and Europe.  In addition, students will study geography of the Eastern Hemisphere.  Current events are covered using the Internet.

Course Objectives

The student will: (1) know the major events in world history, as well as the major divisions in history, from a Christian perspective in order to gain understanding as to why the world is the way it is today; (2) gain experience researching and writing a research paper (a joint English/History project); (3) relate current events to material presented in class; (4) develop critical thinking skills; and, (5) increase his or her knowledge of world geography.

Written Work

Written work will include answering textbook questions, reporting on current events, researching and writing a research paper on a topic selected from a teacher-approved list, and other related activities and projects.

Homework, Quizzes and Tests

The objectives will be accomplished through homework assignments, quizzes, and tests.  Students will be introduced to the concept of semester tests in June to prepare them for high school comprehensive tests.

Textbooks

• History of the World in Christian Perspective, published by A Abeka Book (2008)
• World Atlas & Geography Studies of the Eastern Hemisphere, published by A Abeka Book (2008)