Advanced Creative Writing - Online Literary Lab

This course offers a unique opportunity to enhance students’ ability to formulate complex ideas, think critically, and express themselves in writing. By the end of the course, students will master advanced creative writing techniques and strategies, learn to work independently, formulate and process non-trivial ideas, and produce complex, original and well-structured texts in English. Skills acquired in this course are transferable across all academic disciplines. Students should already feel comfortable with writing texts in English (about 500 words) and have experience working independently in the language, including grammar and style. Previous experience of writing any type of text (in English) is welcome. The course represents the final, advanced level of the CTM Creative Writing series. 

 Students are strongly recommended to study on average about 5 hours per week.
 PREREQUISITES:  Creative Writing

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Algebra II Honors Online

Algebra 2 is an advanced course using hands-on activities, applications, group interactions, and the latest technology. Students will learn about polynomials, quadratic equations, linear, nonlinear, exponential, and logarithmic functions, sequences, probability and statistics, and inequalities. Throughout the course, these mathematical concepts are applied to everyday occurrences to demonstrate how the world around us functions. Interactive examples help guide students’ journey through customized feedback and praise. Students have opportunities to work with their peers on specific lessons.

 Students are strongly recommended to study 4 - 6 hours per week.

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AP Art History

Within AP Art History, students will explore the interconnections between art, culture, and historical context using critical analysis through the critical lenses of artistic expression, cultural awareness, and purpose. Using a defined art historical skill set and reflective learning, students will analyze relationships across cultures with a global lens. AP Art History is the equivalent of a two-semester introductory college or university art history survey course.

The AP exam fee is not included in the course fee.

 Students are strongly recommended to study on average about 8 - 10 hours per week.

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AP Biology Online

This course is designed to provide a college-level experience and prepare students for the AP exam. Students will develop a foundation for understanding biological concepts through scientific inquiry, investigations, interactive experiences, higher-order thinking, real-world applications, writing analytical essays, statistical analysis, interpreting and collecting data.AP Biology 'big ideas' include system interactions, evolution, energetics, information storage, and transmission. Students will participate in a variety of engaging activities that enhance their mastery of biology concepts. Thinkwell educational videos included in the course. The AP exam fee is not included in the course fee.

 Students are strongly recommended to study 8 - 10 hours per week.

 RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES: Students should have strong knowledge of high school courses in biology and chemistry.

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AP Calculus AB Online

This course offers a combination of assessment and instruction in an online environment containing but not limited to the areas of functions, functions and limits, differential calculus, and integral calculus. AP Calculus AB is designed to be the equivalent of a first semester college calculus course devoted to topics in differential and integral calculus.

In AP Calculus AB, students walk in the footsteps of Newton and Leibnitz. This interactive course framework combines with an exciting on-line course delivery to make calculus an adventure. The course includes a study of limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, differential equations, and the applications of derivatives and integrals.This course consists of a full high school year of work that is comparable to calculus courses in colleges and universities. It is expected that students who take an AP course in calculus will seek college credit, college placement, or both, from institutions of higher learning. Most colleges and universities offer a sequence of several courses in calculus, and entering students are placed within this sequence according to the extent of their preparation, as measured by the results of an AP examination or other criteria.
The AP exam fee is not included in the course fee.

 Students are strongly recommended to study 6 - 8 hours per week.

 RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES: Before studying calculus, all students should complete the equivalent of four years of secondary mathematics designed for college-bound students: courses that should prepare them with a strong foundation in reasoning with algebraic symbols and working with algebraic structures. Prospective calculus students should take courses in which they study algebra, geometry, trigonometry, analytic geometry, and elementary functions.

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AP Calculus BC Online

This course applies differential calculus to finding the slope of a curve, solving problems with related rates, calculating motion properties of moving particles, etc. It then applies integral calculus to finding the areas of irregular regions in a plane, volumes of rotation by various methods, and other scientific applications. Finally, the course explores analytic geometry, series, and convergence, as well as polynomial series and approximations.

AP Calculus BC is designed to be the equivalent to both first and second semester college calculus courses. AP Calculus BC applies the content and skills learned in AP Calculus AB to parametrically defined curves, polar curves, and vector-valued functions; develops additional integration techniques and applications; and introduces the topics of sequences and series.

