This course is a basic intermediate course intended to expose students to the designs and patterns in God’s physical universe. This course expands on the Science 600 course, providing a set of basic scientific skills and a broad survey of the major areas of science. Some of the areas covered in this course include the scientific method, overview of the four major areas of science, mathematics in science, astronomy, the atmosphere, natural cycles, weather and climate, human anatomy and physiology, and careers in science.

The course seeks to develop the student’s ability to be aware of and participate in scientific inquiry. The units contain experiments and projects to capitalize on the students’ natural curiosity. The student will explore, observe, and manipulate everyday objects and materials in their environment. Students at this level should show an understanding of interrelationships between organisms, recognize patterns in systems, and expand their knowledge of cellular dimensions of living systems. Collectively, this should help students develop and build on their subject-matter knowledge base.

In Ignite Christian Academy’s math courses, students strengthen critical thinking skills and learn
to apply mathematical concepts to real-life situations to come up with practical solutions. Math
allows students to see and discover the order of the natural world, through logic, patterns, and
processes. Math gives students insight into the rational, consistent nature of God. Examination
of various mathematical concepts contributes to a deeper understanding of God’s creative and
ordered design and the responsibility to use the ability to reason, problem solve and make
choices based on our understanding of content to serve and glorify God.

This course begins with an in-depth study of proportional reasoning where students utilize
concrete models such as bar diagrams and tables to increase and develop a conceptual
understanding of rates, ratios, proportions, and percentages. Students build on their
proportional reasoning to solve problems about scale drawings by relating the corresponding
lengths between objects. Students’ number fluency and understanding of the rational number
system are extended as they perform operations with signed rational numbers embedded in
real-world contexts. In statistics, students develop meanings for representative samples,
measures of central tendency, variation, and the ideal representation for comparisons of given
data sets. Students develop an understanding of both theoretical and experimental probability.
Throughout the course, students build fluency in writing expressions and equations that model
real-world scenarios. They apply their understanding of inverse operations to solve multistep
equations and inequalities. The course concludes with a geometric analysis of angle
relationships, area, and volume of both two- and three-dimensional figures.

Note: A protractor, compass, and straight edge are required to complete assignments in this course.

Students learn the importance of English structure with 7th grade language arts! Outlining the mechanics and nature of English, this informative online academy course includes step-by-step lessons that help explain topics such as sentence structure. Integrated throughout lessons, English elements of spelling, reading, vocabulary, composition, and speaking are also included.

Furthering students’ understandings of literature and composition, lesson topics in this online academy course include handwriting skills, word usage, language structure, storytelling, and biographies. The novel, nonfiction literature, composition, and spoken language are also discussed in detail. Colorful illustrated lessons engage learners and topics are reinforced through activities and exercises. Course units contain quizzes and tests to evaluate progress and student mastery.

Students get a comprehensive Bible survey course in 6th grade Bible! In this online academy course, students will cover biblical topics from creation to Revelations. This Bible course covers a variety of biblical material to assist in the development of practical Christian living

Spanning the Bible, this online academy course starts in the Old Testament with topics that include God’s grand design and creation, Abraham and his descendants, Joshua and the Kingdom of Israel, and Israel’s captivity and restoration. New Testament instruction begins with the life of Christ, the life and writings of Paul and the apostles, and ends with Revelation. Course units contain quizzes and tests to evaluate progress and student mastery.

Students travel the world in 6th grade history and geography! In this fun, colorful course, students explore continental geography. Lessons in this online academy course include topics such as latitude and longitude, hemispheres, and various world regions. Step-by-step explanations, map exercises, and helpful illustrations are added to build comprehension and motivate students.

Taking a trip across time and civilizations, this online academy course’s topics include Mesopotamia, ancient Greece and Rome, and the Middle Ages and the Crusades. Students also discover countries of Africa and South America. Eastern and Western Europe are also examined from the Renaissance Period through Communism and the Space Age. Course units contain quizzes and tests to evaluate progress and student mastery.

Prepare for pre-algebra! Sixth grade math continues to build skills and explore the order and method of mathematics in solving problems. Clear explanations and colorful illustrations help students grasp lesson material and engage them in learning. Lessons in this online academy course include topics such as whole number operations, data collection, place value, factors, fractions and mixed numbers, geometry basics, equations, and functions.

Continuing to equip students for success in middle school math, this step-by-step online academy course also discusses calculators, ratios, angles and shapes, charts and tables, graphing and estimation, integers and operations, decimals, and variables and properties. Course units contain quizzes and tests to evaluate progress and student mastery.

In 6th grade language arts, students learn how to read for a purpose, focusing on sentences and poetry. Lessons include topics like critical thinking, reading comprehension, and story structure. This online academy course includes instruction in sentence structure, spelling, reading, vocabulary, composition, and speaking.

Helping students realize the need for strong reading skills, this online academy course’s topics include researching, etymology, grammar, sentence structure, literary forms and techniques, poetry, and the Bible as literature. Newspapers and propaganda are also discussed. Fun, colorful lessons include helpful graphics, reading exercises, and writing practice. Course units contain quizzes and tests to evaluate progress and student mastery.

Teach students about God’s powerful presence! In 5th grade Bible, students learn how God is everywhere, how to be a Christian in the world, the structure of the Bible, and God’s authority. This online academy Bible course covers a variety of biblical material to assist in the development of practical Christian living. Full-color lessons include graphics and Scripture memorization to build comprehension.

Continuing students’ knowledge of the Bible, topics in this online academy course cover Abraham and other servants of God, angels, the apostle Paul and his missionary journeys, proving what we believe, and Christ as a judge. Additional Christian basics taught include God as the source of all law, the Bible as a book of prophecy and poetry, and blessing others through service. Course units contain quizzes and tests to evaluate progress and student mastery.

Discover the Western Hemisphere in 5th grade history and geography! With this fun, interesting course, students develop an understanding of the New World, the birth of the United States, and an in-depth study of each period of U.S. history. Step-by-step lessons in this online academy course outline important facts and historical references with colorful graphics that help reinforce content.

Furthering students’ knowledge of America as a nation, lesson topics in this online academy course also include subjects such as the American colonies, the American War of Independence, the Louisiana Purchase, the Civil War, the Progressive Era, the World Wars, and the new Millennium. Course units contain quizzes and tests to evaluate progress and student mastery.

Dig into learning with 5th grade science! In this Bible-based science course, students focus on learning all about geology and fossils. Full-color, illustrated lessons in this online academy course include subjects like the Flood, fossil types and identification, features of the earth, and natural cycles. This course integrates hands-on experiment activities and helpful illustrations with lessons to emphasize science concepts.

Delving into informative lessons, students will explore topics such as cells, plant and animal life cycles, balance in nature, and energy. In-depth material in this online academy course includes cell growth, plant and animal classification, the stewardship of nature, and God’s order. Course units contain quizzes and tests to evaluate progress and student mastery.

Addtional Details

Materials are required to complete the experiments in this course. Please view a list of supplies at the academy’s website. If materials are not available to you, some projects include videos of the experiment that students can watch to meet the experiment requirements.