Give students the authority of the Bible! This Bible course from our online academy offers an in-depth examination of the 27 books of the New Testament along with studies related to the question of human suffering, sharing Christ with others, and finding God’s direction for one’s life. The first semester covers an introduction to the New Testament, the Pauline and general Epistles, the Gospel authors, and the Acts of the Apostles.

The second semester in this course from our online academy covers the Revelation of Jesus Christ and the Seven Seals, biblical literature, Job’s suffering and the sufferings of Christ, evangelism and outreach, God’s will for your life, and knowledge of personal gifts. Course units contain essays, quizzes, and tests to evaluate progress and student mastery.

Lessons include topics such as body framework and systems, mental and social health, nutrients and metabolism, physical fitness, good eating habits, emergency care, diseases and prevention. A section helps students understand the use and misuse of drugs, alcoholism, and smoking. This course also offers practical preparation for high school health education and promotes lifelong healthy practices. Course units contain quizzes and tests to evaluate progress and student mastery.

Government and economics is intended to give students a solid foundation of understanding for college. The government section of this course from our online academy explores the different types of governments and the principles and values of American democracy. First semester topics include the need for government and types of government, the U.S. government structure, the American party system of political parties and elections, and the history of governments. Students will also examine the Christian’s role in government.

In the second semester of this course from our online academy, students learn about free enterprise, world economics, the stock market, and personal finance. International issues such as global travel, trading partners, banking, and currency differences are also discussed. In-depth lessons include checking accounts, IRAs, credit cards, bank loans, and more. Projects include reports on the Supreme Court, Christian involvement in politics, and stock market investing. Each unit of the course contains quizzes and a test to evaluate progress and student mastery.

Students begin by exploring the colonization of the New World and examining the foundations of colonial society. As they study the early history of the United States, students learn critical thinking skills by examining the constitutional foundations of U.S. government. Recurring themes such as territorial expansion, the rise of industrialization, and the significance of slavery are examined in the context of how these issues contributed to the Civil War and Reconstruction.

Students study such topics as ancient civilizations, empires, exploration, the world wars, and globalization. Students also gain practice in research using technology and writing through various projects.

The second semester of this course examines continents including Europe, Asia, and Africa. Lesson topics discuss maps and charts, cultural mosaics, human movement, physical geography of various areas, and economics and politics of regions. Projects include examining energy resources, the U.S. National Parks, Western Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, and environment effects on human health. Each unit of the course contains quizzes and a test to evaluate progress and student mastery.

As students refine and expand their understanding of physics, they will apply their knowledge in experiments that require them to ask questions and create hypotheses. Throughout the course, students solve problems, reason abstractly, and learn to think critically.

The components of this course include chemistry and its methods, the composition and properties of matter, changes and interactions of matter, factors affecting the interactions of matter, electrochemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, nuclear chemistry, mathematical applications, and applications of chemistry in the real world.

This is a year-long course that encompasses traditional concepts in biology and encourages exploration of new discoveries in this field of science. The components include biochemistry, cell biology, cell processes, heredity and reproduction, the evolution of life, taxonomy, human body systems, and ecology.

In addition, students have opportunities to observe simulations, investigate ideas, and solve problems. Additional topics of study include atomic structure, Newton’s laws, types of energy, thermodynamics, and how chemistry and physics are at work in our daily lives.