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.
Curricular Connections
Jacob Collier explains music in 5 levels
Makey Makey Instruments
Homemade instruments
Music Theory Explained