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Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology |
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM |
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Field Activity Program (6-8) (Click HERE for Details)
Mathematics Topics (6-8) In conjunction with: Practical Mathematics Applications Introduction to Trigonometry Math/Science Connections
Language Arts/ Reading Literature Holt, Reinhart, & Winston Elements of Literature Class Tools Achieve - A Language Arts Learning Program
A comprehensive writing, language arts and reading program featuring age appropriate reading materials, short stories, plays, composition, and language mechanics.
Social Studies & Geography World Geography (6th) World History (7th) American History (8th)
Science Life Science* (6th) Biology, Environmental Science, Botany, Zoology
Earth/Space Science* (7th) Oceanography, Astronomy, Geology, Weather
Physical Science* (8th) Energy, Electricity, Chemistry, Force, Light, Motion
*All science disciplines feature hands-on experimentation, associated field activities, and appropriate connections to mathematics and technology.
Technology Topics (6-8) Windows XP Operating System, Keyboarding Skills, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite 3, Microsoft Publisher, Web Page Design, Microsoft PowerPoint, Principles of Database Design, Digital Photography, Intro to Computer Programming, Lego Mindstorms Robotic Engineering, Advanced Computer Programming, Digital Video, Digital Animation, Digital Audio, Adobe Premiere 6.5, Preparing Graphs using Microsoft Excel, Advanced Web Page Design, Computer Assisted Instruction, Internet Research, Introduction to Computer Networking |
