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Nutrition A/B

Nutrition is a two-semester course designed to focus on the foundational principles of nutrition science, preparing students for careers in nutrition, dietetics, and related health fields. Students will examine the role of nutrition in promoting health and preventing disease, emphasizing evidence-based dietary guidelines and nutrient functions, including how the body processes nutrients. Students research food safety protocols and study cooking techniques and meal-planning strategies. Students will analyze special dietary considerations. They will also learn about the components of and operation of the food industry, food safety regulations, and career pathways in the field of nutrition. Students explore career planning and evaluate professional skills necessary for career success. Additionally, students will develop and apply research, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Healthcare and Human Services

Nutrition and Wellness

Nutrition and Wellness is a one-semester introductory course that covers the basics of nutrition and health. The course introduces students to nutrients, their food sources, their functions, nutrient recommendations, and food labeling. Students will learn about the digestive and metabolic processes in the human body and discuss factors that affect health, wellness and fitness, and the nutritional needs through the life and for specific conditions. Food management principles, such as safe food handling practices, foodborne pathogens and illnesses, food preparation and presentation techniques, menu planning, and technological advances and marketing trends in the food industry are covered in this course. Finally, students will explore career options in the field of nutrition and wellness and learn about goal setting, planning a career, and workplace skills and ethics.

Healthcare and Human Services

Nutrition, Food, and Wellness Certification

Nutrition, Food, and Wellness Certification is a one-semester course designed to introduce students to the concepts of Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA), and MyPlate. The course covers the fundamentals of macronutrients and micronutrients, components of wellness, influences on food choices, and how government agencies regulate the food industry. It also explores foodborne illnesses and how they can be prevented through practices such as good sanitation and proper use of equipment. Students will learn about food science and technology and their roles in enhancing and expanding the food supply. They will gain insight into local and national job opportunities in the food and nutrition industry, particularly in food manufacturing, distribution, and biotechnology. Additionally, students will develop and apply durable skills such as critical thinking, communication, and creativity, as well as character skills like a growth mindset. This course will prepare students to earn American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences certifications.

Healthcare and Human Services

Outdoor Sports

This course provides students with an overview of dual and individual sports. Students learn about a variety of sports, and do an in- depth study of hiking and orienteering, golf, and dual volleyball. Students learn not only the history, rules, and guidelines of each sport, but practice specific skills related to many of these sports. Students also learn the FITT principles, benefits of fitness, and safety and technique. Students conduct fitness assessments, set goals, and participate in weekly physical activity.

Health, Fitness & Physical Education

Personal Communication (Apex)

Personal Communication is a one-semester course that teaches students how to become effective at verbal and nonverbal expression. In a rapidly changing world filled with constantly evolving technology, social media, and social networking, students need skills to send clear verbal and nonverbal messages and adapt those messages to multiple contexts. Students need to prepare to identify, analyze, develop, and evaluate communication skills in personal, academic, and professional interactions. Major topics include intrapersonal and interpersonal interaction, informal communication and interviewing, and the preparation and delivery of informal, informational, and persuasive addresses. Students also engage in recognizing bias, resolving conflicts, and evaluating media messages; gain an understanding of elements of ethical communication and group dynamics; and participate in peer review. This updated course was originally created for Apex Courses and is now available in Courseware.

Electives

Personal Finance

Personal Finance is a one-semester course that teaches financial literacy skills to help students plan and achieve career and personal goals. This course focuses on consumer economics, financial services, and personal financial management. Students learn how to budget, spend, invest, and make every day financial decisions. The course also provides an exploration of careers in personal finance and consumer services.

Healthcare and Human Services

Personal Health & Fitness

This combined health and PE course provides students with essential knowledge and decision-making skills for a healthy lifestyle. Students will analyze aspects of emotional, social, and physical health and how these realms of health influence each other. Students will apply principles of health and wellness to their own lives. In addition, they will study behavior change and set goals to work on throughout the course. Other topics of study include substance abuse, safety and injury prevention, environmental health, and consumer health.

Health, Fitness & Physical Education

Personal Training Career Prep

This course examines the role and responsibilities of a personal trainer. Students will learn the steps to become a personal trainer, including performing fitness assessments, designing safe and effective workouts, and proper nutrition principles. Concepts of communication and motivation will be discussed, as well as exercise modifications and adaptations for special populations. Students will also examine certification requirements, business and marketing procedures, and concerns about liability and ethics. In addition, throughout the course students will be able to explore various exercises, equipment, and tools that can be used for successful personal training.

