Placement and Progression

Recommended Course Progression

Gifted and twice-exceptional students often learn asynchronously. To accommodate the wide-ranging needs of these learners, G3 offers all classes a la carte. Families should feel empowered to mix and match classes from different levels to meet the needs of their students. Placement is flexible and acceleration is encouraged as needed.

To view the recommended progression of courses in each subject area, select a tab below. To view more details about a specific class, including required books, time commitments, etc., please visit the full course catalog.

Please note: Not all classes are offered every semester. Please view the current webinar schedule to see what is currently scheduled and open for registration.

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All Courses Chart

All Subjects Chart

See the recommended G3 course progression through all subjects at a glance. Grade levels noted are approximate challenge levels of courses. Students seeking acceleration in one or more subjects are encouraged to mix and match classes from multiple levels to meet their personal learning needs.

	Middle School	Junior High/Early HS	High School	Advanced HS/Early College
Literature	Lightning Literature 7	Shakespeare’s Comedies and Sonnets	19th Century American Literature	Dystopian Literature
	Lightning Literature 8	Shakespeare’s Tragedies and Sonnets	Introduction to 19th Century British Literature A	Modern Literature of Multicultural America
	Historical Fiction (Middle Grades Series)	Lord of the Rings Literature Study	Introduction to 19th Century British Literature B

Grammar	Grammar Town/Caesar’s English I	Grammar Voyage/Caesar’s English II	Magic Lens/Word Within the Word 1A	Introduction to Linguistics
			Magic Lens/Word Within the Word 1B

History/Social Science	Horrible Rome and Egypt	History of US: Prehistory-1776	Big History A	Advanced World History A
	Horrible Middle Ages	History of US: 1776-1860	Big History B	Advanced World History B
		History of US: 1855-1900	Modern U.S. History through Movies	Advanced U.S. History A
		History of US: 1900-present	World History Through Movies	Advanced U.S. History B
		American Government (Middle Grades Series)	Born in Blood and Fire: Latin American History	Advanced U.S. Government and Politics

Science/Computer Science	Introduction to Computational Thinking with Scratch		Physics for 21st Century Citizens	Understanding our Universe through Astronomy
	Horrible Life Science		Science and Societies in Science Fiction Movies	Biology, Beavers, and Bees, Oh My! A
	Horrible Physical Science		Science and Societies in Science Fiction Movies	Biology, Beavers, and Bees, Oh My! B

Writing	Write YOUR Way! Grammar, Vocabulary, and Writing Workshops		Your Story, Your Voice: Personal Narrative Writing for College Applications (and more!) Explore, Explain, Engage: Writing Informational Essays	More Essay Writing Coming Soon!

Writing and Language

NEW Writing and Language

Write Your Way! Grammar, Vocabulary, and Writing Workshops

Write YOUR Way! Literary Listicles, Terrific Timelines, Candid Captions, and Newsy Narratives. This introductory series of 6-week writing workshops is designed for beginning writers and students who are looking to master the building blocks of English grammar, vocabulary, and writing. These four modular workshops establish foundational language skills while allowing students to write..Read More

Explore, Explain, and Engage: Writing Informational Essays

Explore, Explain, Engage is a course designed to enhance students’ essay writing skills in order to effectively communicate information in real-world contexts. Through various writing exercises and assignments, students will develop their ability to research, critically analyze information, and present their ideas in a coherent and well-structured manner, preparing them..Read More

Your Voice, Your Story: Personal Narrative Writing for College Applications (and more!)

This course is designed for experienced writers seeking to improve their narrative writing skills. Our focus is on crafting a memoir-style essay that can potentially be used as a personal statement on the Common Application. Additionally, we will cover academic grammar and vocabulary topics to enhance students’ writing proficiency. Students..Read More

Literature

Lightning Literature 7

This 7th grade literature course is condensed into a single semester for advanced readers. Many G3 students are gifted readers who are seeking acceleration, so this class often enrolls elementary students who are ready to ready to read and discuss middle school literature. This course is appropriate for strong readers..Read More

Lightning Literature 8

This 8th grade literature course is condensed into a single semester for advanced readers. Many G3 students are gifted readers who are seeking acceleration, so this class often enrolls elementary students who are ready to ready to read and discuss middle school literature. This course is appropriate for strong readers..Read More

Historical Fiction (Middle Grades Series)

The G3 middle grades historical fiction series provides students with an interdisciplinary approach to both literature and history studies. Reading selections are carefully chosen from a list of award-winning novels intended for middle school audiences. Books in this series may be easier to read and analyze than those studied in..Read More

Lord of the Rings Literature Study

This year-long middle school literature course is condensed into a single semester for advanced readers. Many G3 students are gifted readers who are seeking acceleration, so this class often enrolls elementary students who are ready to ready to read and discuss The Lord of the Rings as literature. This course..Read More

19th Century American Literature

This high school literature course assumes that students have already taken a previous literature course and learned common literary analysis techniques. Students must be prepared to read and discuss high school literature centering around themes of civil war and slavery with maturity. For more details, see the full course description.

