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East Garner Magnet Middle School Focused Areas of Study 2016-2017 MYP Subject Area Course Name Course Summary Family and Consumer Science ELS: Child Care Students learn how to care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. They explore learning activities, discipline techniques, and safety precautions in caring for young children. Family and Consumer Science ELS: Sewing This course is a beginning sewing class, designed to provide an opportunity for students to develop skills in basic hand sewing, machine sewing, and serging. Students learn safe and proper use of sewing equipment as they complete a variety of projects. Careers in sewing, clothing, textiles, and fashion are explored. Family and Consumer Science ELS: Nutrition and Wellness The fundamentals of cooking are covered: reading and following recipes, cooking terms, use and care of kitchen equipment, time management, kitchen safety and sanitation, and good nutrition practices. Students learn to work cooperatively with others in a food laboratory setting. Proper table etiquette is stressed. Family and Consumer Science ELS: Fashion Design This course explores the differences among fashion, fads and classic styles. Learning color theory and applying those concepts are the basis for developing ones’ own personal style. The focus of this course is developing a foundation of designer skills that includes creating new styles for clothing, shoes, handbags and other accessories. Students will sketch drawings of garments and write specifications describing color schemes, construction, and type of fabrics to be used. Fine Arts: Music Beginning Band Emphasis is on the acquisition of basic musical skills as students learn to play a brass, woodwind, or percussion instrument. Band classes prepare several concert compositions that are performed for an audience. Students should anticipate some after-school practices and evening performances. Fine Arts: Music Intro to Singing This course provides a variety of singing opportunities for students with limited formal choral experience. Vocal techniques and music reading are emphasized. Page 1

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East Garner Magnet Middle School Focused Areas of Study 2016-2017

MYP Subject Area Course Name Course Summary

Family and

Consumer Science

ELS: Child Care

Students learn how to care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. They explore learning activities, discipline techniques, and safety precautions in caring for young children.

Family and

Consumer Science

ELS: Sewing

This course is a beginning sewing class, designed to provide an opportunity for students to develop skills in basic hand sewing, machine sewing, and serging. Students learn safe and proper use of sewing equipment as they complete a variety of projects. Careers in sewing, clothing, textiles, and fashion are explored.

Family and

Consumer Science

ELS: Nutrition and

Wellness

The fundamentals of cooking are covered: reading and following recipes, cooking terms, use and care of kitchen equipment, time management, kitchen safety and sanitation, and good nutrition practices. Students learn to work cooperatively with others in a food laboratory setting. Proper table etiquette is stressed.

Family and

Consumer Science

ELS: Fashion Design

This course explores the differences among fashion, fads and classic styles. Learning color theory and applying those concepts are the basis for developing ones’ own personal style. The focus of this course is developing a foundation of designer skills that includes creating new styles for clothing, shoes, handbags and other accessories. Students will sketch drawings of garments and write specifications describing color schemes, construction, and type of fabrics to be used.

Fine Arts:Music Beginning Band

Emphasis is on the acquisition of basic musical skills as students learn to play a brass, woodwind, or percussion instrument. Band classes prepare several concert compositions that are performed for an audience. Students should anticipate some after-school practices and evening performances.

Fine Arts:Music Intro to Singing

This course provides a variety of singing opportunities for students with limited formal choral experience. Vocal techniques and music reading are emphasized.

Fine Arts:Music

Percussion Ensemble

Drums are a universal language. This course explores the rhythms of percussion and how all societies have beat their drums to be heard and felt.

Fine Arts:Music

Music in Society~ Jazz and Today

Maya Angelou said, “Music is a refuge.” This course explores how music has affected society and generations as it has provided a voice and a comfort during time of great joy, sadness, and even indifference.

Fine Arts:Music Music in Media

This course explores music and the role it plays in persuading and luring audience in today’s media. Students will collect, analyze, and evaluate music employed by the media in order to effectively apply their new knowledge to create their own musical manipulations.

