Elliott Academy of Excellence: 2008-2009 Curriculum Plan

August 22, 2008

This topic for this week's Heart of the Matter Online Meme is What We Are Using This Year.

Our 2008-2009 Curriculum Plan

Everyone

Bible: Heart of Wisdom Bible Study
Tapestry of Grace Year 3: This covers history, geography, literature, writing, church history and fine arts for everyone, as well as government for Nathan. I adapt it for each child.
Nature Study: The Outdoor Hour Challenge
Art: Art class once a month

Kathryn, grade 4:

Allyson, grade 6:

Jordan, grade 8:

Math: Teaching Textbooks 7
Science: Physical Science with a focus on Electronics (we are developing our own program using Science Scope, by Kathryn Stout, and various books and Internet sites - lots of hands-on)
Copywork, Dictation, Spelling: Spelling Wisdom

Nathan, grade 9 (we are still working on this, but it is pretty much complete; course names may change):

English I: Tapestry of Grace Year 3 Literature & Writing components, 1 credit
Algebra I: Algebra 1: Expressions, Equations, and Applications, by Paul Foerster (see Maria Miller's article about this), 1 credit
Western Civilization: the 1800's: Tapestry of Grace, 1/2 credit
U.S. History: Tapestry of Grace, 1/2 credit
Earth Science: We are developing our own curriculum together, 1 credit
Government Studies III: Tapestry of Grace, 1/2 credit
Spanish I: Speedy Spanish I and supplements, 1/2 credit (Speedy Spanish I & II will be done over 1-2 years and will furnish Nathan with 1 credit for Spanish I)
History of Fine Arts: the 1800's: Tapestry of Grace, 1/4 credit
Church History: the 1800's: Tapestry of Grace, 1/2 credit
Music: Guitar, 1/2 credit
PE: The President's Challenge, 1/2 credit