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10th Grade Course List


Old Testament Survey
English II
Algebra II
World History
Biology
Spanish I or French I
 

Course Descriptions


 Old Testament Survey

Students enrolled in this Old Testament survey course will get a sweeping view of the books of the Bible while they discover classic stories and key figures that left a mark on Christianity for eternity. Lessons cover the great flood, Abraham and Isaac, lineage to Joseph, the Exodus, Israel in Canaan, and Joshua, the judges, and spiritual decline. Students will study the kingdom of Israel under Saul, David, and Solomon, the division of the kingdom, captivity of the Hebrews, the prophets, and the restoration. Lessons will ask students to critically examine some of the most pressing questions Christians face in the world today, and how to answer them in a Christ-centered way. The course units include text-based lessons, on and off-computer exercises, special projects, learning games, quizzes, and tests that appeal to today's digital generation.

Throughout the course, students will explore the following topics:

  • Creation through Abraham
  • Abraham through Joseph
  • The Exodus and Wanderings
  • Israel in Canaan
  • The Judges and Spiritual Decline
  • The Kingdom
  • The Divided Kingdom
  • The Remaining Kingdom
  • The Captivity
  • The Restoration

 English II

With a focus on different literary genres and building effective communication skills, English II was created specifically for 10th grade students enrolled in Christian schools. Throughout the course, students will expand their expertise in all things language, from grammar and writing, to reading and listening, lessons focus on critical evaluation and analysis. Recommended reading materials include modern magazine and newspaper articles, In His Steps, and Everyman. The course units include text-based lessons, on and off-computer exercises, special projects, learning games, quizzes, and tests that appeal to today's digital generation.

Throughout the course, students will explore the following topics:

  • Language Structure
  • Writing Effective Sentences
  • Reading and Writing Skills
  • Speaking and Listening
  • The Development of English
  • The Short Story
  • The Novel
  • Drama
  • Poetry

 Algebra II

More exciting than a traditional textbook, this interactive course allows students to work at an individualized pace as they delve into the complexities of higher-level math. Students will learn to combine terms in algebraic expressions and explore compound sentences. Other topics include polynomial functions, data analysis, logarithms, function graphing, joint and combined variation, algorithms, conic sections, and probability. The course units include text-based lessons, on and off-computer exercises, special projects, learning games, quizzes, and tests that appeal to today's digital generation.

Throughout the course, students will explore the following topics:

  • Sets, Structure, and Function
  • Numbers, Sentences, and Problems
  • Linear Equations and Inequalities
  • Polynomials
  • Algebraic Fractions
  • Real and Imaginary Numbers
  • Quadratic Relations and Systems
  • Exponential Functions
  • Counting Principles and Outcomes

 World History

Students in this technology-rich history course will gain a broad perspective on how human society has been affected by and will continue to be influenced by the past as they make their way through time. Lessons examine a diverse mix of topics including the origin of man and ancient civilizations, the Roman Empire, the rise of Christianity, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Mongols, the Industrial Age, and the role of the U.S. throughout history. The course units include text-based lessons, on and off-computer exercises, special projects, learning games, quizzes, and tests that appeal to today's digital generation.

Throughout the course, students will explore the following topics:

  • The Beginnings of Human Society
  • Ancient Civilizations
  • The Medieval World
  • Renaissance and Reformation
  • Growth of World Empires
  • The Age of Revolution
  • The Industrial Revolution
  • World Wars
  • The Contemporary World
  • Turning Points in Human History

 Biology

This course is a scientific method for success, sure to engage your students through the delivery of online lessons and interactive media. A complete study of living things, this biology course includes lessons about plant and animal classification, habitats, the human body, cells and reproduction, ecology, microbiology, and biotechnology. The course units include text-based lessons, on and off-computer exercises, special projects, learning games, quizzes, and tests that appeal to today's digital generation.

Throughout the course, students will explore the following topics:

  • Taxonomy
  • Chemistry of Life
  • Cells
  • Cell Division and Reproduction
  • Genetics: God's Plan of Inheritance
  • Microbiology
  • Plants: Green Factories
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • Ecology, Energy, and Stewardship
  • Principles and Applications

 Spanish I
Students enrolled in this exciting world language elective course will set out on a journey to learn how to read, write, and communicate effectively in Spanish. With a focus on foundations, students will learn basic sentence structure, grammar, vocabulary, masculine and feminine word forms, and verb conjugates, as well as the culture that underlies the language in countries around the world. The course units include text-based lessons, on and off-computer exercises, special projects, learning games, quizzes, and tests that appeal to today's digital generation.

Throughout the course, students will explore the following topics:

  • Friends in the World
  • Friends in the United States
  • Friends in Mexico
  • Friends in Argentina
  • Friends in Honduras and El Salvador
  • Friends in Puerto Rico
  • Friends in Spain
  • Friends in Cuba


French I
This engaging, year-long elective encourages students to expand their global awareness and digital literacy as it explores the language and the culture of the French. Students will build their proficiency in this world language by reading and listening to content-rich passages, studying sentence construction, and learning grammatical rules. They will study the parts of speech and proper word choice and tense. The course units include text-based lessons, on and off-computer exercises, special projects, learning games, quizzes, and tests that appeal to today's digital generation.

Throughout the course, students will explore the following topics:

  • Introduction to French
  • In School
  • Family and Friends
  • Recreation and Sports
  • Holidays and Traditions
  • In the City
  • Bon Appetit