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COURSE TITLE: Global
Studies
PREREQUISITE: None
LENGTH: Full year
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The purpose of seventh grade Global Studies is to
encourage the development of students' global perspectives. Emphasis is
on student involvement in increasing their awareness and understanding
of our growing ties to the rest of the world. The concept-focused curriculum
will give each student an opportunity to examine various cultures and
geographic characteristics of selected world areas. Inquiry lessons, role
playing simulation activities and skill exercises such as writing, reading
map skills, and listening are used to achieve the objectives of each unit.
AREAS OF STUDY:
The Social Scientist People and Culture
Middle East and North America Population and Hunger
Map and Globe Review Asia (China - Japan)
Africa South of the Sahara CIS--Commonwealth of Independent States
COURSE TITLE: Language
Arts 7
PREREQUISITE: None
LENGTH: Full year
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Language Arts 7 supports growth in students' literacy
by integrating activities in reading, writing, speaking, listening, visual
expression, and viewing. Activities are both teacher directed and student
selected, often including a workshop setting for reading and writing. A
Language Arts/Global Studies block allows teachers to team teach. In addition,
many of the literature selections in Language Arts 7 come from the areas
of the world studied in Global Studies.
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Bring required materials to class
Keep a reading and writing log
Actively participate in whole class, small group, and individual literacy
experiences
Complete assigned work on time
Follow the "Four for All" school rules
COURSE TITLE: Literacy 7
PREREQUISITE: None
LENGTH: Full year
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The goal of this course is to help students learn strategies to become engaged, fluent, and competent readers of a variety of texts encountered in their personal and academic lives. Overtime students will learn about and practice using cognitive strategies to help them learn from a variety of increasing complex reading material.
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Bring required materials to class
Actively participate in whole class, small group, and individual literacy experiences
Complete assigned work on time
Follow the "Four for All" school rules
COURSE TITLE: Math 7A
PREREQUISITE: Rec. of 6th grade teacher/counselor
LENGTH: Full year
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is intended to establish and/or strengthen students' understanding of mathematical concepts. Experiences with manipulatives, where appropriate, will create clearer mental images to represent abstract ideas. Students should be involved in activities which require the choice of using estimation, mental computation, or paper/pencil to arrive at a solution. Problem solving will be an integral part of the students' mathematical experiences.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Measurement Statistics Use of calculators Estimation
Fractions Geometry Decimals Problem solving
Reading and writing large numbers Whole number operations
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Bring required materials to class Complete assignments on time
Participate in class discussions Use a calculator in class
Perform successfully on tests and quizzes
COURSE TITLE: Math 7
PREREQUISITE: Rec. of 6th grade teacher/counselor
LENGTH: Full year
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students in Math 7 will use mathematical skills to solve a variety of problems that have real-life application. The following areas will be emphasized.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Whole numbers Percents Number theory
Integers Fractions Graphing
Decimals Geometry Ratio and proportion
Problem solving Measurement Probability and statistics
Area Volume Equation solving
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Bring required materials to class Complete assigned work on time
Take notes properly Participate in class discussions
Use a scientific calculator in class Perform successfully on tests and quizzes
COURSE TITLE: Pre-Algebra 7
PREREQUISITE: Teacher recommendation and taking placement test
LENGTH: Full year
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Pre-Algebra 7 is for those students who have already demonstrated the ability to accurately compute with whole numbers, fractions and decimals, and their problem solving skills are highly developed. This is an accelerated math course which, upon successful completion, will prepare the student for the study of algebra.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Decimals Coordinate graphing Exponents Fractions
Variables Problem solving Graphing Integers
Geometry Inequalities Measurement
Probability and statistics Solving linear equations
Proportions and percent
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Complete assigned work on time
Participate in class discussions
Perform successfully on tests/quizzes
Use a scientific calculator in class
COURSE TITLE: Algebra I
PREREQUISITE: Pre-Algebra
LENGTH: Full year
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Algebra is considered the basic language of mathematics that provides the foundation for continued study of mathematics. Students will understand and use mathematical relationships to solve a variety of problems related to the real world. Students will become familiar with using graphing tools to visualize mathematical relationships. Purchase of a scientific calculator by each student is strongly recommended.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Basic operations with all real numbers Polynomials
Linear equations and inequalities Linear systems
Coordinate graphing Radicals Geometry
Quadratic equations Statistics Relations and functions
Problem solving Probability
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Bring necessary materials to class
Complete the daily assignments
Perform successfully on tests and quizzes
Use a scientific calculator in class
COURSE TITLE: Physical Education
PREREQUISITE: None
LENGTH: Full year every other day
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide each student with the knowledge and concepts related to a wide variety of activities. A major goal of this course is to develop the students' gross and fine motor coordination through exposure to individual and team activities with low levels of competition. Participation in class activities is emphasized to provide a positive experience.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Archery Swimming
Flag football Beginners/Advanced Beg.
