Upper-Grammar Class Descriptions and Supply Lists

Upper-Grammar 

Humanities 

This two-hour block is an integrated humanities course driven by great books focusing on stories from American History. Students will dive deep into the literature while exploring history, geography, composition, poetry, art, music, and church history. 

In-Class Curriculum: Literature selections from American History, IEW U.S. History, and The American Experience Storybook.

At Home Recommendations: Students will complete weekly literature assignments, IEW writing assignments, and selections from The American History Storybook.

Fine Arts

This class allows students to explore the seven elements of art through fun and engaging activities. Students will explore creations made from clay, watercolor, tempera, markers,and colored pencils. They will experiment with primary, secondary and tertiary colors as well as learn about shading, shadows, dimension, and famous artists.

In-Class Curriculum: Masterbooks Living Art Lessons and Artists Journal

At Home Recommendations: Students will complete reading selections and art projects at home.

Science 

Students will explore God’s creation through anatomy. This will include exposure to vocabulary, the scientific method, and hands-on experiments. 

In-Class Curriculum: Apologia Exploring Creation with Anatomy Textbook and Notebook Journal

At Home Recommendations: Students will read weekly from their textbooks and complete assignments in the Notebooking Journal. 

Upper-Grammar Student Supply List