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Standard #1: Reading for Information:
Students will read and understand informational materials, describe characteristics of informational text and use facts, ideas and perspectives in developing concepts.
- 8.1.a Locate relevant information and integrate multiple sources in formulating response to self-initiated questions.
Standard #2: Reading Literature:
Students will read and understand a variety of classic and contemporary literature representing diverse historical and cultural perspectives to build an understanding of themselves and others, their environment and the world.
- 8.2.b Read a variety of classic and contemporary literature representing diverse historical and cultural perspectives to understand themselves and others, their environment and the world.
Standard #3: Process of Reading:
Students will demonstrate their understanding of the reading process by using reading and thinking skills and strategies to achieve their purposes in reading.
8.3.c Demonstrate a knowledge of themselves as readers in their own reading process.
Standard #4: Literacy Communities:
Students will recognize the value of personal and social connection of reading, read to satisfy personal interests, and to establish, maintain and enhance personal relationships with others.
- 8.4.d Enjoy reading and sharing ideas with others.
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Standard #1:
Students will use mathematics to solve problems, communicate, and work with others.
- 8.1.a write open number phrases and sentences.
- 8.1.b write one variable equations for story problems with one or more unknowns (age, integer, coin, mixture problems).
- 8.1.c solve transformations.
Standard #2:
Students will use measurement skills.
- 8.2.d calculate perimeter and area of irregular polygons.
- 8.2.e convert within metric units and standard units.
Standard #3:
Students will use reasoning skills, mental mathematics, and estimation skills.
- 8.3.f use the divisibility rules of 2,3,4,5,6,9,10.
- 8.3.g apply distributive property.
- 8.3.h estimate (multiple choice).
Standard #4:
Students will perform mathematical operations and see relationships among numbers.
- 8.4.i simplify order of operations problems with integers.
- 8.4.j solve problems with rational number.
- 8.4.k solve word problems using percents.
Standard #5:
Students will demonstrate a development of spatial sense.
- 8.5.l identify and compute the angle relationships of parallel lines.
- 8.5.m determine angle measurement using complementary, supplementary, and vertical angles.
Standard #6:
Students will analyze data.
- 8.6.n analyze histograms and scatter plots.
- 8.6.o find the measure of central tendency using a stem-and-leaf plot.
Standard #7:
Students will use patterns and relationships to solve problems.
- 8.7.p select and use a formula to find volume and surface area.
- 8.7.q solve function problems.
- 8.7.r express numbers in scientific notation and standard form.
- 8.7.s determine square roots.
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Standard #1:
Students will understand major concepts in earth science and how these apply to society.
- 8.1.a explain cause and effect of earthquakes and volcanoes.
- 8.1.b identify the characteristics of rocks and minerals.
Standard #2:
Students will understand major concepts in life science and how these apply to society.
- 8.2.c understand how the organ systems of humans interact to maintain life.
- 8.2.d explain how organisms survive in a constantly changing environment.
Standard #3:
Students will understand major concepts in physical science and how these apply to society.
- 8.3.e compare and contrast properties of matter and energy.
- 8.3.f apply physical science concepts using mathematical formulas (i.e., density, work, energy).
- 8.3.g apply Newton’s Laws of Motion.
- 8.3.h use a periodic table to provide basic information about elements.
Standard #4:
Students will use scientific inquiry processes (e.g. questioning, observing, predicting, experimenting, controlling variables, concluding) to understand the natural world.
- 8.4.i interpret a graph.
- 8.4.j given a problem form a hypothesis, plan an investigation with controlled variables, record data, and draw one or more conclusions.
Standard #5:
Students will recognize the inter-relationships among the earth, life, and physical sciences and their effect on the environment.
- 8.5.k explain how parts of an Iowa ecosystem interact.
- 8.5.l analyze humans’ positive and negative impacts on Iowa’s environment.
Standard #6:
Students will know the needs, functions, and systems of the human body, as it develops into an adult.
- 8.6.m identify the major female and male reproductive organs of the human body.
- 8.6.n describe the developmental stages of male and females from conception to maturity.
- 8.6.o state the physical, social, and emotional consequences of being sexually active as a teenager.
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Standard #1:
The student will use maps, charts, graphs and timelines.
- 5-6.1.a Interpret political and physical maps.
- 5-6.1.b Use longitude and latitude to plot specific locations.
- 5-6.1.c Read time zones on maps.
- 5-6.1.d Interpret information given on charts, graphs and timelines.
Standard #2:
The student will demonstrate research skills.
- 5-6.2.e Evaluate research materials to determine best sources.
- 5-6..2.f Develop a bibliography of sources used.
Standard #3:
The student will demonstrate cultural awareness.
- 5-6.3.g Describe some of the various cultures found in our world.
Standard #4:
The student will demonstrate a geographic perspective.
