SEVENTH GRADE COURSE GOALS
Bible: The Story of the Old Testament teaches students to study and recognize the big story of Creation, Fall, and Redemption in the Old Testament through individual narratives. Students will develop an understanding of the Old Testament’s application to the New Testament. Ultimately, students will learn to conduct their independent Bible study as they understand the principles of hermeneutics and biblical theology. The course materials work together to present the Bible as the true story of what God is doing to glorify Himself by redeeming His fallen creation.
History: In this course, students will study the geography, people, events and issues that shaped Texas from the early Native Americans through the 20th century. Our studies will include the eras of European mission-building and colonization, the years of Mexican Texas, the Texas Revolution, how and when Texas became a republic and then a state, how Texas was affected by the Civil War and Reconstruction, and the 19th century. In addition, students will explore the structure of government in Texas and what it means to be a citizen of Texas.
Language Arts: Subject matter for seventh grade Language Arts includes writing, grammar, literature, and vocabulary. Students will expand their knowledge and skills of grammar, sentence structure, spelling and vocabulary. Students will implement these skills through their own writing. This course stresses writing skills by creating descriptive, persuasive, narrative and entertaining pieces which will enable them to demonstrate their growth as children of God. Students will also write a research paper. The course will focus on reading novels and other forms of literature to improve comprehension skills; analyzing literature and interpreting literature’s meaning; analyzing character development and making inferences about motivation; and comparing and contrasting types of literature. Students will be able to define and identify literary elements and respond to literature on a personal level. Students will understand the value of language and literature and see the importance of communication.
Mathematics: Fundamentals of Math will be taught from a Biblical worldview that stresses both spiritual and academic growth. This course is taught in a traditional arithmetic format which will lay the foundation for the student’s understanding of mathematics. In addition, the student will review and continue to learn facts and concepts that are needed for problem solving, reasoning, and critical thinking. Fundamentals of Math is a perfect bridge between 6th grade math and pre-algebra in 8th grade.
Science: In Life Science, students will learn what God has said about life and living things. They will learn the importance of being good stewards of His creation. In the course, students will investigate the six Kingdoms in the Modern Classification System through lecture, reading the text, and performing experiments.
Music: Students will learn to read, write, and reproduce music notation. Students will create and explore new musical ideas. Students will participate in 2 concerts. Students will complete theory related worksheets for a grade.
Spanish: 7th grade Spanish introduces the Spanish language and Hispanic culture. Students will learn how to listen, speak, read, and write in Spanish with a focus on basic vocabulary and grammatical structure, as well as explore cultural differences of Spanish-speaking countries around the world.
Physical Education: In Physical Education, students acquire the knowledge and skills for movement that provide the foundation for enjoyment, continued social development through physical activity, and access to a physically active lifestyle. The student exhibits a physically active lifestyle and understands the relationship between physical activity and health throughout the lifespan. Seventh grade students apply similar concepts from one sport or movement setting to another. Students can observe another individual’s performance and notice key elements for success. At this grade level, students participate in physical activity both in and out of school while maintaining a healthy level of fitness as their bodies grow and change. Their knowledge of safety and the ability to manage their own behavior is reinforced. Instruction is directed more toward encouraging the incorporation of physical activity into a daily routine and less toward fundamental skill development.
SEVENTH GRADE SUPPLY LIST
