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Electives Program
If you want the personal connection of an excellent brick-and-mortar classroom combined with the flexibility of online learning for your student, choose this option. Our signature live online courses are the heart of the Williamsburg program, led by expert mentors who create a deep sense of community between students. Live courses include the following benefits:
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In many live courses, we offer both a Classic and Honors format. Students in both versions meet in the same live class sessions, but students in Honors courses have about 30% more readings and assignments, including projects that are more challenging. Students are welcome to enroll in whichever version fits best for them and can switch within the first twenty-one days of the semester. Honors courses are not available in the self-paced format.
If your student works well independently or needs more flexibility to work around other
activities, our self-paced courses are an ideal option and provide a richer, more personal experience than many other asynchronous online courses. Self-paced courses include the following benefits:
In high school Math, Fine Arts, PE, and Electives, we offer independent courses so students can earn academic credit for learning from a third-party curriculum provider. Some students prefer alternative math programs; others put in long hours practicing musical instruments, competing on an athletic team, or participating in internships. Students can earn credit for these and other activities by enrolling in an Independent Studies course, provided they fulfill the course requirements (see the above course links for full details).
Why This Class
Is your student fascinated by what goes on in the world’s oceans? Do they love studying sea animals and spending time by the water? If so, you want to nurture their curiosity and see where it might lead. This course takes your student on a deep dive into the beautiful (and still relatively little-known) world of life beneath the waves.
Students in this self-paced course begin by learning about the critical role the ocean plays in Earth’s environment and overall health. From there, they explore the forces that power the tides, study the oceans’ impact on weather patterns, and meet many of the wild and wacky creatures that call the sea home. Students also examine the impact humans have on ocean life and discover current, past and future careers available in marine science.
By completing this course, students expand their awareness of the vast impact of oceans on all life on Earth. They become wiser consumers of the oceans’ resources and clarify their interest in further studying marine science.
Course Details
Recommended Grade: 9th (Freshman) – 12th (Senior)
Prerequisites: None
Estimated Weekly Hours: 5
Format: Self-paced
Credits: 0.5
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What goes on beneath the waves?
What influence does the ocean have on my life?
How is humanity affecting oceans and the environment?
How does the ocean play a role in our planet’s health and sustainability?
What careers are available in marine science?
Please contact our Customer Support Team at support@williamsburglearning.com if you have questions.
Please note that program and course descriptions, as well as reading and materials lists, are subject to change as we continuously improve our curriculum throughout the year. Book and materials lists for the upcoming school year are published in SIS mid to late June.
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm MST
Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm MST
Closed weekends and holidays
1173 S 250 W Ste 107 Saint George, Utah 84770
P. 800-200-6869 F. 435-215-7699
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