Health, Fitness & Physical Education

Personal Training Concepts

This course examines basic concepts in fitness that are important for personal fitness, as well as necessary foundational information for any health or exercise career field. Areas of study include musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology, terms of movement, basic biomechanics, health related components of fitness, FITT principles, functional fitness skills, safety and injury prevention, posture and technique, nutrition, and weight management.

Health, Fitness & Physical Education

Physical Education

Physical Education’s three units include Getting Active, Improving Performance, and Lifestyle. Unit activities elevate students’ self-awareness of their health and well-being while examining topics such as diet and mental health and exploring websites and other resources. In addition to being effective as a stand-alone course, the components can be easily integrated into other health and wellness courses. This course features career exploration powered by Roadtrip Nation.

Health, Fitness & Physical Education

Physical Education (Apex)

Physical Education combines the best of online instruction with actual student participation in weekly cardiovascular, aerobic, and muscle toning activities. The course promotes a keen understanding of the value of physical fitness and aims to motivate students to participate in physical activities throughout their lives. Specific areas of study include: Cardiovascular exercise and care, safe exercising, building muscle strength and endurance, injury prevention, fitness skills and FITT benchmarks, goal setting, nutrition and diet (vitamins and minerals, food labels, evaluation product claims), and stress management. The course requires routine participation in adult- supervised physical activities. Successful completion of this course will require parent/legal guardian sign-off on student- selected physical activities and on weekly participation reports to verify the student is meeting his or her requirements and responsibilities. Physical Education is built to state standards and informed by the Presidential Council on Physical Fitness and Sports standards. No required or optional materials. This updated course was originally created for Apex Courses and is now available in Courseware.

Health, Fitness & Physical Education

Physical Science A/B

This inquiry- and lab-based course is designed to support modern science curriculum and teaching practices. It robustly meets NGSS learning standards associated with middle school physical science. Content topics include structure and properties of matter, chemical reactions, forces and motion, force fields, energy, and waves. Each lesson includes one or more inquiry-based activities that can be completed online within the lesson. In addition, the course includes a significant number of hands-on lab activities. Approximately 40% of student time in this course is devoted to true lab experiences, as defined by the National Research Council (2006, p. 3). (Credit Recovery versions available) *NCAA Approved *Lab materials note: All hands-on labs employ relatively common household materials. Please refer to the Student Syllabus or Teacher’s Guide for details on lab materials. This course features career exploration powered by Roadtrip Nation.

Science

Physical Science A/B (Apex)

Physical Science offers a focused curriculum designed around the understanding of foundational physical science concepts, including the nature of matter, energy, and forces, as well as the application of scientific and engineering practices. Course topics include energy, forces, electromagnetism, waves, matter, chemical reactions, and nuclear reactions. Teacher-scored labs encourage students to apply the scientific method. Students discover new concepts through guided instruction and confirm their understanding in an interactive, feedback- rich environment. Scientific inquiry skills are embedded in the direct instruction, wherein students learn to ask scientific questions, form and test hypotheses, and use logic and evidence to draw conclusions about the concepts. A variety of activities encourage students to think scientifically. Labs and projects reinforce critical thinking, writing, and communication skills and help students develop a deeper understanding of the nature of science and engineering. Virtual labs allow students to engage in investigations that would otherwise require long periods of observation at remote locations and to explore simulations that scientists use to test predictions. In discussion activities, students compare their lab results and exchange ideas about their investigations. Practice and explore activities provide additional opportunities for students to apply learned concepts and practice their writing and scientific reasoning skills. This course is built to state standards. This updated course was originally created for Apex Courses and is now available in Courseware.

Science

Physics A/B

Physics introduces students to the physics of motion, properties of matter, force, heat, vector, light, and sound. Students learn the history of physics from the discoveries of Galileo and Newton to those of contemporary physicists. The course focuses more on explanation than calculation and prepares students for introductory quantitative physics at the college level. Additional areas of discussion include gases and liquids, atoms, electricity, magnetism, and nuclear physics. Lab materials note: None of the virtual labs require specialized laboratory materials or tools. Some virtual labs do allow students to use common household items—such as paper and a pencil—if they choose. This course features career exploration powered by Roadtrip Nation.