Students in this course will walk in the footsteps of Newton and Leibnitz.An interactive course framework combines with the exciting on-line course delivery to make calculus an adventure. The course includes a study of limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, differential equations, and the applications of derivatives and integrals, parametric and polar equations, and infinite sequences and series. An Advanced Placement (AP) course in calculus consists of a full high school year of work that is comparable to calculus courses in colleges and universities. It is expected that students who take an AP course in calculus will seek college credit, college placement, or both, from institutions of higher learning.Most colleges and universities offer a sequence of several courses in calculus, and entering students are placed within this sequence according to the extent of their preparation, as measured by the results of an AP examination or other criteria.
The AP exam fee is not included in the course fee.

 Students are strongly recommended to study 8 - 10 hours per week.

 RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES: Before studying calculus, all students should complete the equivalent of four years of secondary mathematics designed for college-bound students: courses that should prepare them with a strong foundation in reasoning with algebraic symbols and working with algebraic structures. Prospective calculus students should take courses in which they study algebra, geometry, trigonometry, analytic geometry, and elementary functions.

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AP Comparative Government and Politics Online

AP Comparative Politics and Government is a college-level course that introduces students to the study of politics and government in different countries around the world. The course aims to develop students' critical thinking and analytical skills by examining the similarities and differences among political systems, institutions, and policies across different countries and regions. Students will gain an understanding of the key concepts, theories, and debates in comparative politics and develop the ability to analyze and evaluate political phenomena in a comparative perspective.

The course covers a range of topics, including political systems and regimes, constitutions and the rule of law, elections and political participation, political parties and interest groups, executives and legislatures, bureaucracies and public policy, civil society and political culture, comparative methodology and research methods. Throughout the course, students will engage in class discussions, debates, and simulations to deepen their understanding of comparative politics and develop their communication and collaboration skills.

You are going to examine the political institutions and processes of six different countries—China, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, and the United Kingdom—and compare the ways they address problems. You’ll analyze data and readings to draw conclusions about political systems.

The AP exam fee is not included in the course fee.

 Students are strongly recommended to study on average about 8 hours per week.

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AP Computer Science A Online

The AP Computer Science A course is an introductory computer science course. A large part of the course involves developing the skills to write programs or parts of programs that correctly solve specific problems. The course also emphasizes the design issues that make programs understandable, adaptable, and when appropriate, reusable.At the same time, the development of useful computer programs and classes is used as a context for introducing other important concepts in computer science, including the development and analysis of algorithms, the development and use of fundamental data structures, and the study of standard algorithms and typical applications. In addition, an understanding of the basic hardware and software components of computer systems and the responsible use of these systems are integral parts of the course.
The AP Computer Science A (AP CSA) course is complementary to AP Computer Science principles (AP CSP). While AP CSA focuses primarily on the technical aspects of Java programming in software development, AP CSP uses programming in Python to solve a wide range of real-world problems and explore the underlying principles of computation across other disciplines.
The AP exam fee is not included in the course fee.

 Students are strongly recommended to study on average 10 hours per week.
 RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES: It is recommended that students have successfully completed a first- year high school algebra course with a strong foundation of basic linear functions, composition of functions, and problem-solving strategies that require multiple approaches and collaborative efforts. Prior computer science experience is not required to take this course.

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AP Computer Science Principles Online

This course introduces students to the essential concepts of computer science and challenges them to discover how computers and ICT impact the world around us. The main topics include: programming, abstractions, algorithms, large data sets, the Internet, cyber security, and the impact of computing on our everyday life. The AP Computer Science Principles (AP CSP) course is complementary to AP Computer Science A. The AP CSP course is often taken by future IT professionals who want to build a solid understanding of the given field. Furthermore, AP CSP attracts students interested in a wide range of subjects, ranging from science and mathematics to medicine, journalism or even art, who would like to acquire a competitive edge by understanding computer science and the way it relates to their particular field as well as to the real world in general.
The AP exam fee is not included in the course fee.

 Students are strongly recommended to study on average 8 hours per week.
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It is recommended that students in the AP Computer Science Principles course have successfully completed a first-year high school algebra course with a strong foundation of basic linear functions, composition of functions, and problem-solving strategies that require multiple approaches and collaborative efforts. In addition, students should be able to use a Cartesian (x, y) coordinate system to represent points on a plane. It is important that students and their advisers understand that any significant computer science course builds upon a foundation of mathematical reasoning that should be acquired before attempting such a course. Prior computer science experience is not required to take this course.

