Middle school 

Through Liberty University Online Academy’s curriculum, students in grades 6– 8 delve deep into Scripture, learning not only the content of the Bible but also how to apply it meaningfully to their lives. They develop critical Bible study habits, explore biblical history, and reflect on their calling as followers of Christ in a modern world.

6th Grade Bible (BIB 600): Knowing God and His Story

Students explore the nature of God, the story of Creation, and key figures from the Old Testament, leading to an understanding of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Reflection, creative projects, and familiarity with scripture are emphasized to connect biblical lessons to personal faith.

Masterpiece Academy Enrichment:

• Daily Scripture journaling and reflection prompts

• Creative Bible story reenactments and visual storytelling

• Inquiry-based projects connecting biblical history with archaeology and geography

• Personal faith application workshops

7th Grade Bible (BIB 700): Heroes of the Faith

Students study biblical and historical heroes — from Old Testament leaders to figures of the Reformation and modern missionaries. Traits of courage, perseverance, evangelism, and servant leadership are highlighted, challenging students to grow as modern-day heroes for Christ.

Masterpiece Academy Enrichment:

• Faith-in-Action challenges (living out biblical character traits weekly)

• Biography research and presentations on historic Christian leaders

• Scripture memory competitions and devotional writing

• Leadership labs connecting biblical principles to modern challenges

8th Grade Bible (BIB 800): Studying and Applying the Bible

Students learn how to study Scripture using inductive methods, gain a structured understanding of biblical books, and apply God’s Word to their daily lives. They explore major biblical themes and wrestle with real-world issues from a biblical worldview.

Masterpiece Academy Enrichment:

• Inductive Bible study workshops (deep dives into texts like Esther)

• Critical thinking discussions: How does the Bible apply to today's culture?

• Research papers on biblical themes and contemporary Christian ethics

• Cross-subject integration with Language Arts (e.g., biblical worldview essays)

Tools & Opportunities Across Middle School Bible:

• Scripture memory competitions and devotional journals

• Faith-led project showcases (e.g., Bible Story Art Exhibits, Missions Presentations)

• Guest speakers (missionaries, pastors, ministry leaders)

• Biblical worldview debates and apologetics workshops

• Virtual tours (e.g., biblical archaeology, Holy Land exploration)

From Bible literacy to personal discipleship

From knowledge to application and leadership

From passive learning to faith-filled action

Middle school students at Masterpiece Academy build strong communication skills through LUOA’s rigorous Language Arts curriculum. Across grades 6 to 8, they read a wide range of literary genres, master grammar and writing mechanics, and learn to write and speak with clarity and purpose — all through a biblical lens.

6th Grade Language Arts (LAN 600): Reading Deeply, Writing Boldly

Students analyze fiction, nonfiction, biographies, and poetry while developing their skills in narrative, descriptive, and persuasive writing. A culminating research paper strengthens skills in planning, drafting, revising, and presenting ideas with excellence.

Masterpiece Enrichment:

• Socratic literature circles using The Magician’s Nephew, Anne of Green Gables, and more

• Christian worldview debates based on nonfiction texts

• Writer’s workshops with peer feedback and publishing

• Research bootcamp tied to real-world issues and biblical truths

Creative Writing (LAN 651): Finding Your Voice

This semester's course helps students explore genres such as autobiographies, fairy tales, fantasy, and short stories. Students analyze excerpts from classic literature and then write their original works. They reflect on God’s gift of creativity and the power of storytelling.

Masterpiece Enrichment:

• Student publishing showcases (print or digital)

• Genre-specific mentor text studies

• Family storytelling archives or legacy projects

• Narrative voice coaching and character-building labs

 7th Grade Language Arts (LAN 700): Analyzing Literature, Building Worldview

Students read novels like The Hobbit and The Bronze Bow, write literary analyses, and develop research-based arguments. Vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills are intentionally designed with biblical integration throughout.

