Courses
Explore our comprehensive catalog of project based K-12 courses.
Practical Life
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Careers 101
CourseInvestigate possible careers through research, interviews, personality assessments, and hands-on projects
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College 101
CourseGet to know colleges, build your college list, and learn about the college application process before you start applying.
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Chess
CourseWhen you learn to play chess, you learn to play life.
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Natural Hair Care
CourseHow to wash, dry, moisturize, part, braid, twist, retighten and more!
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Financial Choices
CourseA guide to personal finance covering credit cards, investments, retirement, insurance, taxes, real estate, and wealth-building.
Arts & Music
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2D Art Foundations
CourseBuild a real foundation in drawing, painting, and creating — the core skills every visual artist needs, taught from the ground up. Grades 9–12.
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Art Portfolio Development
CourseThis course will lead you step by step on the creation of your own online portfolio. From writing your bio and resume to putting together a cohesive body of work, by the end of this course you will have created your first professional website.
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Comics
CourseDraw comics — create scenes, craft characters, frame shots, and build your visual storytelling skills.
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Animation (with FlipaClip)
CourseBring your stories to life frame by frame using the free FlipaClip app. Create characters, build scenes, and animate original stories from scratch. No experience needed. Grades 3–10.
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Animation (with StickNodes)
CourseLearn to build your own stick figure animations using Stick Nodes — a free app that makes animation accessible to total beginners. Create characters, add movement, build scenes, and export real animated videos.
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Create a Board Game
CourseDesign and build an original board game from scratch — rules, gameplay, cards, and board. Then get it professionally printed and hold the real thing in your hands. All ages.
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Elementary Art
CourseDrawing, painting, photography, making sculptures, videos and more. Even if you don't consider yourself an artist, we'll walk through it together.
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Middle School Art
CoursePaint, draw, build sculptures, and more — a hands-on art course for middle schoolers who want to make things and have fun doing it. Grades 6–8.
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Piano
CourseLearn simple songs and scales on the piano.
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Music Production
CourseMake original music. Drop a real mixtape.
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Photography
CourseLearn to see like a photographer. This course covers composition, lighting, exposure, and visual storytelling — using whatever camera you have, phone or DSLR. No experience needed. Grades 9-12.
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Film Quest
CourseExplore filmmaking and videography through a series of hands-on challenges — shooting, storytelling, and editing using whatever camera you have, phone or otherwise. Grades 5–12.
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Cosmetology
CourseExplore hair, skin, and nails — then build a portfolio that shows what you can actually do.
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My Dream Wardrobe
CourseDesign each outfit in your dream wardbrobe!
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Fashion Design
CourseDraw beautiful and intricate fashion illustrations. Develop a fashion portfolio.
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Sewing Portfolio
CoursePractice your sewing skills by creating 3 new fun projects of your own design. You can sew by hand and/or with a sewing machine.
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Canva Design Adventure
CourseDesign posters, hoodies, social posts, and more using Canva — real graphic design skills through projects you actually want to make. Grades 3-12.
Coding & Tech
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Scratch Jr
CourseLearn to code in Scratch Jr using this fun, engaging block based coding language.
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Scratch 1
CourseBuild games, animations, and stories — and learn to think like a programmer along the way.
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Scratch 2
CourseLevel up your Scratch skills with beginner and intermediate coding challenges — building more complex projects and sharper programming thinking. Grades 4–8.
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Web Development
CourseBuild websites with AI, HTML, CSS and Javascript. Beginner friendly.
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Computer Science (Python)
CourseLearn to code in Python — algorithms, variables, loops, and conditionals taught through real programming projects. Grades 6–12.
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Game Design (with Pixicade)
CourseTurn your drawings into real video games that you can play!
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Game Design (with Python/Pygame)
CourseCode your own games from scratch using Python and Pygame — real game development skills through hands-on projects. Grades 6–12.
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Engineering
CourseExplore different fascinating areas of engineering careers through hands-on projects.
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Architecture & Design
CourseDesign floor plans, create interior and landscape designs, build models, and explore the history and principles behind great architecture — all through your own original projects. Grades 7–10.
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Minecraft STEM Lab
CourseExplore STEM through Minecraft quests and real-life hands-on projects — grow crystals, build a working volcano, design a model habitat, and more. In-game and in real life. Grades 3–8.