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AP English Literature and Composition Online

Develop critical standards for the appreciation of literary works and increase your sensitivity to literature as a shared experience. For a year, students participate in the AP Dinner Party in the AP Literature and Composition course. Menu items include reading, analyzing, writing, rewriting, and discussing creations by the master chefs, renowned authors. Through close reading of the text of these authors, you'll discover the various ways writers use language to provide meaning and pleasure for their readers. The AP English Literature and Composition course focuses on reading, analyzing, and writing about imaginative literature (fiction, poetry, drama) from various periods. Students engage in close reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature to deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure. As they read, students consider a work’s structure, style, and themes, as well as its use of figurative language, imagery, and symbolism. Writing assignments include expository, analytical, and argumentative essays that require students to analyze and interpret literary works.

The AP exam fee is not included in the course fee.

 Students are recommended to study about 10 hours a week.

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AP Environmental Science Online

With the current changes in global climate, rising sea levels, and warming oceans, it is important for students to discover the state of Earth's systems and the consequences of human activities. AP Environmental Science provides students with a global view of their world and their role in it. It examines the scientific principles and concepts required to understand the interrelationships between ocean, land, and atmosphere that guide the natural world and allow Earth to be a planet suitable for life. Laboratory activities within the course support learning of these relationships through reflective, hands-on, or virtual experiences. In addition, students identify and analyze environmental problems that are natural and human-made, determining their own ecological footprint in the world to discover how their activities affect the world around them. Students evaluate the relative risks associated with environmental problems and examine alternative solutions including clean energy, sustainable practices, and conservation, for resolving or preventing future environmental problems. The AP exam fee is not included in the course fee.

 Students are recommended to study 8 - 10 hours per week.

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AP Human Geography Online

The AP® Human Geography course is designed to provide college level instruction on the patterns and processes that impact the way humans understand, use, and change Earth’s surface. Students use geographic models, methods, and tools to examine human social organization and its effect on the world in which we live. Students are challenged to use maps and geographical data to examine spatial patterns and processes and analyze the changing interconnections among people and places.

The AP exam fee is not included in the course fee.

Students are strongly recommended to study on average about 8 hours per week.

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AP Chemistry Online

This course provides students with a college-level foundation to support future advanced course work in chemistry. This course prepares sttudents for AP Chemistry Exam. Students cultivate their understanding of chemistry through inquiry-based investigations, as they explore topics such as: atomic structure, intermolecular forces and bonding, chemical reactions, kinetics, thermodynamics, and equilibrium.The course combines the following resources: FLVS Honors Chemistry, Thinkwell AP Chemistry course full of videos and tests, CTM lab assignments and mentoring to prepare students successfully for AP Chemistry exam.
To complete the laboratory experiments at home, you will have to purchase a selection of materials and chemicals. The estimated price for these supplies ranges between 1200 and 1500 CZK - if you choose to do the experiments at home.
The AP exam fee is not included in the course fee.

 Students are strongly recommended to study 9 - 13 hours per week.

 PREREQUISITES: Students should have strong knowledge of a general high school chemistry and Algebra II. 

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AP Macroeconomics Online

In this course, students establish the fundamentals of economics with a survey of scarcity, opportunity cost, supply, demand, and market equilibrium. They then zoom out to the largest scale of economic analysis, learning the indicators of whole countries’ economic health, specifically gross domestic product, unemployment, and price level. With that foundation the rest of the course examines fiscal and monetary policies, their consequences, and the basics of international trade and the foreign exchange market. In addition to preparing for the AP Exam, students gain a deeper understanding of the world around them, the roles that government and banks play in an economy, and the economic outcomes generated by policy decisions. AP Macroeconomics is equivalent to a one-semester introductory college course in economics.

The AP exam fee is not included in the course fee.

 Students are strongly recommended to study 6-8 hours a week.

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AP Microeconomics Online

AP Microeconomics is an introduction to the study of the consumers and producers that make up the economy: households, firms, governments, and community organizations. AP Microeconomics is a college-level course that introduces students to the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual economic decision-makers. The course also develops students’ familiarity with the operation of product and factor markets, distributions of income, market failure, and the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy. Students learn to use graphs, charts, and data to analyze, describe, and explain economic concepts.

