Grade 7/8

Grade 7:

Science: Interactions within Ecosystem, Particle Theory of Matter, Forces and Structures, Earth's Crust
Social Studies: World Geography, Global Quality of Life, Ways of life in Asia, Africa or Australiasia, Human Impact in Europe or America

Grade 8:

Science: Cells & Systems, Water, Fluids, Optics
Social Studies: Understanding Societies Past and Present, Early Societies of Mesopotamia, Egypt or the Indus Valley, Ancient Societies of Greek and Rome, Transition to the Modern World (500 - 1400), Shaping the Modern World (1400 - 1850)

Music:

Making Music:

Singing: sing and/or play in tune, with increasing control and accuracy, a sense of phrasing, and musical expression, while maintaining own part within an ensemble. Demonstrate an understanding of balance and blend in an ensemble

Playing: Play and/or sing with harmonic independence

Demonstrate correct posture, playing position, breath control, articulation, diction, intonation, and appropriate technique and control of instrument or voice. Demonstrate an understanding of and facility with a variety of tools for improvising simple melodies and instrumental pieces.
Movement: Use movement to explore music concepts, enhance music making, and express ideas.

Gr. 7 - 4: