Online Middle School

Through a merging of the past and the present, students in the MJ Language Arts 1 course study classical and contemporary texts and examine the lasting influence of each. Students acquire a foundational understanding of the reading, writing, language, and speaking/listening skills necessary for success in college, career, and beyond. Students become critical readers and thinkers as they delve into rigorous and engaging literary and informational texts by examining rhetoric and purpose through close readings, interactive practice, and formal assessments. They also learn to write effective narrative, informational, and argumentative pieces through the repeated practice of planning, drafting, revising, and editing their written work.
Topics and Concepts
Segment One
Module 01 – Getting the Big Picture

• The Plot Thickens
• Plotting It Out
• Making Connections
• What Does It Mean?
• Choose Your Words
• Implicit or Explicit Evidence
• What is the Big Idea?

Module 02 – Relaying Information

• Organize Ideas in Informational Writing
• Gather and Check Your Information
• Cite Your Sources
• Introduce Your Ideas
• What’s Your Big Idea?
• Don’t Leave It Hanging
• Wrap Up Your Ideas

Module 03 – The Power of Language

• Getting to the Point
• Multiple Views
• Your Idea in Pictures
• Figuring Out Figurative Language
• Pieces to the Puzzle
• The Appeal of Rhetoric
• Recognizing Rhetoric

Segment Two
Module 04 – Artful Argumentation

• Making Arguments That Matter
• Organize and Introduce Your Argument
• Show Some Support
• Your Argumentative Rough Draft
• Perfect Your Final Draft
• Misguided Arguments
• Help With Hyphens

Module 05 – A Novel Approach

• Influencing Poetry
• Meaningful Figurative Language
• Nice to Meet You
• Get Versed in Verbals
• The Turning Point
• Pronoun Problems Solved
• That’s a Wrap

Module 06 – Telling Tales

• Mix It Up
• Planning a Narrative
• Begin Your Narrative
• Writing a Noteworthy Narrative
• The Writer’s Craft
• Dare to Compare
• Publishing Your Narrative

Through a theme of finding their voice, students in the MJ Language Arts 2 course study the ways in which word choice and sentence structure contribute to developing perspective. Students continue to develop the reading, writing, language, and speaking/listening skills necessary for success in college, career, and beyond with a strong connection to civics throughout the centuries. Students closely examine voice, purpose, diction, syntax, and rhetoric in historical speeches, informational texts, and classic and contemporary literature through guided readings, interactive practice, and formal assessments. They also grow their narrative, informational, and argumentative writing skills through the repeated practice of planning, drafting, revising, and editing their written work.
Topics and Concepts
Segment 1

• Reading Comprehension/Informational & Expository Writing
• Explaining author’s purpose through diction and syntax
• Exploring connotation and denotation
• Examining the ways literary elements interact
• Understanding the effect of unreliable narrators
• Analyzing plot structure
• Determining one or more themes in literature
• Learning the correct usage of hyphens
• Uncovering word meanings through context clues
• Discovering tools for enhancing language
• Composing powerful paragraphs
• Determining the central idea of a text
• Recognizing text features
• Writing effective summaries
• Identifying the structure of informational texts
• Distinguishing between organizational patterns
• Reading for research purposes
• Avoiding plagiarism
• Citing sources correctly
• Formatting the Works Cited page
• Using signal phrases and transitions in academic writing
• Writing effective informational introductions, body paragraphs, and conclusions
• Formulating thesis statements for academic writing
• Using precise language and domain-specific vocabulary
• Creating different types of sentences
• Editing and revising
• Identifying and correcting logical fallacies
• Using semicolons effectively
• Determining word meaning through affixes and root words
• Defining and analyzing author’s perspective
• Writing compare and contrast paragraphs
• Using colons effectively
• Identifying and analyzing allusions in nonfiction and fiction

Segment 1 Advanced

• Summarizing the same text for two different audiences
• Researching and presenting information on a Supreme Court landmark case
• Analyzing how logical fallacies weaken arguments
• Determining how rhetoric is used effectively in advertising

Segment 2

• Reading Comprehension/Argumentative Writing/Narrative Writing
• Analyzing rhetorical appeals and devices
• Responding to text-based prompts
• Identifying elements of an effective claim and counterclaim
• Effectively supporting a claim
• Organizing an effective argument
• Determining the central/main idea
• Using elaborative details
• Understanding how figurative language affects meaning and tone
• Interpreting figurative language
• Finding literal and figurative meaning
• Comparing and contrasting texts
• Using context clues to paraphrase poetry
• Identifying characteristics of poetic forms
• Explaining how figurative language impacts tone
• Identifying elements of drama
• Clarifying point of view and perspective
• Tracking the development of conflict and theme
• Revising for parallel structure
• Using digital media to create a book review
• Identifying narrators and points of view
• Planning a narrative based on a prompt
• Writing a narrative that clearly reflects plot structure
• Using narrative techniques to enhance creative writing
• Incorporating temporal words and phrases effectively
• Understanding active and passive voice
• Using verbs to achieve a certain mood

Segment 2 Advanced

• Writing an opening argument for a fictional character
• Determining which poetic form best reflects character and theme      
• Analyzing how unique narrative techniques affect plot and purpose

Follow the link below for the Department of Education description for this course: https://www.cpalms.org/PreviewCourse/Preview/17739

Through reading, writing, and rhetoric, students in the MJ Language Arts 3 course examine how authors fine-tune and utilize their craft to create texts with purpose. Students continue to develop the reading, writing, language, and speaking/listening skills necessary for success in high school, college, career, and beyond. Students evaluate and analyze voice, purpose, diction, syntax, and rhetoric in historical speeches, informational texts, and classic and contemporary literature through guided readings, interactive practice, and formal assessments. They also refine their narrative, informational, and argumentative writing skills through the repeated practice of planning, drafting, revising, and editing their written work.
Topics and Concepts
Segment One
Module 01 – A Strong Foundation

• Literary Foundations
• Perspectives and Themes
• Symbolism in Literature
• Being a Word Detective
• Find the Central Idea
• Idea Development
• Phrases and Clauses
• Advanced Symbolic Poetry

Module 02 – Get the Facts

• Getting Research Ready
• A Close Look at Organization
• Cite Your Sources
• Focus on the Introduction
• Connect and Support Your Ideas
• Syntax and Voice
• Putting Your Essay Together
• Revise and Reflect
• Advanced Learning from Legends

