Course Selection
FACS HEALTH MATHEMATICS MUSIC
Family and Consumer Sciences [ FACS ] Courses
Family and Consumer Sciences 7 [ required , every other day ] Intended Audience : Grade 7 Major Outcomes :
• Demonstrate nutrition , wellness and food preparation practices
• Learn textile construction and how to care for clothing
• Acquire skills for positive guidance and caregiving of children
• Develop basic financial literacy skills
• Explore career and education options
• Learn to better communicate within personal and professional relationships
Projects / Activities : Read and follow recipes , compare food labels , find daily food recommendations ( USDA ), access MNCIS to explore career options , sew a simple project and compare products . Additional hands-on activities are integrated throughout the year . Instructional Focus : Hands-on activities to enhance learning , teamwork and individual skill assessment , with an exploratory and investigative focus .
Family and Consumer Sciences 8 [ elective , every other day ] Intended Audience : Grade 8 Major Outcomes :
• Focus on food preparation techniques and kitchen safety .
• Explore nutrition and the USDA guidelines
• Identify the main nutrients and how they impact health , appearance , and peak performance
• Enhance sewing skills
• Strengthen teamwork and leadership skills
• Develop an understanding of digital citizenship ( cell phone , social media , etc .)
Projects / Activities : Prepare food using recipes , practice kitchen safety and sanitation , examine nutritional habits that impact health and wellness and complete a sewing project with optional enrichment . Additional hands-on activities are integrated throughout the year . Instructional Focus : Hands-on activities to enhance learning , teamwork and individual skill assessment , with an exploratory and investigative focus .
Health Courses
Health 6 [ every other day ] Intended Audience : Grade 6 Major Outcomes :
• Develop awareness of basic health concepts including mental health , decision-making and refusal skills .
• Investigate body systems , disease , safety / first aid , tobacco , and other drug use .
• Understand relationships , qualities of friendships , and adolescent body changes .
• To provide curriculum that directly supports the district wellness initiative .
• Students will get a basic understanding of CPR .
Instructional Focus : Instruction is presented in a variety of ways including individual assignments , small and large group activities , and discussions .
Health / Wellness 8 [ elective , every other day ] Intended Audience : Grade 8 Major Outcomes :
• Exploration of current teen health and social issues that may include diseases , positive self-image , alcohol / chemical use , exercise and nutrition .
• Develop critical decision-making skills and investigate how the consequences of these decisions impact present and future quality of life .
• Learn the tools to build and foster healthy relationships .
• To prepare students for high school health courses and life beyond school .
• To provide curriculum that directly supports the district wellness initiative .
• CPR Instruction - Students will have the opportunity to get certified in CPR .
Instructional Focus : Instruction is presented in a variety of ways , including individual assignments , small and large group activities , and discussions ; guest speakers may be used to enhance current health topics .
Mathematics Courses
Students performing below grade level in mathematics may be assigned to additional mathematics support courses .
Middle School PreAlgebra [ full year ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : District Placement Process Intended Audience : Grade 6 Major Outcomes :
• Problem solving and reasoning skills .
• Fractions , decimals , percents .
• Readiness for algebra concepts : equations , expressions , ratios , and rates .
• Data representations , probability and statistics .
• 2- and 3-Dimensional figures . Instructional Focus : Instruction presented in a variety of ways , including use of manipulatives , discovery , small and large group discussions .
Intermediate PreAlgebra [ full year ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : District Placement Process Intended Audience : Grade 7 Major Outcomes :
• Application of integers , fractions , decimals and percents .
• Evaluate expressions and solve one-step equations with variables and rational numbers .
• Proportional reasoning .
• Applications of probability and data representation .
• 2- and 3-Dimensional figures . Instructional Focus : Instruction presented in a variety of ways , including large group discussion and active participation .
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