Middle Years Program
What is the MYP?
Edison High School uses the teaching framework of the IB Middle Years Program. The Middle Years Program provides a flexible, inquiry-based, concept-driven approach to teaching and learning. MYP is for all Edison students in grades 9 and 10. It provides a framework of learning, which encourages students to become creative, critical and reflective thinkers.
How is MYP unique?
Is centered on the learner.
Empowers young people for a lifetime of learning.
Engages students with global challenges through inquiry, action, and reflection.
Provides opportunities to develop both disciplinary and interdisciplinary understanding.
Adds depth to students' educational experience.
Is inquiry- based: students learn how to ask good questions, and find the answers.
Personal Project
This is a student-driven project for all Edison 10th graders. It encourages students to practically explore of a topic of their own interest.
Edison supports students to accomplish personal learning goals through developing a process for managing their time, making progress on a project over a sustained period of time and reflecting on their process for the project.
A Middle Years Classroom
MYP Course Overviews
FRENCH LEVEL 1
This course will introduce students to a basic foundation of the French language. Students will begin to develop the ability to comprehend and speak French through guided practice. They will begin to develop reading and writing skills through the use of selected authentic materials that reflect French speaking cultures. Students will develop strategies for learning language and gain insight to various French-speaking cultures.
FRENCH LEVEL 2
This course continues the development of a basic foundation in the French language. Students will increase their ability to comprehend and to speak French through guided practice. The students will increase their reading and writing skills through the use of selected authentic materials that reflect French-speaking cultures. They will increase their understanding of the different cultures, explore the connection between language and culture, and begin to develop an awareness of others’ world view. They will develop and practice strategies for learning the language. Students at this level and above have the opportunity to travel to France with a group comprised of Minneapolis students and teachers.
SPANISH LEVEL 1
The aim of this course is to introduce the student to the Spanish language. Students will learn to understand, speak, read and write Spanish used in everyday situations. This is a basic introduction into how the language works.
SPANISH LEVEL 2
The aim of this course is to increase and broaden the skills needed to understand spoken Spanish, and to speak, read and write Spanish. Emphasis is on more in-depth study of the Latino culture, vocabulary building, and to increase confidence in speaking and understanding Spanish.
Spanish for Spanish Speakers Level 1
Spanish for Spanish Speakers is designed for students who use the Spanish language at home and who desire to read and write in Spanish. The students will practice various aspects of writing including spelling, punctuation, accent marks, etc..; organize ideas in writing and in communicating; develop academic language in Spanish; connect abilities in Spanish to other classes such as English language arts, social studies, and theatre; and discuss and write in depth about topics pertinent to the Spanish-speaking world.
Spanish for Spanish Speakers Level 2
Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2 is designed for students who use the Spanish language at home and who desire to refine their ability to read and write in Spanish. The students will practice various aspects of writing including spelling, punctuation, accent marks, etc..; organize ideas in writing and in communicating; develop academic language in Spanish; connect abilities in Spanish to other classes such as English language arts, social studies, and theatre; and discuss and write in depth about topics pertinent to the Spanish-speaking world.
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