Students explore the relationship between matter and energy by investigating force and motion, the structure of atoms, the structure and properties of matter, chemical reactions, and the interactions of energy and matter. Students develop skills in measuring, solving problems, using laboratory apparatuses, following safety procedures, and adhering to experimental procedures. Students focus on inquiry-based learning with laboratory investigations and experiences.

Students explore the relationship between matter and energy by investigating force and motion, the structure of atoms, the structure and properties of matter, chemical reactions, and the interactions of energy and matter. Students develop skills in measuring, solving problems, using laboratory apparatuses, following safety procedures, and adhering to experimental procedures. Students focus on inquiry-based learning with laboratory investigations and experiences.

Science 5 brings science alive by providing students a combination of virtual lab investigations (with options for hand-on learning), interactive lessons, and an array of e-books that capture students’ attention and grow their interest in science. Students engage in science and engineering practices as they explore topics such as matter, organisms, ecosystems, the earth’s systems, and the earth’s place in the universe. Throughout the course, students conduct investigations using digital tools and simulations. Some labs also include alternative investigations that use household materials.

This course calls for the following household materials, though they are optional, since digital versions of all labs are available:

• Science Notebook (required)
• pencil or pen (required)
• 4 tablespoons salt (optional)
• 2 tablespoons baking soda (optional)
• 2 tablespoons flour (optional)
• water (optional)
• spoon (optional)
• 6 plastic cups (optional)
• 1/4 cup (optional)
• 1 tablespoon (optional)
• vinegar (optional)
• marker or pen (optional)
• 1-2 ice cubes (optional)
• black paper (optional)
• 1 tablespoon powdered drink mix or sugar (optional)
• butter knife (optional)
• 2 shallow bowls (optional)
• 1 package celery stalk, lettuce or bok choy
• 1 cup soil (optional)
• 5-6 drops food coloring (optional)
• 3 plastic plates (optional)
• 1 balloon (optional)
• 1 tablespoon black pepper (optional)
• notebook paper (optional)

 

*Students may also keep a digital Science Notebook.

TCH110 Software Apps: Word with Exam Prep is MSi curriculum that prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist Exam. This course teaches learners how to use the Word Application Interface and familiarize themselves with Word options. It covers topics such as navigating and customizing the ribbon, editing documents, formatting text, managing comments, and tracking changes to create professional documents.

TCH100 Software Apps: PowerPoint with Exam Prep is MSi curriculum that prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist Exam. This course introduces users to PowerPoint 2019 and covers: managing presentations, slides, text, shapes, and images, tables, charts, and SmartArt, 3D models and media, and transitions and animations. Students will learn basic terminology, modify slide masters and layouts, add/remove properties, set up slide shows and print options, use zoom techniques, add headers and footers, apply formatting and styles, insert hyperlinks and sections, resize and crop images, create shapes, insert audio/video clips, and set transition/animation effects and motion paths.

This is the first semester of a two semester course. The course provides a comprehensive introduction to managing and maintaining computer hardware and software. The course closely integrates the CompTIA A+ Exam objectives to prepare students for the 220-1101 and 220-1102 certification exams. The course includes the latest trends in hardware, security, virtualization, coverage of cloud computing, Linux and Mac OS, and increased emphasis on mobile devices.

This course covers the essentials of network security, including compliance and operational security; threats and vulnerabilities; application, data, and host security; access control and identity management; and cryptography, mobile device security, and virtualization. The use of case studies allows students to explore real-world security scenarios and allow students to apply what they have learned.

This course covers the essentials of network security, including compliance and operational security; threats and vulnerabilities; application, data, and host security; access control and identity management; and cryptography, mobile device security, and virtualization. The use of case studies allows students to explore real-world security scenarios and allow students to apply what they have learned.

This is the second semester of a two-semester course. The course continues to give students the technical skills and industry know-how to begin an exciting career installing, configuring, and troubleshooting computer networks. The course helps prepare students for success on CompTIA’s Network+ N10-008 certification exam with fully mapped coverage of all objectives, including protocols, topologies, hardware, network design, and troubleshooting.

This is the first semester of a two-semester course. The course gives students the technical skills and industry know-how to begin an exciting career installing, configuring, and troubleshooting computer networks. The course helps prepare students for success on CompTIA’s Network+ N10-008 certification exam with fully mapped coverage of all objectives, including protocols, topologies, hardware, network design, and troubleshooting.

TCH430 Digital Media: Animate with Exam Prep is MSi curriculum that prepares students for the Adobe Certified Professional Exam. This course focuses on the basics of working in the animation industry, such as identifying the purpose, audience, and audience needs for preparing content, communicating design plans, understanding copyright and permissions, key animation, and interactive media terminology. Students will learn how to use core tools and features to create and modify vector elements, manage layers, apply basic auto-correction methods, manipulate digital graphics and media, apply effects, manage audio and video, and export assets for various platforms.

The CodeHS video game design curriculum teaches the foundations of creating video games in JavaScript. The course utilizes a project-based learning approach. The content is fully web-based, with students writing and running code in the browser. Lessons consist of video tutorials, short quizzes, example programs to explore, and written programming exercises, adding up to over 100 hours of hands-on programming practice in total. Students write and run JavaScript programs in the browser using the CodeHS editor.