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7TH & 8TH Grades

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MATH - Mr. Uribe

My mission for the class is to promote an excitement for learning and ensure that all students succeed. I want my students to be active participants in the classroom and gain ownership of their education. I have high expectations of all my students and strive to create a safe, nurturing environment for learning.

MATH CLASSES

Math 7

Math 7 Honors (Covers two full years of math curriculum - 7th and 8th Grade- in one year)

Math 8

Algebra (High School Level Course)

Geometry (High School Level Course)

MATH FOCUS

Focus on critical thinking

Communicate understanding

Apply skills in higher level problems

Standards for Mathematical Practice

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Students will be expected to be able to explain their mathematical thought process. Students will be required to use critical thinking and apply their understanding of concepts to high-level problems

Students will learn to be true mathematicians in the sense that they will not only work out problems to obtain the right answer, but also be able to express their thinking and communicate their ideas.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION - MS. MCINTOSH

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(Adapted from the CA State Framework for Physical Education)

We believe a physically educated child is more likely to become a healthy adult who is motivated to remain healthy.

Content areas of Study in Physical Education:

Fitness

Physical Skills

Social Skills

Game Knowledge

Health Curriculum for 7th Grade

Students need to come to class with a good attitude and be ready to play.

Physical education students are required to:

• Be on time and dressed properly for P.E.

• Do warm-ups and exercises correctly.

• Respect equipment and property.

• Show good sportsmanship and play fairly.

• Set goals for individual improvement.

• Follow directions.

• Abide by the locker room rules.

Feel free to contact me anytime.

Contact Ms. McIntosh: laura_mcintosh@myfsd.org

Ms. McIntosh's Haiku Page

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CURRICULUM/CONTENT

• Physical Education is a movement based curriculum which includes participation and improvement in the following focus areas:

Fitness

• Muscular strength

• Muscular endurance

• Flexibility

• Body composition

• Aerobic capacity

• State Standards

• Fitness testing- 7th

• Mile Run/Track days

• Activity in games

• Warm ups and cool downs

Physical Skills

• Locomotive

• Non-locomotive

• Manipulative

• Skill work

• Skill tests

• Lead up games

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM

• Social Skills

• Respect, trust, and collaboration

• Communication-speaking and listening

• Appropriate language and behavior

• Appropriate dress

• Be here, be on time, and be ready

• Help to move the activity forward and be on task

• Work hard, play fair and HAVE FUN

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• Game Knowledge

• Strategies and rules of the game

• Application of the students’ fitness, physical skills, and social skills

• Be an active participant

• Help to solve problems and keep the game moving

• Teamwork and cooperation

• Help to make games fun for all

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8th GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS (ELA)/ENGLISH

- MS. ELLISON

My goal is for our students to become lifelong learners who enjoy reading and writing. I hope that our students learn the skills to be able to express themselves in writing in a clear and cohesive manner both formally and informally. I hope to encourage their love of reading, and their ability to enjoy and analyze texts across all genres.

8th Grade Language Arts (ELA)

Curriculum: StudySync - With access to literature levels 2 - 12, this program offers the ability to differentiate to meet the needs of all students. The Core Curriculum will cover the following units:

1. Suspense (Novel: The Lord of the Flies)
2. Time of War (Novel: The Diary of Anne Frank)
3. The Civil War (Novels: The Red Badge of Courage/The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass)
4. Moral Compass (Novel: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer)

Focus: Reading comprehension and academic vocabulary

Comprehensive English

The focus of this class is: writing, grammar, listening and speaking.

Curriculum:

1. StudySync Extended Writing Projects and Writers’ Workshop
2. Listenwise - an online program that teaches active listening and monitors progress in developing strong listening skills.
3. StudySync Grammar Lessons

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ELA/Comprehensive English Expectations

1. Your child should be reading on a daily basis. Selections for reading should be based on interest, and current levels determined through iReady assessment. Results of assessment will be shared on a regular basis.
2. Your child should be writing on a regular basis. In order to complete the Year-Long Alpha Biography Project, (See directions on my teacher site) your child should be writing 1 page each week (starting this week).
3. I am happy to meet with you at any time. Please don’t hesitate to contact me to schedule an opportunity to meet to discuss questions, concerns, your child’s progress…We can meet in person or talk on the phone.
4. You can also e-mail me at any time.

7th GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS (ELA)-

MRS. SMITH

I believe it is critical to create real world connections in the classroom while producing a student-centered learning environment.

English is significant to every student’s future.

Whether one is creating resumes, writing job applications, �applying to college, composing scientific reports, creating a business�presentation, etc., English is crucial to achieving one’s goal.

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7th Grade Language Arts (ELA)

Curriculum: StudySync - With access to literature levels 2 - 12, this program offers the ability to differentiate to meet the needs of all students. The Core Curriculum texts will cover the following themes:

• In Pursuit: What Drives Us To Undertake a Mission?
• The Powers That Be: What should be the principles of a just society?
• Justice Served: Why is it essential to defend human rights?
• Getting Along: What are the challenges of human interaction?

Focus: Reading comprehension and academic vocabulary

7th Grade Comprehensive English

Focus: Writing, Grammar, Listening and Speaking.

