GRADE 7 BRIDGE YEAR · CURRICULUM
A complete launch map for independent scholars.
8 pathways, 64 worlds, 192 missions, and 16 mastery checkpoints connect knowledge, reasoning, communication, and original work.
Enter Grade 701Literature, rhetoric, argument, research, and composition
English Rhetoric Expedition
Read critically. Write convincingly. WORLD 01Evidence and Annotation Lab
close reading, annotation, and inference
Annotate complex passages, distinguish explicit meaning from inference, and select precise supporting evidence. WORLD 02Literature and Theme Observatory
theme, motivation, conflict, and development
Analyze how characters, conflicts, symbols, settings, and turning points develop layered themes. WORLD 03Author's Craft and Rhetoric Studio
tone, syntax, imagery, and rhetorical choices
Examine how diction, syntax, imagery, figurative language, and rhetorical appeals influence readers. WORLD 04Comparative Text Lens
comparison across genres and media
Compare how different texts, genres, narrators, and media develop a shared subject or question. WORLD 05Information Synthesis Deck
central ideas, structure, and synthesis
Integrate ideas from scientific, historical, and technical texts while evaluating structure and source quality. WORLD 06Argument and Counterclaim Forge
claims, counterclaims, reasoning, and evidence
Construct and evaluate arguments that acknowledge alternatives and respond with relevant evidence. WORLD 07Composition and Style Workshop
organization, cohesion, style, and conventions
Develop sustained narrative, explanatory, and argumentative writing through purposeful revision and editing. WORLD 08Research Symposium
inquiry, source evaluation, citation, and presentation
Develop focused questions, evaluate sources, synthesize findings, cite responsibly, and defend conclusions. 02Equations, functions, geometry, probability, and proof
Algebra and Geometry Engine
Generalize patterns. Justify solutions. WORLD 01Algebraic Structure Foundry
properties, expressions, and equivalence
Simplify and transform multi-step expressions using properties, rational coefficients, and careful notation. WORLD 02Linear Equation Command
multi-step equations and formulas
Solve equations with variables on both sides and rearrange formulas to isolate a target quantity. WORLD 03Inequality and Absolute Value Base
inequalities and distance from zero
Solve and graph compound relationships, one-variable inequalities, and introductory absolute-value conditions. WORLD 04Proportion and Linear Function Grid
proportional relationships, slope, and functions
Represent linear relationships with tables, graphs, equations, and verbal descriptions. WORLD 05Systems Intersection Lab
systems of linear equations
Model situations with two constraints and find solutions by graphing, substitution, or elimination. WORLD 06Exponent and Polynomial Workshop
integer exponents and polynomial operations
Use exponent laws, scientific notation, and introductory polynomial operations to describe repeated structure. WORLD 07Geometry Proof and Transformation Lab
congruence, transformations, angles, and proof
Use transformations, angle relationships, and precise definitions to build deductive geometric arguments. WORLD 08Probability and Data Modeling Observatory
probability, sampling, association, and variability
Use samples, simulations, probability models, and bivariate data to make cautious predictions. 03Diversity, classification, evolution, genetics, and ecology
Biology Diversity Lab
Classify carefully. Explain life's patterns. WORLD 01Experimental Biology Studio
experimental design and scientific communication
Design controlled biological investigations, analyze uncertainty, and communicate methods clearly enough to repeat. WORLD 02Classification and Domains Observatory
taxonomy and evolutionary relationships
Use cell type, molecular evidence, anatomy, and ancestry to classify organisms across domains and kingdoms. WORLD 03Microbial Worlds Lab
bacteria, archaea, protists, and viruses
Compare microbial structures, reproduction, ecological roles, disease, and beneficial interactions. WORLD 04Plant and Fungi Systems Greenhouse
plant and fungal diversity and function
Investigate transport, reproduction, response, photosynthesis, decomposition, and symbiosis. WORLD 05Animal Diversity Field Station
invertebrates, vertebrates, and adaptation
