GRADE 8 Course Description
Choir 8
[ elective , every day ] Major Outcomes :
• Sing and perform a variety of styles of music .
• Develop vocal skills and musicianship .
• Collaborate as an ensemble to prepare and perform music .
Instructional Focus : Group instruction . Beginning Orchestra 8 [ required elective option , every day ] Intended Audience : Students who did not take orchestra in grade 6 or grade 7 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 this course , students would enroll in grade 9 orchestra .
Beginning Orchestra 8
[ elective , every day ] Intended Audience : Grade 8 students who did not take orchestra in grade 6 or grade 7 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 this course , students would enroll in grade 9 orchestra .
Orchestra 8
[ required elective option , every day ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Orchestra 7 or teacher permission Major Outcomes :
• Advance skill development and musicianship .
• Focus on the finer nuances of musical performance .
Projects / Activities : Perform in concerts and independent practice . Instructional Focus : Group instruction .
VISUAL ARTS
Art 8
[ elective , every other day ] Major Outcomes :
• Explore art as a personal journey .
• Explore and expand the knowledge of the foundations of art and principles of design .
• Advance art skills using drawing , sculpture and painting with focus on revision . Projects / Activities : Activities may include drawing , painting , clay , sculpture , jewelry making and working with a variety of other materials . Student work reflects research , a developed plan , production and selfevaluation . Instructional Focus : Instruction includes advanced teacher guided art demonstrations ; individual and / or group art projects ; and opportunities for reflection and revising artwork .
MEDIA ARTS
Creative Innovations
[ required elective choice , every other day ] Major Outcomes :
• Develop skills to manipulate digital media using computer editing software
• Build a variety of power and transportation model projects .
• Explore the use of multimedia devices and modern electronics .
• Incorporate STEM [ Science , Technology , Engineering & Math ] into all facets of learning .
• Real world applications of math and technical reading .
Projects / Activities : Projects may include : taking , editing , and creating digital images and videos ; building model rockets , aircraft , CO2 cars , shock boxes and robotics . This class will focus on the creative design process and will maintain a hands-on approach to learning . Instructional Focus : This is a hands-on course in which students engage in a combination of both individual and group activities using technology .
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