Curriculum

7th Grade

Employing the latest multimedia techniques including graphics, games, and other activities, Enlightium Academy uses a curriculum that fosters a rich learning environment.

7th Grade Curriculum Overview

7th Grade Bible

1 year

7th Grade Bible emphasizes the life of Christ as told by the writers of the New Testament. As students acquire a better working knowledge of the Bible's teachings, they will also explore how it applies to their lives each day through discussions of worship, the mission of mankind, and God's enduring love for His people as shown through His love, mercy, and grace.

With the King James Version as the primary reference, this course asks students to get to know Christ on a deeper level through the study of His life, ministry, death, and resurrection. Additional topics covered include the prophecies foretold and fulfilled, the book of Psalms, life in the Spirit, and God's enduring plan for His people.

Topics explored:

  • Worship
  • Mankind
  • The Attributes of God
  • Fulfilled Prophecies of Christ
  • New Life in Christ
  • The Psalms
  • The Life of Christ

7th Grade English

1 year – available as an Honor course

7th Grade English helps students build more than perfect sentences, but also a love for the English language. With a focus on the mechanics of composition and the most effective use of different parts of speech, this course not only teaches students to be better communicators, but reinforces the building blocks of English with spelling, reading, and vocabulary instruction.

While students build on early writing skills, they will continue to explore word choices, sentence structure, and finally the creation of full compositions. In addition, they will practice their reading skills and comprehension as they explore fiction, non-fiction, and other literary genres through reading and analysis. Course content is not only rigorous, but engaging and self-directed to help students develop their critical thinking skills and promote digital literacy.

Topics explored:

  • Word Usage
  • Biographies
  • Language Structure
  • Nature of English
  • Mechanics of English
  • The Novel
  • Literature
  • Composition

7th Grade History and Geography

1 year – available as an Honor course

This course is broad in scope, providing middle school students with a comprehensive overview of the social sciences including history. Students begin the course by defining history and its relationship to humanity over the ages. Students will also examine the many social science disciplines including social behavior, markets and competition, politics, economics, and anthropology.

Fun and engaging, this class allows students to work both in and out of the classroom at a pace that best suited for their individual learning styles. Through an examination of society from a Christian point of view, they will learn about the way humanity has been shaped by the world around them and the events of the past. 

Topics explored:

  • History Defined
  • Geography Defined
  • Time Zones and the International Date Line
  • Early History and Geography of the U.S.
  • Anthropology
  • Sociology
  • U.S. Anthropology
  • Economics
  • Political Science

7th Grade Math

1 year – available as an Honor course

Interactive and rigorous, 7th Grade Math reinforces the fundamentals and introduces students to higher-level pre-algebra and pre-geometry concepts. The course begins with a review of sets and different number systems, decimals, rounding, functions, and basic math operations. As students progress through the course, they will study fractions and word problems, geometry, and statistics, and begin solving for variables.

7th Grade Math is designed not only to review important fundamental math concepts but to encourage critical thinking skills and promote math inquiry with self-directed lessons and exercises. After reviewing crucial math foundations, students will explore real-world problems that can be solved by math calculations. Math skills such as using a calculator, geometric measurement and formulas, statistics, and other analytical tools will help them prepare for their future.

Topics explored:

  • Sets and Number Systems
  • Addition, Subtraction, and Decimals
  • Patterns, Rounding, and Estimation
  • Multiplication, Division, and Calculators
  • Ratios and Proportions
  • Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages
  • Shapes, Measurements, and Proportions
  • Statistics
  • Formulas

7th Grade Science: Earth Science

1 year – available as an Honor course

Dig into the earth with this interactive exploration of our planet and its place in the universe with 7th Grade Earth Science. Students will learn about the earth's form, structure, and systems, and the forces that change them over time. From the earth's core to the diversity of its crust, the entire planet is covered in this engaging course.

From geothermal energy deep within its core to the rocks and minerals that lie on its surface, the earth is the focus of this engaging science course. Students will enjoy digging into interactive lessons that examine the changing face of the planet. Lessons include the study of geochemical cycles, earthquakes and volcanoes, the earth's resources, the effects of weather, atmospheric cycles, and the earth's place in the solar system.

