Wood Middle School Wood Middle School Electives for the 2012Electives for the 2012--

2013 School Year2013 School YearRising 7th and 8th graders will sign up for classes this

week.

WORLD LANGUAGESWORLD LANGUAGESSpanish and FrenchSpanish and French

Next year, as an elective, seventh and eighth graders can sign up for a World Language class. We offer

French and Spanish levels 1, 2 and 3 or Spanish for Native Speakers 1 (SSS 1). For SS1, you will be given

a placement test in seventh grade to determine if you can take the class as an eighth grader. You’ll

need these credits for high school, so why not take them now? All of the World Language teachers look

forward to seeing you next year. ¡¡Nos vemos!! À bientôt!

88thth Grade Arts ElectivesGrade Arts ElectivesSemester followed by full year courses.

Semester course linked to Lights, Camera, Media, Literacy

Semester course linked to Lights, Camera, Media, Literacy

Lights, Camera, Media, Lights, Camera, Media, Literacy!Literacy!

Lights, Camera, MEDIA Literacy! presents a timeline of media with focus on the history and

physics of communication from the earliest times via storytelling by troubadours and griots to

today’s mass media world. The units include “Storytelling,” “The Printing Press,” “Newspapers

& Print Advertising,” “Photography & Film,”“Radio,” “Television,” “Computers and the

Internet,” and “Media & Our World.”

Semester course linked to Global Issues: Model UN

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JournalismDo You Like To:•Write news, features, reviews, and

advice articles?

•Interview staff and peers?

•Take photos?

•Be part of a student-centered,

student-decided, student-produced

publication?

In Journalism, everyone is a reporter, an editor, and a

photographer.If you have an A or B in English 6 or English 7, BECOME A JOURNALIST!

http://www.imageenvision.com/clipart

Semester course linked to Digital Photography

Take Digital Photography and learn to edit and improve your Photography with Mrs. Morrell!

Turing Black and white into color!

Photo Filters!

Re-Coloring!

Re-touching!Semester course linked to Journalism

Cloning People!(all the same person!)

Things in Motion

Semester course linked to Journalism

Art 8Art 8This semester course furthers students’ knowledge,

understanding and appreciation of the visual arts. A variety of art media is used to create in-depth 2 and 3-dimensional

projects. Students continue to learn the processes of drawing, painting, printmaking and ceramics using the

elements of art and principles of design.

Semester course linked to Forensic Science

Forensic Science Topics

•History of Forensics•Famous Court Case Studies•Crime Science Investigation•Identifying suspects•Tracing Evidence•Finger Printing•Blood Evidence•Forensic Anthropology•Bringing evidence to court

If you enjoy a great mystery than you have found the right place. By the end of the semester you will be part of our

very own Wood CSI team!!!

Requirements of a Forensic Scientist

•Good communication skills•Able to remain unbiased when checking evidence•Meticulous by nature•Logical thinker•Motivated to learn and challenge ideas•Excellent observation skills

Semester course linked to Art 8

Introduction To Engineering Design (PLTW) – 8th Grade (Pre-Requisite CADD/ARE)

This is the capstone course to the Engineering Pathway here at Wood MS. Introduction to Engineering DesignTM (IED) is a high school level course that is appropriate for students who are interested in design and engineering and are strong in mathematics (preferably taking Honors Geometry). The major focus of the IED course is to expose students to design process, research and analysis, teamwork, communication methods, global and human impacts, engineering standards, and technical documentation.

Inventor 3 D modelingCAD Program

Sea Perch UnderwaterRobot Redesign

Puzzle Cube Project

Full Year Course

Foundations of Art, do a little bit of everything in this advanced level high school credit course with Mrs. Morrell!

Full Year Course

Software Apps by DesignSoftware Apps by Design

� This full year course covers Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

� It is a high school course which will give you one high school credit.

Full Year Course

PowerPoinPowerPointt

Excel

Access

Beginning Band and Orchestra• For 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who play or would like to

learn to play an instrument!• Instruments:

Band OrchestraFlute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, Saxophone, Violin, Viola,Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Cello, BassTuba, Percussion

http://www.bisd.net/Page/4254 http://artmasters.serdar-hizli-art.com/2010/09/andy-warhol-pop-art-prints-eleven-string-instruments/

• Play level I and II music of all different genres and styles, learn new techniques and skills on your instrument as well as music history, and perform at concerts throughout the school year! Full Year Course

Advanced Band and Orchestra

• For 7th and 8th graders who have completed at least one year in a beginning music ensemble (6th graders by audition).

http://lyricsdog.eu/s/colourful%20musical%20notes

• Play level II, III, and IV music, develop techniques and skills on your instrument, and perform at concerts throughout the school year!

• Attend Music in the Parks competition at the end of the school year at an amusement park! Festival performance in the morning, enjoy the park the rest of the day. This year we are going to Hershey Park at the end of May!

