LIFEPAC is the Christian curriculum IHICA uses for grades K-2. Designed by a team of accomplished educators with years of classroom experience, LIFEPAC is based on the principle of mastery learning. Students master content in each unit worktext before progressing to the next. Ten LIFEPAC worktexts provide one full year of learning content per grade level; individual worktexts can also be used as supplemental material. In addition, we can mix and match subjects or grade level worktexts to personalize each student's curriculum content. Individual worktexts take approximately 3 to 4 weeks to complete.

 

LIFEPAC has mastery-based lessons which helps students master each concept before moving onto the next. Mastery is built through reading the lesson, doing activities and questions, interacting with teachers, and completing tests. LIFEPAC is a full-color, print-based curriculum that also promotes critical thinking skills. LIFEPAC conveniently combines a workbook and textbook into worktext units that are completed every three to four weeks. Lesson questions and quizzes are completed within curriculum. (Kindergarten students are not tested.) 

 

FEATURES

 

             BIBLE-BASED

With Bible verses from the King James Version and biblical content that promotes a Christian worldview, LIFEPAC encourages critical thinking skills that promote and strengthen a student's faith in Christ.

 

 

 

                ECONOMICAL

Affordably priced, LIFEPAC lets students receive a Christian  curriculum education at a fraction of the price of regular textbooks and workbooks. 

 

   

 

                 FLEXIBLE

LIFEPAC allows students to work at their own pace to master material before moving to new concepts. This flexibility allows students to spend more time where needed and gives eduators the ability to work with multiple children of different ages with individual academic programs.

 

 

 

                 PORTABLE

Unlike heavy textbooks, LIFEPAC's compact design is popular with busy families on the go. These light worktexts can easily be included on field trips, vacations, doctor appointments, and more.

 

COURSES

BIBLE

LIFEPAC Bible is a Christian curriculum for grades 1-2 with a developmental, in-depth study of the Old and New Testaments. Utilizing the King James Version, the Bible curriculum covers a variety of biblical material to assist in the development of practical Christian living. The LIFEPAC Bible worktext curriculum provides seven major themes, including theology, the attributes of God, biblical literature, biblical geography, Christian growth, Christian evidences, and a special emphasis for each grade level.

 

HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY

LIFEPAC History & Geography is a Christian curriculum for grades 1-2. The goal of this diverse, interesting subject is to develop students' understanding of and appreciation for God's activity as seen in the record of man and his relationships. The LIFEPAC History & Geography worktext-based curriculum targets this goal by focusing on six major themes: Geography (World and American), History (World, History, and Religious History), Government and Citizenship, Economics, and Social Studies.

 

LANGUAGE ARTS

LIFEPAC Language Arts, for grades K-2, targets the sequential development of communication skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Because LIFEPAC Language Arts is an integrated program, the elementary grades weave skill topics (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking) together within units.  The major strands in this Christian curriculum are detailed as follows: Reading (Vocabulary, Comprehension Skills, Literature Studies), Writing (Spelling, Penmanship, Grammar, Composition), Speaking and Listening, and Special Topics (Visual Media, History of the English Language, The Bible as Literature, Book Reports, and Study and Research Skills).

 

MATH

LIFEPAC Math is a comprehensive Christian curriculum for grades K-2. Students will develop and build math skills through the use of various question formats, multiple exercise techniques, and fun learning games. This motivating math curriculum prepares students for using math successfully in real-life situations. Concepts are developed through grade levels to endure mastery. The curriculum targets this goal by focusing on the major themes of number skills, geometry, algebra, data analysis, and probability.

 

SCIENCE

LIFEPAC Science is an exciting Christian curriculum for grades 1-2. Students focus on the development of observational skills as they study the physical universe God created. This program integrates hands-on experiment activities throughout lessons to emphasize science concepts. Grades 1-2 observe each area of science on an individual survey basis, usually unit by unit.  The four major strands are as follows: Life Science (Plants and Animals, Human Anatomy and Personal Care, Biology), Space and Earth Science (Geology, Weather, Space), Physical Science (Chemistry, Physics), Nature of Science (Scientific Method, Experimentation, Technology).

 

ELECTIVES

LIFEPAC offers a wide variety of elective courses to diversify students' studies. Mostly designed for middle and high school grades, these must-have courses are made to enrich LIFEPAC's core subjects. Here is a list of electives offered in this Christian homeschool curriculum: Accounting (7-12), American Literature (7-12), Art (7-12), British Literature (7-12), Business Computer Information Systems (9-12), Civics (7-12), Computer Literacy (7-12), Consumer Math (7-12), Drawing Basics (3-8), Family & Consumer Science (7-12), Foundations for Living (9-12), Health Quest (4-7), High School Health (8-12), Select (7-12), Spanish I and II (9-12), and Speech: Essentials of Communication (9-12).

 

 

Horizons is a brightly illustrated, engaging workbook curriculum filled with consumable lessons and hands- on activities. Designed with fast-paced lessons, this Christian curriculum uses a spiral learning method to help your student master concepts through the process of introduction, review, and reinforcement. This learning method allows students to quickly grasp difficult concepts in a colorful, motivating format. IHICA utilizes this curriculum for our students in grades K-2. Horizons has a precise curriculum structure and six core subjects, plus the preschool course.

