Individualized Home Instruction Plan for Level Three
The following is an example of an Individualized Home Instruction Plan (IHIP) which might be submitted to the state of New York for a student enrolled in Level Three in Eagle Academy. Not all states require parents to submit these plans, but this will provide interested parents with an overview of the some of the work being done by a student enrolled in Level Three.Mathematics
Saxon Algebra 1/2 (their name for a pre-algebra course) covers all the topics normally covered in this level of a course as well as additional topics from geometry and discrete mathematics, and is recommended for use by seventh graders who plan to take first-year algebra in the eighth grade.Algebra 1/2 represents the culmination of the study of pre-algebra mathematics. Students completing the program are expected to be well-versed in the following areas: fractions, decimals, mixed numbers, signed numbers, numbers in base 2, arithmetic operations involving all these forms of numbers, order of operations, percents, proportions, ratios, divisibility, rounding, place value, unit conversions, scientific notation, and word problems involving these pre-algebra concepts. Students are also introduced to rudimentary algebra topics such as the simplification and evaluation of algebraic expressions and the solution of linear equations with one unknown. Also included are geometric concepts and topics such as the perimeter, area, surface area, volume, and classification of geometric figures and solids, and geometric constructions and symmetry.
Literature
Our student will be reading a wide range of materials for literature this year that correspond to her Ancient History study of the period from the fall of Rome until the first settlements in the united states, including selections from The Chronicles of the Celts, Augustine: The Farmer's Boy, The Story of Saint Patrick, The Lantern Bearers, The Shining Company, and The Vikings.Vocabulary and Spelling
Vocabulary words will be taken from Anglo Saxon and Latin words now in common use. The student will learn about 20 new words each week.
English Composition
Throughout the year assignmnents will be given in History and Literature that will required the student to write compositions. The students own work will serve as a basis for instruction in the mechanics of the English language and grammar.
Geography
The student will study the geography of Europe, America and Africa during this academic year. The study of geography is integrated into unit studies on history and Africa. The unit on African will be based on Merrill Publishing’s Global Insights which includes chapters on the geography, history, religion, arts, family and daily life of people from other cultures.Ancient History
This year our student will continue her study of history by learning about the periold from the fall of the Roman Empire to the settlement of the new world. We will be using a variety of sources available on the internet for this study.
American History
The student study the roots of our civilization in Western History as a foundation to understanding the founding and establishment of the United States.
Science
The student will be studying the history of science as an integrated part of History; and, will be studying human anatomy and physiology. Health will be integrated into the science curriculum.