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Fine Arts:Music Advanced Band

Technical drills, scale studies, rhythm studies, and sight reading exercises are used to advance the students’ skills, knowledge, and reading ability in music. A wide variety of band literature is studied to give the students experience in various musical styles. Students should anticipate some after-school practices and evening performances.

Fine Arts:Music Advanced Chorus

This course provides a variety of singing opportunities for students with a broader d formal choral experience. Vocal techniques and music reading are emphasized.

Fine Arts: Dance

So You Think You Can Dance?

Students will develop their dance technique skills through a rigorous, class with basic performance and choreographic projects that span dance genres. Students should anticipate some after-school practices and evening performances.

Fine Arts: Dance Choreography

This course is designed to introduce and give students a basic working knowledge of the art of choreography and improvisation. Exploration of various compositional and improvisational techniques is experienced by the students.

Fine Arts: Dance Stretch and Flex

This course will allow students to learn proper stretching for multiple parts of the body. Students will experience Yoga, Pilates, and various other stretching techniques.

Fine Arts: Dance Modern Dance

How does dance communicate meaning? Students will learn basic modern dance through viewing experiences and participating in the creation and performance of a modern dance.

Fine Arts: Dance Jazz

Jazz dance because popular in the early 1900s. Students will explore the evolution of Jazz dance from then to today. This course will include jazz dance history, technique, dance combinations, student choreography, and collaborative works.

Fine Arts: Dance Ballet

Students will explore technique and combinations in Ballet. Dancers will build a strong foundation for movement. Students will study the Romantic and Baroque Era of the Ballet world, exploring story Ballets such as Coppelia, Swan Lake and Giselle.

Fine Arts: Dance Cultural Dances

Students will have an opportunity to learn about various dances from around the world. For each cultural dance, students will learn the history, choreography, and about the area in which it comes from.

Fine Arts: Dance Dance I

Students will be given an introduction to Ballet, Jazz, Modern, and Hip Hop. Within each style, students will learn technique, creative choreography, dance combinations, brief dance history, and collaborative dance pieces.

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Fine Arts: Dance Dance II

Students will explore an intermediate level of Ballet, Jazz, Modern, and Hip Hop. Within each style, students will expand on technique, learn dance combinations, create choreography, and collaborative dance pieces.

Fine ArtsDance Tap

Students will explore technique and combinations in Tap. Dancers will build a strong foundation for movement. Students will study the history of tap and its variations that influence other dance styles.

Fine Arts: Dance

Partner DanceStudents will be given an introduction to a variety of Ballroom dance styles and Modern dance partnering. Each ballroom style will include a brief history, dance technique, and dance combinations.

Fine Arts: Drama Let’s Act

This course is an overview of dramatic techniques. Students develop communication skills through study in dialogue, pantomime, improvisation, speech/diction, and role play. Students will not have afterschool practices and performances.

Fine Arts: Drama Drama Tech

In this course, students conduct an intensive study of the technical processes necessary for theatre productions. Included are set design and construction, lighting design and implementation, sound production and execution, and stage management. This is the “how to” class in preparation for Advanced Drama Tech.

Fine Arts: Drama Playwriting

Students develop specific skills that allow them to study and create characters for the stage. Activities include stage directions, simple set and costume design, prop collection, and play production. Students will not have afterschool practices and performances.

Fine Arts: Drama Directing

Students develop specific skills that allow them to envision and manage characters for the stage. Activities include implementing stage directions, simple set and costume design, prop collection, and play production. Students will not have afterschool practices and performances.

Fine Arts: Drama Scenic Design

Students develop specific skills that allow them visualize the stage for a dramatic production. Activities include analyzing stage directions, set and costume design, prop collection, and play production. Students should anticipate some after-school practices and evening performances.

Fine Arts: Drama Improvisation

This course uses improvisation techniques to develop skills in spontaneous acting. Students will learn to create scenes and situations through theatre games. Students will also learn the rules of improvisation through classroom exercises and cooperative learning styles. Students will not have afterschool practices and performances.