Module 03 – Words Have Power

• Figuratively Speaking
• Figuring Out Figurative Language
• Mastering Semicolons
• The Name Game
• Fallacies: Why So Informal?
• Be a Fallacy Fixer
• Active and Passive Voice
• Advanced Chivalry Isn’t Dead

Segment Two
Module 04 – Convincing Claims

• Rhetoric Rundown
• Appealing Rhetoric
• Changing Perspectives
• Organization is Key
• Ready, Set, Argue
• Support Does a Body Good
• Bring It Home
• Stand Out from the Crowd
• Advanced That’s Really Appealing

Module 05 – Narrative Knowledge

• Poetic Language with Purpose
• Poetic Foundations
• Do You Hear What I Hear?
• It’s Story Time
• Finding the Symbolism
• Typical Archetypes
• Advanced A Novel Poem

Module 06 – Tell Me a Story

• An Interesting Point of View
• Planning Your Narrative
• An Interesting Beginning
• Your Narrative Voice
• All Good Things Must Come to an End
• Advanced My Side of the Story

How do mathematicians think, write, and speak? Find out in Grade 6 Mathematics, where students will experience new ways of solving problems through interactive and engaging activities. With a focus on hands-on learning and real-world application, students will be exposed to foundational concepts needed for higher-level math study, including integer operations, equations, and statistics.
Topics and Concepts
Segment One
Module 01 – Rational Numbers

• Rational Numbers Introduction
• Operations with Decimal Numbers
• Operations with Fractions
• Manipulating Positive Rational Numbers
• Opposites and Absolute Value
• Exponents
• Factoring

Module 02 – Integers and Algebraic Expressions

• Integers and Algebraic Expressions Introduction
• Adding Integers
• Subtracting Integers
• Multiplying and Dividing Integers
• Operations with Absolute Value
• Translating Algebraic Expressions
• Evaluating Algebraic Expressions
• Properties of Operations

Module 03 – Equations and Inequalities

• Equations and Inequalities Introduction
• Evaluating Equations
• Solving One-Step Equations with Integers
• Writing One-Step Equations with Integers
• Solving One-Step Equations with Rational Numbers
• Translating Algebraic Inequalities
• Evaluating Inequalities

Module 04 – Operations and Rational Numbers

• Operations with Rational Numbers Introduction
• Adding and Subtracting Rational Numbers
• Multiplying Rational Numbers
• Dividing Rational Numbers
• Order of Operations
• Adding and Subtracting Linear Expressions
• Equivalent Linear Expressions
• One-Step Inequalities

Segment Two
Module 05 – Ratios and Rates

• Ratios and Rates Introduction
• Ratios
• Rates
• Two-Column Tables
• Three-Column Tables
• Percentages
• Multi-Step Percent Problems
• Proportions

Module 06 – Statistics

• Statistics Introduction
• Statistical Measurements
• Box Plots
• Histograms and Line Plots
• Effects of Changes in Data
• Appropriate Measures
• Comparing Data
• Making Predictions

Module 07 – Geometry

• Geometry Introduction
• Plotting Ordered Pairs
• Distance on the Coordinate Plane
• Perimeter and Area on the Coordinate Plane
• Finding Area Using Triangles and Rectangles
• Area of Polygons and Composite Figures
• Surface Area of Rectangular Prisms and Pyramids
• Volume of Rectangular Prisms

Module 08 – Probability

• Probability Introduction
• Sample Spaces
• Theoretical Probability
• Likelihood
• Experimental Probability

Have you ever wondered, “When will I use this in real life?” Grade 7 Mathematics has great news! There are hundreds of ways that math is used in the real world, and this course is designed to help you think critically as you explore a few of those applications. With hands-on activities and interactive lessons, students will have the opportunity to apply what they learn in relevant ways. Key foundational concepts like proportional relationships, probability, and geometry will help prepare students for the next level of learning. Instructional time for Grade 7 Mathematics will emphasize five areas:

• recognizing that fractions, decimals, and percentages are different representations of rational numbers and performing all four operations with rational numbers with procedural fluency
• creating equivalent expressions and solving equations and inequalities
• developing understanding of and applying proportional relationships in two variables
• extending analysis of two- and three-dimensional figures to include circles and cylinders
• representing and comparing categorical and numerical data and developing understanding of probability

Topics and Concepts
Segment One
Module 01 – Numerical Expressions

• Numerical Expressions Introduction
• Rewriting Rational Numbers
• Adding and Subtracting Rational Numbers
• Multiplying Rational Numbers
• Dividing Rational Numbers
• Order of Operations
• Laws of Exponents with Whole Number Exponents

Module 02 – Algebraic Equations and Inequalities

• Algebraic Equations and Inequalities Introduction
• Adding and Subtracting Linear Expressions
• Equivalent Linear Expressions
• Solving Two-Step Equations
• Writing Two-Step Equations
• One-Step Inequalities

Module 03 – Proportional Relationships

• Proportional Relationships Introduction
• Proportional Relationships
• Constant of Proportionality
• Graphing Proportional Relationships
• Real-World Proportional Problems
• Proportions
• Converting Between Systems
• Multi-Step Percent Problems

Segment Two
Module 04 – Probability

• Probability Introduction
• Sample Spaces
• Theoretical Probability
• Likelihood
• Experimental Probability

Module 05 – Geometry

• Geometry Introduction
• Area of Polygons and Composite Figures
• Scale Factor
• Circumference
• Area of Circles
• Surface Area of Cylinders
• Volume of Cylinders

Module 06 – Statistics

• Statistics Introduction
• Circle Graphs
• Creating Graphical Representations
• Appropriate Measures
• Comparing Data
• Making Predictions

Have you ever wondered, “When will I use this in real life?” Grade 7 Accelerated Mathematics has great news! There are hundreds of ways that math is used in the real world, and this course is designed to help you think critically as you explore a few of those applications. With hands-on activities and interactive lessons, students will have the opportunity to apply what they learn in relevant ways. Key foundational concepts like exponent laws, scientific notation, and the Pythagorean Theorem will help prepare students for the next level of learning
Instructional time for Grade 7 Accelerated Mathematics will emphasize six areas:

1. representing numbers in scientific notation and extending the set of numbers to the system of real numbers, which includes irrational numbers
2. generate equivalent numeric and algebraic expressions including using the Laws of Exponents
3. creating and reasoning about linear relationships including modeling an association in bivariate data with a linear equation
4. solving linear equations, inequalities and systems of linear equations
5. developing an understanding of the concept of a function
6. analyzing two-dimensional figures, particularly triangles, using distance, angle and applying the Pythagorean Theorem