Masterpiece Enrichment:

• Worldview comparison journals (Christian vs. Secular perspectives)

• Cross-curricular literature projects (History + LA + Bible)

• Author talks and literature discussions

• Themed writing contests and group critiques

8th Grade Language Arts (LAN 800): Writing with Conviction

Students expand their genre fluency — from persuasive to narrative to informative writing — while engaging with works like Tom Sawyer, The Hiding Place, and Alice in Wonderland. Media literacy and worldview analysis prepare them to write boldly and critically in today’s world.

Masterpiece Enrichment:

• Biblical worldview critiques of modern media and classic texts

• Media & writing ethics workshop (plagiarism, fallacies, truth in storytelling)

• Speech and oral presentation training

• Capstone: Faith-informed research paper + oral defense

Tools & Opportunities Across Middle School Language Arts:

• Writer’s workshops & portfolio building

• Literature circles & worldview reflection journals

• Publishing showcases (blogs, anthologies, digital magazines)

• Reading & writing contests (in-house and national)

• Cross-curricular integration with Bible, History, and Science

At Masterpiece Academy, middle school math is not just about solving equations — it's about building confident thinkers who can reason, analyze, and apply their knowledge to real-world problems. Through LUOA’s rigorous math curriculum and our live enrichment sessions, students develop fluency, precision, and joy in mathematical thinking — all through a Christ-centered lens.

Options for taking high school math classes are available.

6th Grade Math (MAT 600): Foundations for Real-World Thinking

Students build fluency with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, integers, basic geometry, statistics, and pre-algebraic thinking. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving, critical thinking, and real-world applications.

Masterpiece Enrichment:

• Small-group math coaching and number talks

• Math games, logic puzzles, and hands-on manipulatives

• Math journaling to connect concepts with faith and stewardship

• Strategy labs to deepen conceptual understanding and flexible thinking

7th Grade Math (MAT 700): Pre-Algebra in Action

Students refine their operations with rational numbers, explore proportional relationships, graphs, data, probability, and geometric reasoning, while strengthening algebraic thinking.

Masterpiece Enrichment:

• Math Olympiad preparation and in-house competitions

• Visual problem-solving: graph modeling, geometry sketching

• Project-based learning (e.g., build a business with real ratios/percents)

• Weekly math mentor check-ins for accountability and growth

 8th Grade Math (MAT 800): Preparing for Algebra I

This Pre-Algebra course dives deep into rational numbers, functions, polynomials, inequalities, and graphing linear equations. It lays the foundation for high school success and real-world modeling.

Masterpiece Enrichment:

• Algebra acceleration groups for advanced learners

• Financial literacy & budgeting labs (real-life application)

• Cross-subject math + science inquiry projects

• Interactive graphing and geometry labs (digital & hands-on)

Tools & Opportunities Across Middle School Math:

• Weekly math journaling for metacognition and reflection

• Math competition coaching (Math Olympiad, Noetic, AMC 8)

• Collaborative problem-solving workshops

• Games, simulations, and modeling challenges

•  Integration of biblical stewardship, logic, and order

Students develop confidence, creativity, and critical thinking

Math is applied to real life, leadership, and service

Support for both struggling and advanced learners

At the Masterpiece Academy, middle school science invites students to explore God’s creation with curiosity, purpose, and a sense of awe. Through Liberty University Online Academy’s academically rigorous curriculum and hands-on enrichment, students explore the order and wonder of life, matter, energy, and the universe — all from a biblical perspective. Whether dissecting ecosystems, modeling atoms, or engineering solutions, students develop the scientific habits, critical thinking, and faith foundation they need to understand the world and glorify its Creator.

6th Grade Science (SCI 600): God’s Order in Creation

This year-long course lays a strong foundation in scientific exploration while cultivating a biblical worldview. Students study God as Creator, explore nature and Earth systems, and investigate matter, weather, water, natural resources, and the solar system. Foundational skills in scientific method, measurement, graphing, and modeling are developed across 36 weeks of guided inquiry.

