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Seventh Grade

Math (core) – Algebra/equations; geometry; Pythagorean theorem; area/perimeter/volume; exponents, linear graphing.

English Language Arts (core) – Creative writing; grammar; spelling and punctuation; classical literature; lyric poetry; play writing; letter writing, essay writing, Shakespeare

History & Social Studies (core) – The Renaissance; Age of Exploration; beginnings of modern science.

Geography (core) – Africa, Central and South America.

Science (core) – Physics; light/optics; acoustics; mechanics; human physiology and sexuality; astronomy continued; inorganic chemistry; nutrition.

Environmental Stewardship (core) – Focus is on food choices and nutrition by investigating the effects of food production, diet, and nutrition on human health and the environment. Continuing with organic gardening, composting and recycling.

Music (core) – Singing, duets, recorder, percussion/strings/chorus/dance electives.

Art – Perspective drawing, spatial solids, Chiaroscuro technique, veil painting.

Performing Arts (core) – Class play originates from the curriculum.

World Language (core) – Japanese continues with speaking, reading, and writing.

Handwork (core) – Hand and machine-sewing from a pattern to create personal clothing.

Woodwork (core) – Encourage diligent work and self-motivation; acknowledge the beauty of their work by making a bowl, handheld mirror and/or box.

Games/Movement/Health (core) – Meeting challenges and making decisions. Perform a variety of dances. Offer basic offensive / defensive strategies. Participation in vigorous activity for 20 minutes. Know warm-up and cool-down activities and how to measure heart rate. Offering rule changes to improve a game. Team cooperation. Track & Field events (running, sprinting, long jump); push-ups; team sports.

Technology – Cyber Civics.