Topics and Concepts
Segment One
Module 01 – Numerical Expressions

• Numerical Expressions Introduction
• Rewriting Rational Numbers
• Irrational Numbers
• Laws of Exponents with Whole Number Exponents
• Laws of Exponents with Integer Exponents
• Order of Operations with Radicals
• Scientific Notation
• Adding and Subtracting with Scientific Notation
• Multiplying and Dividing with Scientific Notation
• Scientific Notation in the Real World

Module 02 – Algebraic Equations and Inequalities

• Algebraic Equations and Inequalities Introduction
• Equivalent Algebraic Expressions
• Multiplying Linear Expressions
• Factoring Algebraic Expressions
• Solving Two-Step Equations
• Writing Two-Step Equations
• Multi-Step Linear Equations
• Solving Equations Using Square and Cube Roots
• Two-Step Linear Inequalities

Module 03 – Angles and Triangles

• Angles and Triangles Introduction
• Pythagorean Theorem
• Pythagorean Theorem and the Coordinate Plane
• Angle Relationships
• Interior and Exterior Angles
• Polygon Angle Sums

Module 04 – Proportional Relationships

• Proportional Relationships Introduction
• Proportional Relationships
• Constant of Proportionality
• 04.03 Graphing Proportional Relationships
• 04.04 Real-World Proportional Problems
• 04.05 Converting Between Systems

Segment Two
Module 05 – Linear Equations

• Linear Equations Introduction
• Linear Relationships
• Slope
• Slope-Intercept Form
• Graphing Linear Equations
• Systems of Linear Equations

Module 06 – Statistics and Probability

• Statistics and Probability Introduction
• Identifying Functions
• Linear Functions
• Scatter Plots
• Line of Fit
• Circle Graphs
• Creating Graphical Representations
• Theoretical Probability
• Experimental Probability

Module 07 – Geometry

• Geometry Introduction
• Scale Factor
• Circumference
• Area of Circles
• Surface Area of Cylinders
• Volume of Cylinders

Module 08 – Transformations

• Transformations Introduction
• Identifying Transformations
• Translations
• Reflections
• Rotations
• Dilations
• Similar Triangles

Read, set, go! Grade 8 Pre-Algebra is all about training to run the race of high school math. Students will strengthen their skills in topics like linear relationships, functions, and equations, and learn new skills that prepare them for Algebra 1. This course is designed with interactive learning and real-world activities to strengthen students’ math muscles for the race ahead.
Instructional time for Grade 8 Mathematics: Pre-Algebra will emphasize six areas:

1. representing numbers in scientific notation and extending the set of numbers to the system of real numbers, which includes irrational numbers
2. generate equivalent numeric and algebraic expressions including using the Laws of Exponents
3. creating and reasoning about linear relationships including modeling an association in bivariate data with a linear equation
4. solving linear equations, inequalities, and systems of linear equations
5. developing an understanding of the concept of a function
6. analyzing two-dimensional figures, particularly triangles, using distance, angle, and applying the Pythagorean Theorem

Topics and Concepts
Segment One
Module 01 – Numerical Expressions

• Numerical Expressions Introduction
• Irrational Numbers
•  Laws of Exponents with Integer Exponents
•  Order of Operations with Radicals
•  Scientific Notation
•  Adding and Subtracting with Scientific Notation
•  Multiplying and Dividing with Scientific Notation
• Scientific Notation in the Real World

Module 02 – Algebraic Equations and Inequalities

• Algebraic Equations and Inequalities Introduction
• Equivalent Algebraic Expressions
• Multiplying Linear Expressions
• Factoring Algebraic Expressions
• Multi-Step Linear Equations
• Solving Equations Using Square and Cube Roots
• Two-Step Linear Inequalities

Module 03 – Angles and Triangles

• Angles and Triangles Introduction
• Pythagorean Theorem
• Pythagorean Theorem and the Coordinate Plane
• Angle Relationships
• Interior and Exterior Angles
• Polygon Angle Sums

Segment Two
Module 04 – Linear Equations

• Linear Equations Introduction
• Linear Relationships
• Slope
•  Slope-Intercept Form
• Graphing Linear Equations
• Systems of Linear Equations

Module 05 – Statistics and Probability

• Statistics and Probability Introduction
• Identifying Functions
• Linear Functions
• Scatter Plots
• Line of Fit
• Theoretical Probability
• Experimental Probability

Module 06 – Transformations

• Transformations Introduction
• Identifying Transformations
• Translations
• Reflections
• Rotations
• Dilations
• Similar Triangles

MJ Comprehensive Science 1 is the first in a series of three consecutive science classes. It introduces middle school students to the disciplines of life science, physical science, and earth-space science. In addition, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts are integrated throughout the course. The lessons make real-world connections and require students to apply STEM skills like analysis, problem solving, science knowledge, and engineering practices. Hands-on and virtual laboratory investigations are included throughout the course to provide students opportunities for exploration through scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, and experimental procedures. By the end of the course, students will be practicing, experimenting, thinking, and talking like a scientist!
Topics and Concepts
Segment One
Module 01 – Force and Energy

• Gravitational Law
• Types of Forces
• Balanced and Unbalanced Forces
• Speed and Motion
• Graphing Speed
• Energy Transfer

Module 02 – The Earth

• Landforms
• Weathering and Erosion
• Shaping the Surface
• Spheres of Earth
• Heat Transfer
• Advanced Heat Transfer Through Earth

Module 03 – The Atmosphere

• Energy and Temperature
• Weather and Climate
• Global Weather Patterns
• The Water Cycle and Its Effects
• The Atmosphere and You
• Advanced Predicting Severe Weather

Segment Two
Module 04 – Cells and Life

• Organization of Organisms
• Cells and the Structure of Life
• Cell Structure and Functions
• Advanced Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes

Module 05 – Classifying Life

• Maintaining Balance
• Advanced Cell Cycle and Mitosis
• Classification
• Keys and Kingdoms

Module 06 – Body Systems

• Nervous and Musculoskeletal
• Endocrine and Reproductive
• Digestive and Excretory
• Respiratory and Circulatory
• Infections and Health

MJ Comprehensive Science 2 is the second in a series of three consecutive middle school science classes. It builds on concepts introduced in the first course of the series, including the disciplines of life science, physical science, and earth-space science. In addition, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts are integrated throughout the course.
Topics and Concepts
Segment One
Module 01 – Matter and Energy

• Balance Within Ecosystems
• Food Chains and Food Webs
• Classification
• Energy Forms and Energy Transfer
• Conservation of Energy
• Advanced Thermal Energy
• Scientific Models

