7th Grade
Course of Studies
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English Language Arts: Writing & Reading With World Literature
ELA will focus on helping students develop stronger skills in the four major facets of language: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. This will include practice with grammar, critical thinking, vocabulary-building, literary analysis, public speaking, and use of the writing process across a wide range of forms and genres. Our readings as a class will be focused on world literature, including work connected to the Ancient Cultures Social Studies curriculum.
Social Studies: Ancient World Cultures and History
In Ancient Cultures & History, students will explore the major events, trends and figures of ancient civilizations across the continents. Students will be encouraged to make ongoing connections between the ancient past and current society. Like ELA, Grade 7 Social Studies will provide ongoing practice in reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Students will also be introduced to methods of basic historical research and work to master important social studies vocabulary related to history, geography, and the study of cultures.
Math 7:
In this class, students will study foundational mathematical concepts to prepare them for pre-algebra in eighth grade. Students will analyze proportional relationships, solve math problems, relate math to real-world problems and learn a greater understanding of the number system; perform operations using all rational numbers, including fractions and decimals; explore algebraic expressions and equations; draw, construct, and analyze geometrical figures.
Science 7:
This class will offer students a survey of major scientific subcategories including physics, biology, and earth science. It will encourage students to utilize The Scientific Method to ask questions and find answers about the natural world. Class will provide ongoing opportunities for practice with hands-on experimentation, research, data collection and the presentation of findings to peers.
Creator Lab:
Each term, a different creativity-centered subject will be the focus of a daily class. Along with teacher-led instruction, students will work on related independent projects and group projects to build mastery of the term's skill. Skills in Grade 7 may include Culinary Arts, Fine Arts, Communication Arts and Craftsmanship.
Twice weekly:
Spanish Language & Culture
Students at North Star Academy will have Spanish class twice per week. Each student's work will reflect their previous exposure to Spanish and/or to the study of a world language. This class will also provide opportunities for students to learn more about the many disparate Spanish-speaking cultures around the world.
Once Per Week:
Art, Music
The arts are important elements to a rounded student. Each week, 7th grade students will engage in art and music education.
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