Grade 7

English
Exploration of social justice, environmental, and identity themes in literature
Study of conflict, character, point of view and narration
Identification of literary themes
Use of personal experience in expository and creative writing
Development of research and interviewing skills in writing about the lives of others
Review of essay structure
Introduction to thesis statement
Practice in drafting, editing, and revising
Review of parts of speech and prepositional phrases
Study of phrases and clauses
Development of the sentence
Attention to capitalization, punctuation, word usage
Recognition of changing language rules
Expansion of vocabulary through study and reading; emphasis on roots study

Math
Review and development of computation skills involving decimals, fractions, integers and rational numbers
Introduction of inequalities with set theory, replacement/solution sets and Venn diagrams
Introduction to the coordinate plane
Continued training in algebra skills including evaluating, combining like terms, multiplying monomials, manipulating formulas and solving multi-step equations
Review and development of skills in ratio, proportion and percent
Development of understanding of plane geometry including precise vocabulary, the coordinate plane, transformations, congruency and similar triangles
Focus on measurement including metric and customary conversions, area, perimeter, surface area and volume

Pre-Algebra
Review and development of computation skills involving decimals, fractions and integers
Introduction of irrational numbers
Emphasis on algebra skills including evaluating, combining like terms, multiplying monomials, manipulating formulas and solving multi-step equations including with the variable on both sides
Exploration of plane geometry including precise vocabulary, the coordinate plane, transformations, congruency and similar triangles
Focus on measurement including metric and customary conversions, area, perimeter, surface area and volume
Review and development of skills in ratio, proportion, and percent with an emphasis on applications
Development of skills in probability, statistics, graphs, combinations and permutations
Exploration of the first three units of the Algebra 1 course (see eighth grade)

Social Studies / History
Study of civics and U.S. history (Settlement to Civil War)
Engagement in current events discussions/activities
Emphasis on group/partner work
Development of non-fiction reading skills
Focus on research skills through short, directed activities
Expansion of map and globe skills
Development of study skills and habits
Focus on test preparation and test-taking skills

Science
Emphasis on the scientific method
Emphasis on analysis of results and formulation of accurate/logical conclusions
Expectation of increased focus and purpose in scientific investigations
Integration of hands-on labs with real-world applications
Integration of technology
Incorporation of tools such as dissection kits and microscopes
Focus on cell biology, human anatomy, ecology
Introduction to natural resources
Study of waves, electricity, and magnetism

Spanish 1A
Development of awareness of cultural differences found in the Spanish-speaking world
Exploration of the complexity of climate and geography of the Spanish-speaking world
Emphasis on Spain's influence on growth and evolution of the United States historically and linguistically.
Exploration of the complexity and importance of heritage and ancestors
Emphasis on building writing and conversational skills
Development of awareness of language structure in present tense
Opportunities to build vocabulary in daily situations

Latin 1A
Study of Roman colonial life
Investigation of Roman slavery
Introduction to Volo, nolo, and possum
Emphasis on verb infinitives
Introduction to present active participles
Introduction to personal pronouns
Introduction to adjectives (agreement and comparison)
Expansion of understanding of prepositional phrases

Art
Emphasis on drawing using a variety of materials and techniques
Development of portraiture and still-life drawing skills
Introduction to graphic design
Continued emphasis on elements and principles of design
Expanded studies in a multimedia curriculum

Music
Development and application of previously learned skills
Expansion of knowledge of musical symbols/vocabulary
Discussion of cultural contexts of performance music
Introduction to various composers and styles
Continued instrumental study: keyboards, guitars, drums, English handbell unit
Optional chorus, musical theatre, rock band by audition
Optional participation in concerts

Technology
Integration of laptops or tablets in all academic classes
Practice in assessing website validity
Creation of Venn diagrams
Incorporation of tables into research projects
Creation of a three-fold and two-sided brochure based on a research topic in history

Physical Education
Enhancement of sports skills
Participation in formal interscholastic sports leagues
Emphasis on game skills and strategy
Emphasis on sportsmanship
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