GRADE 7 Course Description
• Collaborate as an ensemble to prepare and perform music .
Instructional Focus : Group instruction
Beginning Orchestra 7
[ arts elective , every other day ] Intended Audience : students who did not take orchestra in grade 6 Major Outcomes :
• Learn the beginning elements of playing an orchestra instrument .
• Produce a good tone and perform in an ensemble .
Projects / Activities : Perform in concerts and independent practice . Instructional Focus : Group instruction . Instructional Sequence : Upon completion of course , students would enroll in grade 8 orchestra .
Orchestra 7
[ arts elective , every other day ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Orchestra 6 or teacher permission Major Outcomes :
• Increase understanding of tone quality , intonation / pitch , rhythm / meter , technique and interpretation .
• Introduction to orchestra ensemble playing with an emphasis on the bow stroke and fundamentals of music .
• Learn improvisation skills . Projects / Activities : Perform in concerts , create an original composition and independent practice . Instructional Focus : Group instruction .
VISUAL ART
Art 7
[ visual arts elective , every other day ] Major Outcomes :
• Focus on American art . This class explores American art and artists .
• Expand the understanding of the foundations of art , with a focus on revision and creation of an artist statement . Projects / Activities : Activities may include working with a variety of materials in clay , sculpture , painting , drawing , crafts and design . Instructional Focus : Instruction includes teacher-guided art demonstrations ; individual and / or group art projects ; and opportunities for reflection and revising artwork .
MEDIA ART
Technology Education 7
[ media arts elective , every other day ] Major Outcomes :
• Produce various items by using computer generated graphic designs and CADdrawings .
• Increase technological literacy and investigate emerging technologies .
• Learn the processes to design , build , and test products , and become a wiser consumer of technology .
• Integrated STEM activities = Science , Technology , Engineering , Math .
• Develop safe work habits in a laboratory environment .
• Applied math / technical reading . Projects / Activities : Use various tools and machines to make wood or sheet metalprojects . Create 3-D printed designs and dye sublimation items from computer generated student work . Instructional Focus : This is a hands-on course in which students engage intraditional and computer led instruction utilizing both individual and group activities .
PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES
Students must choose 1
Physical Education 7
[ required elective choice , every other day ] Major Outcomes : To provide students with developmentally appropriate learning opportunities with meaningful content and instruction . All students will develop health-related fitness , physical competence , cognitive understanding and positive attitudes about physical activity that promotes a healthy and physically active lifestyle .
• Students will participate in cooperative learning activities with a focus on basic motor skills while engaging in activities for lifetime fitness .
• Students will become physically literate .
• Students will exhibit responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others .
Instructional Focus : Embedded throughout the curriculum is a structure that promotes character-building , cooperation , teamwork , and decision-making . Students will participate in a variety of activities that may include : basketball , floor hockey , football , soccer , volleyball , dance , fitness , softball , team handball , racquet sports , and winter outdoor activities . Skill assessment is completed in a combination of individual tasks in drill and game settings .
Personal Fitness
[ required elective choice , every other day ] Major Outcomes :
• Personal fitness .
• Engage in activities for lifetime fitness .
• Students will exhibit responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others .
Instructional Focus : This class will fulfill the needs of students who want to stay active , but want to concentrate more on individual , non-competitive and / or cooperative activities . Students will participate in a variety of activities that may include cardiovascular activities , circuits , walking , running , and individual weight training . Students will be introduced to different types of fitness equipment
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