Jennifer Seal

We will dive into how the US government works, both in the past and currently, by looking at the constitution and the roles and responsibilities of the three branches of our federal government.  There will be a heavy focus on the amendments and important supreme court cases that affect how the government functions as well as our daily lives. We will also look at state and local governments and discuss our roles as citizens and how we can be involved in shaping the decisions of our government.

We will primarily be using the original documents such as the constitution, federalist papers, and supreme court opinions.  However, we will also be using the book A User's Guide to Democracy as a reference to help break down some of the often dense legal jargon into something more understandable from a neutral viewpoint. The intersection of faith and politics will necessarily have to be discussed at some points, and those instances will be approached from a Christian worldview while discussing what the law says and how it came to be.

https://www.amazon.com/Users-Guide-Democracy-America-Works/dp/1250751845

Homework time expected: 2-4 hours/week

This class is worth 1.0 credit

Your student will learn to solve linear equations that include fractions, decimals, radicals, and absolute value expressions. We will graph, analyze, and solve two-variable equations, inequalities, and functions, and learn much more! Step-by-step instructions will be provided to help your student grasp the concept. 

Required materials: 

BJU Algebra 1 - 4th Edition Student Edition and BJU Algebra 1 - 4th Edition Assessments - direct links below. 

https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/algebra-1-student-edition%2C-4th-ed./5637431003.p

https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/algebra-1-assessments%2C-4th-ed./5637431006.p

There is no need to buy any other pieces of the curriculum as I will grade all the tests and quizzes and the homework answer keys will be provided. No calculators will be necessary. 

Teacher will provide: All necessary answer keys, colored cardstock for a formula sheet, and graphing paper

Prerequisite: Student must have successfully completed pre-algebra before taking this class.

Homework time expected: 2-4 hours per week

This class is worth 1.0 high school credits.