 

Horizons uses spiral-based learning which means each student is introduced to fundamental concepts, has frequent reviews, and practices reinforcement continuously. This brightly illustrated workbook curriculum comes with engaging lessons and hands-on activities using manipulatives. Lesson questions, quizzes, projects, and tests are completed within curriculum. (Kindergarten students are not tested.) Core subjects are math, phonics, reading, penmanship, and spelling. Electives are also available. 

 

 

FEATURES

 

                   CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW

Horizons courses support a Christian worldview that complements parents in their biblical teaching. Several of the courses integrate Scripture verses directly into the lessons. Horizons Preschool uniquely uses the Bible to present a Christian worldview through all academic studies.

 

 

                       COLORFUL CURRICULUM

Eye-catching graphics and illustrations make the student material visually appealing and keep students excited to learn.

 

 

 

 

 

                       EFFECTIVE SPIRAL LEARNING

Horizons Language Arts and Math use a spiral learning method that helps students master concepts through a natural process of introduction, review, and reinforcement. As students are introduced to new concepts and review material from previous lessons, they stay excited about learning while growing academically.

 

 

 

                      ENGAGING LESSONS

Students using Horizons curriculum find the hands-on lessons interesting and exciting. Much of the student material is filled with colorful illustrations that complement the activities to help students understand concepts.

 

COURSES

HEALTH

Horizons Health is a Christian curriculum with practical, informative lessons filled with tips how to live a healthy life. Hands-on and activity-based courses teach students Christian health themes in easy-to-follow, step-by-step format. For grades K-2, Horizons Health builds knowledge of healthy eating, first aid, keeping active, human anatomy, diseases, spiritual living, and more. This sequential, comprehensive health curriculum helps students recognize healthy living as a form of godly obedience. The eleven major themes covered are Growth and Development; Disease Prevention; Substance Use and Abuse; Nutrition; Emotional and Mental Health; Personal Health; Family Life and Human Sexuality; Consumer Health; Social Health; Safety and First Aid; and Community Health.

 

MATH

Horizons Math, for grades K-2, is a well-balanced, organized approach for teaching primary math skills and algebraic concepts. Composed of manipulatives, memorization, and drill, Horizons Math follows a deliberate pattern of introduction and gradual development to ensure student success. Fundamental concepts previously obtained in earlier units are reviewed in subsequent grade levels for true mastery. The goal of Horizons Math is for each student to develop solid math reasoning skills and learn to apply these skills to real-life situations. The major themes covered in this Christian curriculum are Numbers, Order, and Value; Addition and Subtraction; Ratios, Measurement, and Decimals; Fractions and Comparison; Equations, Colors, and Geometry; Graphs, Estimation, and Solving; Multiplication and Division; Linear and Quadratic Equations; Radical Expressions; Monomials and Polynomials; and Functions.

 

PENMANSHIP

Horizons Penmanship is a Bible-based, writing curriculum designed to teach each student the importance of good handwriting skills. Starting with proper letter formations, students will learn both cursive and manuscript writing. In addition, Horizons Penmanship will develop spelling and reading skills, along with correct penmanship. Our students are sure to love learning to write letters and simple phrases with fun-filled, colorful lessons. Emphasizing letter formation, spacing, capitalization, this Christian curriculum for grades 1-2 teaches a life-long used skill and can be used as supplemental material or as a main subject. Using Bible verses, Horizons Penmanship integrates biblical truths into practical, easy-to-follow lessons. Themes covered are spelling, vocabulary, and writing.

 

PHONICS & READING

For grades K-2, Horizons Phonics & Reading is a phonetic-based word-recognition and early reading program. With a strong emphasis on comprehension and language arts skills, this Christian curriculum teaches students to identify the name and sounds of each letter through picture associations from the sequential alphabet story. Filled with fundamental lessons, Horizons Phonics & Reading covers spelling, alphabetizing, rhyming, vocabulary development, sentence structure, phrases, and the parts of speech. Fun, hands-on activities are included to develop penmanship skills. The seven major themes covered are phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, text comprehension, spelling, and penmanship.

 

PHYSICAL EDUATION (P.E.)

Horizons Physical Education is an activity-filled curriculum filled with learning exercise techniques, important fitness skills, and healthy living habits taught from a Christian perspective. This Christian curriculum teaches the student everything from various sports and games to motor skills and teamwork. Unlike all the other Horizons subjects, Physical Education is taught with only teacher's guides. Divided into four complete teacher's guides covering PreK-2nd grade, these easy-to-use guides contain all the teaching material and goals needed for each grade level for a full school year. In addition, time-saving resources such as teacher instructions, sample lesson plans, and daily student activities are also included.

 

SPELLING & VOCABULARY

Horizons Spelling & Vocabulary is a phonics-based Christian curriculum that gives a comprehensive presentation of typical spelling concepts. Built-in flexibility allows us to add words to the weekly lists and to alter the specifications for the writing assignments to tailor the material to individual student needs. Fun, colorful lessons encourage our students to improve and develop spelling skills. New spelling words are introduced throughout exciting activities and word puzzles. Each grade has a student dictionary to help develop vocabulary skills. Horizons Spelling & Vocabulary, for grades 1-2, can be used as a stand-alone spelling program or as a main subject.