Course Description

Materials Fee: $ 25 Cost for 2 semesters: $440 Includes Non- refundable deposit: $50 ($55 per month) Payment Plan available Curriculum: $ 35 Homework: Yes Hours/Week: 2-3 Max/Min Students: 10/5 Grades:  7-9   Exploring Geography MS   US and World     In this class students will embark on a journey around the world in 32 weeks. This adventure will launch an investigative study of peoples, places, cultures, religions, governments and more. Students will learn how location, topography and history influence a people and their culture. This class will culminate with an invitation for you to capture the highlights of our travels. Equipped with maps, research, and current events, you too can experience the journey, meet the people, taste the food, and enjoy the music as you feel the heartbeat of God's people across His world.  Homework consists primarily of map work, study for tests, occasional reading assignments and the gathering of information on current events and preparation of oral reports. Emphasis is on memorization and gaining confidence in speaking in class. Students will need Window on the World and Rand McNally Answer Atlas which will be available at the Center. Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates will be read over the Christmas break. Students will also need to bring the following to class each week: Notebook, paper, black Pen, pencils and colored pencils Projects may require outside materials such as project boards and food from the areas of study. Class Time: 1 1/2 hours.  first semester will cover US Geography and the second semester, World Geography. This is a two 16-week semester, 8 month, class. Biography:  Pam has a BA in International Affairs from Trinity University, a Juris Doctorate from the University of Houston and practiced civil trial law for eight years before having children.  Pam's previous work experiences include interning for a congressman in Washington, DC, and being a tour guide at the Alamo.  She has been homeschooling for 15 years, and her goal in whatever she teaches is to make her students "think" and "discuss".

Course Description

Materials Fee: $ 25 Cost for 2 semesters: $440 Includes Non- refundable deposit: $50 ($55 per month) Payment Plan available Curriculum: Fall $ 25 Homework: Yes Hours/Week: 4-6 Max/Min Students: 10/5 Grades:  7-9   Texas History   Do you know which "Six Flags" have flown over Texas? Or that Texas was once an independent country, which is why we can fly our state flag as high as the US flag? Study Texas history with a former Alamo Tour Guide and learn about your state from the earliest days of Spanish Exploration to the present. This chronological study will include Internet research, oral and written reports, and an end-of-semester project. Class Time: 1 1/2 hours. This is a two 16-week semester, 8 month, class.

Course Description

Materials Fee: $ 25 Cost for 2 semesters: $440 Includes Non- refundable deposit: $50 ($55 per month) Payment Plan available Curriculum: Fall $ 65 Curriculum: Spring $ 65 Homework: Yes Hours/Week: 4-6 Max/Min Students: 10/5 Grades:  7-9   Exploring American History     Using a curriculum designed by a homeschool mom, students will learn about the history of our nation from the Explorers to the present in this year-long class. The curriculum will provide the basic skeleton of learning, and the class discussions and additional research projects will add the meat. Join us as we explore the history of our nation and its relevance for us today. Required texts: Fall Semester: All American History Vol. I --Student Reader All American History Vol. I --Student Activity Book Spring Semester: All American History Vol. 2 --Student Reader All American History Vol. 2 --Student Activity Book Class is offered for Grades 7 - 9.   Homework consists primarily of reading 2 chapters per week and completing the activity sheets. There are occasional tests and oral reports. Emphasis is on class discussion based on the material learned in the text. Class Time: 1 1/2 hours. This is a two 16-week semester, 8 month, class.

Course Description

Materials Fee: $ 25 Cost for 2 semesters: $440 Includes Non- refundable deposit: $50 ($55 per month) Payment Plan available Curriculum: $ 90 Homework: Yes Hours/Week: 3-4 Max/Min Students: 10/5 Grades: 10-12   Exploring Geography HS   US and World     In this college preparatory class students will embark on a journey around the world in 32 weeks. This adventure will launch an investigative study of peoples, places, cultures, governments and more. Students will learn how climate, location, topography and history influence a people and their culture. This class will culminate with an invitation for you to capture the highlights of our travels. You too can experience the journey, meet the people, taste the food, and enjoy the music as you feel the heartbeat of God's people across His world. Homework will include a variety of fun research projects, map work, and the preparation of oral and visual reports.    This class provides a strong foundation for anyone wishing to study for and take the AP Human Geography exam for college credit.  Students will need Runkle Geography (Welcome to the Wonderful World of Geography), and the Geography Coloring Book, Third Edition, by Wynn Kapit (Author) which will be available at the Center. Students will also need to bring the following to class each week: Notebook, paper, black Pen, pencils and colored pencils Projects may require outside materials such as project boards and food from the areas of study. Class Time: 1 1/2 hours. first semester will cover US Geography and the second semester, World Geography. This is a two 16-week semester, 8 month, class.

