Electives
Listed below (in alphabetical order) are junior high level electives available through Christian Liberty Homeschools. Information for each course includes suggested grade levels, cost, description, and a listing of the materials used. Linked course names will take you to a "look inside" of the primary text. Course materials in bold are eligible for reusable book credit if you already have the item.
If you are looking for a full list of high school level foreign language, personal, or vocational electives, see High School Choice. Other high school level electives can be found in their respective subject area.
Note: Once successfully completed, academic credit may be awarded (upon request) for the following electives once the student is enrolled in high school.
CREATIVE WRITING
49910 The Exciting World of Creative Writing
Suggested Grade Level: 7th–11th
Additional Course Charge: None
Prerequisites: None
Description: This course emphasizes creativity in writing. Students will learn how to write short stories, both fictional and non-fictional. Student will also receive information and guidance about getting their stories published.
Course Materials:
• Textbook – The Exciting World of Creative Writing | ©1997 (rev ed) Christian Liberty Press | 137 pages
• Test Packet – ©2008 Christian Liberty Press | 4 tests
HOME ECONOMICS
93500 Family and Consumer Science
Suggested Grade Level: 8th–12th
Additional Course Charge: $50
Prerequisites: None
Description: This is a complete home economics course that covers Christian character and appearance, cooking, sewing, fashion, interior decorating, hospitality, etiquette, home management, finances, child development and care, and relationships. Course includes 10 in-book tests.
Course Materials [All materials sent in a pre-packaged box]:
• Textbook – Lifepac Family and Consumer Science | ©2000 Alpha Omega Publications | 10 student books, 585 pages total
• Teacher's Guide – Lifepac Family and Consumer Science Teacher's Guide | ©2000 Alpha Omega Publications | 159 pages
• Reference Guide – Nutritive Value of Foods | ©2000 Alpha Omega Publications | 95 pages
FRENCH
93440 Living Language French: Complete Edition, 1st Half (French 1) Out of print; must already have set
Suggested Grade Level: 7th–12th
Additional Course Charge: $25 ($70 if course materials must be sent)
Prerequisites: None
Description: This is a beginning course in conversational French, which uses a natural and systematic method of learning. The course is broken down into ten lessons with additional review exercises and dialogues. There are also free online materials available for further study. At the conclusion of the course, students should display sufficient conversational command of the language for common practical life situations.
Course Materials [All materials sent in a pre-packaged box]:
• Textbook – Living Language French: Essential | ©2010 Random House | 272 pages
• Textbook – Living Language French: Intermediate | ©2010 Random House | 422 pages
• Textbook – Living Language French: Advanced | ©2010 Random House | 402 pages
• Multimedia – 9 Audio CDs (3 for each text) | ©2010 Random House
• Notebook – Living Language Notebook | ©2010 Random House
• Test Packet – ©2016 Christian Liberty Press | 10 tests
93445 Living Language French: Complete Edition, 2nd Half (French 2) Out of print; must already have set
Suggested Grade Level: 8th–12th
Additional Course Charge: $25 ($70 if was not previously assigned Living Language French: Complete Edition, 1st Half)
Prerequisites: French 1
Description: Complete French is a unique multimedia program that takes a beginner to advanced level in one convenient package. Complete edition takes students further with advanced conversation, vocabulary, grammar, and more.
Course Materials [All materials sent in a pre-packaged box]:
• Textbook – Living Language French: Essential | ©2010 Random House | 272 pages
• Textbook – Living Language French: Intermediate | ©2010 Random House | 422 pages
• Textbook – Living Language French: Advanced | ©2010 Random House | 402 pages
• Multimedia – 9 Audio CDs (3 for each text) | ©2010 Random House
• Notebook – Living Language Notebook | ©2010 Random House
• Test Packet – ©2016 Christian Liberty Press | 10 tests
GERMAN
93605 Willkommen! 1 German (German 1)
Suggested Grade Level: 7th–12th
Additional Course Charge: $100
Prerequisites: None
Description: This course covers levels A1 to A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages. Willkommen! 1 is packed full of comprehensive material and interesting features to improve your fluency and understanding. Includes lively and contemporary topics from food, shopping, and relationships to careers and life in Germany and German-speaking countries.
Course Materials [All materials sent in a pre-packaged box]:
• Textbook – Willkommen! 1 German, 3rd edition | ©2018 Paul Coggle & Heiner Schenke | 276 pages plus 2 Audio CDs and 1 DVD
• Student Activities – Willkommen! 1 German Activity Book, 3rd edition | ©2018 Paul Coggle & Heiner Schenke | 154 pages
• Test Packet – ©2023 Christian Liberty Press | 10 tests
93450 Living Language German: Complete Edition, 1st Half (German 1) Out of print; must already have set
Suggested Grade Level: 7th–12th
Additional Course Charge: $25 ($70 if course materials must be sent)
Prerequisites: None
Description: This is a beginning course in conversational German, which uses the natural method of learning: hear it, say it, absorb it. Topics are organized into concise, short lessons. The course includes a brief summary of grammar, as well as supplementary aids such as vocabulary helps and a common usage dictionary containing the most common words with their meanings illustrated in sentences. At the conclusion of the course, students should display sufficient conversational command of the language for common practical life situations. Note: This product includes the Living Language German: Essential Edition (German 1) course in its entirety.