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3D Printing
CourseDesign and print real 3D objects - your own toys, tools, jewelry and more
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AI Explorations
CourseExplore artificial intelligence through hands-on chats and image generation — discovering how AI works and what it can do across a range of topics. Grades 4–12.
Writing
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My Alphabet Book
CoursePractice your letters as you build your own tactile Alphabet Book, one letter at a time.
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Write. Right. Rite
CourseBuild your writing voice one paragraph at a time — real thoughts, wild ideas, and your words on the page.
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Essays
CourseLevel up from paragraphs to powerful, organized essays.
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The Research Paper
CourseWrite a 10 page research paper - with guidance and curiosity.
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Academic Writing
CourseMaster paragraphs, essays, and clear arguments — the writing skills that carry students through high school and beyond.
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Composition & Argument
CourseWrite research papers and persuasive essays that actually hold up — mastering argument, evidence, and structure. Grades 7–10.
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HS Literature 1
CourseRead great stories, dig into themes and craft, and share your own responses — literature as conversation, not just analysis.
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HS Literature 2
CourseGo deeper into storytelling, theme, and craft through a second course with great reads and meaningful written response.
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HS Literature 3
CourseAdvanced literary study with richer texts, deeper analysis, and writing that develops a genuine critical voice.
Spelling
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Spell & Write 1
CourseLearn short vowels, consonant blends, digraphs, and basic sentence punctuation.
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Spell & Write 2
CoursePractice long vowels, compound words, contractions, plurals, and proofreading skills.
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Spell & Write 3
CourseStrengthen r-controlled vowels, prefixes, suffixes, homophones, and paragraph editing.
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Spell & Write 4
CourseStudy syllable patterns, Greek and Latin roots, figurative language, and multi-paragraph writing.
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Spell & Write 5
CourseBuild advanced vocabulary, spelling rules, reference skills, and essay organization.
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Spell & Write 6
CourseDevelop word analysis, grammar usage, research writing, and revision and editing skills.
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Word Roots 1
CourseTeaches Latin and Greek roots, building vocabulary, spelling, reading skills through fun word exploration
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Word Roots 2
CourseExpands root knowledge through advanced vocabulary, decoding, and writing skills for stronger communication.
Reading Challenges
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100 Picture Book Reading Challenge
CoursePick your own books, track your progress, and read your way through 100 wonderful picture books this year! This reading challenge is all about choice, creativity, and building a reading life you love.
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Animal Atlas
CourseDiscover amazing animals while drawing, researching facts, and creating your own Animal Atlas.
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Dinosaur Atlas
CourseExplore the age of dinosaurs through drawing, reading fun facts, and creating your own custom Dinosaur Atlas.
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Magic Tree House: Time-Travel Reading Challenge
CourseJourney with Jack and Annie across history, mythology, and science while growing confidence as a chapter book reader.
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5-Novel Reading Challenge
CourseRead 5 full novels while exploring new stories, characters, and genres along the way.
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10-Novel Reading Challenge
CourseTen novels. Multiple genres. One confident reader by the end.
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Diseases & Public Health
CourseDiscover how disease has shaped history—and how science, medicine, and public health continue to change the world.
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Literature & Society
CourseExplore how literature helps us understand society, challenge assumptions, and imagine a better future through engaging novels and hands-on projects.
Book Studies
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Heroes for All Times (Book Study)
CourseMeet six people who changed the world — Harriet Tubman, MLK Jr., Gandhi, Florence Nightingale, Susan B. Anthony, and John Muir.
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Hatchet (Book Study)
CourseA survival story about a boy stranded alone in the wilderness who must learn to stay alive using only his instincts, the natural world, and a single hatchet.
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Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry (Book Study)
CourseExplore family, courage, injustice, and the power of standing up for what's right.
Science
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Nature Study 1
CourseBecome nature scientists as you explore trees, plants, flowers, birds, insects, spiders, clouds, and weather through hands-on activities and outdoor adventures.
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Dinosaur Atlas
CourseExplore the age of dinosaurs through drawing, reading fun facts, and creating your own custom Dinosaur Atlas.
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Animal Atlas
CourseDiscover amazing animals while drawing, researching facts, and creating your own Animal Atlas.
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The Human Body
CourseJourney through the human body as you explore through hands-on projects, experiments, and scientific drawing.
