YEAR 7 CURRICULUM (AGE ~12–13)

Focus: Students begin secondary-level complexity. Algebra, introductory physics, chemistry experiments with safety protocols, advanced exoplanet studies, puberty/sex-ed fully structured, economics expands to planetary trade and finance, VR missions become multi-week with complex objectives.

1. Literacy & Language (Galactic Tongue – Core)

Focus: Analytical and persuasive writing, research, literature analysis, formal presentation skills.

Modules

Module 1 – Advanced Reading & Analysis

• Multi-chapter stories (5–10 pages)
• Analyzing character motivation, plot structure, themes
• Figurative language: similes, metaphors, personification
• Comparing texts and viewpoints

Module 2 – Writing Skills

• Essays (5–8 paragraphs)
• Persuasive arguments with evidence
• Narrative writing with multiple perspectives
• Formal research reports with citations

Module 3 – Grammar & Style

• Complex sentence structures with multiple clauses
• Advanced punctuation: colon, semicolon, parentheses
• Stylistic choices: tone, voice, and diction