Exploratory Options 7th Grade

7th GradeExploratory Options

Trimester Vs. Full YearOptionsTRIMESTER COURSE1. ART2. FACS3. PLTWFULL YEAR COURSE1. French2. Spanish

Trimester Courses 12weekrotations ofeach: Art,PLTW, andFACS (studentsswitch at eachtrimester) Managing Handsonlearningenvironmentfor thekinestheticlearners Higherlevelthinking forthose aspiringEngineers,designers,creators, andArtiststime within the class period, making creativedecisions and working in cooperative groups

ART

“In 7th grade art, we explore cultural groups in ourworld and the ideas and expressions that arecommunicated. We use a variety of media andtechniques while studying art vocabulary, and theElements and Principles of Art.

WycinankiPolishPaperCutting

CHINESE INKBRUSHPAINTINGAmate BarkPainting Mexico

“In 8th grade art, we study worldwide contemporary and Americanartists and discuss how the issues of today are reflected inartwork. We use personal beliefs to communicate thoughts increating conceptual artwork which conveys a message in anontraditional way. Students will also have the opportunity toexplore the career options in visual arts.

Conceptual Art

Surreal Hands

CONSUMERISMSEWINGBAKINGFamily and ConsumerSciences (FACS)7th GradeFAMILIESCOOKINGBREAKFAST

“FACS Goals: Learning how to use the sewing machine andcompleting a textile project, nutrition exploration,preparing healthy food choices, explore being a wiseconsumer, and explore the dynamics of family living andresponsibilities.FACS Goals: Using the sewing machine to construct asports bag, exploring the stages of child development, anddeveloping advanced techniques in food preparation whileincreasing knowledge of nutrition and internationalcuisine food labs.

th7Grade Sewing Projects

th7Grade Cooking Labs

FAMILY CONSUMERSCIENCE 8TH DESIGN

8thGrade Sewing ProjectsSports Bags

8thGrade Cooking Labs

Project Lead the Way(PLTW)

“Students acquire knowledge and skills inproblem solving, teamwork, and innovation aswell as explore STEM careers.

PLTW Descriptionth7 grade - Energy and theEnvironment:Students will investigatethe impact of energy on ourlives and the environment.In particular, they willdesign and modelalternative energy sourcesand evaluate ways toreduce energy consumptionthrough efficiency andsustainability.Topics of Study Environmental Engineering Investigate ways to minimizepollution, improvebusiness/economy, reducedependency on foreign sources andreduce our carbon footprint. Energy efficiency andconservation Test Energy Consumption andCosts Using a Kill-A-Watt meter Alternative Energy Expo Explore ways to create a newsource of energy Heat Transfer Unit (Save thePenguin)

Energy and The Environment Activities!SOLAR CARSEnergy Expo- Imagineand create a Solution!Penguin Dwellings3D Sketch and Build!

PLTW Description8th grade - Automation andRobotics:Students trace the history,development, and influenceof automation and robotics.They learn aboutmechanical systems, energytransfer, machineautomation and computercontrol systems.Topics of Study Robotic and Mechanical Engineering Robot Research Expo Mechanism, Speed vs. Torque, GearAssemblies Mechanism Build Using VEX Kits Assemble a Speed Bot Program using Robotic Language

Pull Toys

Robot Design

Mazechallenge!

Spanish

About Espanol Listen to Spanish music Learn about culture Speak with your friends in anew language Learn the alphabet,numbers, colors, weatherand seasons, calendar, yourlikes/dislikes, family,school, and housevocabulary

French

LE FRANÇAIS Two Year Course Register for French 2, Freshman Year7th gradeIn 7th grade you’ll dothe following: Talk about yourschool day &teachers Talk about yourlikes & dislikes Describe yourfamily8th gradeIn 8th grade you’ll dothe following: Talk aboutclothes/shopping Order from arestaurant & gogrocery shopping Learn aboutFrench-speakingcountries & culture

Course Registration7th Grade

Registration Requirements You must register for either the TrimesterExploratory Option OR World Language course.Your choice is a TWO year commitment! DO NOT need to register for required course(core subjects), just your elective choices.

How TO:Log into Infinite Campus through Student Portal

1.locate “Course Registration”Found on left side of screen18-19 Washington

2. Select “Course Search”Tab16-17 Washington3. Indicate the course youwould like to request by typingin course nameArt

4. Select a course to viewFirst Number indicates GradeLevel. Select the grade you will bein next yearAJ6010 ArtAJ7010 ArtAJ8010 ArtThe third character in the course number indicates grade level.AJ7010 ART

5. Once the course is requested.AJ7010 ARTIt will be placed in requestedcourses area6. Repeat until all requestshave been made.

9. To remove a course:Select Course youwish to drop

When?Now through January 11thWrite this in your assignment notebook!Have a discussion with “the boss” at home

In 8th grade art, we study worldwide contemporary and American " artists and discuss how the issues of today are reflected in artwork. We use personal beliefs to communicate thoughts in creating conceptual artwork which conveys a message in a nontraditional way. Students will also have the opportunity to explore the career options in visual arts.