Explore the power of marginal thinking and apply it to common decisions that individuals and business firms encounter each day. Examine, interpret, analyze, and model key microeconomics concepts and processes, from the shifting supply and demand for familiar products to the model of the labor market and how wages are determined.

AP Microeconomics is equivalent to a one-semester introductory college course in economics.

The AP exam fee is not included in the course fee.

 Students are strongly recommended to study 6 - 8 hours a week.

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AP Physics 1 - Algebra Based

AP Physics I is an algebra-based, introductory physics course that will guide students through a college-level learning experience. This two-segment course is designed for students to develop an understanding of physics through rich content, engaging activities, and inquiry-based laboratory. Students will explore concepts such as analyzing motion, force interactions, energy, rotational motion, waves, and periodic motion. Students cultivate their understanding of physics through classroom study, in-class activity, and virtual and hands-on, inquiry-based laboratory work as they explore concepts like systems, fields, force interactions, change, conservation, and waves.
AP Physics 1 is a full-year course that is the equivalent of a first-semester introductory college course in algebra-based physics. AP Physics 1 course is full of videos and tests, CTM lab assignments and mentoring to prepare students successfully for AP Physics 1 exam. Thinkwell videos included in the course.
The AP exam fee is not included in the course fee.

 Students are strongly recommended to study 8 - 10 hours per week.
 PREREQUISITES: Students should have strong knowledge of Vectors and Trigonometric functions.

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AP Physics 2

AP Physics 2 is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course. Students cultivate their understanding of physics through inquiry-based investigations as they explore these topics: fluids; thermodynamics; electrical force, field, and potential; electric circuits; magnetism and electromagnetic induction; geometric and physical optics; and quantum, atomic, and nuclear physics.
The AP exam fee is not included in the course fee.

 Students are strongly recommended to study 8 - 10 hours per week.

  PREREQUISITES:  Students should have completed AP Physics 1 or a comparable introductory physics course and should have taken or be concurrently taking pre-calculus or an equivalent course.

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AP Psychology Online

AP Psychology is a college-level course providing students with an overview of the development of human behaviors and thoughts. Along with preparation for the AP Psychology exam, the goals of this course are to immerse students in modern psychological investigation techniques, to accentuate the ethics and morality of human and animal research, and to emphasize scientific critical thinking skills in application to the social sciences. As the topics covered in the course are quite complex and students are expected to write structured discursive essays, the recommended level of English is upper-intermediate (B2 in European Framework of Reference for Languages). Recommended age: 17+.

Due to an unexpected and broad changes in the course content and syllabus, announced by College Board in late March 2024, in 2024_25 the main course focus is to prepare students for the AP Psychology exam using all available resources.

The AP exam fee is not included in the course fee.

 Students are strongly recommended to study on average about 8 - 10 hours per week.

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AP Seminar

AP Seminar is a foundational course that engages students in cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives. Using an inquiry framework, students practice reading and analyzing articles, research studies, and foundational, literary, and philosophical texts; listening to and viewing speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts; and experiencing artistic works and performances. Students learn to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations, both individually and as part of a team. Ultimately, the course aims to equip students with the power to analyze and evaluate information with accuracy and precision in order to craft and communicate evidence-based arguments. AP Seminar offers a combination of online and presence or zoom based education, with interactive lessons with instructors. Topics for AP Seminar are going to be  announced in September based on students' interests in humanities, maths and sciences, and natural sciences. CTM opens this course if at least 4 students have been registered for this course.

The AP exam fee is not included in the course fee.

 Students are strongly recommended to study on average about 6 - 8 hours per week.

 PREREQUISITES: at least one CTM AP course ended with grade A or B and recommendation of CTM AP instructor.

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AP Statistics Online

The AP Statistics course introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. There are four themes evident in the content, skills, and assessment in the AP Statistics course: exploring data, sampling and experimentation, probability and simulation, and statistical inference. Students use technology, investigations, problem solving, and writing as they build conceptual understanding. The AP Statistics course is equivalent to a one-semester, introductory, non-calculus-based college course in statistics.