Compare animal body plans, organ systems, behavior, and adaptations across major groups. WORLD 06Genetics and Selection Vault
heredity, variation, and natural selection
Model inheritance and explain how variation, mutation, and selection influence populations. WORLD 07Ecology and Homeostasis Network
homeostasis, populations, and ecosystems
Analyze feedback, limiting factors, cycles, energy flow, and stability across living systems. WORLD 08Biodiversity Conservation Capstone
biodiversity evidence and environmental decisions
Evaluate a real conservation problem using ecological data, stakeholder perspectives, and feasible tradeoffs. 04Atomic models, bonding, reactions, solutions, and energy
Chemistry Reaction Lab
Model the particles. Balance the evidence. WORLD 01Quantitative Chemistry Dock
measurement, dimensional analysis, and uncertainty
Use significant measurements, density, unit conversions, graphs, and uncertainty in chemical investigations. WORLD 02Atomic Theory and Electron Vault
atomic models, isotopes, ions, and electrons
Compare atomic models and connect electron arrangement to ions, isotopes, and chemical behavior. WORLD 03Periodic Trend Observatory
periodic patterns and properties
Use electron structure and table position to reason about families, reactivity, and broad periodic trends. WORLD 04Bonding and Molecular Geometry Studio
ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding
Model how electron interactions produce compounds, structures, properties, and molecular shapes. WORLD 05Chemical Quantity Workshop
formula mass, mole concepts, and composition
Connect microscopic particle counts to measurable mass and proportional chemical composition. WORLD 06Reaction Equation Reactor
reaction types and balanced equations
Identify reaction evidence, predict simple products, and balance equations by conserving atoms. WORLD 07Solutions and Acid-Base Harbor
concentration, solubility, acids, and bases
Investigate dissolving, concentration, factors affecting solubility, pH evidence, and neutralization. WORLD 08Chemical Energy Capstone
reaction energy and conservation
Track energy changes in reactions and evaluate chemical designs using data, safety, and conservation. 05Motion, force, momentum, energy, waves, and circuits
Physics Dynamics Lab
Measure the change. Derive the model. WORLD 01Vector Measurement Hangar
scalars, vectors, units, and uncertainty
Represent magnitude and direction, combine simple vectors, and communicate measurement uncertainty. WORLD 02Kinematics Tracker
displacement, velocity, acceleration, and graphs
Analyze one-dimensional motion through data, graphs, and introductory kinematic relationships. WORLD 03Newtonian Dynamics Command
forces, mass, acceleration, and Newton's laws
Build free-body diagrams and use net force to predict or explain changes in motion. WORLD 04Momentum and Collision Lab
momentum, impulse, and conservation
Model collisions and connect force-time interactions to changes in momentum. WORLD 05Work, Energy, and Power Grid
work, mechanical energy, and power
Use energy models to solve motion problems and distinguish energy transferred from rate of transfer. WORLD 06Thermal Physics Chamber
temperature, heat, and particle motion
Explain conduction, convection, radiation, phase change, and thermal equilibrium with particle models. WORLD 07Waves and Optics Observatory
wave behavior, sound, and geometric optics
Analyze wave speed, frequency, wavelength, reflection, refraction, and image formation. WORLD 08Electric Circuits Capstone
current, voltage, resistance, and circuit design
Build and analyze series and parallel circuits using measurements, diagrams, and proportional reasoning. 06Global history, 1450 to the present
World History II Atlas
Connect systems. Challenge simple stories. WORLD 01Global Historian's Workshop
sourcing, context, chronology, and argument
Build historical arguments by sourcing, contextualizing, corroborating, and qualifying diverse evidence. WORLD 02Oceanic Exchange Network
maritime expansion and Columbian Exchange
Analyze exploration, conquest, trade, forced migration, disease, crops, and ecological exchange after 1450. WORLD 03Gunpowder Empires Forum
state building and imperial power
Compare Ottoman, Safavid, Mughal, Qing, Russian, and other state-building strategies. WORLD 04Ideas and Knowledge Revolution
Renaissance, Reformation, science, and Enlightenment