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Fine Arts: Drama

Advanced Dramatics

This course is an intense application of dramatic techniques. Students develop communication skills through study in dialogue, pantomime, improvisation, speech/diction, and role play.

Fine Arts: Music

Beginning Orchestra

This course provides opportunities for students to develop their musical potential and aesthetic understanding through learning to play orchestral string instruments. Study includes the care and cultivation of a beautiful tone, the ability to read music, the building of technical skills, team spirit, and responsible rehearsal habits. No prerequisite course is required and participants will engage in public performances.

Fine Arts: Music

Continuing Orchestra

This course offers students with orchestral experience an opportunity to hone their skills and expand their musical potential by continuing to play orchestral string instruments. Participants will engage in public performances.

Fine Arts:Music

Piano I: keyboarding

This course provides opportunities for students to develop their musical potential and understanding of notes and scales. Study includes the keys, notes, and scales associated with beginning piano skills. No prerequisite course is required and participants will engage in public performances.

Fine Arts:Music

Piano II: keyboarding

This course offers students with piano experience an opportunity to hone their skills and expand their musical potential by continuing to play the piano. Participants will engage in public performances.

Fine Arts: Visual Arts Advertising Design

Students will create two-dimensional works of art using drawing techniques ad various media including computer programs. Students will study areas of perspective, line, value, and composition. Students will review and apply the Visual Elements of Art and Principals of Design and apply these to their own original art work with an emphasis on advertising. In addition, students will be introduced to the idea of the visual culture.

Fine Arts: Visual Arts Color Theory

In this colorful course, students engage in artistic activities to explore nine color schemes and vocabulary of Color Theory. Students will also learn color mixing techniques and application of paint to reveal their artistic talents.

Fine Arts: Visual Arts Drawing Students are taught drawing techniques using various

media. They work with line, value, and basic perspective.

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Fine Arts: Visual Arts Printmaking

Students will be introduced to basic printmaking processes and equipment. Students will create a variety of print media and methods, such as monotype, lithography, linoleum block printing and various approaches to making and printing plates. Students develop an understanding of the medium and learn good studio habits; safe and responsive handling of tools; and the knowledge required for basic reproductive processes used in the production of a printed image.

Fine Arts: Visual Arts Painting

Students will explore a variety of media and subject matter. Watercolor, tempera, and acrylic paint will be used with dry media (colored pencils, ink, etc.) on a variety of surfaces. Topics include composition, historical painting techniques, illusion of space, and paint handling and application. In addition, students will explore and discuss the ways in which paintings make meaning.

Fine Arts: Visual Arts

Visual Arts Exploratory

This course introduces student to the Elements of Visual Art and Design; (Color, Form, Line, Shape, Space, Texture, and Value). Drawing, Painting, and Sculpture projects will be created. Students will also explore the Visual Elements of Art through creation of two and three-dimensional works of art. Application of these elements to the students’ own original artwork is the major emphasis. In addition, students will be introduced to prominent past, contemporary, and multicultural artists.

Fine Arts: Visual Arts Visual Composition

This course is continuation of Visual Arts Exploratory, and is an in-depth study of the Principles of Visual Art and Design (Balance, Contrast, Emphasis, Movement, Pattern, Rhythm, and Unity). Students will create two dimensional works of art. Drawing, painting, and cut paper are among the techniques used in completing pictures with oil and chalk pastels, markers, paints, colored paper, and other media. Application of these principles to the students’ own original art work is the major emphasis. In addition, students will be introduced to prominent past, contemporary, and multicultural artists.

Fine Arts: Visual Arts Digital Imaging

This course explores how digital technology has advanced the visual arts. Students will use Adobe Photoshop to develop their own artistic identity by creating unique pieces of artwork after examining the elements and principles of design.

Fine Arts: Visual Arts Pottery/Sculpture

Students have the opportunity to use a wide variety of media such as paper, wood, clay, plaster, papier mâché, and/or fabric to create three-dimensional forms. Specific techniques for these media are taught. Functional and decorative clay pots are shaped and formed.

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Fine Arts: Visual Arts Pop Art

Pop art is one of the major art movements in the twentieth century. Students will use items from popular culture to engage in representing them with abstract and expressionist techniques through a variety of media.

Fine Arts: Visual Arts Weaving

Off-the-loom weaving is the major emphasis of this course. Crafts may include batik, tie-dye, bas-relief clay, and soft sculpture. Design and craftsmanship are emphasized.

Fine Arts: Visual Arts Cultural Crafts

Let’s go global! This course journeys around the world to learn about crafts and expressions of various people and traditions which may include paper cutting from China or masks from Africa.

Fine Arts: Visual Arts Advanced Art

Experienced art students will deepen their understanding of visual arts including painting, collages, drawing with multiple media, and much more.

Fine Arts: Visual Arts Mosaic Art

Let’s put the pieces together! Mosaic is the art of creating images by assembling small pieces of colored glass, stone, or other material. As decorative art, mosaics are a source of inspiration and cultural significance

Fine Arts: Visual Arts Yearbook

Let’s make a memory! In this course, students develop abilities in gathering information, writing copy and captions, understanding components of quality photography, copy editing skills, and techniques of headlines. Students begin to develop skills in technology applications and advertising. Emphasis is placed on developing skills in layout, design, and graphics. Students assume responsibility for planning and coverage of school events.

Humanities Animé

This course celebrates Japanese culture through the study of Animé, a distinct and influential type of cartooning and animation. Students will study Animé’s origins, techniques, and media to gain a broader understanding of Japanese culture.

Humanities

Bad Girls and Bad Boys of History

History has produced many interesting characters. In this course, students will analyze historical figures that have developed reputations for being “bad,” but perhaps they are just misunderstood.

Humanities Culture Club It’s a celebration! This unit delves into various cultures,

religions, holidays, foods, and clothing around the world.

Humanities

From Africa to Freedom

This elective traces the history of slavery in the United States from its origins in Africa until Emancipation. Students will read various genres including fiction, poetry, essays, memoirs, and biographies, as well as experience non-print text such as film and art to gain a rich awareness of the history of slavery.

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Humanities Geocaching

Where in the world am I? is the question that guides this course based on the pop-culture reality game. Students will learn to use a Global Positioning System (GPS) to acquire skills in locating, mapping, and problem-solving.

Humanities I Have a Dream

This course is the continuation of the elective Africa to Freeedom in which students will learn about the journey from Emancipation to the Civil Rights movement.

Humanities I Surrender

Joseph Heller said, “War is the continuation of politics by another means” In this course, students will analyze the history the American wars and how international relationships changed and developed, as well as how the countries influenced America.

Humanities

King Arthur and the Legend of

Camelot

Students will actively read selections from Beowulf and Once and Future King to gather information about the nature of heroism. This course will include examining the historical context of Feudalism and Medieval times in Europe. Students will also delve into why fantasy remains so popular across culture and geographic regions and how that affects contemporary literature and film.

Humanities

Lights, Camera, Global

Students will view acclaimed international films, including those with subtitles, in order to celebrate and examine the differences between that culture and our own. Students will analyze the literary value of the films and also develop an understanding of film as a political statement that transcends borders.

Humanities

Night at the Museum

The blockbuster hit, Night at the Museum, will guide our analysis of history and geography and its accuracy as depicted by the film. Students will examine selected exhibition topics from the film and pursue their own investigations to find the truth behind the historical and geographical manipulations.

Humanities Outside of the Lines

How can we create positive changes in today’s society by studying our past? We will study controversial events and situations in US history in an attempt to learn positive, effective means of creating change.

Humanities Philosophies

Descartes said, “I think, therefore I am.” In this course, students will engage in Paideia methods to explore great international philosophers and how their thoughts, theories, and views shaped our world.

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Humanities

Punk’d: Historical Dupes

Students will analyze various historical events that have been manipulated and shaped by internal and external forces to achieve a desired outcome. Although these events seem natural or at least inevitable, they are in fact products of propaganda and persuasion techniques. Students will examine historical situations and then pursue their own investigations to find the truth shrouded by history.

Humanities

Race for the White House

This snapshot into the lives of American Presidents will focus on international policies and how the world climate affected their decisions and policies.

Humanities

Soccer: The World’s Sport

Students will examine the cultural influence that soccer plays in different geographic regions around the world. Distinctions in strategy, popularity of players, fan support, and role of soccer within these regions will be included. Students will explore the cultural impact of the World Cup and how soccer became an Olympic event.

Humanities

Walk Like an Egyptian

Students travel back to time to celebrate culture, traditions, and language of Ancient Egypt as well as how it s influence on the modern world.

Humanities

World Belief Systems

Students will study five major belief systems of the world including Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism in order to identify where the religion originated and where it is most prevalent today. Students will gain an awareness of core beliefs and how they make each religion similar to others, yet unique. Students will also explore the culture, traditions, architecture, and art associated with each religion in order to create projects showcasing each faith.

Language A

Dear Johnny: Writing and The

Outsiders

Have you ever consider how hard it is to be a teen? This course uses S. E. Hinton’s timeless coming-of-age novel The Outsiders to explore the challenges, problems, and triumphs of growing up. Students will read print and non-print text and engage in writing to learn more about themselves and the world in which they live.

Language A Dream Deferred

Students will explore the complicated beauty of the Harlem Renaissance by delving into fiction including poetry and short stories; non-fiction such as biographies and historical snapshots; and non-print text including art, graphics, music, and environments. Students will examine the lives and motivations of the artists that shaped the era and how their lives influenced the world forever.

Language A

Explore the World through Words

How does communication and language connect all humans globally? This course explores the world through vocabulary, word origins, figurative language, poetry, and other expressions that make us laugh, cry, and live.

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Language A

It’s All Greek to Me: Greek Mythology

Students will explore the foundations of Greek Mythology by studying the gods, goddesses, and titans of the ancient belief system. This course examines the ancient culture in order to understand the role myths played in explaining natural, medical, and moral phenomena. Students will expand their study into analyzing the hero’s quest and how myths have endured into modern times and fancies.

Language A Once Upon A Time

Students study fairytales from around the world, discussing the similar lessons, concepts, and styles as well as the differences and iniquities. When this course is complete, students will certainly live happily ever after!

Language A Poetry Remix

This course examines a variety of poems as students engage in poetic research, coffee talks, and personal expression to connect poetry of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

Language A Speak to Me

This course empowers students with skills in public speaking and debate. Students will engage in research to determine viable topics that ignite conversation and then hone their conversation skills to become effective communicators.

Language A

Survivor Wilderness

Students will actively read Gary Paulsen’s novel Hatchet to gather information about survival skills in the Canadian wilderness. Students will also delve into non-fiction and non-print text to learn more about how the environment affects survival and personal attributes that are essential for survival.

Language A Who Am I?

Students will use print and non-print resources to engage in reading and learning strategies to explore themselves and their relationship to the world. Text will include fiction, non-fiction, poetry, film, and art in order for students to pursue finding the real me by thinking about where I fit, what I believe, and by living the examined life.

Language B

¡Bailamos!“Let’s Dance”

Exploring Hispanic Culture through

Dance

Students will be transported through music, dances, and history to a wide range of exciting Latin American countries and Spain. This multicultural experience will help the students understand the dance traditions of each country. Students will participate in projects and public performances.