Science

Physics A/B (Apex)

Physics offers a curriculum that emphasizes students' understanding of fundamental physics concepts while helping them acquire tools to be conversant in a society highly influenced by science and technology. The course provides students with opportunities to learn and practice critical scientific skills within the context of relevant scientific questions. Topics include the nature of science, math for physics, energy, kinematics, force and motion, momentum, gravitation, chemistry for physics, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, waves, nuclear physics, quantum physics, and cosmology. Scientific inquiry skills are embedded in the direct instruction, wherein students learn to ask scientific questions, form and test hypotheses, and use logic and evidence to draw conclusions about the concepts. Lab activities reinforce critical thinking, writing, and communication skills and help students develop a deeper understanding of the nature of science. Throughout this course, students are given an opportunity to understand how physics concepts are applied in technology and engineering. Journal and practice activities provide additional opportunities for students to apply learned concepts and practice their writing skills. This course is built to state standards and informed by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Project 2061 benchmarks and the National Science Education Standards. This updated course was originally created for Apex Courses and is now available in Courseware.

Science

Physics of the Universe A/B (Apex)

Physics of the Universe is a two-semester course aligned to Next Generation Science Standards. The course is designed to integrate Physics with Earth and Space Science. Throughout the course, students apply fundamental physics concepts to better understand the impact of human activities on Earth's systems and how forces, energy, and matter interact throughout the universe. Course topics include electricity and magnetism, energy consumption and resources, dynamics, momentum and gravitation, waves, cosmology, and an exploration of Earth's physical systems. Students discover new concepts through guided instruction and confirm their understanding in an interactive, feedback-rich environment. Scientific inquiry skills are embedded in the direct instruction, wherein students learn to ask scientific questions, form and test hypotheses, and use logic and evidence to draw conclusions about the concepts. A variety of activities encourage students to think scientifically. Lab and Project activities reinforce critical thinking, writing, and communication skills and help students develop a deeper understanding of the nature of science and engineering. Virtual Lab activities enable students to engage in investigations that require long periods of observation at remote locations and to explore simulations that allow scientists to test predictions. There are no required materials for this course. This course was originally created for Apex Courses and is now available in Courseware.

Science

Physiology

In this course, students will examine the functions of the body's biological systems–including skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, nervous, and reproductive systems. In addition to understanding the function of each system, students will learn the function of cells, blood, and sensory organs, as well as study DNA, immunity, and metabolic systems.

Health, Fitness & Physical Education

Precalculus A/B

Precalculus builds on algebraic concepts to prepare students for calculus. The course begins with a review of basic algebraic concepts and moves into operations with functions, where students manipulate functions and their graphs. Precalculus also provides a detailed look at trigonometric functions, their graphs, the trigonometric identities, and the unit circle. Finally, students are introduced to polar coordinates, parametric equations, and limits. This course features career exploration powered by Roadtrip Nation.

Math

Precalculus A/B (Apex)

Precalculus combines reviews of algebra, geometry, and functions into a preparatory course for calculus. The course focuses on the mastery of critical skills and exposure to new skills necessary for success in subsequent math courses. The first semester includes linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, radical, polynomial, and rational functions; systems of equations; and conic sections. The second semester covers trigonometric ratios and functions; inverse trigonometric functions; applications of trigonometry, including vectors and laws of cosine and sine; polar functions and notation; and arithmetic of complex numbers. Within each lesson, students are supplied with a post-study checkup activity that provides them the opportunity to hone their computational skills by working through a low-stakes problem set before moving on to formal assessment. Unit- level assessments include a computer-scored test and a scaffolded, teacher-scored test. The course is built to state standards and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards. This updated course was originally created for Apex Courses and is now available in Courseware.

Math

Preparation for the GED® Test – Math

The GED exam measures the skills and knowledge similar to a high school course of study and allows learners to receive their high school equivalency certifications. GED® is a registered trademark of the American Council on Education (ACE) and administered exclusively by GED Testing Service, LLC under license.

College & Career Readiness

Preparation for the GED® Test – Reading Language Arts (RLA)

The GED exam measures the skills and knowledge similar to a high school course of study and allows learners to receive their high school equivalency certifications. GED® is a registered trademark of the American Council on Education (ACE) and administered exclusively by GED Testing Service, LLC under license.

College & Career Readiness

Preparation for the GED® Test – Science

The GED exam measures the skills and knowledge similar to a high school course of study and allows learners to receive their high school equivalency certifications. GED® is a registered trademark of the American Council on Education (ACE) and administered exclusively by GED Testing Service, LLC under license.

College & Career Readiness

Preparation for the GED® Test – Social Studies

The GED® exam measures the skills and knowledge similar to a high school course of study and allows learners to receive their high school equivalency certifications. GED® is a registered trademark of the American Council on Education (ACE) and administered exclusively by GED Testing Service, LLC under license.