Topics explored:

  • The Dynamic Structure of Earth
  • Features and Forces of Earth
  • Rocks and Minerals
  • Shaping Earth's Crust
  • Earth's Water
  • Earth's Atmosphere
  • Weather and Climate
  • Astronomy

7th Grade Electives

Middle School Electives

  Standard Electives
(Includes Offline Electives)
Premium Electives
(Includes All Paid Electives)
Bronze Up to six courses at no extra cost* Extra cost
Silver Up to six courses at no extra cost* Extra cost
Silver+ Up to six courses at no extra cost* Extra cost
Gold Up to six courses at no extra cost* Extra cost
Diamond Up to six courses at no extra cost (up to 6.5 courses)*
Sapphire Up to six courses at no extra cost (up to 6.5 courses)*
*Includes Offline Physical Education; Health Quest can be assigned instead per counselor approval. Physical Education elective is required for grades 3-8.
Premium Middle School Electives
Bronze

Silver

Silver+

Gold

Diamond

Sapphire

Care2Rock Online Music Lessons (Grades PreK-12) $650 per semester
$1,250 per year
Creative Kids Acting (Grades PreK-12) $650 per semester
$1,250 per year
Gifted and Higher-Level Learner Program (Grades 3-8) $650 per semester
$1,200 per year
$500 per semester
$900 per year
Keyboarding I
(Grades 2-5; available to grades K-1 or 6-7 with counselor approval)
$50 for one quarter

Career & Technical

Career Exploration I

1 semester // Grade 7-8

Examine work, lifestyle, and career options before entering high school.

Career Exploration II

1 semester // Grade 7-8

Introduction to five technology-related career fields.

Career Exploration III

1 semester // Grade 7-8

Explore more technology-related career fields.

High School Courses

High School German I (Robotel)

1 credit // Grades 9-12; Available to Grades 7-8 per Counselor Approval

In Robotel’s High School German I, students will learn to listen and speak at an introductory level of German.

High School German II (Robotel)

1 credit // Grades 9-12; Available to Grades 7-8 per Counselor Approval

In Robotel’s High School German II, students will be able to have simple daily conversations in German.

High School German III (Robotel)

1 credit // Grades 9-12; Available to Grades 7-8 per Counselor Approval

In Robotel’s High School German III, students will be able to carry on everyday conversations in German.

Keyboarding and Applications

0.5 credit // Grades 9-12

Practice proper keyboarding techniques; increasing speed and accuracy over time.

State History

1 year // Grades 8-12

Make history come alive through this exploration of the cultural tides and events that have shaped your state.

Students in grade 7 can take the following high school courses per counselor approval.

Offline Electives

Fine Arts Offline Elective

1 semester - 1 year // Grades PreK-12

Students may receive elective credit(s) for offline electives if taken under parental supervision/instruction in fine arts.

Physical Education Offline Elective

1 semester - 1 year // Grades PreK-12

Students may receive elective credit(s) for offline electives if taken under parental supervision/instruction such as sports and physical education.

Personalized Pathway

Western Philosophy and a Biblical Worldview

1 semester // Grades 7-8

Students learn about the origin of Western Philosophy, the four major branches, key thinkers and their ideas, various schools of thought, and how Christians can benefit from learning, analyzing, and “doing” philosophy.

Physical Education

Health Quest

1 semester // Grades 4-8

This introduction to health basics focuses on topics such as personal health, wellness, and safety.

Premium Electives

Creative Kids Acting*

1 semester-1 year // Grades K4-12

Designed for the students to have exciting adventures in creativity, build confidence, stretch the imagination, and develop reading and memorization skills.

Gifted Program*

1 semester-1 year // Grades 3-8

One-on-one mentoring, evidence-based practices, specialized instruction, and project-based curriculum are designed to enhance higher-level thinking.

Keyboarding I*

1 quarter // Grades K-7

Keyboarding I is an elective to help students learn how to type. It is for beginners and assumes that the student has no prior knowledge of experience in typing.

Online Entrepreneurship with Boss Club

1 semester // Grades 6-12

This premium elective course guides students through the process of building their own small business from the ground up.

Online Music Lessons*

1 semester-1 year // Grades K-12

Care2Rock offers virtual music lessons for 100+ instruments during which your student will meet one-on-one with experienced music teachers.


*Premium elective course; additional fees may apply.

Middle school students can enroll in five core courses and, at no additional charge, either:

  • A one-year standard elective course, or
  • Up to two one-semester standard elective courses

Enlightium Academy is a private Christian school serving homeschool, online, and Alliance school students on their journey to embrace their God-given talents and develop a lifelong thirst for knowledge from the biblical worldview.

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