Course Description

Materials Fee: $ 25 Cost for 2 semesters: $560 Includes Non- refundable deposit: $50 ($70 per month) Payment Plan available Curriculum: $105 Homework: Yes Hours/Week: 4-8 Max/Min Students: 10/5 Grades: 10-12   American History and Bible (Two High school Credits)   This rigorous, college preparatory survey course will cover Exploration to the present in one year. Emphasis will be on class discussions, reading the textbook and primary source documents. Students will not only learn WHAT happened in American history, but WHY it happened as they sharpen their analytical and critical thinking skills. Students read the text and answer detailed questions designed to help them understand the historical time and events.   This class provides a strong foundation for anyone wishing to study for and take the AP American History exam for college credit.   Curriculum: Exploring America Volumes I and II by Ray Notgrass, 2nd edition, $89.95, (includes a Documentary History of the United States, 101 Great American Poems, and The World's Great Speeches). The test booklet ($14.95) will be purchased by the student, but retained and distributed by the teacher. Students will also need to bring their Bibles to class. NOTE: This curriculum will allow students a literature credit only if it is done at home under parental supervision.   There may be some outside reading, research and reports.   Class is offered for Grades 10 - 12. Class Time: 2 hours. This is a two 16-week semester, 8 month, class.

Course Description

Course Description

Materials Fee: $ 25 Cost for 2 semesters: $560 Includes Non- refundable deposit: $50 (Compare at $70 per month) Payment Plan available Curriculum: $105 Homework: Yes Hours/Week: 4-8 Max/Min Students: 10/5 Grades:  9-12   World History and Bible (Two High school Credits)     This rigorous, college preparatory survey course will cover Creation to the present in one year. Emphasis will be on class discussions, and reading the textbook and primary source documents, and weekly writing assignments (1-3 pages typewritten). Students will not only learn WHAT happened in world history, but WHY it happened as they sharpen their analytical and critical thinking skills.  Curriculum: Exploring World History Volumes I and II by Ray Notgrass, 2nd Edition, $89.95, (includes In Their Words--Original Documents, Poetry, Stories, and Hymns from World History). The test booklet ($14.95) will be purchased by the student, but retained and distributed by the teacher. Students will also need to bring their Bible to class.  This class is more difficult than American History because of the scope of history, much of which may be unfamiliar to students, and because the questions students must answer require introspection and self-examination.  This class provides a strong foundation for anyone wishing to study for and take the AP World History exam for college credit. NOTE: This curriculum would allow students to earn a literature credit at home under parental supervision. There will be some outside reading, research and reports. Class Time: 2 hours. This is a two 16-week semester, 8 month, class.

Course Description

Materials Fee: $ 25 Cost for 2 semesters: $440 Includes Non- refundable deposit: $50 ($55 per month) Payment Plan available Curriculum: Fall $65 Spring $27 Homework: Yes Hours/Week: 1-2 Max/Min Students: 10/5 Grades: 10-12   Government/Current Events      This course goes beyond basic graduation requirements by applying the study of Government to current events - both national and international. (1/2 credit each) Knowledge of our Constitutional Rights help us protect our freedoms. Using current events, The Constitution and the Notgrass Government curriculum, we will explore the Christian foundations of our nation and learn about the role and process of government. This rigorous, college preparatory class is offered for grades 9-12. Political theories and philosophies makes this a class requiring a high-level of thinking.    This class provides a strong foundation for anyone wishing to study for and take the AP Government and Politics exam for college credit.  Class Time: 1 1/2 hours. This is a two 16 week semester, 8 month, class.

 

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Materials Fee: $ 25 Class Fee: $140 Includes Non- refundable deposit: $50 ($40 per month) Payment Plan available Curriculum:  $0 Homework: Yes Hours/Week: 1-2 Max/Min Students: 10/5 Grades: 6-8   Critical Thinking/Current Events      It is never too early to develop the skill of thinking critically and analytically. Using thinking games, mysteries, riddles, memorization, and word puzzles, among other activities, students will have so much fun they won't know they are learning and stretching their minds. Current events will train students to read, analyze and present news stories in a discussion setting designed to also build the students' confidence. All work except memorization of poems or portions of famous documents or speeches will be done in class. Class Time: 1 hour. This is a one 14 week semester class.

 

Classes with Pam Monck:

GUIDE FOR SELECTING THE RIGHT GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY CLASS FOR YOUR STUDENTS

Please know that homeschoolers are NOT required to take subjects in the same order as they are given in the public schools. The only exception would be IF you are planning to place your student back into the Public School. The classes taught at CAIA and listed below are in the order of increasing difficulty. The High School classes are designed to prepare students for college. They are not for students who are merely looking to complete the requirement so they can graduate high school and are not willing to put in the necessary work or are not mature enough to complete the assignments without parental supervision

Elementary School

Prima Latina

Middle School

Exploring Geography MS

Texas History

Exploring American History

Exploring World History

High School

Exploring Geography

American History and Bible

World History and Bible

Government and Current Events