Course Materials [All materials sent in a pre-packaged box]:
• Textbook – Living Language German: Essential | ©2011 Random House | 255 pages
• Textbook – Living Language German: Intermediate | ©2011 Random House | 329 pages
• Textbook – Living Language German: Advanced | ©2011 Random House | 281 pages
• Multimedia – 9 Audio CDs (3 for each text) | ©2011 Random House
• Notebook – Living Language Notebook | ©2011 Random House
• Test Packet – ©2019 Christian Liberty Press | 10 tests
93455 Living Language German: Complete Edition, 2nd Half (German 2) Out of print; must already have set
Suggested Grade Level: 8th–12th
Additional Course Charge: $25 ($70 if was not previously assigned Living Language German: Complete Edition, 1st Half)
Prerequisites: German 1
Description: Complete German is a unique multimedia program that takes a beginner to advanced level in one convenient package. Complete edition takes students further with advanced conversation, vocabulary, grammar, and more.
Course Materials [All materials sent in a pre-packaged box]:
• Textbook – Living Language German: Essential | ©2011 Random House | 255 pages
• Textbook – Living Language German: Intermediate | ©2011 Random House | 329 pages
• Textbook – Living Language German: Advanced | ©2011 Random House | 281 pages
• Multimedia – 9 Audio CDs (3 for each text) | ©2011 Random House
• Notebook – Living Language Notebook | ©2011 Random House
• Test Packet – ©2019 Christian Liberty Press | 10 tests
SPANISH
92305 BJU Spanish 1 (Spanish 1)
Suggested Grade Level: 7th–12th
Additional Course Charge: $170
Prerequisites: None
Description: This course is designed to help students not only learn about Spanish, but also learn to communicate in Spanish. All chapters present vocabulary and grammar within the context of the theme. Activities are communicative and meaning-based, and incorporate substantial amounts of review. Cultural studies infuse each part of the book, from the artwork down to the activities. Biblical worldview permeates the material, particularly with regard to history and culture.
Course Materials:
• Textbook – Spanish 1: ¡Nuevos Amigos!, 3rd edition | ©2018 BJU Press | 388 pages
• Student Activities – Spanish 1: ¡Nuevos Amigos! Activities, 3rd edition | ©2018 BJU Press | 210 pages
• Teacher's Edition – Spanish 1: ¡Nuevos Amigos! Teacher Edition, 3rd edition | ©2018 BJU Press | 412 pages
• Activities Book Answer Key – Spanish 1: ¡Nuevos Amigos! Activities Answer Key, 3rd edition | ©2018 BJU Press | 210 pages
• Test Packet – Assessments for Use With Spanish 1: ¡Nuevos Amigos!, 3rd edition | ©2018 BJU Press | 12 exams
• Test Packet Answer Key – Assessments Key for Use With Spanish 1: ¡Nuevos Amigos!, 3rd edition | ©2018 BJU Press
• Test Packet – ©2023 Christian Liberty Press | 12 tests
93430 Living Language Spanish: Complete Edition, 1st Half (Spanish 1) Out of print; must already have set
Suggested Grade Level: 7th–12th
Additional Course Charge: $25 ($70 if course materials must be sent)
Prerequisites: None
Description: This is a beginning course in conversational Spanish, which uses a natural and systematic method of learning. The course is broken down into ten lessons with additional review exercises and dialogues. There are also free online materials available for further study. At the conclusion of the course, students should display sufficient conversational command of the language for common practical life situations.
Course Materials [All materials sent in a pre-packaged box]:
• Textbook – Living Language Spanish: Essential | ©2011 Random House | 268 pages
• Textbook – Living Language Spanish: Intermediate | ©2011 Random House | 382 pages
• Textbook – Living Language Spanish: Advanced | ©2011 Random House | 336 pages
• Multimedia – 9 Audio CDs (3 for each text) | ©2011 Random House
• Notebook – Living Language Notebook | ©2011 Random House
• Test Packet – ©2016 Christian Liberty Press | 10 tests
93435 Living Language Spanish: Complete Edition, 2nd Half (Spanish 2) Out of print; must already have set
Suggested Grade Level: 8th–12th
Additional Course Charge: $25 ($70 if was not previously assigned Living Language Spanish: Complete Edition, 1st Half)
Prerequisites: Spanish 1
Description: Complete Spanish is a unique multimedia program that takes a beginner to advanced level in one convenient package. Complete edition takes students further with advanced conversation, vocabulary, grammar, and more.
Course Materials [All materials sent in a pre-packaged box]:
• Textbook – Living Language Spanish: Essential | ©2011 Random House | 268 pages
• Textbook – Living Language Spanish: Intermediate | ©2011 Random House | 382 pages
• Textbook – Living Language Spanish: Advanced | ©2011 Random House | 336 pages
• Multimedia – 9 Audio CDs (3 for each text) | ©2011 Random House
• Notebook – Living Language Notebook | ©2011 Random House
• Test Packet – ©2016 Christian Liberty Press | 10 tests