In grades 6-8, students continue building on the foundation laid in elementary school. Bible Doctrines teaches Bible principles and are the guide of the student’s life. “Used as a text-book, the Bible will do for mind and morals what cannot be done by books or science or philosophy. As a book to discipline and strengthen the intellect and ennoble, purify, and refine the character, it is without a rival.” – Special Testimonies on Education, p. 53.

As students progress through middle school, they embark on an exciting journey through life science. They learn about the power of light energy, the intricacies of cell function, and the fascinating principles of genetics. These concepts lay the groundwork for advanced biological studies in high school.

The curriculum is further enhanced with the addition of Geography and Art incorporated into the English course from a Biblical perspective. A focus on these courses will strengthen the foundation for successful student learning in high school. At the end of grade 6, students are expected to demonstrate a mastery of the concepts taught.

Sixth Grade

Bible Doctrines 6 course covers the Sanctuary. “Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary” (Ps 77:13). The great truths set forth by the types in the service of the sanctuary are brought to view and the central object of all that system – the Lamb of God, that was to take away the sin of the world (Patriarchs and Prophets p. 593). Students learn about the plan of salvation, the items contained within the sanctuary, practical Godliness and how to develop and maintain a Christ-like character.

Required texts: KJV Bible, The Cross and Its Shadows by Stephen Haskell. A digital copy of The Cross and Its Shadows is provided by 3AAMS. A digital copy and other versions of the Bible are prohibited.

English 6 covers writing, spelling, speaking, vocabulary, geography, art, grammar, usage, and punctuation. Each lesson consists of the instruction, student work and review to support mastery of concepts.

Required text: Digital copy provided by 3AAMS.

Students build on Arithmetic 5 and explore new math concepts such as probability, and basic statistics.

Required text: Digital copy provided by 3AAMS.

In this course, students delve into the physical sciences, discovering the fundamental principles of chemistry, physics, and astronomy. Students build upon the basic principles established in grade 5. Through hands-on experiments and real-world applications, they gain a deep understanding of the natural world. Students complete workbook assignments to reinforce key concepts taught in each
lesson.

Required text: Digital copy provided by 3AAMS.

Seventh Grade

In Bible Doctrines 7, students will become acquainted with Jesus through the study of Steps to Christ by Ellen G. White. Students will discover the steps to finding forever friendship with Jesus. Students will read about Christ’s love for them, repentance, faith, and acceptance, growing like Jesus, the privilege of prayer, what to do with doubt, and more. They will learn about practical Godliness and how to develop and maintain a Christ-like character.

Required texts: KJV Bible, Steps to Christ, Steps to Christ Study Guide and Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing by Ellen G. White. A digital copy and other versions of the Bible are prohibited. Digital copies of E.G. White books are provided by 3AAMS.

English 7 builds on English 6 and covers writing, spelling, vocabulary, speaking, geography, art, grammar, usage, and punctuation. Each lesson consists of the instruction, student work and review to support mastery of concepts.

Required text: Digital copy provided by 3AAMS.

This course reviews and builds upon all elementary math concepts and effectively prepares students for pre-algebra. Students explore new math concepts including polynomials, negative exponents, introductory algebraic concepts, complex fractions, decimals, order of operations, graphing and solving equations, and more.

Required text: Digital copy provided by 3AAMS.

In this Life Science course, students begin by learning the basic characteristics and chemistry of life, including light energy, and then examine cell function and genetic principles.

Required text: Digital copy provided by 3AAMS.

Eighth Grade

Christ the Great Teacher taught in parables. In His parable teaching He linked divine truth with familiar objects or common things and incidents. In this course students will learn lessons of divine wisdom and practical truth through a study of God’s loving interest in us, of the grateful homage that is His due, and of the care we should have one for another.

Required texts: KJV Bible and Christ’s Object Lessons by Ellen G. White, Christ’s Object Lessons Study Guide. A digital copy and other versions of the Bible are prohibited. Digital copies of E.G. White books are provided by 3AAMS.

English 8 covers writing, spelling, vocabulary, speaking, geography, art, grammar, usage, and punctuation. Each lesson consists of the instruction, student work and review to support mastery of concepts.

Required text: Digital copy provided by 3AAMS.

Students gain a foundation in simplifying algebraic expressions, linear equations and inequalities, rational numbers, exponents and roots, perimeter, area and volume, data and statistics, probability, sequences and functions, polynomials and more.

Required text: Digital copy provided by 3AAMS.

In this Life Science course, students begin by learning the basic characteristics and chemistry of life, including light energy, and then examine cell function and genetic principles. This course builds on the science lessons taught in grade 7.

Required text: Digital copy provided by 3AAMS.