Module 02 – Interdependence of Life

• Biological Interactions
• Limiting Factors
• Theories and Laws
• Evolution-—Natural Selection
• Advanced Natural Selection— Inherited Variation, Competition, Differential Reproductive Success

Module 03 – The Earth

• Geologic Age
• Relative Dating and Radioactive Dating
• Layers of the Earth
• Plate Tectonics
• Advanced Tectonic Plate Interactions

Segment Two
Module 04 – Patterns of Change

• Rock Types
• The Rock Cycle
• Advanced Landforms
• Convection Currents
• Geologic Events
• Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
• Human Impact on Earth, Air Quality, and Water Quality

Module 05 – Energy Resources

• Electromagnetic Spectrum
• Properties of Light
• Phases of Matter
• Biodiversity
• Environmental Adaptations

Module 06 – Heredity and Genetics

• Biotechnology
• Heredity
• Punnett Square
• Pedigree Chart
• Mitosis and Meiosis

MJ Comprehensive Science 3 is the third in a series of three consecutive middle school science classes. It builds on concepts introduced in the first and second courses of the series, including the disciplines of life science, physical science, and earth-space science. In addition, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts are integrated throughout the course. Students learn about properties of matter, physical and chemical changes, atoms and the periodic table of elements, photosynthesis and cellular respiration, the universe, and the solar system. Hands-on and virtual laboratory investigations are included throughout the course to provide students opportunities for exploration through scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, and experimental procedures. By the end of the course, students will be practicing, experimenting, thinking, and talking like a scientist!
Topics and Concepts
Segment One
Module 01 – Matter

• Examples and Nonexamples of science
• Pseudoscientific Ideas
• Steps of the Scientific Method
• Units of Measurements
• Weight Versus Mass
• Volume and Density
• Physical Properties of Matter

Module 02 – Changes in Matter

• States of Matter
• Physical and Chemical Changes
• Conservation of Mass
• Thermal Energy and Chemical Change
• Scientific Models

Module 03 – Elements and Compounds

• Atomic Theory
• The Periodic Table
• Valence Electrons
• Compounds
• Acids, Bases, and Salts
• Mixtures and Pure Substances
• Advanced Predicting Severe Weather

Segment Two
Module 04 – Cycles and Conservation

• Science and Society
• Photosynthesis
• Cellular Respiration
• The Carbon Cycle
• Scientific Modeling

Module 05 – The Universe

• Space and the Universe
• Galaxies
• Stars
• Solar Properties
• Electromagnetic Spectrum
• Space Weather
• Space Technology

Module 06 – Our Solar System

• Gravity
• Our Solar System
• Properties of Planets
• Seasons
• Tides
• Eclipses
• Moon Phases

Learning about civics gives students the skills and knowledge necessary to be active citizens who have a positive impact on their communities. In this course, students discover the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in the United States. They learn about the structure of the government and how it works at the local, state, and federal levels. This course examines elections, the lawmaking process, and how citizens can impact public policy. Students also discover ways the United States interacts with countries around the world. Geography and economics support the learning of civics in this course. Engaging in this study prepares students to be informed citizens who are ready to participate in the American democracy! In addition to studying history, in this course you will explore potential careers and learn how to set goals for your future career path.
Topics and Concepts
Segment One
Module 01 – Citizenship

• Citizenship Introduction
• The United States Defined
• American Culture
• Interpreting Maps and Data
• Citizenship and Ecology
• The Making of a U.S. Citizen
• Effective Citizenship
• Citizenship Above and Beyond (Advanced)

Module 02 – Foundations

• Foundations Introduction
• Influences on the Founding Fathers
• Important Documents in Early America
• The Declaration of Independence
• The United States Constitution
• Three Branches of Government
• Balance of Power
• Safeguarding Our Rights
• Amending the Constitution
• Amendments That Failed (Advanced)

Module 03 – Sharing Power

• Sharing Power Introduction
• Federalism
• Comparing State and Federal Government
• The Rule of Law
• The Lawmaking Process
• Impacts of Legislation (Advanced)
• State and Federal Court Systems
• Trial By Jury
• Addressing Local Issues

Segment Two
Module 04 – Active Citizens

• Active Citizens Introduction
• Judicial Review
• Rights of the Accused
• Freedom of Expression
• Monitoring and Influencing Government
• Art Inspiring Action (Advanced)
• Political Candidates and Public Opinion
• The Election Process

Module 05 – Going Global

• Going Global Introduction
• Comparing Forms and Systems of Government
• Standards of Living
• Single Resource v. Diversified Economies
• Global Current Events (Advanced)
• Foreign and Domestic Policies
• Currency Exchange and Trade
• The United States and International Affairs

Module 06 – American Money

• American Money Introduction
• wants, Needs, Availability, and Costs
• Entrepreneurs and Incentives
• The Role of Competition
• The Banking System
• Taxes and Budgeting
• The Federal Budget (Advanced)
• Borrowing and Lending
• Service Learning Module

Career Planning Module

• Who Am I?
• What Do I Need to Succeed?
• How Do I Get There?

Learning about history allows people to see how far we have come and what awaits us on our path to the future. In this course, students will explore the history of the United States and analyze the cause and effect in historical events. They will investigate history by using the tools of a historian to examine the historical, geographic, political, economic, and sociological events that influenced the development of the United States. Students will imagine what it was like to live in the past by reading the stories from the people who experienced it. This course begins with the engaging stories of what brought the earliest American colonists to the New World and ends with the struggles to repair the United States following the Civil War. Engaging in this study allows students to recognize the themes of history that span across centuries and leads to a greater appreciation of the development of the United States and the resulting impact on world history.
In addition to studying history, in this course you will explore potential careers and learn how to set goals for your future career path.
Topics and Concepts
Segment One
Module 01 – Settlement

• Welcome to United States History!
• Introduction to Settlement
• America’s Geography
• Coming to America
• Colonial Regions
• Colonial Regions Advanced
• Economics and Slavery
• The Historian’s Clues

Module 02 – Independence

• Introduction to Independence
• Impact of Colonization
• French and Indian War
• Colonial Unity
• Colonial Unity Advanced
• Give Me Liberty
• Revolutionary Celebrities
• Supporters of the War
• War

Module 03 – Nationalism

• Introduction to Nationalism
• Interpreting History
• Recipe for America
• Who has the Power?
• We Can Make a Difference!
• We Can Make a Difference! Advanced
• For the Common Good
• Know Your Rights!
• Set Sail Discussion-Based Assessment
• Module Three Exam

Module 04 – Growth

• Introduction to Growth
• Making a President
• Making a President Advanced
• A Worthy Successor
• American Voices
• Jefferson Brings Change
• Heroes of the Wild
• We Will Not Fall!

