Creative Innovations [ elective , every other day ] Intended Audience : Grade 8 Major Outcomes :
• Develop skills to manipulate digital media using computer editing software
• Build 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 .
Design and Manufacturing [ elective , every other day ] Intended Audience : Grade 8 Major Outcomes :
• Learn the process of designing , building and testing products .
• Incorporates CADD [ Computer-Aided Drafting Design ].
• Applied math / technical reading .
Projects / Activities : Sheet metal or wood projects utilizing production technologies to create items such as exploring new materials and advanced processes to create additional products . Examples : clocks , chairs , and mirror frames .
Instructional Focus : This is a hands-on course in which students engage in a combination of both individual and group activities exploring technology .
World Language Courses
Teacher recommendation may be used for placement . Attention native or heritage speakers of Spanish , French or German : Level I Spanish , German , and French courses are designed for students with little or no experience in the language . If you already speak Spanish , German , or French at home , consider learning a third language as a beginner along with your peers .
Exploring World Languages and Cultures [ elective , every other day ] Intended Audience : Grades 7 and 8 Major Outcomes :
• Understand and use basic phrases [ emphasis on French , German , and Spanish ].
• Develop an appreciation of other cultures .
• Gain experience that will guide students ’ selection of future language study .
Instructional Focus : Students will engage in activities using the languages to promote skills in speaking , reading , listening , and writing . Connections will be made between language and culture using music , food , readings , videos , and / or games .
French I [ elective , full year ] Intended Audience : Grade 8 Credit : 1.0 high school credit earned with passing grade * Major Outcomes :
• Communicate about everyday topics .
• Learn basic sentence structure .
• Gain cultural awareness of Frenchspeaking countries .
Projects / Activities : Individual , small and large group interactive learning activities that will get students communicating in French about their everyday lives at home and in the community .
Instructional Focus : Students will learn to communicate about self , friends , family and daily life in French . Skill building in speaking , listening , reading and writing .
* Offered as high school credit ; grades will be reflected on high school transcript .
German I [ elective , full year ] Intended Audience : Grade 8
Credit : 1.0 high school credit earned with passing grade *
Major Outcomes :
• Communicate about everyday topics .
• Learn basic sentence structure .
• Gain cultural awareness of Germanspeaking countries .
Projects / Activities : Individual , small and large group interactive learning activities that will get students communicating in
German about their everyday lives at home and in the community .
Instructional Focus : Students will learn to communicate about self , friends , family and daily life in German . Skill building in speaking , listening , reading and writing .
* Offered as high school credit ; grades will be reflected on high school transcript
Spanish I [ elective , full year ] Intended Audience : Grade 8
Credit : 1.0 high school credit earned with passing grade *
Major Outcomes :
• Communicate about everyday topics .
• Learn basic sentence structure .
• Gain cultural awareness of Spanishspeaking countries .
Projects / Activities : Individual , small and large group interactive learning activities that will get students communicating in Spanish about their everyday lives at home and in the community .
Instructional Focus : Students will learn to communicate about self , friends , family and daily life in Spanish . Skill building in speaking , listening , reading and writing .
* Offered as high school credit ; grades will be reflected on high school transcript .
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