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General Overview In this course, students delve into the intricate world of living organisms, ecosystems, and their interactions. The course starts with an exploration of microscopic life, studying viruses, bacteria, protists, and fungi. Students learn about their structures, classifications, and roles in causing diseases, as well as their ecological significance and technological applications. Moving on to the plant kingdom, students grasp the diversity of plant life in South Africa, from bryophytes to angiosperms, understanding their reproduction, adaptations, and economic importance. The course then delves into animal classification and interactions within ecosystems, unveiling the array of animal body plans and modes of living. The intricacies of population dynamics, including factors affecting population sizes, growth patterns, and community dynamics, are uncovered. Students delve into the fundamental processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration, understanding their roles in energy transfer and the differences between them. Throughout the journey, students are attuned to environmental issues, such as climate change, water availability, and loss of biodiversity, developing an appreciation for the intricate connections between organisms and their surroundings. In addition, they gain insights into vital physiological processes like nutrition, digestion, gaseous exchange, and excretion, building a holistic understanding of life's complexities. This course empowers students with the knowledge to comprehend the intricate web of life on Earth and the environmental challenges that shape our world.
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'World History I (Discontinued)' is a course awarded by International Certificate of Christian Education on VerifyEd. General Overview The student: -Learns about ancient civilizations, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, Colonialism, the Age of Revolution, and the history of Europe between 1850-1990s. -Learns about the fall of Communism—the spiritual awakenings and the missionary outreach.
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'World History ' is a course awarded by International Certificate of Christian Education on VerifyEd. General Overview Ancient Civilization: - Introduction and the Bible's role in history - Creation, Fall, and the Flood - Tower of Babel - Four river civilizations: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley, China Ancient Israel and Contemporaries: - God's chosen people and their history - Abraham, Jacob, Joseph - Life in the land of promise - Neighboring nations and their impact Ancient Greece: - Overview of ancient Greece - Ancient civilizations in Greece - Archaic Age, Persian Wars, Golden Age - Hellenistic Age, Greek contributions Italy and the Roman Empire: - Rise of Rome and Roman Republic - Roman Empire and New Testament era - Army, daily life, trade, emperors - Decline and fall of the western Roman Empire Eastern Empires and Civilizations: - Byzantine Empire, Arab Muslim empire, African civilizations - Russian civilization, Chinese civilization, Japanese civilization Middle Ages and Renaissance: - Life, church, European monarchies - Late Middle Ages changes, nation-states - Renaissance characteristics and significance Reformation and Age of Exploration: - The Reformation and Counter-Reformation - Age of Exploration, early explorers, Americas Early Modern Period: - Absolutism in Europe - Scientific revolution and Enlightenment - Colonization and growth of the New World - Unrest in France, Industrialization and Expansion
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'World Geography' is a course awarded by International Certificate of Christian Education on VerifyEd. General Overview This course introduces key geographical concepts through: Reading, drawing, and interpreting maps A continent-by-continent exploration of geography The student learns about: Content of Each PACE: Creation, fall, and flood Earth's postdiluvian state, seasons, and climate Earth as a habitat, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and resources Mapping the Earth, Africa's landscapes, nations, and Christian influence Canada's regions, provinces, Far North, and Christian influence The United States' climate, regions, and Christian influence Latin America's nations, diversity, and West Indies Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, and Antarctica Western Europe's regions, British Isles, Mediterranean, and Christian influence Eastern Europe, Northern Asia, and Christian influence Southern Asia's mysteries, nations, and Christian influence South Pacific paradises: Australia, New Zealand, and Christian influence Middle East: Lands of the Bible, nations, and more
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