Full Year Course

Chorus• For 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who would like to

develop their singing skills!

http://members.letssingit.com/895006/pictures/368452

• Perform level I, II, and II music a capella and accompanied, learn to sing music on sight, in rounds, and in harmony, as well as develop an awareness of musical styles and music history.

• Compete against other Montgomery County middle schools at the MCPS Choral Festival in April!

http://www.fbcrosharon.org/2012/01/music-notes/Full Year Course

77thth Grade Arts ElectivesGrade Arts ElectivesSemester followed by full year courses.

Reader’s Theater, come have fun and use your imagination With Mrs. Morrell!

Semester course linked to Art Studio

Art StudioThis semester course teaches drawing and painting skills, aesthetics of art evaluation, and the relationship of art to other disciplines. Students create

artwork using drawing, design, collage, painting, sculpture, and printmaking materials and processes.

Semester course linked to Readers Theatre

Computer Applications

l This 1/2 year course covers Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint as well as keyboard skills, research techniques and Web 2.0 tools.

Semester course linked to Art Studio

Art StudioThis semester course teaches drawing and painting skills, aesthetics of art evaluation, and the relationship of art to other disciplines. Students create

artwork using drawing, design, collage, painting, sculpture, and printmaking materials and processes.

Semester course linked to Computer Applications

Take Digital Photography and learn to edit and improve your Photography with Mrs. Morrell!

Turing Black and white into color!

Photo Filters!

Re-Coloring!

Re-touching! Semester course linked to Journalism

http://www.imageenvision.com/clipart

JournalismDo You Like To:•Write news, features, reviews, and

advice articles?

•Interview staff and peers?

•Take photos?

•Be part of a student-centered,

student-decided, student-produced

publication?

In Journalism, everyone is a reporter, an editor, and a

photographer.If you have an A or B in English 6 or English 7, BECOME A JOURNALIST!

http://www.imageenvision.com/clipart

Semester course linked to Digital Photography

Software Apps by DesignSoftware Apps by Design

� This full year course covers Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

� It is a high school course which will give you one high school credit.

Full Year Course

PowerPoinPowerPointt

Excel

Access

Lights, Camera, FILM, LiteracyLights, Camera, FILM, Literacy

� Is a continuation of LCL!, however LCL! is not a pre-requisite. LCL! Film focuses on the development of film from early film processes to digital animation. Students will mimic particular innovators, such as Melies and develop longer films over several weeks as the class and movie styles progress. This course focuses on the analysis of older films, therefore students will spend several periods discussing the literary, cinematic and theatrical qualities of the films that were impactful to film as we know it today. One of the novels read in this course is The Wizard of Oz by Frank L. Baum. Students will write several essays on the merits of the films watched in class.

Full Year Course

Computer Aided Drafting and Design/Applied Robotics Engineering (CADD/ARE) 7th

Grade (Engineering Pathway)

Do you want to build underwater robots, magnetic levitation vehicles, safety cars, and foam board houses?

Do you want to use 3D modeling and architectural design software?

Do you enjoy designing and building?

CADD/ARE is for YOU! Full Year Course

Take Computer Art and learn to Create Unique Digital Artwork with Mrs. Morrell!

Eye Portrait Project! Text Art!

Pointillism Project! Surrealism Project!Full Year Course

Stained Glass Project!

Doodle 4 Google!

Winter Scene Project!

Soda Logo Project!

Full Year Course

Beginning Band and Orchestra• For 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who play or would like to

learn to play an instrument!• Instruments:

Band OrchestraFlute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, Saxophone, Violin, Viola,Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Cello, BassTuba, Percussion

http://www.bisd.net/Page/4254 http://artmasters.serdar-hizli-art.com/2010/09/andy-warhol-pop-art-prints-eleven-string-instruments/

• Play level I and II music of all different genres and styles, learn new techniques and skills on your instrument as well as music history, and perform at concerts throughout the school year!

Advanced Band and Orchestra

• For 7th and 8th graders who have completed at least one year in a beginning music ensemble (6th graders by audition).

http://lyricsdog.eu/s/colourful%20musical%20notes

• Play level II, III, and IV music, develop techniques and skills on your instrument, and perform at concerts throughout the school year!

• Attend Music in the Parks competition at the end of the school year at an amusement park! Festival performance in the morning, enjoy the park the rest of the day. This year we are going to Hershey Park at the end of May!

Chorus• For 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who would like to

develop their singing skills!

http://members.letssingit.com/895006/pictures/368452

• Perform level I, II, and II music a capella and accompanied, learn to sing music on sight, in rounds, and in harmony, as well as develop an awareness of musical styles and music history.

• Compete against other Montgomery County middle schools at the MCPS Choral Festival in April!

http://www.fbcrosharon.org/2012/01/music-notes/

Thanks for your attention!!Thanks for your attention!!

� Any questions can be directed to your first period teachers, electives teachers,

guidance, or Mr. Bush!!