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Diseases & Public Health
CourseDiscover how disease has shaped history—and how science, medicine, and public health continue to change the world.
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Biology
CourseExplore the living world through backyard investigations, microscope work, and hands-on labs that make biology actually stick.
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Honors Biology
CourseGo deeper into biology with advanced labs, research connections, and rigorous content for students who want the real college-prep experience.
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Physics
CourseExperience the laws of the universe through hands-on experiments covering motion, energy, forces, and the physics of everyday life.
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Chemistry
CourseGet hands-on with elements, reactions, and molecules through real lab experiments that make chemistry click.
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Composting
CourseExplore composting by doing! Set up your composting station and conduct experiments to understand the science behind it.
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Marine Science (Honors)
CourseDive into oceanography, marine ecosystems, and the science of the deep — an honors elective for students who love the natural world.
Social Studies
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Black History
CourseExplore the story of race, resistance, innovation, and achievement.
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World Geography
CourseA hands-on journey across continents, countries, cultures, and landscapes.
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The 50 U.S. States
CourseJourney across the 50 states.
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U.S. Government
CourseUnderstand how American democracy actually works — branches, laws, civic duties — through real-world projects and debates.
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U.S. History
CourseExplore pivotal moments in American history through projects, primary sources, and real analysis — not just memorization.
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World History
CourseTravel across civilizations and centuries — from ancient empires to modern revolutions — through projects and primary sources.
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Economics
CourseUnderstand supply, demand, and how money moves through the real world — with AI tools and community-level analysis built in.
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Psychology
CourseExplore the science of human behavior and mental processes — from brain structure and development to perception, memory, learning, personality, and psychological disorders. Grades 9–12.
World Languages
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Spanish 1
CourseStart your Spanish learning journey.
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Spanish 2
CourseDeepen your Spanish skills. Engage in conversations, explore literature, and enhance cultural awareness in Spanish 2.
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Spanish 3
CourseMaster advanced Spanish. Refine your language skills through debates, essays, and in-depth cultural exploration in Spanish 3.
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French 1
CourseBegin your French journey. Learn language basics, immerse in culture, and develop reading, writing, and speaking skills.
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French 2
CourseDeepen your French skills. Engage in conversations, explore literature, and enhance your cultural awareness.
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French 3
CourseMaster advanced French. Refine your language skills through conversation, writing, and in-depth cultural exploration.
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Latin
CourseDecode the language behind English vocabulary, classical mythology, and ideas that still shape the world. Latin also builds the foundation for SAT and ACT vocab — making it one of the highest-leverage courses a high schooler can take. Grades 9–12.
Wellness
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Mindful Drawing (P.E. Credit)
CourseDraw your way to a clearer head — this wellness elective builds artistic skill while teaching stress management through creative practice.
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Fitness (Low-Intensity - P.E. Credit)
CourseBuild sustainable fitness habits with low-impact workouts designed for consistency, not punishment — earn PE credit while you're at it.
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Adulting (Wellness Credit)
CoursePractice real adulting skills through hands-on projects and real-world challenges — the stuff you actually need to know before you're on your own. Grades 9–12.
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Basketball
CourseLevel up your game with skill drills, strategy, and teamwork — and earn PE credit doing something you actually want to do.
Pathways
College & Career courses
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Pathways 1: Design & Innovation
CourseLearn how designers and innovators think — then build something real using the design process from start to finish.
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Pathways 2: Entrepreneurship
CourseBuild a real business concept from the ground up — covering markets, finance, pitching, and the ethics of building something that matters.
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Pathways 3: Leadership & Professionalism
CourseDevelop the leadership, networking, and interview skills that actually get you hired — and keep you growing once you are.
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Apply for a Job & Interview
CourseBrainstorm job ideas, submit real applications, and prepare for your interview — everything you need to land your first job with confidence. Grades 8–12.
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College Visits Tracker
CoursePrep for college visits, know what to look for, and keep all your notes and insights organized in one place. Start early, visit smart. Grades 6–12.
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College 101
CourseGet to know colleges, build your college list, and learn about the college application process before you start applying.
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Apply to College
CourseWork through the college application process step by step — essays, recommendations, deadlines, and decisions. You don't have to figure it out alone. Grades 9–12.
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Careers 101
CourseInvestigate possible careers through research, interviews, personality assessments, and hands-on projects
Elementary Math
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Addition & Subtraction 1
CoursePractice addition and subtraction - one digit and two digits.
