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Skip to main content GRACEMoodleHub You are not logged in. ( Log in ) Home Skip available courses Available courses Consumer Math Teacher: Terri Veen Writing Based on US History Teacher: Hope Staal Chemistry Thursday Teacher: Lynnae Murray GRACE- The American Civil War In this course we will start by making an in-depth analysis of the coming of the war, considering the political, social, and cultural issues and attitudes that drove a wedge between Americans North and South. The bulk of our time will be spent discussing the military, political, and social history of the war years, both on the battlefields and the home fronts. We conclude with a brief discussion of Reconstruction, the process of readmitting southern states to the Union and helping ex-slaves make a transition to freedom. Teacher: Kevin Looman GRACE Creative Writing This class is for dedicated storytellers who have a strong passion for fiction writing. Throughout the year, we will discuss a variety of methods for building successful stories, from researching and outlining to revision and editing. Students will also learn about key mindsets and habits necessary to thrive in the writing lifestyle. The students will use these tools to outline a novella of their choice and begin the project during the school year. Teacher: Schuyler McConkey Grammar & Composition This course is designed to help students master the basic elements of English grammar and usage through identifying parts of speech and their place in a sentence, practice exercises, writing and vocabulary development. Students will write various paragraphs throughout the year and one short research paper toward the end of the year. Teacher: Joan Ridderbos GRACEYearbook 2019 Course description : Students will produce a book that captures the moments of the year’s events. The book will be designed and created by students with the support of the yearbook teacher. Students will demonstrate the use of online design tools and elements of design to create a cohesive book that is GRACE HSA and year-specific. Students will work as a team and individually to take photographs, write copy, design pages and meet deadlines. Teacher: Kim VanderHill Algebra II Teacher: Terri Veen GRACE Pre Algebra Teacher: Joan Ridderbos World History Based Writing (Friday) Teacher: Schuyler McConkey Intro to Logic Teacher: Ruth Nobel US History This class recounts the story of our nation's history from its discovery and colonization up to the present day. Special attention is given to God's providence and America's Christian Heritage. This high school level history class is presented in an engaging narrative style and seeks to bring United States History to life. Teacher: Benjamin Franks MOODLE 101 Welcome to this staff inservice in using MOODLE! FAQ Q: What's the difference between MOODLE and PRAXI? A: Short answer: MOODLE is a LMS (Learning Management System) and PRAXI is a SMS (Student Management System) Q: Will we be able to use both? Do we want to be able to use both? A: Yes and No. (I don't think it necessary to do the PRAXI but I might be wrong) Teacher: Randy Hazenberg US Government and the Constitution This class will take a comprehensive look at not only the formation of the United States government, but also the way that it has changed and developed over history. We will start with a thorough study of the Constitution focusing on the intended structure and purpose of that government. Then, as we look at different parts of history, we will compare the changes in our government back to its original intentions. This class will blend a thorough understanding of where our government came from with the ability to analyze the role the government plays in today’s world. This course will be a blended learning experience with much of the course hosted on Grace Homeschool’s Moodle site. All resources and assignments will be managed through Moodle. Teacher: Kevin Looman Physics Literary Analysis 9-12 Teacher: Ruth Nobel Economics (9-12) This class helps students understand economic terms and issues that have an impact on the United States and its citizens and introduced both microeconomics and macroeconomics, providing one half–year of credit for high school. Exploring Economics surveys Biblical teachings on money and finance, provides an overview of the economic history of the United States, gives a clear explanation of terms and concepts used in economics, discusses economic issues confronting us today, and puts our participation in the national and world economies on a personal level. Students read a collection of essays called The Stewardship of God’s Riches. In a time when economic activity is challenging classic definitions, Exploring Economics reasserts the importance of the free market system and enables students to take part in the economy with knowledge and faith. Teacher: Kevin Looman Cultural Geography Get ready to pack your bags and sail across the globe as we explore the earth, its resources, and the geographic and cultural features of the people in the various regions and countries of the world. We will learn how physical geography affects the political and economic features of countries and the way of life of their people. As stewards of the resources God has provided, students will develop a new appreciation for the wonders of God's creation and the responsibilities of the mandate that God has given them to exercise dominion over it. Teacher: Kevin Looman Teacher: Scott Looman World History World History recounts the story of mankind from creation to the present. Students examine ancient civilizations through the Greeks to the Roman Empire. Then they survey India, Asia, and Africa on their way to the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Reformation, upon which modern history is founded. They are challenged to discover the forces, issues, people, and movements that have shaped our modern world. God's providence and Bible integration are given prominence as the students are taught to view the world through a Christian lens. Teacher: Benjamin Franks Analytical Writing for Essays & Research Papers This class will prepare the student for college writing. Thesis-based essays as well as other essays will be taught at a higher level. Teaching units will include thesis statements, essay organizations, transitions, introductions, and conclusions, and end with descriptive and persuasive essay practice. The student will also learn how to take notes from texts or from live lectures, craft college-level papers, and write or speak persuasively to a wide variety of audiences. This class will be taught using lectures, lessons plans, videos, and required work on the part of the student. A unit on SAT essays will also be covered. We will be utilizing the computer throughout this course as well. Teacher: Schuyler McConkey Journalism This class allows the student to explore writing and publication in various creative and professional forms. The class will be involved in various projects that will allow them to write productively. We will publish several newsletters throughout the year and ultimately the yearbook. Microsoft Publisher will be the software used for our publications, giving the students a working knowledge of the program. It will be both fun and challenging and would be a great experience to include on your transcript. Each Journalism/Yearbook student will receive a free yearbook. The Home School Building accesses a $35 computer lab fee which is included in the price of the class. Teacher: Martha Markwat Writing Based on Ancient History Using Ancient History as the theme, students will learn how to create outlines and write from outlines. They will apply style techniques to their writing to encourage them to express their ideas creatively. Writing assignments will include paragraphs, short reports, research reports, stories, writing from pictures, and writing from a prompt. We will also be using FIX ITS to review key grammar rules to be used in ...