LESSONS THAT INSPIRE AND ENGAGE
Dive deeper into the South Carolina's Lowcountry Connections Academy online curriculum and explore sample lessons at each grade level that engage the mind and deepen real-world skills.
IGNITING CURIOSITY
Elementary School Sample Lessons
From dynamic text to videos and audio, lessons will speak to your child in a way that ignites their curiosity and helps them gain fundamental knowledge while they build life skills.
4th Grade Plant Structures - Sample Lessons
4th Grade Science
Plant Structures
Connections Academy 4th Grade Online Learning Unit | Plant Structures
2 min video
In this unit, Connections Academy online students explore how plants have adapted to their environments, diversifying and changing to thrive in all kinds of locations. Guided through a series of individual lessons that use dynamic text, video and audio, students enhance their critical thinking skills and their ability to make connections in the world.
BUILDING REAL-WORLD SKILLS
Middle School Sample Lessons
Our lessons provide more than knowledge. They use dynamic text, audio and videos to capture students’ curiosity and motivate them to explore the world around them. Plus, we infuse every lesson with fundamental life skills, helping your child develop the maturity they’ll need in high school and the world beyond.
6th Grade Science - Sample Lessons
6th Grade Science
The Age of Earth
Connections Academy 6th Grade Online Learning Unit | The Age of Earth
2 min video
In this unit, Connections Academy online students explore fossil records and the theory of continental drift, making connections between Earth’s past and present. Guided through a series of individual lessons that use dynamic text, video and audio, students enhance their understanding of how the world came to be while building the skills they need to develop and defend scientific theories.
8th Grade Language Arts - Sample Lessons
8th Grade Language Arts
Analyzing Literary Texts
Connections Academy 8th Grade Online Learning Unit | Analyzing Literary Text
2 min video
In this unit, Connections Academy online students dive into the ways writers use point-of-view, structure and other techniques to create works of literary art like stories and poems. Guided through a series of individual lessons that use dynamic text, video and audio, students build their analytical skills and gain valuable insights into language and its inherent power.
CREATING RESILIENT LEARNERS
High School Sample Lessons
From math to languages to our numerous electives, lessons engage students’ minds and encourage them to embrace life-skills like resiliency and adaptability. Your son or daughter won’t just meet the state requirements for graduation, they’ll enhance their emotional strength and critical thinking skills. Whether they want to go to college or start a job after high school, they’ll be ready to make the most of the opportunities ahead.
SEE HOW A TYPICAL LESSON WORKS FOR STUDENTS IN HIGH SCHOOL:
Biology 9th grade, Biodiversity
9th Grade Biology - Sample Lessons
9th Grade Biology
Biodiversity
Connections Academy 9th Grade Online Learning Unit | Biodiversity
2 min video
In this unit, Connections Academy online students investigate the living world and the way that diverse organisms come together to form ecosystems in even the harshest climates. Guided through a series of individual lessons that use dynamic text, video and audio, students bolster their critical thinking skills and ability to understand complex systems.
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Curriculum
Connections Academy combines the best online and offline resources from leading educational publishers and curriculum specialists to deliver comprehensive, high-quality K–12 online education.