LUOA Topics Include:

• Creation and origins of the universe

• The nature of science and scientific experimentation

• Atoms, compounds, and chemical changes

• Earth's spheres, soils, and geographic shaping

• The atmosphere, heat, wind, and weather systems

• Water systems, watersheds, and the water cycle

• Renewable and nonrenewable natural resources

• Human impact on Earth (air, water, soil)

• Earth-Moon-Sun system, seasons, tides

• Gravity, planetary study, and astronomical models

• Space exploration: satellites, dwarf planets, and solar system design

Masterpiece Academy Enrichment:

• Creation Care Labs: water filtration projects, erosion demos, renewable energy models

• Virtual field trips to the Grand Canyon, biospheres, and NASA observatories

•  Biblical worldview science discussions (e.g., stewardship, human impact)

• Science journals tied to weekly devotionals and real-world reflections

• Modeling and experiment-based PBL (Project-Based Learning)

7th Grade Science (SCI 700): Life Science & God’s Design in Living Systems

This year-long biology-focused course immerses students in the study of life from a creation-based perspective. Through hands-on experiments, lab kits, and project-based learning, students explore cells, heredity, ecosystems, and taxonomy — all while comparing evolutionary theories to the scriptural account of Creation.

LUOA Topics Include:

• Scientific investigations, cell theory, and photosynthesis

• Mitosis, meiosis, DNA, and genetics

• Evolution vs. Creation: flood models, intelligent design, and origins

• Classification of bacteria, protists, fungi, plants, and animals

• Adaptations, environmental cycles, and ecosystems

• Human impact on the environment and community relationships

• Final biome project to synthesize life science principles

Masterpiece Academy Enrichment:

• DNA modeling, Punnett square workshops, and genetics simulations

• Comparative worldview debates: Creation vs. Evolution

• Faith-based lab journaling + at-home lab support

• Biome design project + student-led environmental stewardship plans

• Optional science fair, with mentorship and presentation coaching

Supports strong biblical discernment in science
Builds research, analysis, and lab skills
Equips students to defend their faith while exploring complex biological systems

8th Grade Science (SCI 800): Physical Science & the Laws of God's Creation

This year-long course introduces students to the foundational laws of chemistry and physics through hands-on labs, project-based learning, and the integration of biblical principles. Students explore energy, motion, matter, and atomic structure while investigating the incredible balance and order God placed in the universe. A Science Fair Project encourages students to apply the scientific method and present original findings.

LUOA Topics Include:

• Scientific investigation, graphing, and density

• Newton’s laws, friction, and centripetal force

• Work, simple machines, and types of energy

• Properties of matter, conservation, and chemical change

• Electricity, magnetism, and real-world applications

• Light waves, sound, and nuclear theory

• Atoms, periodic table, pH, and bonding

• Quarter-by-quarter reviews and a capstone science fair presentation

Masterpiece Academy Enrichment:

• Science Fair mentorship: research planning, execution, and public presentation

• Advanced lab kit guidance and feedback via virtual or in-person coaching

• Cross-disciplinary STEAM projects (e.g., engineering design + biblical inquiry)

• Weekly devotionals on God’s order in creation and natural law

• Student-led peer review panels for experimental design

Students develop critical thinking, communication, and lab confidence

Faith is at the core of scientific discovery

Projects reinforce leadership, inquiry, and presentation skills

At the Masterpiece Academy, students explore the past and present through the lens of truth, liberty, and biblical leadership. From Reconstruction to the digital age, and from the Constitution to personal finance, our middle schoolers develop historical understanding, civic wisdom, and real-world responsibility — preparing them to lead with courage and engage with culture from a Christ-centered conviction.