Shakespeare

Two semesters of Shakespeare can be taken together to form a full year study of Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets. Comedies are recommended before tragedies, but classes may be taken out of order. In these classes, students read unabridged, original text versions of Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets. Students must be strong..Read More

Introduction to 19th Century British Literature

Two semesters of Introduction to British Literature can be taken together to form a full-year study, but can also be taken separately. Students must be extremely strong readers and have significant previous literary analysis experience to succeed in these courses. Prior completion of Shakespearean literature courses is strongly recommended. For..Read More

Dystopian Literature and Modern Literature of Multicultural America

These classes are designated as Teen Focus courses for students ages 12 and up, primarily because of the mature content in the books. Class discussions include commentary on themes of social justice, climate change, post-apocalyptic societies, etc., and may include some adult language. Please review book lists carefully before selecting..Read More

Grammar

Grammar Town/Caesar’s English I

This course covers middle school grammar and vocabulary through Michael Clay Thompson’s English series. The books were originally designed to be used for a year-long course, but we have condensed them into a single semester. This course is appropriate for students who are new to grammar analysis. The most successful..Read More

Grammar Voyage/Caesar’s English II

This course is appropriate for students who are already familiar with parts of speech and word roots. The course begins with a brief overview of part of speech, then focuses more deeply on phrases and clauses. Like Grammar Town/Caesar’s English I, this course covers middle school grammar and vocabulary through..Read More

Magic Lens/Word Within the Word 1A/B

Magic Lens courses are year-long explorations of grammar and vocabulary. Students who have already completed Grammar Town and/or Grammar Voyage will be well-prepared for success in these classes, but older students who are strong readers may find Magic Lens to be a good entry point into the Michael Clay Thompson..Read More

Introduction to Linguistics

Based on a college-level linguistics survey course, this class introduces teens to advanced language analysis. As students learn more about the various disciplines in linguistics (phonetics, morphology, syntax, etc.) related NACLO problems are introduced. Participation in the North American Computational Linguistics Olympiad is entirely optional, but practice problems provide excellent..Read More

History/Social Studies

History and Social Science

Horrible Histories (Greeks, Romans and Egyptians, Middle Ages)

These early middle school courses are aimed at students ages 8 and up and ready for work appropriate to grades 6 and 7. Both within and outside the webinars, these classes focus on the stories of these long-past peoples and empires, while also beginning to introduce critical thinking skills and primary source..Read More

A History Of Us

Built to further develop the critical thinking skills established in the Horrible Histories classes, this two-year middle school American history cycle (aimed at students ages 8 and up and ready for work appropriate to grades 7 and 8) tells the story of the Americas from the prehistoric arrival of the First Americans to..Read More

American Government (Middle Grades Series)

With a focus on primary source analysis, critical thinking, and interactive web tools, this semester-long course encourages students to explore the foundations of American Government to become informed and active citizens. Aimed at students ready for work appropriate to grades 6 through 10 and ages 8 and up, American Government includes regular writing..Read More

History Through Movies

Many of the world’s moviemakers have been drawn to recreate pivotal events from our past through the lens of historical fiction, resulting in highly entertaining, and often award-winning, viewing. These movies have, in some cases, had an impact far beyond entertainment, shaping perceptions of events long after the fact (and the..Read More

Big History

Big History is a year-long high school social studies course aimed at students ages 12 and up who are ready for work appropriate to grades 9 through 12. It covers 13.7 billion years of shared history, examines the Universe from the Big Bang to modernity, and explores common themes and patterns..Read More

Born in Blood and Fire: Latin American History

Latin American History is a high school-level course, adapted from college-level materials with a focus on primary source analysis and critical thinking. Latin American History spans from the birth of Spanish America (out of the ashes of the indigenous societies disrupted or destroyed by the conquistadors) to the modern day...Read More

Advanced History and Government Classes

Advanced social science courses at Online G3 are high school level courses adapted from college-level materials intended for students age 12 and up who are ready for work appropriate to grades 11 and 12. With a focus on primary source analysis and critical thinking skills, and utilizing textbooks by W.W...Read More

Science/Computer Science

Science and Computer Science

Horrible Science

Take a guided tour through the sciences by way of Headmaster Galahad and the acclaimed Horrible Science series. Horrible Life Science is a fun and accessible introduction to the biology of cells, microbes, plants, animals, insects, disease, anatomy, and more! Horrible Physical Science is a fun and accessible introduction to..Read More

Introduction to Computational Thinking with Scratch

A basic literacy in foundational programming concepts (computational thinking and creative computing) will be a must-have for young people moving out into the world and into the workplace. This middle school course, using a design-based approach to computational thinking and creative computing with Scratch and appropriate for students age 8 and..Read More

Science and Societies Through Science Fiction Movies

What’s really going on under the surface of science fiction films? Many popular films use innovative science concepts and visions of the future to deliver award-winning drama. In doing so, they may have a cultural impact far beyond their original goals, shaping thought on and fears about science for long after a movie’s..Read More

Physics Literacy for the 21st Century

Physics at Online G3 is a little bit different. Richard Muller, the author of our course books, describes physics as the “Liberal Arts of High Tech” and we agree! This semester-long high school course for students 12 and up (no previous science knowledge required!) is adapted from college level materials and..Read More

Understanding Our Universe through Astronomy

Understanding Our Universe is a high school level astronomy course adapted from college-level materials with a focus on interactive technology, science process and the scientific method, and project-based learning. Students who take this class will come away with a deep real-world understanding of the structure of the universe, the science..Read More

Biology, Beavers, and Bees, Oh My!

Biology, Beavers, and Bees, Oh My! is a high school level, non-traditional biology course with a focus on narratives of science alongside science process, critical thinking, and real-world applications of the life sciences. Students who take this class will come away with an appreciation for the diversity of life on..Read More