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Addition & Subtraction 2
CoursePractice addition and subtraction - multi digit numbers.
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Multiplication Facts
CourseBuild strong multiplication foundations through skip counting, arrays, equal groups, and multiplication facts.
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Multiplication (Multi Digit)
CoursePractice multi-digit multiplication, fact fluency, and word problems.
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Data & Spreadsheets
CourseLearn to read, organize, and present data using graphs, charts, and Google Sheets — a practical skill for life.
Life of Fred Math
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Life of Fred Apples
CourseCounting, addition, basic shapes, sets, and early algebraic thinking — introduced through story before students are ever asked to memorize rules. Grades K-3.
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Life of Fred Butterflies
CourseMeasurement, ordinal numbers, cardinal vs. whole numbers, geometry, and early logic. Grades K-3.
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Life of Fred Cats
CourseReinforce addition/subtraction while introducing fractions, prime numbers, the metric system, patterns, counting (by 2s/3s/5s), time, place value, angles, and measurement, with a focus on mathematical thinking.
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Life of Fred Dogs
CourseFunctions, bar graphs, multi-digit addition, π, and early algebraic thinking. Grades 1-4.
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Life of Fred Edgewood
CourseParallel lines, percents, median averages, matrices, and functions — with logarithms introduced conceptually. Grades 2-5.
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Life of Fred Farming
CoursePercents, borrowing in subtraction, sets, domain and codomain, and circumference. Grades 2-5.
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Life of Fred Goldfish
CourseArea, volume, decimals, scale drawing, sequences, and polygons. Grades 2-5.
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Life of Fred Honey
CourseLong division, fractions, exponents, time zones, and slope of a line. Grades 3-6.
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Life of Fred Ice Cream
CourseMultiplication, division, fractions, place value, and geometry. Grades 3-6.
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Life of Fred Jelly Beans
CourseFractions, prime numbers, Fibonacci numbers, exponents, intersection of sets, probability, and casting out nines. Grades 3-6.
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Life of Fred Kidneys
CourseMulti-step problems, review loops, and more complex reasoning — designed to bridge the gap between solid arithmetic and fraction work. Grades 4-7.
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Life of Fred Liver
CourseDeeper arithmetic fluency, multi-step problem solving, and growing independence as a mathematical thinker. Grades 4-7.
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Life of Fred Mineshaft
CourseMeasurement conversions, rounding, fractions, percents, functions, elapsed time, temperature conversion, and sale price calculations — with cross-subject tie-ins to philosophy, science, and language arts woven throughout. Grades 4-8
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Pre-Algebra 1
CourseLearn fractions from the ground up — reducing, comparing, multiplying, dividing, and everything in between. Plus circumference, area, and an intro to functions, built through story. Grades 5–8.
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Pre-Algebra 2
CourseAdventures through decimals, percents, exponents, probability, and graphing — the math that shows up constantly in real life. Grades 5-8.
Advanced Math
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Algebra 1 (FULL)
BundleComplete Algebra 1 in two parts — using the story-based Life of Fred curriculum that makes variables, equations, and functions actually make sense. Ideal for credit recovery or starting fresh.
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Algebra 2
CourseTake algebra further with quadratics, polynomials, and exponential functions — the math that connects high school to college coursework.
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Advanced Algebra (Honors)
CoursePush past Algebra 2 into advanced topics that prepare students for precalculus, college math, and competitive coursework
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Geometry
CourseExplore proofs, shapes, and spatial reasoning through a geometry course designed for students who've already built a strong algebra foundation.
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Trigonometry (FULL)
BundleMaster sine, cosine, and the full unit circle — a complete high school trig credit that builds the foundation for precalc and beyond.
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Pre-Calculus (Honors)
CourseBridge algebra, trig, and functions into a single honors course that sets students up for calculus with confidence.
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Calculus (Honors)
CourseTackle limits, derivatives, and integrals in a rigorous honors course — serious college-prep math for students ready to go there.
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Statistics 1 (Honors)
CourseThis is a high school math course on the first part of Life of Fred Statistics. Take this after you've at least finished Algebra 1.
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Statistics 2 (Honors)
CourseThis is a high school math course on the second part of Life of Fred Statistics. Take this after you've at least finished Algebra 1 and Statistics 1.