I love sitting down with each child to figure out the plans for the next school year. During our little meeting I have my kid tell me what worked and what didn’t work for the previous school year. I listen to his feedback and ask him his goals for the upcoming year. We go over things subject by subject and he makes suggestions or okays what I have chosen for him.
After our meeting, there are usually a couple of subjects where I need to search out resources to meet my child’s goals or needs. I’m listing the plans for my rising 7th grader. This is my second time doing 7th grade and this child’s plans look different than my other child’s plans for the same grade. I highly value a personalized education so they should look different!
These plans are for my visual spatial learner who is strong in math and art. His priority this coming school year is to learn Lua Scripting, Python, and become proficient at typing. His long-term goal is to work with computers and create games. Because of that, math is high on the priority list.
Please note that this is our working plan. It is doubtful that we will finish everything on this list, but we will use it as a guide to shape what we do this school year.
Math
- Art of Problem Solving Introduction to Algebra – (start)
- Art of Problem Solving Introduction to Counting and Probability
- Zome Geometry
- Local math circle (if possible)
- Khan Academy
- Rubix Cube solving
Science
- CPO Physical, Earth and Space Science (finish)
- Mythbusters episodes with scientific method worksheets
History/Geography/Current Events
- Documentary-based study for WW2-Present day using Modern World History Patterns of Interaction
- Supplemental readings: Diary of Anne Frank, Why We Can’t Wait, Night, Their Eyes Were Watching God, I Am David
- A People’s History of Poverty in America
- Geography – Finish Central and South America unit studies and Arctic and North America unit studies
- Geography – GeoMaster Plus app to learn the locations of all countries, capitals, US states and Canadian provinces (with their capitals), bodies of water, major rivers and landforms around the globe
- Politics – Watch Presidential and Vice Presidential debates
- Read the news
English
Writing
- Classical Writing Aesop/Homer for Older Beginners (Homer section only)
- Four Square Writing Method for Grades 7-9
- Nanowrimo
Vocabulary/Spelling/Handwriting
- Megawords – Books 3 -5
- Handwriting -Cursive practice using Startwrite software
- Vocabulary in Action Level G
Grammar
- Rod and Staff English 6 (finish)
- Rod and Staff English 7 – (start)
Literature
- Movies as Literature
- Figuratively Speaking
- Excellence in Literature series (primarily as literature/discussion guides)
- Reading list: Roll of Thunder Hear Me Cry, Peter Pan, Rip Van Winkle, The Count of Monte Cristo, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, Just So Stories, Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Three Musketeers, Anne of Green Gables, Journey to the Centre of the Earth, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court, War of the Worlds, That Hideous Strength (C.S. Lewis Space Trilogy book 3), Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Kidnapped, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Out of the Silent Planet (C.S. Lewis Space Trilogy book 1), Perelandra (C.S. Lewis Space Trilogy book 2), 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, Tarzan of the Apes, Little Women
Foreign Language
French
Japanese
- Human Japanese app
- Dr. Moku apps Hiragana and Katakana
- Mindsnacks Japanese app
- Genki 1: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese
- Irasshai videos
Fine Arts
Logic and Philosophy
- Orbiting with Logic
- MindWare Grid Perplexors: Level D
- Philosophy for Kids
(finish) and Examined Life: Advanced Philosophy for Kids
Computer
- Lua scripting for Roblox: Peasacademy videos, Roblox scripting tutorials, and Roblox Scripting Book
- Python through CodeAcademy
- Mavis Beacon typing – at least 30 wpm this year.
Bible
- Personal studies
- Group Bible study with Literary Study Bible – John and Acts
PE
- At least 45 minutes per day exercise
- Fencing classes
How many hours per week does your 7th grader spend in school work?