The content of AP Statistics differs significantly from the curriculum content of Czech secondary schools, where descriptive statistics are mostly taught. Almost all universities encounter statistical data processing and analysis in most study programs, including humanities. The AP Statistics course is an excellent preparation not only for students planning to take the AP exam but also for students who intend to study at any university in the Czech Republic or abroad.
The AP exam fee is not included in the course fee.

 Students are strongly recommended to study 6 - 8 hours per week.
  PREREQUISITES: The AP Statistics course is an excellent option for any secondary school student who has successfully completed a second-year course in algebra and who possesses sufficient mathematical maturity and quantitative reasoning ability.

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AP U.S. Government & Politics Online

Within AP U.S. Government and Politics, students develop and use disciplinary practices and reasoning processes to explore political concepts, policies, interactions, roles, and behaviors that characterize the constitutional system and political culture of the United States. Students examine core principles, theories, and processes through direct study of U.S. foundational documents and Supreme Court opinions. They also participate in a civic project in which they research, study, and compile data on a political science topic and create a presentation that exhibits their findings and experiences.The AP U.S. Government and Politics course is structured around five big ideas outlined within the College Board Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics Course Framework. Each big idea is aligned to enduring understanding statements and learning objectives that focus on key concepts and essential knowledge about foundations of American democracy, civil liberties and civil rights, interactions among branches of government, American political participation, ideologies, and beliefs.

The AP exam fee is not included in the course fee.

 Students are strongly recommended to study on average about 6 - 8 hours per week.
 

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AP U.S. History Online

AP United States History focuses on developing students’ abilities to think conceptually about U.S. history from approximately 1491 to the present and apply historical thinking skills as they learn about the past. Seven themes of equal importance —American and national identity; politics and power; work, exchange, and technology; culture and society; migration and settlement; geography and the environment; America in the World— provide areas of historical inquiry for investigation throughout the course. These require students to reason historically about continuity and change over time and make comparisons among various historical developments in different times and places.

The AP exam fee is not included in the course fee.

 Students are strongly recommended to study on average about 6 - 10 hours per week.
 

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AP World History: Modern Online

AP World History: Modern is an introductory college-level modern world history course. Students cultivate their understanding of world history from c. 1200 CE to the present through analyzing historical sources and learning to make connections and craft historical arguments as they explore concepts like humans and the environment, cultural developments and interactions, governance, economic systems, social interactions and organization, and technology and innovation.

The AP exam fee is not included in the course fee.

Students are strongly recommended to study about 10 hours a week to successfully complete the course.

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Artificial Intelligence in the World Online

Artificial Intelligence in the World is an introductory course that guides students through the concepts, tools, and building blocks of artificial intelligence. This course provides students with a broad overview of how AI is used in decision-making and problem-solving worldwide. Students will learn how ethics impacts AI and will also have the opportunity to explore the various parts of AI with hands-on activities through the use of chatbots and other exciting interactives.

 Students are strongly recommended to study on average 4 hours per week.

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Astronomy Solar Galactic Online

Journey through the universe on a stellar exploration through space and time. Discover ancient astronomy and the instruments used to investigate the properties and motion of celestial objects. Examine the different characteristics of each planet in our solar system, including atmospheric conditions, moons, and rings. Discover the small solar bodies that are moving throughout our solar system. Learn about stellar properties, based on starlight and the life cycle of stars. Explore the far reaches of our universe by studying galaxies and the clues they leave us about the early universe. Lastly, learn about cosmology, including theories and concepts about our early universe, and its possible fate. Some mathematical applications will be applied at various times. This course is recommended for 11th and 12th grade students.

 Students are strongly recommended to study 4 - 6 hours per week.

 PREREQUISITES: Algebra I recommended

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Computer and Network Security Fundamentals

This inspiring course covers the fundamentals of computer safety, network security, and prevention of digital attacks. Students experience a hands-on approach to security strategies, expand their computer and networking security techniques, and improve their problem-solving skills. Students will also explore numerous employment opportunities in one of the fastest-growing industries – Cybersecurity.

 Students are strongly recommended to study 4 - 6 hours per week.