Language B

Amazing Race through Latin

Countries

In this global quest, students will solve geographic riddles to guide their study of famous landforms, cultural attractions, and historical events in Latin countries. Students will engage in inquiry, investigation, and demonstrations to advance in this game-like exploration of the world.

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Language B International Foods

Variety is the spice of life and this course explores global cuisine and how a dish’s ingredients, preparation, and presentation speak volumes about a culture. Students will get an international taste of each continent.

Language B

Exploring Life in French Speaking

Countries

Potpourri introduces students to the diversity of France through its regions.  Students explore daily life, cuisine, topography, history, and popular regional attractions of several different areas of France.  Attention is given to the geography of France and the influences of bordering countries on various aspects of French culture.

Language B

Culture of France by Region

C'est La Vie introduces students to the French-speaking world through the study of various francophone countries on several continents throughout the globe.  The objective of this course is to show the extent to which French is spoken around the world and the diversity of the many cultures that share French as an official language.

Math Artsy Math

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the connection between math and art. Students will have the opportunity to investigate different art forms. They will also have the opportunity to explore art from around the world to understand how culture and art are interconnected. Students will also create art to help them understand mathematical concepts.

Math Bank on It

This course is designed to introduce students to financial mathematics both locally and internationally. Students will have the opportunity to see how basic math skills are used in banking and finance. By gaining an understanding of these skills, students will be better equipped to make financially sound decisions in the future.

Math Bears and BullsStudents will explore financial literacy through investigating currency, the stock market, and credit card use. Students will develop an investment portfolio and assess their financial viability.

Math Beating the OddsIs life a game of luck or skill? Students will explore the history of board games and science of gaming strategy to effectively play games such as Mancala, Battleship, Monopoly, and many more.

Math Fantasy Sports

Is winning really everything? In this course, students learn the gaming techniques involved in fantasy sports such as data collection, statistics, probability, and other complex variants and they will use current sources to gather information to actually play fantasy sports.

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MathMath in the Real World

Do you like creating things? Do you love math? Students will explore how math is used in the media, economy, sports, fashion industry, construction, and entertainment throughout the world. This class will then challenge students to use their mathematical skills to create hands-on products in these related areas such as tessellations, bridges/buildings construction, amusement parks construction, and much more!

Math Mathematical Adventures

Students will use art, science, film, and literature to engage in activities to hone their literacy and math skills including numbers and operations, measurement, geometry, and data analysis.

Math Numb3rsStudents will use episodes from the CBS television series Numb3rs to engage in activities to hone their literacy and math skills including numbers and operations, measurement, geometry, and data analysis.

Physical Education Pilates

Students will use notes, handouts, and techniques to explore the history and philosophy of Joseph Pilates, while learning a variety of Mat Pilates designed to improve posture, coordination, and balance; build core strength; increase flexibility and agility; and provide a refreshing mind-body workout.

Physical Education Camp Games

Gather around the campfire! Students will engage in high-energy traditional cooperative camp games such as kickball, speedball, and tag,

Physical Education Create-a-Game

Students will study the fundamentals of team and paired sports in the quest of personal fitness such as Big Red Ball, Capture the Flag, and Pin Ball.

Physical Education Fitness Challenge

This course promotes physical activity by teaching students the basics of fitness while challenging them to develop a personal program that will continually help them lead healthy lives and reach personal goals.

Physical Education Indoor Sports

Indoor Sports incorporates a variety of team sports played inside the gym which may include basketball and volleyball.

Physical Education

Net Games/Internation

al Games

This course is designed for the student who is an enthusiast of net games. Students are provided opportunities for recreational play in a variety of net games such as table tennis, badminton, and pickleball.

Physical Education Outdoor Sports

Outdoor Sports incorporates a variety of team sports played outdoors on the fields and courts which may include football and soccer.

Physical Education Personal Fitness Students will engage in aerobic activities to pursue a well-

rounded fitness routine.

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Physical Education Sports or Not

It doesn’t matter if you win or lose….in this course, students will engage in activities that are said to be games, not sports! These activities may include bowling, golf, Frisbee, and cupstacking.