Segment Two
Module 05 – Movement

• Introduction to Movement
• It’s Manifest Destiny!
• It’s Manifest Destiny! Advanced
• A Native Dilemma
• Keep the Peace
• New Land!
• Train’s Leavin’!
• Friend or Foe, Mexico?

Module 06 – Advances

• Introduction to Advances
• Innovations
• Innovations Advanced
• Factory Workers
• Growing Cities!
• A Southern View
• Jacksonian Democracy
• War on the Bank!

Module 07 – Ideas

• Introduction to Ideas
• Are You Awake?
• Inside Slavery
• Join the Resistance!
• Her Rights
• The Mighty Pen
• The Mighty Pen Advanced
• Bring on the Reform!

Module 08 – Conflict

• Introduction to Conflict
• A Nation Divided
• Taking Sides
• Shots Fired!
• Shots Fired! Advanced
• The Cost of Conflict
• Emancipation?
• Reconstruction

Have you ever wondered, “When will I use this in real life?” Grade 7 Accelerated Mathematics has great news! There are hundreds of ways that math is used in the real world, and this course is designed to help you think critically as you explore a few of those applications. With hands-on activities and interactive lessons, students will have the opportunity to apply what they learn in relevant ways. Key foundational concepts like exponent laws, scientific notation, and the Pythagorean Theorem will help prepare students for the next level of learning
Instructional time for Grade 7 Accelerated Mathematics will emphasize six areas:

1. representing numbers in scientific notation and extending the set of numbers to the system of real numbers, which includes irrational numbers
2. generate equivalent numeric and algebraic expressions including using the Laws of Exponents
3. creating and reasoning about linear relationships including modeling an association in bivariate data with a linear equation
4. solving linear equations, inequalities and systems of linear equations
5. developing an understanding of the concept of a function
6. analyzing two-dimensional figures, particularly triangles, using distance, angle and applying the Pythagorean Theorem

Topics and Concepts
Segment One
Module 01 – Numerical Expressions

• Numerical Expressions Introduction
• Rewriting Rational Numbers
• Irrational Numbers
• Laws of Exponents with Whole Number Exponents
• Laws of Exponents with Integer Exponents
• Order of Operations with Radicals
• Scientific Notation
• Adding and Subtracting with Scientific Notation
• Multiplying and Dividing with Scientific Notation
• Scientific Notation in the Real World

Module 02 – Algebraic Equations and Inequalities

• Algebraic Equations and Inequalities Introduction
• Equivalent Algebraic Expressions
• Multiplying Linear Expressions
• Factoring Algebraic Expressions
• Solving Two-Step Equations
• Writing Two-Step Equations
• Multi-Step Linear Equations
• Solving Equations Using Square and Cube Roots
• Two-Step Linear Inequalities

Module 03 – Angles and Triangles

• Angles and Triangles Introduction
• Pythagorean Theorem
• Pythagorean Theorem and the Coordinate Plane
• Angle Relationships
• Interior and Exterior Angles
• Polygon Angle Sums

Module 04 – Proportional Relationships

• Proportional Relationships Introduction
• Proportional Relationships
• Constant of Proportionality
• 04.03 Graphing Proportional Relationships
• 04.04 Real-World Proportional Problems
• 04.05 Converting Between Systems

Segment Two
Module 05 – Linear Equations

• Linear Equations Introduction
• Linear Relationships
• Slope
• Slope-Intercept Form
• Graphing Linear Equations
• Systems of Linear Equations

Module 06 – Statistics and Probability

• Statistics and Probability Introduction
• Identifying Functions
• Linear Functions
• Scatter Plots
• Line of Fit
• Circle Graphs
• Creating Graphical Representations
• Theoretical Probability
• Experimental Probability

Module 07 – Geometry

• Geometry Introduction
• Scale Factor
• Circumference
• Area of Circles
• Surface Area of Cylinders
• Volume of Cylinders

Module 08 – Transformations

• Transformations Introduction
• Identifying Transformations
• Translations
• Reflections
• Rotations
• Dilations
• Similar Triangles

Per the state standards, Middle School Louisiana History will introduce students to how the contributions of key events, ideas, and people influence the development of modern Louisiana. Students will develop spatial understanding, analyze the relationships between cultural groups and Louisiana’s physical features, analyze the effects of the environment on people and places in Louisiana, examine the foundation, structure, and purposes of the local, state, and federal governments, as well as gain basic civic and financial literacy in an increasingly globalized world. Follow the link below for the Department of Education’s description of this course’s key themes:https://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/default-source/academic-curriculum/key-themes_gr8.pdf?sfvrsn=4
Topics and Concepts
Segment One
Module 01 – Louisiana’s Geography

• Where on Earth is Louisiana?
• Physical Features
• Cultural Regions
• Human-Environmental Interaction

Module 02 – First Inhabitants

• Introduction
• Prehistoric People of Louisiana
•  Historic Indians of Louisiana

Module 03 – Early Exploration and French Louisiane

• Introductions 
• Europeans Explore a New World
• A French Colony
• Diversity in the French Colony
• Indian Wars and the End of Louisiane

Module 04 – Spanish Louisiana

• Introduction
• Spain Takes Control
• An Era of Revolution
• Immigration and the End of Spanish Rule

Module 05 – Becoming American

• Introduction
• From Colony to US Territory
• The Territorial Period
• Statehood and War

Module 06 – Antebellum Louisiana

• Introduction
• King Cotton, Queen Sugar, and Princess Rice
• The Plantation Culture
• Politics, Change, and New Constitutions

Segment Two
Module 07 – A Nation Divided

• Introduction
• The Union Tears Apart
• A Nation at War
• Restoring the Union
• The Second Civil War

Module 08 – Louisiana in the New South

• Introduction
• The Bourbon Democrats
• Populists Challenge the Bourbons
• A Segregated World
• Attempts at Progressive Reform

Module 09 – Depression and War

• Introduction
• The Great Depression
• Huey Long
• Louisiana in World War II

Module 10 – Modern Louisiana from Civil Rights to Today

• Introduction
• Postwar Louisiana and Civil Rights
• A New Era of Politics
• Challenges for the Future

Module 11 – Our Government in Action

• Introduction
• Our US Constitution and Government
• Our State Constitution and Government
• Local Government and Role as Citizens

