Course Overview: This American History online course covers the discovery, development, and growth of the United States. Major topics include: American Indian cultures, European colonization of the Americas, and the causes and effects of the American Revolution. Geographical, economic, and political factors are explored as the key factors in the growth of the United States […]
Course Overview: This American Government online course will guide students through an in-depth study of the history, structure, and guiding principles of American government. The first unit will review the origins of government in general and American government in particular—from the earliest models for democracy to the founding documents that created a federalist system of […]
Course Overview: This comprehensive semester long Space Exploration online course will examine the history and future of space travel. Find out how we have put people in space in the past, and what it will take for us to reach new frontiers, including Mars and beyond. In this course, students will learn about: The Space […]
Course Overview: The earth’s population is growing rapidly, and we need to find new, innovative ways to ensure that we are able to provide for our global energy needs. In this online Renewable Energy course, students will look at the reasons why sustainability is important, take a balanced and evidence-based look at climate change, and […]
Course Overview: In this online Paleontology course, students will begin by embarking on a journey through the fascinating world of ancient life. The course provides a foundation in geology, exploring the Earth’s geological processes and how they have shaped the planet over millions of years. Students will then delve into the study of life and […]
Course Overview: This World History online course begins with a focus on the skills needed to read, understand, and analyze history, also demonstrating how historians and social scientists arrive at their conclusions about human history. Semester A covers the history of civilization from hunter-gatherer societies through the characteristics of the earliest civilizations to the Enlightenment […]
Course Overview: Holston Academy’s online Chemistry course provides high school students with an engaging introduction to the principles of chemistry through a flexible, fully online learning environment. Designed to mirror a traditional high school chemistry experience while offering the freedom of virtual learning, this two-semester course helps students develop scientific reasoning, problem-solving skills, and a […]
Course Overview: In this Marine Science online course, students will learn about a diverse range of major concepts related to the ocean. They will explore the intricate relationship between humans and the ocean, understanding the impact of human activities on marine ecosystems and the importance of conservation. The course will delve into the fascinating world […]
Course Overview: The aim of this Anatomy and Physiology online course is to expand upon what was learned in your Biology class, while emphasizing the application of this material to human structures and functions. This course begins the study of human beings at the microscopic level and works its way up to an in-depth study […]