“My son is learning disabled. Of all the curricula I ve tried, Bridgeway is the only one that has allowed him to learn and excel and feel good about himself. He loves it so much.”
Maria, Bridgeway Parent
Seventh Grade
7th Grade Curriculum
Below you will find descriptions of the curriculum in all the major subject areas available for seventh grade Bridgeway Academy students. Don’t hesitate to give us a call at 1-800-863-1474 if you have any questions
Language Arts | Mathematics | Science | Social Studies | Art
The following course descriptions are for your
information only and can seem overwhelming.
Remember, your Academic Advisor will work with you to determine the best choice to meet the specific needs of your child.
In seventh grade, students review prior knowledge of paragraph and essay structure and expand their writing into 5-7 paragraph essays that include descriptive, narrative, persuasive, comparison and contrast, and expository writing. They develop and expand their reading skills through the study of literature, which includes a variety of genres.
Grammar is emphasized and integrated throughout the curriculum and then in context through reading and writing. Dictionary and thesaurus work in book and computer forms, contextual study and word analysis skills are all included in this process. Vocabulary development and spelling are reinforced throughout the school year. An emphasis is placed on an increase in word study, reading vocabulary and the use of effective language, written and orally.
Writing includes paragraph writing, narrative, persuasive, comparison and contrast, expository five-paragraph essays and, by the end of the year, a formal five-page research paper on an aspect of their state’s history.
Your advisor will select one of the following options for your student based on his or her academic needs and ideal learning style:
Language Arts ACE – This 12 workbook course provides a focused study of grammar and writing. Grammar studies include more advanced grammatical principles such as transitive and intransitive verbs, infinitives, participles and gerunds, as well as identifying, reviewing and diagramming simple, compound, and complex sentence patterns.
Your child will also develop writing and communications skills through the use of sentence variety, outlining, paragraph writing, composition writing, and proofreading.
Click here for a sample lesson from this course (the sample will be in black and white).
Language Arts AOP - A complete Biblically based curriculum that focuses on the development and integration of communication skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking. The 10-workbook student materials in this program function as the learning base, supporting instruction in communication essentials for all students. Includes enrichment activities and opportunities for independent study to allow for individualization based on student needs and interests.
Level seven covers biographies, novels, literature, language mechanics, and composition.
Click here for a sample lesson from this course (the sample will be in black and white).
Language Arts E7 - A mastery-based program that presents the study of grammar, mechanics, reading and vocabulary in a step-by-step format. Ten workbooks present material in a non-distracting black-and-white format and are ideal for the struggling or distractible student who needs material presented in smaller, more focused chunks.
Introduction to Composition-The combination of this student textbook and workbook provides students with a focused look at the basics of English composition. Students combine this composition course with a study of literature, as well as vocabulary and reading comprehension, for a complete language arts program.
Seventh-graders are placed in a math program that is suitable to meet their needs and abilities.
Possible placements include the following courses:
Mathematics ACE – In this 12 work text course, students read, write and work with whole and mixed numbers, integers and common fractions. They learn the proper mathematical vocabulary; how to change fractions and decimals to percent; and how to find the number when a percent is known. Students are also introduced to business and consumer arithmetic – profit and loss, commission, discounts, bills and receipts, and invoices with discounts. They will discover business methods needed to function at home managing: cash and household accounts, budgets, insurance, and the reading of gas and electric meters. They will also learn about banking savings and checking accounts, deposits, interest and loans.
Click here for a sample lesson from this course (the sample will be in black and white).
Mathematics AOP – A study of geometry. Students can work independently because lessons explain challenging concepts one at a time. Ten work texts discuss: geometry, rational numbers, sets and numbers, formulas and ratios, and mathematics in sports.
Additional topics covered are data, stats, graphs and a review of whole numbers, multiplication and division. Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions is included in an easy-to-follow, comprehensive format.
Click here for a sample lesson from this course (the sample will be in black and white).
Mathematics Saxon - Concepts such as arithmetic calculation, measurements, geometry and other skills are reviewed, while new concepts such as pre-algebra, ratios, probability and statistics are introduced as preparation for upper-level mathematics. Lessons contain a warm-up, introduction to new concepts, lesson practice where the new skill is practiced and mixed practice, which is comprised of old and new problems. Kit includes a student text, tests and worksheets book and a solutions manual.
