Scholar projects are geared toward youth 12 and up. If you are new to Thomas Jefferson Education or the LEMI projects, please talk to the Principal Mentor (info@riseupacademy.com) about the best fit for your youth as they are at various levels of difficulty. All classes last the full year unless listed otherwise.
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BUILDERS This class will teach principles from LEMI's Georgic's class adapted for younger scholars.This is available for those embarking on the scholar phase and is available in conjunction with Shakespeare Conquest. More... SHAKESPEARE CONQUEST
Shakespeare Conquest is the first Practice Scholar Project in the LEMI continuum. The objective of each Practice Scholar Project is to motivate the scholar to do the hard work of learning through: inspiring mentors, positive peer pressure, a culminating activity, outward motivations to choose (competitions and rewards), completing the project, and by planting seeds of determination to do hard work More... |
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KEY OF LIBERTY
In this class, scholars begin their journey into the Revolutionary Era they take a look at what our lives would be like without freedom. They will delve into the lives of some of the founders and study original documents like The Mayflower Compact, and The Declaration of Independence. More... |
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SWORD OF FREEDOM
This first semester class specifically studies the principles of freedom and the Constitution against the dramatic backdrop of the Civil War. It dares scholars to read challenging classics, to decide and discuss their opinions, and to write a research paper about one of their heroes from this time period. More... |
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HERO PROJECT
This second semester class is designed to empower our current Hero Generation to form a link to the Hero Generation of World War II. Through getting to know these amazing men and women who won the War, they will learn what qualities make a hero. They will see what is required of a Hero Generation, and gain a desire to emulate those individuals they study. More... |
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PYRAMID PROJECT
This class is an interactive, hands-on, melding-of-the-right-and-left-brain project, with the goal of learning HOW to think as a great mathematician and scientist. Scholars will do simulations, games, building projects, and student presentations. More... |
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QUEST 1 & 2
Come dive into the lives and hearts of great Statesmen and Leaders like Martin Luther, Patrick Henry, Abraham Lincoln, Gandhi and more. Through these studies students will develop increased Vision, Mission, Abilities, and Skills essential for advancement to self-directed scholar phase. More... |
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QUEST 3
This first semester class is a continuation in Quest, but intensified and more advanced. Students really dig in and learn how to read better, write better, understand documents in depth and public speaking. More... |
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CLASSICAL ACTING
After taking Shakespeare Conquest, acting is taken to the next level. Students will dig deeper in their understanding of different time periods, take leadership roles, and perform in several productions. More... |