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Creative Writing - Online Literary Lab

This course offers a unique opportunity to enhance students’ ability to formulate complex ideas, think critically, and express themselves in writing. By the end of the course, students will master creative writing techniques and strategies, learn to work independently, formulate and process complex ideas, and produce original and well structured, texts in English. The course consists of an attractive combination of creative writing tasks and inspiring thought experiments, providing the fullest experience to both consumers & producers of literary texts. Skills acquired in this course are transferable across all academic disciplines. Students should already feel relatively comfortable with writing texts in English (about 300 words of length) and have experience working independently in the language, including grammar. Previous experience of writing any type of text (in English) is welcome, however, not required. The course is the second, intermediate of the CTM Creative Writing series. Students are strongly recommended to study on average about 5 hours per week.

 Students are strongly recommended to study on average 5 hours per week.

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Cybersecurity Essentials

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Digital Information Technology

Diving into this exciting course provides you with the foundational skills needed for future careers in game development, web design, military defense and software engineering. You’ll explore Microsoft Office online applications, digital design, emerging technologies, Information Technology careers, and much more! Learn your strengths and how they relate to potential career opportunities. This course serves as a prerequisite to many career and technical education
programs of study.

 Students are strongly recommended to study on average 2 hours per week.

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Egyptology Online

Have you ever wondered why the ancient Egyptian culture is so popular and fascinating? Introduction to Egyptology is a unique online course of CTM that offers you a useful tool to study a wide scope of interesting areas of Egyptian pharaonic history, archaeology and language. Each module contains overview of key terminology, and carefully chosen tasks and exercises which develop your learning and language skills and critical thinking in English. Are you ready to join us on an adventurous journey? The course may be of key help to you with your preparation for entrance exams in Egyptology or other related fields at university.

  Students are strongly recommended to study on average about 4 hours per week.

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English for STEM Online Part A

This course will provide students with a more specialized vocabulary, preparing them to study technical subjects in English at the high school or college level. Part A focuses on mathematics, the physical sciences, and information technology.

 Students are strongly recommended to study on average 4 hours per week.

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English for STEM Online Part B

This course will provide students with a more specialized vocabulary, preparing them to study technical subjects in English at the high school or college level. Part B focuses on the life sciences, psychology, and economics.

 Students are strongly recommended to study on average 4 hours per week.

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Fascinating World of Microbes - The Kingdom of Bacteria

In this online course, students will learn about bacteria, their “lifestyle”, methods for how to get rid of them, why are they important for us and what can they do to us. Students will study the most important groups of bacteria as well as antibiotics. They will acquire knowledge in order to understand the relationship between humans and bacteria.The course will lead them through the basics of clinical and general bacteriology and examples that can be seen in everyday life. Students will learn how to use bacteria for the production of various products and also learn the basics of antibiotics, including the correct usage, general mechanisms of action, and dangers of ever-rising bacterial resistance.

 Students are strongly recommended to study 7 hours per week.

 PREREQUISITES: Advanced Knowledge of Biology

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Geometry Honors Online

Geometry is everywhere, not just in pyramids. Engineers use geometry to build highways and bridges. Artists use geometry to create perspective in their paintings, and mapmakers help travelers find things using the points located on a geometric grid. Throughout this course, students travel a mathematical highway illuminated by spatial relationships, reasoning, connections, and problem solving.

 Students are strongly recommended to study 2 - 3 hours per week.

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Introduction to Programming in Scratch

In this course you will learn the fundamentals of programming such as: loops, branching, variables, and functions which are the basic building blocks of all the apps that you use. We will use a program called “Scratch” which was developed exactly for our purposes. By the end of this course, you will understand how computer scientists think and how to transform even the wildest ideas into real Scratch programs! This course is ideal for curious and playful students studying in 8 - 9 grade, or older, with no prior programming experience, or younger students in 7th grade with good English and programming experience. Also, the course will help you develops solid basis for further work with major languages used in the software industry such as Java or Python.

 Students are strongly recommended to study on average 3 hours per week.

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Journalism

Journalism I provides students with the fundamental basics of journalism. Students begin by exploring the history of American journalism, examining different media such as print, radio, television, and internet journalism. Students learn how to write a news story, a feature story, and an editorial, with a focus on research, analyzing the reliability of sources, conducting interviews, writing leads, revising, and self-editing. Students will also take a close look at different careers in journalism, ethics in journalism, and visual layouts using technology, including web 2.0 tools.

 Students are strongly recommended to study on average 4 hours per week.

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Literature. Literacy. Critical Thinking for High School Students.

