7th Grade

Exploratory Options

Trimester Vs. Full Year

Options

TRIMESTER COURSE

1. ART2. FACS3. PLTW

FULL YEAR COURSE

1. French2. Spanish

Trimester Courses

¨Hands on learning environment for the kinesthetic learners

¨12 week rotations of each: Art, PLTW, and FACS (students switch at each trimester)

¨Higher level thinking for those aspiring Engineers, designers, creators, and Artists

¨Managing time within the class period, making creative decisions and working in cooperative groups

ART

“In 7th grade art, we explore cultural groups in our world and the ideas and expressions that are

communicated. We use a variety of media and techniques while studying art vocabulary, and the

Elements and Principles of Art.

Polish

Paper

Cutting

Wycinanki

Amate Bark

Painting Mexico

CHINESE INK

BRUSH

PAINTING

“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.

Conceptual Art

Surreal Hands

Family and Consumer

Sciences (FACS)

7th Grade

SEWING

FAMILIES

CONSUMERISM

COOKING BREAKFAST

BAKING

“FACS Goals: Learning how to use the sewing machine and

completing a textile project, nutrition exploration,

preparing healthy food choices, explore being a wise

consumer, and explore the dynamics of family living and

responsibilities.

FACS Goals: Using the sewing machine to construct a

sports bag, exploring the stages of child development, and

developing advanced techniques in food preparation while

increasing knowledge of nutrition and international

cuisine food labs.

7th Grade Sewing Projects

7th Grade Cooking Labs

FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE 8TH GRADE

CULTURAL COOKING

INTERIOR DESIGN

SEWING

CHILD DEVELOPMENT

8th Grade Sewing Projects

Sports Bags

8th Grade Cooking Labs

Project Lead the Way

(PLTW)

“Students acquire knowledge and skills in

problem solving, teamwork, and innovation as

well as explore STEM careers.

PLTW Description

7th grade - Energy and the Environment:

Students will investigate the impact of energy on our lives and the environment. In particular, they will design and model alternative energy sources and evaluate ways to reduce energy consumption through efficiency and sustainability.

Topics of Study¨Environmental Engineering¨Investigate ways to minimize pollution, improve business/economy, reduce dependency on foreign sources and reduce our carbon footprint.

¨Energy efficiency and conservation

¨Test Energy Consumption and Costs Using a Kill-A-Watt meter

¨Alternative Energy Expo¨Explore ways to create a new source of energy

¨Heat Transfer Unit (Save the Penguin)

Energy and The Environment Activities!

SOLAR CARS Energy Expo- Imagine and create a Solution!

Penguin Dwellings- 3D Sketch and Build!

PLTW Description

8th grade - Automation and Robotics:

Students trace the history, development, and influence of automation and robotics. They learn about mechanical systems, energy transfer, machine automation and computer control systems.

Topics of Study¨Robotic and Mechanical Engineering¨Robot Research Expo¨Mechanism, Speed vs. Torque, Gear Assemblies¨Mechanism Build Using VEX Kits¨Assemble a Speed Bot¨Program using Robotic Language

Pull Toys

Robot Design

Maze

challenge!

Spanish

About Espanol

▸ Listen to Spanish music▸ Learn about culture▸ Speak with your friends in a

new language▸ Learn the alphabet,

numbers, colors, weather and seasons, calendar, your likes/dislikes, family, school, and house vocabulary

French

LE FRANÇAIS

▸ Two Year Course▸ Register for French 2, Freshman Year

7th gradeIn 7th grade you’ll do the following:★ Talk about your

school day & teachers

★ Talk about your likes & dislikes

★ Describe your family

8th gradeIn 8th grade you’ll do the following:★ Talk about

clothes/shopping★ Order from a

restaurant & go grocery shopping

★ Learn about French-speaking countries & culture

Course Registration7th Grade

Registration Requirements

▸ You must register for either the Trimester Exploratory 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”

18-19 WashingtonFound on left side of screen

2. Select “Course Search”

3. Indicate the course you would like to request by typing in course name

16-17 Washington

Tab

Art

4. Select a course to view

The third character in the course number indicates grade level.

First Number indicates Grade Level. Select the grade you will be

in next year

AJ7010 ART

AJ6010 ArtAJ7010 ArtAJ8010 Art

5. Once the course is requested...

6. Repeat until all requests

have been made.

It will be placed in requested courses area AJ7010 ART

9. To remove a course:

Select Course you wish to drop

When?

Now through January 11th Write this in your assignment notebook!

Have a discussion with “the boss” at home