encourage students to revise misunderstanding, uncover nuances in application, make connections to prior knowledge, identify patterns, and engage with vocabulary. Students are encouraged to listen critically, critique the reasoning of others, and justify their own solutions. The course is designed to support a growth mindset regarding math and encourages students to engage in productive struggle; instructional materials explicitly and frequently remind students that mistakes are opportunities for learning and acquiring new skills. Together the course elements ensure the student grows as a mathematical thinker and masters the skills to succeed in work and life.

The student will investigate cell structure in plants and animals and discover how organisms use cells to perform complex life functions. They will also identify and describe the functions of several body systems including the respiratory, circulatory, digestive, and excretory systems.

Additionally, the student will evaluate reproductive strategies and genetics to discover the important roles they play in the survival of organisms.

Throughout the course, the student will engage in activities that promote critical thinking, explore increasingly complex conceptual relationships, and encourage them to be curious about the world they live in and explore ways to test and apply their ideas.

The student will learn about atomic composition and the properties of matter. They will also distinguish between chemical and physical changes in matter and investigate how thermal energy transfer affects particle motion in matter. This course examines the relationship between potential and kinetic energy as the student explores how mass and speed affect energy transfer. Additionally, the student will discover how different types of waves transmit light, sound, and other forms of energy both in the presence and absence of matter. Throughout the course, the student will engage in activities that promote critical thinking, explore increasingly complex conceptual relationships, and encourage them to be curious about the world they live in and explore ways to test and apply their ideas

There are so many different types of art in this world--fine art, classical art, visual art--but the impact of digital art and design is all around us, often in ways that you probably aren't even aware of! After taking Digital Art and Design, you'll enjoy a deeper understanding and appreciation for all things digital as you explore this special genre of art found in everything from advertising to animation to photography and beyond. In this course, you'll learn about the evolution of art, the basic principles of art and design, and the role of art in politics and society. Additionally, you will actually create your own digital art and make it come alive. Give your creative side a boost with this Digital Art and Design course!

In this course, the student will learn how to apply visuals, style, stories, organization, and nonverbal communication to speeches. The student will learn tactics to help overcome fear, participate in debates, and rehearse effectively. The student will also learn how to evaluate great speeches from history as well as more modern media messages. This Speech and Debate course was developed by Connections Academy with content and video excerpts provided by TJ Walker, Media Training Worldwide. Connections Academy's use of all content,including any video excerpts, is for educational purposes only, and specifically, for purposes of review,criticism, illustration or comment. All images, names, logos, and depictions belong to their respective parties.