In this course, you will be challenged to analyse and critically assess selected works of art related to various though-provoking interdisciplinary topics. The first unit entitled the Human/Machine explores the world of science fiction, aiming to explore the millennia-old relationship between the human and (their) machines. Addressing a variety of topics, we will take traditional as well as more provocative approaches to science fiction and explore how technology shapes our everyday existence; perhaps we will even philosophise about what it means to be human at the beginning of the 21st century. This course is for everyone – not only sci-fi enthusiasts – who is not afraid to improve their analytical and critical thinking skills and learn to tackle challenging and non-trivial thoughts and texts in English. The course is designed for students whose level of English is B1 and higher and can thus be approached as independent users of the target language.

 Students are strongly recommended to study on average 4 hours per week.

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Physical Science Honors Online

This course is designed as an interactive, 21st century course focusing on basic physics and chemistry. Ever wonder why more massive objects require more force to move? Perhaps you have questioned how new substances are made or how energy is involved in changes in matter? These are some of the concepts students will be exploring in Physical Science. This course teaches the foundational concepts of physics and chemistry. Students will use scientific inquiry, interactive experiences, higher order thinking, collaborative projects, and virtual labs to build and demonstrate an understanding of physical and chemical phenomena enabling them to apply these principles to their everyday lives.Topics include forces and motion, energy through waves, electricity and magnetism, the matter around us, chemical bonding and reactions. Recommended for students from school grade 7 - 10.

 Students are strongly recommended to study 2 - 3 hours per week.

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Physics Honors Online

In this course, students will be immersed in the contributions of scientific geniuses that have changed the way we observe and think about matter, forces, and energy in the universe. Starting with how matter moves, students will learn that all motion can be described, analyzed, and predicted. Then students will explore the causes of changing motion, forces! Energy is a fundamental property essential to human existence, and physics will take students through all the forms of it: electricity, light, sound, heat, and more. Discover how waves travel and interact with matter and the smallest particles in the universe. From tiny atoms to galaxies with millions of stars, the universal laws of physics are explained through real-world examples. Through laboratory activities, simulations, and graphical analysis, combined with rigorous mathematical efforts and problem solving, students follow in the footsteps of some of the world's greatest thinkers and learn to process their world in a unique way.

 Students are strongly recommended to study 2 - 3 hours per week.

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Pre-Algebra Online

Pre-Algebra will emphasize the following areas: representing numbers in scientific notation and extending the set of numbers to the system of real numbers, which includes irrational numbers; generate equivalent numeric and algebraic expressions including using the Laws of Exponents; creating and reasoning about linear relationships including modeling an association in bivariate data with a linear equation; solving linear equations, inequalities, and systems of linear equations; developing an understanding of the concept of a function; and analyzing two-dimensional figures, particularly triangles, using distance, angle, and applying the Pythagorean Theorem.
This course is appropriate for upper level middle school students or as a high school review course, grade 7 - 9.

 Students are strongly recommended to study on average 3 hours per week.

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Pre-Calculus Honors Online

The purpose of this course is to study functions and develop skills necessary for the study of calculus. 
Dive deeper into your knowledge of functions by analyzing their key features and combining them to solve real-world problems. Learn about trigonometric functions and their applications, along with new ways to use the coordinate plane to represent different types of functions. Apply these skills to discover the power mathematics has in everyday life and to prepare for advanced mathematical studies in college or your future career.
Pre-Calculus is an Honors level course for students from school grade 9 - 12.

 Students are strongly recommended to study 4 - 6 hours per week.

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Probability and Statistics Honors Online

Probability and Statistics will introduce students to exploring data, sampling and experimentation by planning and conducting studies, anticipating patterns using probability and simulation, and employing statistical inference to analyze data and draw conclusions.

 Students are strongly recommended to study on average 4 hours per week.

 PREREQUISITES: Algebra II recommended

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Writing Nonfiction Online

Writing Nonfiction is a 10-week course that alternates between advanced reading exercises, with short-answer comprehension checks, and writing essays. The emphasis is on content, style, and organization more than on grammar. Students should already be comfortable with English syntax and have experience writing their own texts of at least a paragraph in length. They should be able to understand news articles in English with the help of a bilingual dictionary. During the 10-week course, students will read and respond to four assigned readings, write four original essays, exchange feedback with their peers through a workshop, and revise one of their essays as the final project. There is one assignment per week.

 Students are strongly recommended to study 3 - 4 hours per week.

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