Module 12 – Economics in Louisiana

• Introduction
• Resources and Choices
• Supply, Demand, and Specialization
•  Louisiana in the Global Economy

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Spanish language and the richness of its diverse cultures. In the Spanish I course, you will learn basic grammar and vocabulary skills to help build your fluency and language proficiency. You will explore the culture of Spanish-speaking countries through engaging interactive games, videos, and audio recordings and apply what you learn through written practice, listening, and speaking exercises.
Topics and Concepts
Module One: My Life and Me

• Greetings
• Getting to know someone
• Sharing personal information
• Alphabet
• Numbers 0-39
• Birthdays
• Personal and physical characteristics
• Colors
• Cognates

Module Two: My School and Me

• School structure and school supplies
• Classes and School Clothing
• Date and days of the week
• Numbers 0-60 and telling time
• Parts of the computer
• Regular verbs (introduction) and the verbs ir, tener, hacer, empezar, and terminar
• Definite and indefinite articles
• Noun-adjective agreement
• Singular subject pronouns
• Indirect object pronouns

*All modules have specific lessons that assess listening, reading, and writing comprehension.
**All lessons assess speaking and pronunciation accuracy with the unique speech tool.
Module Three: My Preferences and Me

• The verbs gustar, encantar, preferir, querer, costar, comprar and pagar
• Food and drinks
• Definite and indefinite articles
• Borrowed words
• Singular subject pronouns and regular verbs
• Tener expressions
• Numbers 0-1000
• The metric system
• Restaurants, table settings with prepositions, currencies, meal practices, and costumes
• Clothing and shopping

Module Four: My House and Me

• Inside and outside a house
• Items inside and outside a house
• Different house styles
• Verbs ir, hay, ser, estar, tener, costar, and yo-go verbs
• Contractions al and del
• Singular subject pronouns
• Adjectives, prepositions, and regular verbs
• Colors
• Chores
• Numbers zero to a million, and prices

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Spanish language and the richness of the diverse cultures of the people who speak it. In the MJ Spanish Intermediate course, you continue learning grammar and vocabulary skills to help build basic fluency and language proficiency. You explore more of the culture of Spanish-speaking countries through engaging interactive games, videos, and audio recordings and apply what you learn through written practice, listening, and speaking exercises.
Topics and Concepts
Module One: My family and me

• Immediate and extended families
• Occupations
• Family traditions in Spanish-speaking countries
• Plural subject pronouns
• Tener and ser irregular forms
• Possessive adjectives
• Contraction del
• Prepositions
• Nationalities

Module Two: My free time and me

• The verb jugar
• Issuing and accepting an invitation
• Music from Spanish-speaking countries
• Sports from Spanish-speaking countries
• Weather expressions
• Types of clothing
• Conmigo, contigo
• E to ie, e to i stem-changing of the verbs entender, cerrar, servir, pedir
• Review of time expressions and review of tener expressions
• Celsius vs. Fahrenheit

Module Three: My city and me

• Forms of transportation
• City vs. country
• Weather review
• Review of prepositions
• Review of estar and hay and review of porque vs por que
• Review of estar with feelings and location
• Prepositions al and del
• City vs. country life in Spanish-speaking countries
• Introduction of saber vs conocer
• Describe near future with ir + a + infinitive

Module 4: My daily routine

• Adjectives and adverbs
• Clothing vocabulary
• Daily routine vocabulary
• Getting ready for a special event
• Hygiene and beauty products
• Regular verbs, irregular verbs, and reflexive verbs
• Noun-adjective agreement
• Ordinal numbers
• Parts of the body
• Possessive adjectives

Module Five: My community

• Acabar + de + infinitive
• Comparatives of equality and inequality
• Direct objects and direct object pronouns
• Directional and traffic vocabulary
• Indirect objects and indirect object pronouns
• Informal commands
• Noun + estar + preposition
• Parts of a car
• Safe driving commands
• Tener + que + infinitive

Using a special in-house typing software, SimpleType, students will gain typing speed while learning the proper technique to become a keyboarding master. Students will learn introductory word processing and electronic presentation best practices in addition to computer hardware, internet, and business application skills to prepare for their future career.
Topics and Concepts
Module 01 – Keyboarding Basics

• Overview of typing interactive
• Ergonomics
• Home row keys
• Reach keys (G, H, and enter)
• Computer maintenance
• Computer memory
• Computer storage

Module 02 – Internet Smart

• Upper row keys
• History of the internet
• How to stay safe on the internet
• Netiquette
• Copyright laws
• Web browsers
• Domain name systems
• Reliable and valid websites

Module 03 – Write with Word

• Lower row keys
• Office Online account
• Word Online layout
• Editing in Word
• Proofreading
• Saving a file in Word
• Printing a document in Word
• Workplace skills

Module 04 – Present with PowerPoint

• Number keys
• PowerPoint Online layout
• Format text in PowerPoint
• Add and format pictures
• Add/change slides
• How to choose a theme and design
• How to format a background
• Spell Check
• Saving a PowerPoint presentation
• Printing a PowerPoint presentation
• Public speaking skills
• Impromptu speaking skills

Computer Science Discoveries 1 will take students on a journey into one of the fastest-growing and most exciting fields of the century. The course explores how computer science exists all around us, even when we’re not aware. It gives students the opportunity to fine-tune their computer knowledge and coding skills, learn binary, and create innovative projects. No previous coding experience is needed to succeed in this course.
Topics and Concepts
Module 01 – Start It Up

•  What’s Its Function?
• Do It for the Cookies
• You Oughta Know
• Start It Up Project

Module 02 – Step by Step

• Every Step You Take
• 101 Problems
• Under One Condition

Module 03 – Algorithms & Clues

• One Way or Another
• Virtual Reality
• Show Me the Code

Module 04 – Man vs. Machine

• Give Me a Bit
• Talk Like a Computer
• Version Control

Computer Science Discoveries 2 takes students on a journey into the world of technology. The course takes an in-depth look into how humans and computers interact, with an emphasis on thinking outside of the box. Students will tap into their creative side using a variety of technological tools to dream up and create their very own designs. The creation of these computational artifacts prepares students for careers in just about every field.
Topics and Concepts
Module 01 – To Err is Human

• A World Without Computers
• So That’s How It Works!
• Right or Wrong? You Decide

Module 02 – Hello, World!