6th Grade History & Geography (HIS 600): America’s Story — Reconstruction to Today

This year-long course examines how people, events, faith, and culture have shaped the United States from Reconstruction to the present day. Students explore major eras in U.S. history — including westward expansion, World War II, the civil rights movement, and the digital age — all through the lens of a biblical worldview. Emphasis is placed on leadership, presidential influence, and understanding how government, economics, and faith intersect to form national identity.

LUOA Topics Include:

• U.S. regional geography and post-Civil War Reconstruction

• Westward expansion and Native American relations

• The Industrial Revolution, the Gilded Age, and American imperialism

• World War I, the Roaring Twenties, and the Great Depression

• World War II and its aftermath

• Cold War tensions, civil rights, and the rise of modern America

• Presidential leadership from Roosevelt to Reagan and beyond

• Civic responsibility in a digital, global world

Masterpiece Academy Enrichment:

• Interactive mapping projects and historical simulations

• Presidential Leadership Series — student research, speeches, and debate

• Primary source document analysis with a biblical worldview

• Virtual museum tours and guest speaker sessions (e.g., veterans, civic leaders)

• Historical character projects (Anne Spencer, MLK Jr., etc.)

• Faith + History discussions: “What does it mean to lead with truth?”

Students explore American history through the lens of faith, freedom, and leadership
Equips students to understand and influence culture for Christ
Builds research, writing, and civic literacy skills

7th Grade Civics (HIS 700): Foundations of Government, Citizenship, and Biblical Stewardship

This year-long course introduces students to the foundations of American government, the Constitution, civic responsibilities, and economic systems — all from a biblical worldview. Students examine how principles of liberty, justice, and stewardship are rooted in Scripture, and learn how to apply those principles as informed and engaged citizens in today’s culture.

LUOA Topics Include:

• Founding documents, the Articles of Confederation, and the U.S. Constitution

• Roles and responsibilities of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches

• The Bill of Rights, constitutional amendments, and the separation of powers

• Citizenship, elections, political parties, and the electoral process

• State and local government functions

• Media influence, public policy, and critical information literacy

• Introduction to economics: supply & demand, taxation, competition, and regulation

• Personal economy: career exploration, financial literacy, and God-honoring stewardship

Masterpiece Academy Enrichment:

• Mock legislative debates and civic role-play simulations

• Biblical worldview analysis of rights, laws, and civic duty

• Student-led service projects and budget-based community initiatives

• Election simulation with campaign team roles and digital media strategy

• Financial literacy labs: budgeting, investing, and career mapping

• Constitution Day, guest speakers, and virtual court experiences

Teaches students to engage with wisdom, discernment, and integrity.

Equips future leaders, voters, and kingdom-minded changemakers.

Builds confidence in understanding law, leadership, and the economy.

World Geography (HIS 950): Exploring Nations, Cultures & Creation

This year-long course introduces students to the world’s regions, cultures, physical landscapes, and global systems. From climate and resources to politics and people, students will explore how geography shapes history, economy, and worldview. As they travel virtually across continents, students gain a deep appreciation for the diversity of God’s creation — and their role as informed, compassionate global citizens.

LUOA Topics Include:

• Climate, weather, and natural resources

• Map skills and regional characteristics

• U.S., Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean

• Europe, Russia, and Central Asia

• Africa, the Middle East, South and East Asia

• Australia, the Pacific, and global environmental challenges

• Demographics, economic development, migration, and cultural diffusion

• Globalization, political conflict, and international cooperation

Masterpiece Academy Enrichment Highlights:

• Interactive digital mapping labs and continent scavenger hunts

• Student-led Global Culture Showcases

• Weekly current events + biblical worldview reflections

• Worldview comparison projects (religion, politics, economics)

• “Virtual Mission Trip” projects with a missional leadership lens

Strengthens global literacy and biblical worldview
Encourages critical thinking about culture, stewardship, and global service
Equips students with skills to be discerning, Christ-centered global citizens