Trace how new and revived ideas interacted with institutions, print, religion, investigation, and political thought. WORLD 05Atlantic Revolutions Assembly
revolution, rights, citizenship, and slavery
Compare revolutions in the Americas, Haiti, France, and Latin America through ideals and lived outcomes. WORLD 06Industry and Imperialism Engine
industrialization, capitalism, labor, and empire
Analyze how industry reorganized work, cities, environments, economies, and imperial relationships. WORLD 07World Conflict and Ideology Archive
world wars, nationalism, fascism, communism, and genocide
Investigate interconnected causes, civilian experiences, ideology, technology, resistance, and mass violence. WORLD 08Decolonization and Globalization Summit
Cold War, independence, human rights, and globalization
Trace decolonization, Cold War competition, social movements, global institutions, migration, and current connections. 07A continuing Latin pathway for Grade 7 world language
World Language Studio
Parse precisely. Translate thoughtfully. WORLD 01Morphology Mastery Gate
declensions, conjugations, and morphology
Consolidate noun, adjective, pronoun, and verb forms for accurate reading without relying on word order. WORLD 02Pronoun and Reference Lab
personal, demonstrative, relative, and reflexive pronouns
Track pronoun forms and antecedents across increasingly connected Latin sentences. WORLD 03Infinitive and Indirect Statement Forum
infinitives and indirect discourse
Recognize infinitive constructions and translate reported thought or speech accurately. WORLD 04Participle Bridge
participles and compressed description
Unpack participles by connecting tense, voice, agreement, and logical relationship to a noun. WORLD 05Subjunctive Signal Lab
mood and introductory subordinate clauses
Recognize how mood marks purpose, possibility, command, result, and other non-factual relationships. WORLD 06Complex Sentence Assembly
syntax across multi-clause sentences
Analyze coordination, subordination, embedded phrases, and flexible word order in sustained prose. WORLD 07Roman Voices Archive
literature, history, and cultural perspective
Read adapted Roman voices while examining genre, status, audience, rhetoric, and missing perspectives. WORLD 08Translation Portfolio Summit
sustained translation, commentary, and roots
Produce a polished translation portfolio with grammar notes, interpretive choices, and academic word connections. 08Logic, health, technology, electives, and independent inquiry
Scholar Independence Lab
Plan the work. Test the thinking. WORLD 01Independent Learning Command
planning, study systems, and self-advocacy
Coordinate multiple courses, long-term assignments, study cycles, materials, office hours, and reflection. WORLD 02Formal Logic Workshop
claims, validity, fallacies, and deduction
Translate arguments into premises and conclusions, test validity, and identify common reasoning errors. WORLD 03Health and Decision Science Studio
health literacy, habits, risk, and support
Evaluate health information and make age-appropriate decisions about sleep, stress, nutrition, movement, and safety. WORLD 04Computing and Robotics Lab
programming, sensors, algorithms, and iteration
Design algorithms and robotic behaviors using variables, conditions, loops, functions, sensors, and debugging. WORLD 05Media, Data, and Civic Observatory
media literacy, statistics, and civic information
Trace public claims to evidence, inspect data choices, compare reporting, and communicate uncertainty responsibly. WORLD 06Elective Mastery Studio
choice, practice, critique, and craft
Develop sustained skill in an elective through deliberate practice, expert feedback, production, and reflection. WORLD 07Historical Inquiry Exhibition
independent research and public presentation
Develop a historical inquiry from question through archives, argument, exhibit design, citation, and defense. WORLD 08Grade 7 Interdisciplinary Capstone
interdisciplinary problem solving and reflection
Integrate algebra, science, humanities, language, design, and communication around a meaningful problem. How Grade 7 works
Spiral forwardUse Grades 1–3 foundations in more complex settings.
Think with evidenceAnswers increasingly require reasons, models, and text evidence.
Build independenceGuidance stays warm while learners carry more of the work.
Prove masteryChallenge missions separate completion from demonstrated mastery.