• Welcome to Hello, World!
• Who Needs Instructions?
• It’s All Just Ones and Zeros
• Choose Your Path
• Hello, World! Project

Module 03 – Meet the Sims

• Welcome to Meet the Sims
• Problem Solver
• You Have the Power
• Teamwork with Computers and Humans

Module 04 – Rumor Has It

•  Welcome to Rumor Has It
• I Like the Way You Think
• Tech Talk
• Picture Perfect

You see digital art every day, and in M/J Digital Art & Design 1, you not only will investigate digital art, but you’ll learn how to create it yourself! In this course, you will explore the tools, basic concepts, and techniques artists use to create digital art. You’ll learn how to use computers, digital cameras, editing software, and more to create digital artworks and grow artistically as you evaluate and respond to your own work.
Topics and Concepts
Segment One
Module 01 – Digital Art

• Introduction to Digital Art
• What Is Digital Imaging?
• Line and Shape
• Digital Art Tools
• Digital Art Project

Module 02 – Photography

• Introduction to Photography
• Texture and Space
• Photography
• Photography Project

Module 03 – Editing

• Introduction to Editing
• Color and Value
• Editing
• Editing Project

Module 04 – Drawing

• Introduction to Drawing
• Form
• Drawing

Segment Two
Module 05 – Digital Media

• Introduction to Digital Media
• Variety and Movement
• Digital Media
• Digital Media Project

Module 06 – Typography

• Introduction to Typography
• Proportion and Balance
• Typography
• Typography Project

Module 07 – Digital Design

• Introduction to Digital Design
• Emphasis and Pattern
• Digital Design
• Digital Design Project

Module 08 – Collage

• Introduction to Collage
• Rhythm and Unity
• Collage

Ever wonder how people make music? In this course, you’ll not only investigate musical instruments, composers, styles, and concepts, you’ll explore how it’s used all around the world! You will learn about how musical genres have developed throughout time and in different places, and you’ll dig into how music is created, performed, and experienced. You’ll even have the chance to make some tunes of your own!
Topics and Concepts
Segment One
Module 01 – Music and Me

• Introduction to Music and Me
• Exploring Music
• The Sound of Music
• Music and Me
• Music and Me Project

Module 02 – Music and the Mind

• Introduction to Music and the Mind
• Pitch
• Music and the Mind
• Music and the Mind Project

Module 03 – Music and Information

• Introduction to Music and Information
• Melody
• Music and Information

Module 04 – Music and Movement

• Introduction to Music and Movement
• Harmony
• Music and Movement

Segment Two
Module 05 – Music and Exploration

• Introduction to Music and Exploration
• Tempo
• Music Travels
• Music and Exploration Project

Module 06 – Music and Industry

• Introduction to Music and Industry
• Rhythm
• Music and Industry
• Music and Industry Project

Module 07 – Music and Learning

• Introduction to Music and Meaning
• Expression
• Music and Meaning
• Music and Meaning Project

Module 08 – Music and Us

• Introduction to Music and Us
• Form
• Music and Us

Ever wonder about how you can create art? In MJ Visual Art I, you’ll connect with art created by other artists as you learn how to plan, create, and reflect on your own art. You’ll discover tools and techniques artists use as you create your own drawings, sculptures, paintings, photographs, and mixed-media works. You’ll need to purchase supplies for this class. But don’t worry, you have choices in what you can use!
Topics and Concepts
Module 01 – Drawing

• What Is Art?
• The Element of Shape
• Drawing with Charcoal and Pastels
• Drawing Project

Module 02 – Sculpting

• The Elements of Texture and Form
• Creating Sculptures
• Sculpting Project

Module 03 – Painting

• The Elements of Color and Value
• Painting with Acrylic and Watercolor
• Painting Project

Module 04 – Photography

• The Element of Line
• The Art of Photography
• Photography Project

Module 05 – Mixed Media

• The Element of Space
• Mixing Art Materials

Inspiration comes from anywhere. In MJ Visual Art II, you will explore artistic themes as you create your own portrait, earth, paper, Pop, and globally inspired art. Whether this is your first art course or one of many in your artistic journey, it will help grow your skills and techniques, as you experiment with mediums like drawing, painting, sculpting, mixed media, and even digital art. You’ll need to purchase supplies for this class. But don’t worry, you have choices in what you can use!
Topics and Concepts
Module 01 – Identity

• Art in the Real World
• The Element of Shape
• The Principles of Proportion and Balance
• Identity Project

Module 02 – Sculpting

• The Principle of Movement
• Earth Art
• Earth Art Project

Module 03 – Design Art

• The Principles of Pattern and Repetition
• Paper Art
• Design Art Project

Module 04 – Pop Art

• The Principles of Rhythm and Emphasis
• Digital Art
• Pop Art Project

Module 05 – Global Inspiration

• The Principles of Variety and Unity
• Global Inspiration

Build the confidence and skills to succeed in middle school. Discover how your brain changes in amazing ways and how you can grow during this exciting time in your life. Learn how to manage your time, set goals, and get organized. Give your body the energy it needs and learn how to handle stress in positive ways. Make peer pressure work for you instead of against you, and learn how to create strong friendships where everyone wins. By the end of your training, you will have higher confidence, new skills for success, and dozens of proven strategies to solve problems quickly and achieve your dreams.
Topics and Concepts
Segment One
Module 01 – Introduction

• Problem-solving
• Leadership
• Mental Mirrors
• Supercharged Brain

Module 02 – Turbo

• Turbo Button
• Victim Button
• MAD Goals
• Instant Zone vs. Lasting Zone
• Organizational Skills

Module 03 – Relationships

• Risk Workers vs. Reward Workers
• Boss Brain
• Peer Pressure
• Doormats
• Black Holes
• Strong Giver
• You and Me Circles
• Open vs. Closed Conversations

Module 04 – Mindset

• Brain Growth
• Fixed vs. Growth Mindsets
• Not Yet Circle
• Can Do Circle
• Judge vs. Explorer
• Mental Mirror

Segment Two
Module 05 – Introduction

• Turbo Button
• MAD Goals
• Can Do Circles
• Not Yet Circles
• Confidence

Module 06 – Skill

• Confidence
• Waste of Time Studying
• Do It Yourself Studying
• Healthy Coping Mechanisms
• Stress Management

Module 07 – Voice

• Voice
• Instant Zone vs. Lasting Zone
• Passion
• Relevance
• Autonomy
• Careers

Module 08 – Impact

• Impact
• Communication
• Body Language
• Family Circle
• Community Circle
• World Circle