Physical Education Stix Sports Students will engage in activities that involve sticks which

may include floor hockey and lacrosse.

Science Animal ScienceLions, tigers, and bears, oh my! In this course, explore the wonders of the animal kingdom. We will gain an understanding and appreciation for the classification system of animals and the natures of the beasts!

Science From Pole-To-Pole

This course will provide a unique understanding of how life in every nook and cranny of the globe is connected -- from the highest mountains and darkest caves; shallowest water and deepest oceans; ice-covered lands and great plains; untamed jungles and giant forests; to freshwater and the harshest deserts. Come appreciate the majesty of our planet and the amazing forces and features that have created our planet, Earth.

Science GeneticsWhat are the chances? This question guides this course in which students investigate probability, DNA, disease, traits, and population and make predictions based on their understanding of genetics.

Science Global GardenGet back to our roots as students study and implement gardening techniques of cultures around the world. The classroom will be transformed into a garden blooming with internationalism and community service.

Science If You Build It

This course is essentially concerned with solving problems in an effort to stimulate students’ ingenuity and creativity in devising practical solutions to given tasks. Students use the design cycle to investigate, design, plan, create, and evaluate projects in preparation for open-ended, problem-solving activities and investigations like science competitions.

Science Jaguar

Through Roland Smith’s upriver voyage in his novel Jaguar, students will witness the havoc man has wrought on a fragile Amazon environment. Students will hone their literacy skills while learning about environmental issues in order to become agents of change.

Science Kitchen ChemistryWhere is the Chemistry in your kitchen? Students will utilize everyday kitchen items and substances to develop a basic understanding of acids, bases, reactions, bonds, and mixtures.

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Science Modeling Culture

Have you ever dreamed of building a house? How about the Taj Mahal? In this course, students explore global architecture to create paper models of culturally significant buildings. Students celebrate these wonders of the world through inquiry and exhibition.

Science Pizza-ThonExplore Agricultural Sciences and careers as you embark on a journey from the soil to the table in the making of a pizza. You be the chef as you design, prepare and enjoy your own unique, never-seen-before pizza!

Science Under the Aqua

Have you ever wondered, What are cetaceans and why are they important? This course explores the world of dolphins and how these animals have played a role in history, myth, and reality. Through song, literature, and film, we will learn about these sea mammals.

Technology

Keyboarding (semester)

In this crucial course, students will learn to use proper keyboarding techniques to improve accuracy, speed and general efficiency in computer operation.

Technology

Business Computer Technology I

(semester)

Students will explore how computers are used in the business world by using a variety of technologies such as spreadsheets and databases to access, analyze, interpret, synthesize, apply, and communicate information.

Technology

Business Computer Technology II

(semester)

Students will explore and demonstrate knowledge of using multimedia including webtools to develop, publish, and present information to a variety of audiences.

Technology

Exploring Technology: Traffic Concoctions

(quarter)

Students will design, build, test, and evaluate transportation vehicles such as cars and boats, and be introduced to new modes of moving people and goods.

Technology

Exploring Technology: Can You Hear Me

Now? (quarter)

Students will study and analyze recent innovations in communication such as screen printing and digital photography, and consider how they impact the world of relationships, commerce, and business.

Technology

Exploring Technology: Making It Great

(quarter)

This course incorporates math and science as students design, build, test, and evaluate structures including buildings, bridges, chairs, and much more!

Technology

Exploring Technology: Some Assembly Required (quarter)

Students will learn of recent innovations in manufacturing technology and demonstrate their knowledge while being engaged in hands-on projects such as building birdhouses.

Technology

Multimedia Broadcasting

Students in the course will create a video news program for the school each week. Techniques include filming, video capture, and editing to create the weekly segments. Students write and conduct interviews for the program. Students write and star in anchor segments to introduce the weekly broadcasts. Some after-school time may be required to film school events.

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