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Grade 9 Online High School Courses: Forest Trail Academy offers a full array of college preparatory courses. The Grade 9 course curriculum is interactive and structured per Common Core State Standards to stimulate the student’s interest whilst engaging them in the learning process and maintaining their focus for successful core course completion and that of a diverse selection of languages and electives. Students are introduced to innovative ways of learning. The subjects are taught by the Highly Qualified teachers to deliver a world class education. The rigor of our courses affords a strong foundation for our student body to be prepared for college, career, and the workforce.
High school students are given access to a wide range of course work of interactive courses to learn at their own pace. The subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Personal Fitness/Health, and Foreign Language.
Grade 9th Online High School Courses Includes: English I : English I Mathematics : Algebra 1 or Geometry or Algebra 2 Science : Earth & Space Science or Physical Science Social Studies : World History PE & Health : Personal Fitness & Health I Foreign Language : Spanish I or II or French I or II
Grade 9 English I Course Outline (1.0 Credit) To expose students to a variety of literary genres to further their appreciation of literature. To develop students’ vocabulary-building skills through the use of context clues and word origin/structure analysis. To help students recognize and understand the use of a variety of literary elements (terms and techniques). To enable students to respond to literature in a way that reflects intelligent and thoughtful analysis. To provide a wide range of learning opportunities, including daily and longer-term projects, in order that students of all ability levels may be able to reach their respective potentials and be successful. To foster a classroom atmosphere that emphasizes the importance of respect for others’ opinions, beliefs and ways of being Objectives:
The student will review and practice grammar and punctuation. The student will develop vocabulary.The student will practice different types of essay writing. The student will read critically, informatively, and for pleasure. The student will give informal book talks and make a formal research presentation. The student will listen to teacher lecture and readings Reading literature and informational texts:
vocabulary poetry short stories drama: Macbeth, Oedipus Rex and Antigone novel: Things Fall Apart non-fiction essays and memoirs Writing:
sentence structure comparison essay research-based essay Hyper text activity Speaking and Listening:
presentations listening comprehension activity Language Usage: writing and editing strategies parts of speech Course Outline Introduction Introduction Course Description Pretest Assignment: Pretest Understanding Plagiarism Units and Assessments MLA Formatting MLA Formatting MSWord 2007 MLA Documentation updates MLA Citation MLA Incorporating Sources Writing about Literature Vocabulary: Prefixes, Roots, Suffixes Parts of Speech: Nouns & Verbs Vocabulary: Homonyms Parts of Speech: Pronoun Parts of Speech: Adjectives & Adverbs Parts of Speech: Preposition & Conjunctions Parts of Speech: Review Short Stories Vocabulary: Word Origins Sentences: Construction Sentences: Objects & Complements Sentences: Parallel Structures Sentences: Capitalization Sentences: Punctuation Marks Sentences: Clauses Sentences: Using Modifiers Writing: Descriptive Essay Writing: Parallelism Reading and Writing: Persuasion To Kill A Mockingbird Vocabulary: Context Clues Poetry Lord of the Flies Vocabulary: Concrete Words Writing: Hyper Text Assignment Romeo & Juliet
Grade 10 Geometry Course Outline (1.0 Credit) This course introduces the student to the deductive method of proof with the use of points, lines, and planes. Solid geometry is integrated with plane geometry to lead the student to consideration of two-and three-dimensional figures and to develop the ability to visualize space relationships. Students who successfully complete this course with a grade of “C” or higher should be prepared for Algebra II.
This Course Covers The Following Geometry Concepts: CONGRUENCE
Experiment with transformations in the plane Understand congruence in terms of rigid motions Prove geometric theorems Make geometric constructions SIMILARITY, RIGHT TRIANGLES & TRIGONOMETRY
Understand similarity in terms of similarity transformations Prove theorems involving similarity Define trigonometric ratios and solve problems involving right triangles Apply trigonometry to general triangles CIRCLES Understand and apply theorems about circles Find arc lengths and areas of sectors of circles EXPRESSING GEOMETRIC PROPERTIES WITH EQUATIONS
Translate between the geometric description and the equation for a conic section Use coordinates to prove simple geometric theorems algebraically GEOMETRIC MEASUREMENT & DIMENSION
Explain volume formulas and use them to solve problems Visualize relationships between two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects MODELING WITH GEOMETRY
Apply geometric concepts in modeling situations Course Outline Introduction Introduction Course Description Completing Math Assessments Pretest Assignment: Pretest MLA Formatting Word 2007 MLA Documentation Updates MLA Citation MLA Incorporating Sources The Geometry Toolkit Where’s the Logic? Where’s the Proof? Investigating Lines Investigating Triangles More Triangle Investigations Mid-Term Exam Investigating Quadrilaterals Can You See the Similarities? Right Triangle Trigonometry Investigating Circles Perimeter & Area Surface Area & Volume
Grade 9 Earth And Space Science Course Outline (1.0 Credit) The Earth and Space Science course is a course focusing on the study of space, geologic structures and forces, the waters on our planet, and the atmospheric forces that shape our world. Students will explore the Earth’s spheres including the geosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, atmosphere, and the cycles of the Earth such as the water and carbon cycle. Students will learn about scientific inquiry, geologic time, space exploration, the solar system, and the universe.