Ready to make the headlines? Prepare to dive into the exciting world of journalism to develop your reporting skills across various platforms such as print, web, radio, and multimedia. Take a trip through the history of journalism to explore its past, present, and future. Discover different careers in the field and learn how to research and write captivating news stories. Investigate what it means to be an ethical and responsible journalist who creates content that informs and engages an audience.
Topics and Concepts
Segment One
Module 01 – The Story of Journalism

• The Story of Journalism Introduction
• Defining Journalism
• The History of Journalism
• Careers in Journalism

Module 02 – Words Matter

• Words Matter Introduction
• The First Amendment
• Ethics Versus Laws
• The Role of the Media
• The Media and Mood

Module 03 – Gathering Information

• Gathering Information Introduction
• Selecting Sources
• Check Your Sources

Segment Two
Module 04 – The Write Stuff

• The Write Stuff Introduction
• The Tools for the Job
• An Article Worth Reading
• That’s Catchy

Module 05 – Newscasting

• Newscasting Introduction
• Intentional Interviews
• Behind the Scenes
• Visual News
• Now Hear This

Module 06 – Point Taken

• Point Taken Introduction
• Logical Journalism
• The Op-Ed

Using a special in-house typing software, SimpleType, students will gain typing speed while learning the proper technique to become a keyboarding master. Students will learn introductory word processing and electronic presentation best practices in addition to computer hardware, internet, and business application skills to prepare for their future career.
Topics and Concepts
Module 01 – Keyboarding Basics

• Overview of typing interactive
• Ergonomics
• Home row keys
• Reach keys (G, H, and enter)
• Computer maintenance
• Computer memory
• Computer storage

Module 02 – Internet Smart

• Upper row keys
• History of the internet
• How to stay safe on the internet
• Netiquette
• Copyright laws
• Web browsers
• Domain name systems
• Reliable and valid websites

Module 03 – Write with Word

• Lower row keys
• Office Online account
• Word Online layout
• Editing in Word
• Proofreading
• Saving a file in Word
• Printing a document in Word
• Workplace skills

Module 04 – Present with PowerPoint

• Number keys
• PowerPoint Online layout
• Format text in PowerPoint
• Add and format pictures
• Add/change slides
• How to choose a theme and design
• How to format a background
• Spell Check
• Saving a PowerPoint presentation
• Printing a PowerPoint presentation
• Public speaking skills
• Impromptu speaking skills

Learn the basic building blocks of coding using HTML to create a web page and use the in-course Python Guided Activity to try your hand at programming with Python. You’ll learn how to use functions and loops to write small programs and create basic graphics. In addition, you will learn about career opportunities in the coding field. This course will give you the experience you need to begin coding on your own, and it will get you ready to take more advanced coding courses in the future! This course provides middle school elective credit.
Topics and Concepts
Module 01 – Coding with HTML

• Understanding HTML
• Designing with HTML
• Adding Color with HTML
• Linking and Testing HTML

Module 02 – Coding with Python

• Software Development Life Cycle
• Solving Problems with Algorithms
• Python Variables
• Coding with Python

Module 03 – Coding Logic

• User Input
• If and Else Statements
• Databases
• Concatenation
• Project Management

Module 04 – Get Creative with Code

• Turtle Graphics
• Loops
• Binary Numbers
• Calculating with Python

Team sports, extreme sports, and outdoor sports are among the types of activities students learn about and participate in during this course! This interactive, highly animated course helps students learn safety rules for exercise, how to improve skills, and how to establish and accomplish goals. It also provides an overview of many dual, team, extreme, and outdoor sports.
Students have the opportunity to earn a national award by participating in the Presidential Fitness Challenge. Practicing game strategy to improve the chance of winning in competition, improving sport skill and performance, diversity in sports, nutrition, peer pressure, and making good choices balance out the topics students discover in this course. Fitness logs help students monitor physical activities. Students complete projects that lead to the knowledge, skills, and values they need to implement and maintain a physically active lifestyle.
Topics and Concepts
Module 01 – Fitness Zone

• Introduction to Physical Fitness
• Safety First
• Warming Up and Cooling Down
• Health-Related Components of Fitness
• Cardiovascular Activity
• Heart Rate and Exercise
• FITT Training Principles

Module 02 – Skill Zone

• Do You Have Skills?
• Speed, Agility, and Reaction Time
• Balance and Coordination
• Power
• Body Mechanics
• Music and Movement
• Movement and Etiquette
• Choreography and Improvisation

Module 03 – Team Zone

• Playing with Others
• Be a Good Sport
• Individual and Dual Activities
• Group Rhythmic Activities
• Team Sports
• Winning Strategies

Module 04 – Lifestyle Zone

• Fitness Opportunities
• Getting to Your Goals
• Peer Pressure
• Sportsmanship
• Diversity Through Sports
• Nutrition

Module 05 – Health Zone

• Health Risks
• Health Information, Products and Services
• Making Healthy Decisions
• Enhancing One’s health
• Positive and Negative Health Influences from Family, Peers, and Culture
• Positive Health Choices

Students who want to be fit but don’t know where to start are invited to join a diverse group of virtual classmates who help with exploring and understanding fitness and health. With the support of these virtual friends, students determine current personal fitness levels and learn to improve those levels. Students also learn safety rules for exercise, how to create equipment from household items, how different activities target different body parts, how to set and reach a goal, and how to be good sports.
Students keep a log of physical fitness activities while exploring topics that include diversity in sports, nutrition, peer pressure, and making good choices. Coach Cardio help measure growing fitness levels while students complete their projects. Each PE project leads to improved student understanding of personal skills and the environments in which activities are played.
Topics and Concepts
Module 01 – Health Club

• Introduction to Physical Fitness
• Safety First
• Warming Up and Cooling Down
• Health-related Components of Fitness
• Heart Health

Module 02 – Cardio Zone

• Body Composition and Health
• Measuring Body Composition and Cardiovascular Fitness
• Maintaining Body Composition
• Cardiovascular Activity
• Heart Rate and Activity
• Cardiovascular Training Principles

Module 03 – Fitness Zone

• Healthy Muscles, Bones, and Joints
• Measuring Flexibility and Muscular Fitness
• Maintaining Flexibility
• Maintaining Healthy Muscles and Bones
• Equipment
• Training Principles

Module 04 – Team Work

• Fitness Opportunities
• Getting to Your Goals
• Peer Pressure
• Sportsmanship
• Diversity Through Sports
• Activities Around the World

Module 05 – Health Zone

• Health Risks
• Health Information, Products and Services
• Making Healthy Decisions
• Enhancing One’s health
• Positive and Negative Health Influences from Family, Peers, and Culture
• Positive Health Choices