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Semester 2 - All Categories

Digital Storytelling

Free
Calendar Jan 27, 2025

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Course Length: Semester

Credit: 0.50 credit

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: In this course, students will learn how to tell stories using a variety of different digital instruments. Students will analyze successful marketing campaigns and other forms of digital storytelling. Students will learn to identify common elements of digital stories. Students will also learn how to use images/videos/text together to tell a beautiful and compelling story. After studying different forms, students will use project-based learning to create their own various forms of digital stories.

 

Earth Science (2nd Semester of a 2-semester course)

Free
Calendar Jan 27, 2025

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Be sure to register for both semesters.

Course Length:  Yearlong Course   2nd Semester of a 2-semester course

Credit:  1.0

Recommended Grade Level: 10-12

Course Description: This course provides a comprehensive survey of all key areas: astronomy, plate tectonics, weather and climate, and more.  In this class students will answer questions like: What has made Earth able to sustain life? If we are not successful in stopping the negative changes to planet Earth, is there an exoplanet that is Earth-like enough to sustain life?; Why do earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis occur in some places on Earth, how are they related, and what does this all mean for risk in different parts of the world?; Will there be more frequent and more intense severe storms in the future?

 

Economics
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Economics

Free
Calendar Jan 27, 2025

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Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: .5 credit

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: Students are introduced to the basics of economic principles, and they will learn the importance of understanding different economic systems. Students will explore different economic systems, including the American free enterprise system, and they will analyze and interpret data to understand the laws of supply and demand. Students will also be presented with economic applications in today’s world. From economics in the world of business, money, banking, and finance, students will see how economics is applied both domestically and globally. Students will also study how the government is involved in establishing economic stability in the American free enterprise system as well as how the U.S. economy has a global impact.

English 10 2nd Semester of 2-Semester Course

Free
Calendar Jan 27, 2025

Registration is Free.  Be sure to have billing information available at the time of registration.

This is the second semester of a two semester course.  (Be sure to register for both semesters)

Course Length: Yearlong Course

Credit:  1.0

Course Description:

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: The English 10 course includes engaging and interactive instruction about reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language, with a focus on exploring a wide variety of genres and their elements. Students learn how to carefully read, interpret, and analyze literature and nonfiction works of cultural or historical significance appropriate to grade 10. Throughout the course, students practice narrative, informational, and argument writing. Students also develop and deliver presentations and participate in discussions with their peers.

 

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English 11 B

Free
Calendar Jan 27, 2025

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Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.50 credit

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: In English 11 B, students will continue to build on and grow the skills they fostered in English 9 and 10, especially as they relate to reading, writing, and critical thinking. This course focuses on strengthening the ability to read with intent, write with purpose, and speak with clarity. Students will practice counterclaim writing, nonfiction and fiction reading passages strategies for comprehension, and rebuttal speaking skills. The outcomes allow for student choice, whether it be by method of showing the skills or by topic. This course is appropriate for students of all skill levels who enjoy open-ended, skill-based assessments.

English 12 B

Free
Calendar Jan 27, 2025

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Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.50 credit

Grades: 12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: In English 12 B, students will synthesize the written and communication skills they fostered in English 9, 10, and 11 as they prepare for life experiences and careers after high school. This course continues to focus on applying the three enduring outcomes of: strengthening the ability to read with intent, write with purpose, and speak with clarity. Students will practice technical writing, thematic reading, and conversation/conflict resolution skills. The outcomes allow for student choice, whether it be by method of showing the skills or by topic. This course is appropriate for students of all skill levels who enjoy open-ended, skill-based assessments.

English 9 (Semester 2 of a Yearlong Course)

Free

with Alison Gillespie

Calendar Jan 27, 2025

Registration is Free.  Be sure to have billing information available at the time of registration.

This is the second semester of a two semester course.  (Be sure to register for both semesters)

Course Length: Yearlong Course

Credit:  1.0

Course Description: This English 9 course includes engaging and interactive instruction about reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language, with a focus on exploring a wide variety of genres and their elements. Students learn how to carefully read, interpret, and analyze literature and nonfiction works of cultural or historical significance appropriate to grade 9. Throughout the course, students practice narrative, informational, and argument writing. Students also develop and deliver presentations and participate in discussions with their peers.

 

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Environmental Science

Free

with Craig Lebakken

Calendar Jan 27, 2025

Registration for this course is free.  Have billing information available at the time of registration.

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit:  0.5

Recommended Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Success in previous high school science course; and teacher/school counselor recommendation

Course Description: This course surveys key topic areas including: the application of scientific processes to environmental analysis, ecology, energy flow, ecological structures, earth systems and atmospheric, land, and water science. Topics also include the management of natural resources and analysis of private and governmental decisions involving the environment. Students explore actual case studies and conduct five hands-on, unit-long research activities, learning that political and private decisions about the environment and the use of resources require accurate application of scientific processes, including proper data collection and responsible conclusions.





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