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English/Language
Arts
2 Semesters:
36 Units
In Seventh Grade Language Arts, students are responsible for
obtaining copies of Sounder by William H. Armstrong, The Westing
Game by Ellen Raskin, and Call It Courage by Armstrong Sperry.
All three books are Newberry Award Books. Students complete
comprehension checks in each unit to respond to what they
have read and engage in activities for developing vocabulary-building
skills and strategies. As they read, students are required to
use the writing process for writing business letters, summaries,
and a research paper. They will also present a variety of speeches.
Math
2 Semesters:
36 Units
In this course students determine the appropriate form of rational numbers to solve problems using a variety of strategies to reason, estimate, compute, solve, and explain
solutions of problems; develop and analyze algorithms for
computing with percents and integers; extend their knowledge
of the real number system by demonstrating an understanding
of rational and irrational numbers, exponents, scientific
notation of large numbers, absolute value, and square roots;
and apply appropriate techniques and strategies to select,
measure, and convert units of length, area, volume, and derived
units. In geometry, students develop formulas for finding
area and volume of plane and solid figures, distinguishing
the difference between surface area and volume; define, describe,
and draw attributes and properties of plane figures; plot
locations in a coordinate plane; identify line and rotational
symmetry, perform transformations of plane figures, and draw
representations of three-dimensional figures from different
views. Students use models to engage in equation-solving processes
using inverse operations; graph linear equations and inequalities;
use formulas to solve problems; read, create, and interpret
graphs including box and whisker plots and stem-and-leaf plots;
analyze data using the measures of center and spread; identify
the misuses and influence of misrepresentations of data; compute
probability of compound events; and design and conduct experiments
to test theoretical probabilities, make predictions, and evaluate
the actual outcomes.
Social Studies - Ohio History
World Studies from 1000 B.C. to 1750
2 Semesters: 36 Units
In this course the students begin with a study of the ancient world. This study incorporates each of the seven standards into the chronology. Students learn that each historic event is shaped by its geographic setting, culture of the people, economic conditions, governmental decisions and citizen action. Students also expand their command of social studies skills and methods.
Science
2 Semesters:
36 Units
Required Course Materials
Students learn to describe interactions of matter and energy
throughout the lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere. They
continue to develop skills of scientific inquiry, explain
how matter can change forms and describe how energy is potential
or kinetic and takes many forms. Students apply math skills
to evaluate and analyze variables and data from investigations
as they draw conclusions from scientific evidence. Seventh-grade
students are able to recognize that technology can create
environmental and economic conflicts, affect the quality of
life, and that science and technology cannot answer all questions
and cannot solve all human problems. Students access knowledge
to explain how energy entering the ecosystems, such as sunlight,
supports the life of organisms through photosynthesis and
the transfer of energy through the interactions of organisms
and the environment.
Foreign Language - Spanish Grade 7
1 Semester: 18 units
Students in Grade 7 Spanish will be introduced or re-introduced to skills in order to begin or resume communication in the target language. They will gain knowledge and understanding of pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar structure and simple conversation as well as study the many cultures of the target language including music, dance, art, sports, literature, cuisine and festivals.
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