Upon completion of the course, students will be sensitized to various moral and environmental issues being brought to the fore by research of the universe and other areas of earth and space structure and function of the various cells, tissues, and integrated systems of the body. The course is designed to lay the groundwork then move into various human systems.
Course Outline Course Introduction Course Description Introduction Understanding Plagiarism Pretest Assignment: Pretest MLA Formatting MLA Formatting MSWord MLA Documentation MLA Citation MLA Incorporating Sources The Nature of Science Standards of Measurement Earth Basics Earth Chemistry Weather and Climate Weathering and Erosion The Oceans Mid-Term Exam Space and the Solar System Stars and the Universe The Dynamic Earth History of Earth Final Exam Course Evaluation
Grade 9 World History Course Outline (1.0 Credit) World History is a required course for sophomores concerning the nations and peoples of the world. Included with the history and geography are cultural development, political and economic systems and social structures. The student will be challenged to think critically about international relations, human commonalities and differences and their impact on the student’s own life. We will begin this course with an introduction into history, geography, and a little bit of anthropology to give you a framework for understanding the course as a whole. We will then begin with the four primary ancient civilizations and work our way through present day. This course is designed to give you an over view of what we know about World History and encourage you to think critically about the development of history as it relates to our present day cultures and situations. Think of this course as the greatest epic ever written — one long story about the development, impact, and innovations of humans.
Each virtual class you take will be slightly different from the others, Whether you are a seasoned virtual student or new to the program, it is very important to your success to read through this description. There will be helpful hints about reading, assignments, and assessments.
Course Outline Introduction Introduction Course Description Understanding Plagiarism Pretest Assignment: Pretest Ancient History Review MLA Formatting Word 2007 MLA Documentation updates MLA Citation MLA Incorporating Sources Unit 1: The Americas Unit 1: African Kingdoms Unit 1: Empires of Asia Unit 1: The Rise of Islam Unit 1: Byzantine & Russian Empires Unit 1: Medieval Europe Unit 1: Final Project Unit 2: Renaissance & Reformation Unit 2: Exploration & Colonization Unit 2: Absolute Monarchies Unit 2: Scientific Revolution & the Enlightenment Unit 2: Revolutions Unit 3: Industrial Revolution Unit 3: 19th Century Movements Unit 3: Age of Imperialism Unit 3: WWI Unit 3: Rise of Totalitarianism Unit 3: Final Project Unit 4: WWII Unit 4: Cold War Unit 4: Asia & The Pacific Unit 4: Africa & The Middle East Unit 4: Latin America Unit 4: Contemporary Overview Unit 4: Final Project Course Survey Course Evaluation Grade 9 Personal Fitness Course Outline (0.5 Credit) The purpose of this course is to (a) acquire knowledge of physical fitness concepts (b) understand the influence of lifestyle on health and fitness, and (c) begin to develop an optimal level of fitness. Online High School Students are taught the content that includes, but not limited to, the following: -safety practices -technology applications -assessment of health-related fitness -components of physical fitness -health problems associated with inadequate fitness levels -psychological values of physical fitness, including stress management -evaluation of physical activities in terms of fitness value -fitness program design nutrition -benefits derived from participation in physical activity. Course Outline Welcome To Class Welcome Course Description Understanding Plagiarism MLA Formatting MSWord 2007 MLA Documentation updates MLA Citation MLA Incorporating Sources Healthy Heart Eating Right Calories Food Guide Pyramid Sports Fitness Heart Strong Design A Game Physical Activities After PE Nutrition and Fitness Drug Addiction Fitness Quest Heat Strokes & Sports I am Joe's or Jane's Weight Training Swimming Football Baseball Golf Dance Final Project Course Survey
French I High School Course Outline (1.0 Credit) Students will learn to read, write, speak, and understand spoken French. A developmental approach to the acquisition of essential vocabulary will build upon different themes at each level. The main language used in the class is French. In some stages a bilingual approach is used to explain grammar or to introduce cultural concepts especially at the early levels. It is most important to note that the target language is used extensively and it is the student’s responsibility to work with the teacher to master this essential oral component. Within each chapter are many pages that cover topics such as grammar, vocabulary, culture, and conversation.
Course Outline Introduction 1 Introduction Course Description Understanding Plagiarism Course Links MLA Formatting MSWord MLA Documentation updates MLA Citation MLA Incorporating Sources ChapitreII : Pronunciation ChapitreIII :Bienvenue en classe de Français ! (Welcome to French class !) ChapitreIV : A propos de moi (About me) ChapitreV :Vacances en France (Holidays in France) ChapitreVI : A la rencontre des gens (Meeting people) ChapitreVII : Beaucoup de Choses End of Course Survey
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