Year Long—Carnegie Unit Courses Foundations of Engineering and Technology—Year Long Carnegie Unit Course: This is an opportunity for 8th grade students to earn high school credit with a Carnegie Unit course in Career and Technology Education. Foundations of Engineering and Technology is the introductory course for all Georgia Engineering and Technology Education pathways. This course provides students with opportunities to develop fundamental technological literacy as they learn about the history, systems, and processes of invention and innovation. Foundations in Engineering & Technology will concentrate on the development of skills that are required for all Engineering & Technology career pathways. Students will have the opportunity to: take on a leadership role and be empowered with technology tools learn effective Engineering communication skills work with Engineering software application (AutoCAD, Inventor) be introduced to the world of Design get an overview of emerging technologies impacting Engineering Design This course is designed to prepare students to be successful both professionally and personally in an information-based society. Spanish—Year Long Carnegie Unit Course: ¡Hola estudiantes, vamanos a la clase de español! If you are interested in learning a new language, intrigued by exploring other cultures, or simply want to get a head start on your study of a second language to be ready for high school then Spanish class is the place for you. We will learn some basic vocabulary and phrases through a variety of activities such as music, games, and technology along with oral and written practice. We will study the countries where Spanish is spoken to learn about the cultures while participating in some of the typical customs and traditions through crafts, music, and other activities. So come on “vamanos” to Spanish class where you have the opportunity to Discover Languages…Discover the World! Year Long—Carnegie Unit Courses Introduction to Digital Technology—Year Long Carnegie Unit Course: Students will focus on project-based activities to successfully master the skills and knowledge that will provide a technology-rich foundation as students navigate their educational journey. Introduction to Digital Technology will concentrate on the development of computer skills that are required for all career pathways. Students will have the opportunity to: take on a leadership role and be empowered with technology tools (hardware and software) learn effective digital communication skills work with web design applications be introduced to the world of programming get an overview of emerging technologies impacting the digital world This course is designed to prepare students to be successful both professionally and personally in an informationbased society. Creekland Middle School 8th Grade Connections Students and Parents! French—Year Long Carnigie Unit Course: Bonjour! Bienvenue à la clase de français! If you are interested in learning a new language, intrigued by exploring other cultures, or simply want to get a head start on your study of a second language to be ready for high school then French class is the place for you. We will learn some basic vocabulary and phrases through a variety of activities such as music, games, and technology along with oral and written practice. We will study the countries where French is spoken to learn about the cultures while participating in some of the typical customs and traditions through projects and cultural celebrations. Hope to see you in FRENCH class where you have the opportunity to discover a new language …and discover the world! This brochure will give you an idea of the Connections Courses offered for the 2015-2016 school year! 8th Grade Connections Course Offerings Technology Education: This course is designed for Physical Education: Physical education is an students to utilize the design process. Students will examine various systems, such as; electrical, magnetic, mechanical, structural, natural, thermal, chemical, and information. Students will learn how systems can work together. Technological Systems reinforces the areas of math, science, social studies, and language arts through practical application and/or hands on activities. At the end of this course, students will be able to utilize the design process and universal systems model to design and produce a technological product. exciting activity based course that allows you to participate in variety of activities both indoors and outside. While in PE you will have the opportunity to participate in outdoor interest like flag football, soccer, track and field, and blacktop games. Indoor games and activities for PE students include Texas Battleball, Gotcha, Downer Ball, and Rooster Tail. In addition to these activities, students will also work daily to improve all aspects of their health related fitness and complete the FitnessGram assessment to determine their overall fitness levels. Visual Arts: Visual Arts is a fine arts course where you will explore the elements and principles of design through hands on learning. Students will learn about different art mediums by creating two dimensional and three-dimensional projects, as well as exploring art history and various careers in the arts. Theater Arts—Year Long: 8th Grade Theatre Arts will be a year-long class for the 2015-2016 school year. Students will learn the Elements of Theatre through performances of full length plays. This will involve Acting students & those interested in all aspects of Technical Theatre including Sound, Lighting, Costuming & Prop building. See Mr. Hadden for an audition or interview for the area(s) you are interested in learning. Journalism: Who? What? Where? When? Why? How? These are the questions we will answer as we uncover the various forms of print and broadcast journalism. Our class will discuss newspapers, magazines, photographs, radio, television, and the internet. We will be reviewing and reinforcing reading and writing objectives with a goal of improving these skills. In order to do this, we will watch the news, Health: Health classes are designed to give students a better understanding of the human body and all aspects of health. Health students will engage in class discussions and other activities to gain a better understanding of health and wellness related topics. Some of the topics students will explore include resolving conflict, negative effects of various drugs on the body, internet safety, healthy nutritional choices, and first aid emergencies. Connections Preferences Beginning in 2015-16, Creekland Middle would like to offer 7th students and their parents the opportunity to rank their connections preferences for the upcoming year. To submit preferences, please click the link in the News tool on the CMS Landing page or go to the CMS website (www.creeklandmiddle.org) and click the link titled “Rising 8th grade 2015-16 connections preference form. Complete the form and submit your top 6 choices. * Please note that chorus, band, orchestra, French, Spanish, Intro to Digital Technology, and Foundations of Engineering are yearlong courses. For course preferences to be considered in placement, they must be submitted online by Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 10:00 p.m. A paper version may be picked up from the 7th grade academy office and must be turned in by Tuesday, May 5, at 4:00 pm. Careers: Are you wondering how to find the If you have any questions, please contact the 7th grade academy office at 770-338-4714. pathway to your dream job and success? Wanting to know which careers pay the big bucks? Need help deciding which pathway to choose? Do you like to play games? Do you enjoy using technology? Then Careers is the course choice for you! WE will engage in project based learning as we enter the world of work and discover what careers are available for you. NOTE: We will take preferences into consideration, but placement will depend upon availability. Please understand that your commitment to any year long course is for ENTIRE YEAR. After making the selection for the year, you must remain in the course for the ENTIRE YEAR. * Course offerings are subject to change.
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