College & Career Readiness

Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources A/B

Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources is a two-semester course designed to promote understanding of the agriculture, food science, and natural resources industries and the careers available within them. Students will examine the history and evolution of agriscience, soil systems, plant and crop science, animal science, and food science and technology. The course places a particular focus on industry regulations, safety practices, emerging technologies, biotechnology, precision farming, and agricultural marketing and world trade. In unit activities, students will create a plan for a supervised agricultural experience, apply problem-solving techniques to conservation and sustainability issues, and explore student organizations in the agriscience field. Students will also identify management and entrepreneurship opportunities in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources industry, develop job-acquisition and career-advancement skills, and create a business proposal for an agriscience enterprise. There are no required materials for this course.

Agriculture

Principles of Architecture and Construction A/B

Principles of Architecture and Construction is a two-semester course designed to promote understanding of the foundational concepts, careers, and professional practices in the architecture and construction field. Students will examine architectural styles and drawing principles, physical properties of structures, construction materials and equipment, and legal building requirements and safety regulations. The course places a particular focus on computer applications, urban design, and construction documents and standards. In unit activities, students will analyze career pathways in architecture and construction, apply knowledge of workplace ethics and professionalism, and examine the process of creating a built environment. Students will also demonstrate professional communication skills, use word processing and spreadsheet software to create professional documents, and explore lifelong-learning skills for career growth in the field. There are no required materials for this course.

Construction

Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications A/B

Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications is a two-semester course designed to promote understanding of the careers, skills, and technologies across the arts, audio/video technology, and communications career cluster. Students will examine the evolution of audio/video technology, film, multimedia, and animation, and explore career opportunities in visual arts, fashion design, journalism, telecommunications, and graphic design. The course places a particular focus on professional ethics, workplace diversity, and health and safety in the field. In unit activities, students will identify elements of art and principles of design and examine performing arts, including music, dance, and theater. Students will also develop job acquisition, leadership, and professional communication skills essential for success in the field. There are no required materials for this course.

Arts, Entertainment, and Design

Principles of Business Management A/B (Apex)

Principles of Business Management prepares students for the responsibilities of starting and managing a business in today's economic climate. Students interact with the mechanisms of management systems from the perspective of business leadership, with emphasis on honing their technical toolset to operate effectively in a changing landscape. Students also develop a functional awareness of the economic relationship between finance and marketing and attain an understanding of what it takes to both start and ethically run an enterprise with organizational goals in mind. This full-year course is applicable to both the finance and business administration programs of study in Indiana in alignment with Perkins V and NLPS requirements and is built to state standards. Students who complete this course will be prepared to take the Concentrator A options in either aforementioned pathway. This updated course was originally created for Apex Courses and is now available in Courseware.

Management and Entrepreneurship

Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance A/B

Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance is a two-semester course designed to promote understanding of the skills and knowledge required for success in modern careers in the business, marketing, and finance cluster. Students will examine business and economic structures, the intersection of marketing, advertising, sales, and merchandising, and financial strategies for personal and business goals. The course places a particular focus on ethical and legal influences on business and the advantages and risks of business technologies. In unit activities, students will explore career pathways, apply professional skills to create a safe and respectful work environment, and analyze the skills and training required for career advancement in the business, marketing, and finance field. Students will also develop foundational knowledge of business operations, marketing strategies, and financial planning to prepare for advanced coursework and careers in the field. There are no required materials for this course.

Management and Entrepreneurship

Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance A/B (Apex)

Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance provides the knowledge and skills students need for careers in business and marketing. Students begin exploring roles and functions that business and marketing play in a global society. They also develop an understanding of the marketplace and product placement and promotion. Students analyze the impact of government, legal systems, and organized labor on business; develop an understanding of business communications and management; and explore legal, ethical, and financial issues in business and marketing. Furthermore, students delve into basic economic concepts including personal finance, economic systems, cost-profit relationships, and economic indicators and trends. Using hands-on activities, students reinforce, apply, and transfer academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant real-world inspired scenarios. This course focuses on developing knowledge and skills around marketing, pricing, distribution, and management, while also focusing on economics and interpersonal skills. This course also addresses exploring career options in business and marketing as well as securing and keeping a job. Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance is a full-year Career and Technical Education course for programs of study in business management and administration. This course is built to state and national standards. This updated course was originally created for Apex Courses and is now available in Courseware.

Management and Entrepreneurship