Download Salem School 2013-2014 8th Grade 2nd Trimester Unified Arts

Salem School
2013-2014
8th Grade
2nd Trimester
Unified Arts Skills Expectations
Create original compositions for the piano using
familiar notes and rhythmic groupings
Sing opposing intervals (using Solefedge syllables)
ART
(The learner will…)
Knowledge of Concepts
Skills and Techniques
Apply the concept of balance to create a balanced
design based on the concept of Notan
Use both added and subtracted form effectively when
creating a coil pot
Apply effective composition when designing a linoleum
print illustration of a word or quote
Apply effective positive and negative space when
painting an object from life
Knowledge of Concepts
Apply the principle of unity to create an effective name
design
Choose a color scheme and composition to best depict
an object of their choice
Choose a subject, concept, and medium and design a
final project based on these variables
Paint a watercolor landscape, choosing appropriate
techniques based on subject
Read, write, and perform musical notation on the
Grand Staff
Identify and write notes above and below the grand
staff
Introduction to traditional rhythmic counting methods
(cut time and 6/8)
Introduction to music theory
Analyze examples of classical music from the
Romantic period
Learn about prominent composers from the Romantic
period (Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky)
Continue study/analysis and performance of music
from the 1980’s
TECHNOLOGY
(The learner will…)
Research Skills and Techniques
PHYSICALEDUCATION
Collect and organize relevant research data
Synthesize collected information
(The learner will…)
Research Knowledge and Concepts
Skills and Techniques
Demonstrate developmentally mature applications
combining locomotor, nonlocomotor and manipulative
skills to participate in developmentally appropriate
movement and fitness activities
Knowledge of Concepts
Demonstrate knowledge of rules, safety practices and
procedures as they apply to an increasing range of
movement situations (K,S)
Identify the systematic approach in
research
Decide on the best information sources
conducting
Internet application Skills and Techniques
Perform Advanced Internet Searching
Search using keywords with exclusions
Select keywords in titles, URL, and/or page content
Internet application Knowledge of Concepts
Validate web sites
MUSIC
Multimedia software Skills and Techniques
(The learner will…)
Skills and Techniques
Advanced piano study and performance
Sight-sing intermediate melodies using
syllables
Solfedge
Construct a storyboard to organize audio slideshow
Decide on the proper presentation sequence of
information
Select the proper image for each sub topic
Edit images and add caption
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Multimedia software Knowledge of Concepts
Present a research topic in a logical and
understandable sequence
Write a script
Recognize the elements of making an effective audio
slideshow on a research topic
Spreadsheet software Skills and Techniques
Create data tables and graphs
Share graphs and tables with presentation software
Produce scatter plot charts
Construct an intersecting line
Spreadsheet software Knowledge of
Concepts
Analyze data from charts and graphs to complete
additional subsets of data
HEALTH THEMES
(The learner will…)
Substance Abuse Prevention
Knowledge
Be introduced to the various areas of the brain and
their main functions
Explain the interrelationship of mental, emotional,
social
and
physical
health
during
preadolescence/adolescence
Recognize the physical and emotional risks associated
with adolescent substance abuse
Explain the relationship between positive health
behaviors and prevention of injury, illness, disease
Identify and discuss the different stages of drug abuse
from first time use to recovery
Stem changing verbs (Querer/to want and tener/ to
have)
Some new er, ir, ar verbs
Places to go during their free time
Events such us birthdays, graduation, and
anniversaries
The uses of the verb pensar / to think
Transportation in Spain and South America
Reflexive verbs in Spanish
How to write an invitation
Meals and food in Ecuador
To comment on food
To make polite requests
To order dinner in a restaurant
To ask and pay for the bill
French
Learn, recognize & use several food items to buy at
market
Learn how to conjugate the verb <<VOULOIR>> in the
present tense
Learn how to conjugate the verb <<POUVOIR>> in the
present tense
Learn how to conjugate the verb <<ALLER>> in the
present tense
Learn & create sentences in both the “present” as well
as the “near future” tenses
Recognize the difference between “THE” & “SOME” &
be able to proficiently use it in French
Learn about the metric system & compare it to the
measuring system of the USA
Recognize various containers, bags & general
measurements when asking for some food/drink
Know & recognize the 4 meals of the day in the target
language
Skills
Use a decision-making process to enhance health
GLOBAL LANGUAGE
(The learner will…)
Each bulleted item relates to Oral,
Reading and Writing
Spanish
General information about the country of Ecuador
Learn to have a phone conversation ; to extend and to
accept invitations
Learn to make plans; to talk about getting ready
Learn to turn down an invitation and to make an
excuse
Learn how to use the verb would like when having a
conversation
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