Curriculum:

• Writing: Constructed short answer responses and multiple paragraph essays
• Listening- Listenwise is an online program that teaches active listening and notetaking and monitors progress in developing strong listening skills.
• Grammar
• Project-Based Learning

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7th Grade ELA/Comprehensive English Expectations

• Your child should be reading on a daily basis. Students should keep a silent reading book in their backpacks at all times.
• Late Work:
1. If turned in within 1 week of due date, 70% credit.
2. If turned in within 30 days of due date, 50% credit. No credit for assignments turned in more than a month late.
• I am happy to meet with you at any time. Email is the best way to contact me with questions, concerns or to set up a meeting. Your child should always attend conferences regarding his/her progress.
• Mrs. Smith Website with resources and monthly learning targets can be accessed via the Fisler Website Staff Page.

SOCIAL SCIENCE - MRS. BEECHER

Why Study History?

Studying history is important because it allows us to understand our past, which in turn allows to understand our present. If we want to know how and why our world is the way it is today, we have to look to history for answers. People often say that “history repeats itself,” but if we study the successes and failures of the past, we may, ideally, be able to learn from our mistakes and avoid repeating them in the future. Studying history can provide us with insight into our cultures of origin as well as cultures with which we might be less familiar, and in effect, increase cross-cultural awareness and understanding.

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7th & 8th Grade Social Science

Students will study the history, cultures, and geography of the world. Students will use critical thinking skills to analyze primary sources and discover history through investigation. Document-Based Questions Essays will also be taught to help students prepare for high school writing and AP courses in history.

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7th GRADE SOCIAL SCIENCE

• World History
• Curriculum
• Causes of the Fall of the Roman Empire
• Achievements of the Islamic Empire
• Ancient China - focus on Achievements
• Medieval Japan
• Medieval Europe
• Renaissance & Reformation
• Age of Enlightenment

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8th GRADE SOCIAL SCIENCE

• U.S. History
• Curriculum
• The Great Awakening & its Influence on the American Revolutionary War
• Causes of the Revolutionary War and its effect on Declaring Independence
• The Constitution
• Bill of Rights
• Washington & Adams’ Presidency
• Thomas Jefferson & the Louisiana Purchase

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• Andrew Jackson’s Presidency and its effects on Democracy and Native Americans
• Westward Expansion
• The Civil War - Causes and Effects
• Industrial Revolution

National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)

Five main purposes have guided chapters of NJHS from the beginning: to create enthusiasm for scholarship; to stimulate a desire to render service; to promote leadership; to encourage responsible citizenship; and to develop character in the students of secondary schools. These purposes also translate into the criteria used for membership selection in the Fisler chapter.

6th Grade: Must earn 30 hours of service

7th/8th Grade: Must earn 40 hours of service

*Student meeting on September 6th at lunch in room L7 & L8

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SCIENCE - MRS. ROUNDS

Class Mission Statement:

All students will become excited science learners able to apply their knowledge learned to real world situations currently and in their future which will enable them to

think globally.

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7th & 8th GRADE SCIENCE CONTENT

New Next Generation Science integrated model:

Every standard has 3 dimensions: disciplinary core ideas (content), scientific and engineering practices and cross-cutting concepts.

All of these are taught in context not isolation.

7th Grade

8th Grade

SCIENCE

Energy + Waves

Forces & Interactions

Earth History

Natural Selection

Space Systems

Human Impact

Engineering

Structure & Property of Matter

Ecosystems

Natural Resources

Human Impact

Engineering

TECHNOLOGY - MR. STAVA

In this class we will use a variety of technologies to express our ideas.

When appropriate, we will base our activities on what students are covering in their content classes.

TECHNOLOGY CONTENT

7th Grade:�Digital Photography� Photoshop Elements� Apple Photos� Corel Paint

Animation� Anime Studio� iMovie� Garageband

TECHNOLOGY CONTENT

8th Grade:�LEGO Engineering� Creative Engineering

HTML Coding� HTML� CSS

Digital Photography� Continuation from 7th Grade

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Digital Painting� Corel Painter

Spreadsheets and Database

Coding with Java

TECHNOLOGY HOMEWORK POLICY

Most activities are Project Based.

Project guidelines can be found in each classes Haiku pages.

The only homework will be work that is not finished in class. If students use their class time well, they shouldn’t have to work at home.

When you can, take your kids places where they can take interesting photos. I do give extra credit to students who can use what they have learned about Digital Photography to do some independent work.

ELECTIVES

• Band - Intramural Sports
• Coding Principles - Leadership/Student Council
• Creativity Academy - Literature Meets the Arts
• Creative Writing - Mission is Possible
• Digital Art - Spanish
• Elements of Design - Storytelling
• Forensics – Crime Scene Investigation - Vex Robotics

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⅞ GRADE CONFERENCES

Conference Week - Week of September 25

Mandatory Conferences for new students and students earning a C- or lower in any class. Sign up forms will be sent home the week of September 19.

If your child does not need a mandatory conference, you can show up for a Walk In Conference. September 28 and 29 will be set aside for Walk In Conferences. Just show up to the rooms of the teachers you would like to conference with.

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BRING:

Compass

Need to add for this year!

PBIS

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