Grade 10

Geometry

How were the ancient Greeks able to calculate the circumference of the Earth to over two thousand years ago? With geometry.

How many teens can logically come up with the answers to the problems they face from day to day?

This course:

Develops the deductive reasoning powers of students

Reviews previously learned material

Introduces new concepts

The student learns:

• Properties and theorems and how to use them for solving problems
• To reason logically and systematically

Prerequisite: Algebra

English II

Give the student experience in several areas of writing.

This course begins with an intensive study of the four kinds of paragraphs and practice writing each.

From there, he moves on to biography and autobiography,

with a detailed reading and study of God’s Tribesman and The Hiding Place providing examples.

The course also includes poetic forms and poetry appreciation,

but students especially enjoy and are challenged

by the study of various types of newspaper articles and techniques for writing them.

Also included is practical application of library skills—how to locate and use the fiction section,

reference books, and the Reader’s Guide to Periodical Literature.

Grammar is an integral part of this course, and special emphasis

is placed on correct sentence structure and noun and verb functions, including verbals.

World History

World history from Creation to the present is viewed from a Biblical perspective.

The view includes ancient civilizations,

the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, colonialism, the age of revolution, spiritual awakenings,

and the missionary outreach.

Physical Science

Science does not have to be mind-boggling!

The physical science course presents, in clear and understandable language,

an introduction to chemistry and physics.

After finishing the course, the student will have a better understanding of science,

and a college-bound student will have a good foundation for more rigorous chemistry and physics courses.

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