- 5-6.4.h Explain and give an example of how the location and resources of an area influence/contribute to that area’s culture and/or economy.
Standard #5:
The student will demonstrate participatory citizenship.
- 5-6.5.i Respond to a contemporary community issue with a personal action (i.e., a letter, community service project, etc.).
Standard #6:
The student will demonstrate an understanding of democracy.
- 5-6.6.j Identify the characteristics of a democratic form of government.
Standard #7:
The student will demonstrate economic awareness.
- 5-6.7.k Explain basic principles of economics (wants, needs, goods, services and personal financing).
Standard #8:
The student will demonstrate historical thinking.
- 5-6.8.l Retell the story of U.S. history.
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Standard #1:
Students will perform a varied repertoire of music, alone and with others.
- 1.a. Students will perform on an instrument accurately and independently, alone and in a group.
- Benchmark/Proficiency Indicators:
- Echo melodic and rhythmic patterns on instruments
- Student will echo or repeat melodic or rhythmic pattern performed by the teacher
- Play a melody while other students play an accompaniment
- Students will perform in several public concerts
- Students will participate in district organized contest as a large ensemble as well as solo and ensemble festival
- Play an accompaniment to a given melody
- Students will perform in several public concerts
- Students will participate in district organized contest as a large ensemble as well as solo and ensemble festival
Standard #2:
Students will read, notate, and interpret music.
- 2.b. Students will read and notate rhythmic notation in various meters. They read and notate pitches in the clef of their instrument. Students in Grade 7 and 8 identify and define standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation and expression.
- Benchmark/Proficiency Indicators
- Demonstrate the ability to read music notation in compound meter
- Students will read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted notes and rests in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8 and alla breve meter signatures
- Students are able to perform songs in different time signatures throughout the year
- The students’ playing ability is assessed several times each semester
- Students participate in Solo and Ensemble festival as well as District Large Group Festival
- Students work out of a music technique book at lessons and during rehearsals
- Use appropriate musical terminology when discussing music
- The student is asked to locate specific notation symbols in specific works of music and to explain or demonstrate what those symbols tell the performer to do
- These symbols will include: slur, tie, elgato, accent, staccato, fermata, ledger line, sharp, flat, natural, key signature, meter signature, repeat signs, motto, poco, D.C., and D.S
- he names of the notes on the lines and spaces should also be included
Standard #3:
Students will listen, reflect, and respond to the characteristics and merits of music.
- 3.d. Students use appropriate terminology in explaining music, music notation, musical instruments, and music performances.
- 3.e. Students devise criteria for evaluating performances (e.g., technique, musical effect, tone, attack and release, balance and blend).
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Standard #1: Aesthetic Perception:
To inquire into the nature, beauty, and experiences of art through sensory perception.
- 8.1.a. The student will be able to write and orally communicate their ideas about the aesthetics of art.
- 8.1.b The student will understand why we create art based on a personal, social or physical function.
Standard #2: Art Criticism:
To observe, reflect, and understand the characteristics and significance of one's own artwork and the artwork of others.
- 8.2.c. The student will compare and contrast the processes and expressive qualities of their own and other artworks.
Standard #3: Art History:
To acquire knowledge of historical and cultural development through varying aesthetic points of view.
- 8.3.d. The student will compare and contrast works of art from different eras and cultures.
Standard #4: Art Production:
To create and express ideas through a variety of media, techniques, and processes.
- 8.4.e. The student will use a variety of media, techniques and processes to express meaning through art.
- 8.5.f. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the elements of art and the principles of design.
Standard #1: Communication:
Students understand and interpret spoken and written communication in the target language on a variety of topics.
Standard #2: Cultures:
Students will demonstrate an awareness of the cultures of the target languages.
Standard #3: Connections:
Students reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines through the target language.
Standard #4: Comparisons:
Students will develop insight into their own language and culture through the study of the target language and culture.
Standard #5: Communities:
Students will participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world.
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Standard #1:
Students gather and organize information: All students will organize and analyze information for relevance and reliability for use in writing.
- 8.1.a Students will establish comprehension through formulating meaningful questions, identifying and thinking about important, interesting, and/or significant passages.
Standard #2:
Students engage in the writing process: All students will plan, write and revise while identifying personal strengths and weaknesses in writing.
- 8.2.b The student will reflect on his/her range of reading, show a growing understanding of him/herself and the world as a result of reading, and set reading goals.
Standard #3:
Students write for a variety of purposes and audiences: All students will demonstrate an understanding of purpose and audience in their writing.
- 8.3.c Students will demonstrate a knowledge of themselves as readers in their own reading process.
Standard #4:
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the principles of language: All students will understand and apply conventions of English and a variety of stylistic writing techniques.
- 8.4.d Students will effectively work in literature circles to discuss, interpret, and extend ideas.
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