Seventh-grade students are placed in a science program that will meet their needs while preparing them for their future studies in science.
Possible placements include the following courses:
Life Science ACE - Focuses on the following life science units: cells – heredity/genes, bacteria/viruses; protists-fungi; and body organization-the skeletal system, the muscular system, skin, and the circulatory and respiratory systems.
Click here for a sample lesson from this course (the samples will be in black and white).
General Science AOP – This course provides an in-depth study of the human anatomy and the earth in space. Additional topics covered are weather, scientific discoveries and a detailed look at planets and the solar system.
Click here for a sample lesson from this course (the samples will be in black and white).
General Science APL6 - Using a hardbound textbook and teacher’s guide, this course provides students with instruction in general science in a conversational format that is enriched with many hands-on experiments and science notebook assignments.
The course covers such topics as the Scientific Method, designing experiments, simple machines, archaeology, geology, paleontology, biology, and human anatomy and physiology. Its scope, therefore, is quite wide. There are many hands-on experiments to do, and they all use household items.
Earth and Space Science W7 – This course explores the origins of the universe and focuses on celestial bodies including the sun, the moon, planets, stars and space and includes an in-depth study of all of Earth’s systems, including the lithosphere, atmosphere and hydrosphere.
Basic Science Mysteries P7 - Readers follow an engaging narrative and plot that requires application of scientific and positive life principles to solve mysteries. The characters practice moral restraint and personal responsibility to help civic officials reduce crime and uphold community standards. This narrative approach engages students, drawing them through the course with minimum dependence on teachers. The course serves a triple academic purpose: addresses eighth-grade science standards, is applicable as a reading enhancement course and prepares students for assessment exams.
Your advisor will select one of the following options for your student based on his or her academic needs and ideal learning style:
Social Studies ACE – Young teens are beginning to think about career choices, but they need guidance. In the first half of the school year, students are introduced to 70 careers and ministries. Students learn what skills and talents are involved in each and what preparation is needed to enter each field. Presented in an enjoyable format, this course encourages students to begin seeking God’s place for them in life. The second half of this level allows for the appropriate state history course.
Click here for a sample lesson from this course (the sample will be in black and white).
Social Studies AOP - This history and geography course provides an in-depth study of anthropology and the record of mankind. Students will learn the significance of written history, sociology and documentation methods. Easy-to-understand lessons cover what is history?, what is geography?, anthropology, sociology and U.S. anthropology.
Integrated with mastery-learning techniques, students will also grasp topics about markets, political thinkers, government structure, state financing and social groups. Each lesson contains section objectives, vocabulary words, question and answer sections, and tests.
Click here for a sample lesson from this course (the sample will be in black and white).
World Geography Walch - Course available for students who did not take world geography in sixth grade. This non-Biblical textbook curriculum includes a student textbook and corresponding workbook that provide instruction and reinforcement activities to help solidify the material. This course provides a current overview of world boundaries, helps students readily visualize other parts of the world with easy-to-read, detailed maps, explains how boundaries change as new nations are formed and gives students an appreciation for other cultures with in-depth country profiles.
Click here for a sample lesson from this course (the sample will be in black and white).
Social Studies Walch – This second year world history course provides a comprehensive overview of world history, from the Renaissance to the 1800s, presents engaging profiles of international historical figures, focuses on essential people, places and events that shaped the world, and includes a concise time line of critical world events. This non-Biblical textbook curriculum includes a student textbook and corresponding workbook that provide instruction and reinforcement activities to help solidify the material. Students will compare civilizations, complete research projects on the Internet, and complete written analyses of various topics studied.
A course designed to introduce middle school students to the world of art and its techniques: the tools of art, shapes, line variation and shading, texture, the color wheel, landscapes, head shapes, focal points, perspective, flannel boards and lettering. Intended to give students a good understanding of the concepts of art.
Check out our home school programs list for an overview of all our accredited homeschooling options. Return to Middle School top level page.
