Course Highlights
Did you know iLEAD Online offers over 195 unique course offerings this semester?
High School Course Highlight: PreCalculus
Precalculus will prepare you for calculus and beyond. It is an in-depth look at many different types of functions, including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric. It also explores matrices, vectors, complex numbers, and sequences and series. Finally, you will dive into calculus by learning about limits and the driving questions behind calculus.
The purpose of this course is for students to be able solve real-life problems using mathematical skills based on algebraic and geometric concepts. Students will learn to use their prior Algebra 2 and mathematical skills and create mathematical functions and models. Students will be able to create mathematical models through trigonometric and logarithmic function. Mathematical equations/models created by students will solve real-world problems. Students will also know how to graph the mathematical functions. Mathematical models that relate to business will display the cost, revenue, and maximum profit. Successful completion of this course will grant UC “c” credit and honors credit for your school.
Middle School Course Highlight: Fantastic Fuel! The Body and the Food We Feed It
Fantastic food is fuel. But what are fantastic foods and how can they help our bodies? In this course, students will learn about all the different kinds of foods that nourish our growth and development. What part of our body does an avocado nourish? What would happen to my body if I ate ice cream for breakfast every morning? This class is a journey through our body and how certain foods help or hurt us. Recommended for : Grades 6, 7
Lower School Course Highlight: Fables and Folklore
Let’s learn a little bit about literature and history through fables. This class will focus on Aesop’s fables, but there are so many wonderful stories out there, and I hope the material here inspires you to learn and read more about storytelling! We will be learning about figurative language and working on building writing and critical thinking skills. Learners will also get to practice some grammar as they write, but, we will also have fun getting creative while learning all about Aesop’s fables. *Recommended for any learner grade 4