The Blake Middle School Curriculum
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| ENGLISH | ||||||
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Reading, Literature, Composition, Grammar, Vocabulary, Spelling, Portfolios, Short Stories, Assorted Novels |
Reading, Literature, Expository Writing, Grammar, Vocabulary, Writer in Residence, Character Sketches, Poetry, Descriptive Writing |
Reading, Literature, Argumentative Writing, Research Paper, Grammar, Vocabulary, Spelling, Portfolios, Short Narratives |
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| MATHMATICS | ||||||
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Formalization of Computation Skills in Fractions, Decimals and Percents Integers Ratio and Proportion Applications in Geometry, Pre-Algebra, Statistics, Graphing, Measurement & Problem Solving |
Pre-Algebra Program Stressing Reading, Vocabulary & the Understanding of Interconnections of Four Arithmetic Processes with Solving Equations; Applications in Geometry; Proportion, Ratios, Percents and Probability; Integers and Graphing Accelerated Algebra I |
Algebra I Concentrating on Skill and Some Applications Accelerated Algebra I Concentrating on Abstract, Analytical Approach and Applications Accelerated Algebra II |
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| SCIENCE | ||||||
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Astronomy Astrobiology Human Biology |
Physics-Energy Science Fair Earth Science |
Chemistry Life Science Environment |
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| SOCIAL STUDIES | ||||||
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American History through WWI |
World History Ancient Civilizations Medieval History |
Economics, Business Day Project, American History: WWI to Present |
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| MODERN AND CLASSICAL LANGUAGES | ||||||
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French Spanish Latin Mandarin |
French Spanish Latin Mandarin |
French Spanish Latin Mandarin |
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| INFORMATION SERVICES | ||||||
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Continued integration of technology and information literacy skills throughout disciplines. Curriculum emphasizes research strategies, evaluation of print and non-print sources, use of primary sources, copyright issues, academic integrity, critical thinking and communication, media production and creation of multimedia presentations. |
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| STUDIO ARTS | ||||||
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Organizational Principles I Contour Drawing Portrait/Figure Drawing Watercolor Painting Art History Woodblock Printing Hand & Power Tools Safety Practices Book Construction |
Ceramics Advanced Drawing Organizational Principles II Art History/Art Criticism Fundamentals of Drafting Individual Projects Design: History and Elements |
Beginning Composition Interpreting Themes in Art Advanced Drawing Color Theory Acrylic Painting Pottery–Raku Sculpture Individual Projects Integrated Arts* Team Taught by Visual Arts, Drama and Music Faculty |
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| MUSIC | ||||||
| GRADE SIX | GRADE SEVEN | GRADE EIGHT | ||||
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Band Chorus |
Concert Band Wind Ensemble Middle School Choristers Treble Choir Boys’ Choir |
Concert Band Wind Ensemble Middle School Choristers Treble Choir Boys’ Choir Integrated Arts* Team Taught by Visual Arts, Drama and Music Faculty |
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| DRAMA SPEECH | ||||||
| GRADE SIX | GRADE SEVEN | GRADE EIGHT | ||||
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Role Playing Improvisation Pantomime and Movement Using Native American Legends, International Folk Tales, Poetry and Creative Drama Activities |
Improvisation Playwriting Write, Produce, Perform and Film a Dramatic or Comic Scene |
Speech Acting Storytelling Integrated Arts* Team Taught by Visual Arts, Drama and Music Faculty |
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| PHYSICAL EDUCATION | ||||||
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Basic Skills |
Basic to Advanced Skills and Strategies |
General Physical Education |
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| Competitive Athletics: Boys & Girls – Cross Country Running, Soccer, Tennis, Swimming & Diving, Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Hockey, Fencing, Nordic Skiing, Track & Field, Golf, Lacrosse, Boys – Football, Baseball; Girls – Softball, Volleyball. | ||||||