Soccer Volleyball
Basketball Intermediate
Softball Weight Training
Skiing Swimmers
Rope Jumping Square Dancing
Wrestling CPR
Bowling Aerobics
Tennis Hacky Sac
Roller Skating Emergency Water Safety
Recreational Games
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Wear proper gym clothing at every class
Participate in every class
Participate to the best of their ability in activity units
Abide by class rules established for class
Display good sportsmanship and fair play
COURSE TITLE: SCIENCE 7
PREREQUISITE: None
LENGTH: Full year
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Science 7 is a general science course concentrating on topics in earth science. It is activity oriented with an emphasis on laboratory investigations. Activities are designed to develop both science skills and concepts. Content is reinforced in the textbook and made relevant through the use of media.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Themes: Typical Topics
Science Processes: Measurement, Questioning Techniques, Experimentation
Spatial Orientation: Mapping
Changing Systems: Galaxies, Forces and Motion, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere
Structure: Matter, Earth Materials, Environmental Relationships
Earth History: Plate Tectonics, Processes which Modify the Lithosphere
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Follow class and safety rules
Complete assigned work on time
Participate in lab and discussion
Properly prepare for examinations
Keep an organized notebook
COURSE TITLE: General Music
PREREQUISITE: None
LENGTH: One trimester
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a basic general music course designed to provide each student with an increased knowledge of music and direct experiences with music. Students are challenged to perceive the relationships between all curricular areas and music. Students will be evaluated based upon their individual growth in skills, attitudes, and knowledge.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Listening skills (appreciative, discriminatory and comprehensive)
Musical notation (review and expansion)
Review of the elements of music--rhythm, melody, harmony, etc. (includes video)
Electronic piano/computer sequencing unit; library report on selected topic to be written on computer
The music of Leonard Bernstein, including the movie, "West Side Story"
Electronics unit, including hands-on experience with several different electronic instruments and effects processors
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Use thinking skills Use problem-solving techniques
Become better listeners Demonstrate creativity
Demonstrate self discipline and responsibility
Demonstrate competencies in all areas of study
COURSE TITLE: Personal
Development 7
PREREQUISITE: None
LENGTH: One tri
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Personal Development 7 is designed to assist students
with the transition from elementary school to junior high school. This
course will give the student information to formulate opinions and to
help make healthy decisions to implement in his/her life.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Mental Health--human needs, behavior, emotions, personality, stress management,
suicide prevention, self confidence, identity, decision making
Social Health--relationships, communication skills, peer pressure, consumer
awareness, violence/anger prevention
Physical Health--substance abuse prevention
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Apply relating skills Get satisfactory marks on tests
Participate in class discussion Complete homework assignments
Take effective notes Participate in outside reading (book report) &
current events
COURSE TITLE: Visual Studies
PREREQUISITE: None
LENGTH: One tri
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Visual Studies (7th grade art) is an exploratory course that offers students a variety of art techniques and a study of art history. Students are encouraged to think, be creative, share ideas, explore new ideas and appreciate a variety of cultural diversity in art.
AREAS OF STUDY: (may include)
Creativity, Cubism, Calligraphy, Computer Drawing,
Ceramics, Optic Art, Perspective,
Artists, Surrealism, Sketchbooks
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Work together
Develop skills
Learn techniques
Draw every week for one hour
Complete all areas studies
Share ideas and talents
Participate in class discussions
Talk and write interpretively about art
COURSE TITLE: Reading 7
PREREQUISITE: None
LENGTH: One trimester
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a developmental program designed to increase fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary skills and strategies and to encourage students to use reading as a lifelong source of entertainment and information. About 50% of class time is devoted to sustained silent reading. Students write about and discuss what they have read. Students are introduced to a wide range of young adult authors and have regular access to the library. Oral interpretation skills are also practiced.
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Bring required materials to class
Work independently
Participate in class discussions and activities
Follow the "Four for All" school rules
COURSE TITLE: Life Skills
PREREQUISITE: None
LENGTH: One trimester
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This exploratory course is designed to help each student become more independent and to be a contributing member of a family. Emphasis is placed on reading and following written directions, consideration of the needs and feelings of others, and applying life skills that will help students cope in today's world.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Cooking, Basic nutrition, Sewing,
Money management, Relationships, Baby-sitting,
Clothing care and repair, Home ecology
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Complete assigned work on time Cooperate in group activities
Demonstrate competency in all areas of study
Complete minimum requirements
COURSE TITLE: Typing/Keyboarding
PREREQUISITE: None
LENGTH: One tri
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is required for all 7th graders. In the first half of the trimester, students learn basic fundamentals of alphabetic and numeric keyboarding. Emphasis is placed on developing the touch method of keyboarding and developing speed. The second half concentrates on formatting skills. Students will be able to format announcements, tables, personal notes, letters and reports. Equipment: MacIntosh computers. Software: Microsoft Word.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Students will learn to find the keys on the keyboard by touch, without looking. Carefully measured key introductions and daily practice ensures that all students can type by touch at the course end.
Centering items both vertically and horizontally and typing material in columns (tabulations) will be included.
Accuracy and speed will be emphasized so that the student(s) will be proficient enough to continue to use good typing techniques throughout his/her school years.
Various communication typing skills (letters, reports, etc.) will be included along with composition on the computer.
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Show respect for all other students and staff
Bring a pen or pencil to class each day
Abide by class rules