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1 Washington Academy of Arts & Technology EV Online Course Catalog

2 Washington Academy of Arts & Technology EV Online K-8 Course Catalog

3 Table of Contents Table of Contents Middle Course Catalog Pages Kindergarten Page 4 1 st Grade Pages nd Grade Pages rd Grade Pages th Grade Pages th Grade Pages th Grade Pages th Grade Pages th Grade Pages Grade Math Pages Electives Pages World Languages Pages East Valley School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district s Title IX officer and/or section 504/ADA coordinator. Title IX Officer, Tom Gresch, (509) * Section 504 Coordinator, Maureen Lyden, (509) * ADA Officer, Maureen Lyden, (509) *

4 Kindergarten Language Arts K CEDARS Code: #80000 COURSE LENGTH: Two semesters The Kindergarten Language Arts class encourages students to learn new vocabulary, develop fluency and begin to expand their newfound reading comprehension skills. Through a series of reading, writing and learning based activities; students will explore the alphabet, principals/fundamentals of print, learn the different parts of a book and much more to help them on their way to understanding the basics of language arts. Mathematics K CEDARS Code: #80000 COURSE LENGTH: Two semesters The Kindergarten Math class is dedicated to introducing students to the wonderful world of math. Through a series of learning based activities, students will begin to develop the knowledge of patterns, sorting, shapes and how to describe positional relationships. Furthermore, students will be instructed on counting, grouping, different ways to represent numbers, how to compare and contrast numbers and so much more as they work to understand the foundations of math.

5 1st Grade Language Arts 1 CEDARS Code: #80000 The 1 st grade Language Arts class encourages students to learn new vocabulary, develop fluency and begin to expand their newfound reading comprehension skills. Through a series of reading, writing and learning based activities; students will explore high frequency words, demonstrate a knowledge of the different letters in the alphabet and the sounds they make alone and when paired. Students will also be instructed on vowels, the sounds of vowels, how to apply their new knowledge to reading and much more to help them on their way to understanding the basics of language arts. Mathematics 1 CEDARS Code: #80000 The 1 st grade Math class is dedicated to building on previously taught lessons in order to further comprehension of the intricacies of math. Through a series of learning based activities, students will begin to understand numeration, number theories/systems, relationships among numbers and the ways of representing fractions. Furthermore, students will be instructed on operations and their relationships, understanding patterns, relations, functions, how to analyze mathematical situations/structures and so much more as they work to understand the inner workings of math.

6 1st Grade Science 1 CEDARS Code: #80000 The 1 st grade Science class assists students on the journey to understanding science. Students will be instructed on the patterns of structure and function in living and nonliving things, understand the basic characteristics of earth science, and explore contributions people have made to scientific knowledge.

7 2nd Grade Language Arts 2 CEDARS Code: #80000 COURSE LENGTH: Two semesters The 2 nd grade Language Arts class encourages students to explore high frequency words, demonstrate knowledge of vowels, the sounds of vowels, and how to apply their new knowledge to reading. Through a series of reading, writing and learning based activities; students will build on their knowledge of high frequency words and fluency with an emphasis on speed and accuracy. Students will also begin working on inflection, reviewing punctuation, context clues and much more to help them on their way to understanding language arts. Mathematics 2 CEDARS Code: #80000 The 2 nd grade Math class is dedicated to building on previously taught lessons in order to further comprehension of the intricacies of math. Through a series of learning based activities, students will begin to understand numeration, number theories/systems, relationships among numbers, three-dimensional shapes, describing spatial relationships and the ways of representing fractions. Furthermore, students will be instructed on operations and their relationships, understanding patterns, relations, functions, how to analyze mathematical situations/structures. and so much more as they work to understand the inner workings of math.

8 2nd Grade Science 2 CEDARS Code: #80000 The 2nd grade Science class assists students on the journey to understanding science. Students will be instructed on patterns in nature, basic characteristics of force and motion, and the basic characteristics of earth and space. Social Studies 2 CEDARS Code: #80000 The 2 nd grade Social Studies class works to instruct students on the differences between wants and needs, comparing/contrasting the locations of people, places and environments, understanding Our National Identity, understanding the importance of jobs/ value of work and so much more.

9 3rd Grade Language Arts 3 CEDARS Code: #80000 The 3 rd grade Language Arts class encourages students to explore synonyms, antonyms, analyzing and determining the correct meaning of a word and work to understand idioms. Through a series of reading, writing and learning based activities students will build on their knowledge of comprehension in order to enhance their ability to comprehend written text, learn about the nuances of plot, theme, sequential order and much more to help them on their way to understanding language arts. Mathematics 3 CEDARS Code: #80000 The 3rd grade Math class is dedicated to building on previously taught lessons in order to further comprehension of the intricacies of math. Through a series of learning based activities, students will begin to understand numeration, number theories/systems, writing numbers, reading and writing whole numbers, comparing and ordering whole numbers and number lines/inequalities. Furthermore, students will be instructed on addition/subtraction, multiplication/ division, understanding operations and how they relate to one another. Also taught in the 3 rd grade math would be lessons on understanding the concepts of money, using algebraic equations to represent mathematical situations and so much more as they work to understand the inner workings of math.

10 3rd Grade Science 3 CEDARS Code: #80000 COURSE LENGTH: Two semesters The 3 rd grade Science class assists students on the journey to understanding science. Students will be instructed on the process of scientific investigation, energy, force and motion, and the effects of the shape of the earth. Students will also learn the basics of ecology, how living organisms interact with their environment, understanding light and sound, the basics of Astronomy and will discover the Mesozoic eras on Earth. Social Studies 3 CEDARS Code: #80000 The 3 rd grade Social Studies class works to instruct students on the characteristics, culture and influence of the Vikings, the way of life of the Alaskan Inuits, learning about the world in spatial terms by learning/describing the major physical features of Earth s surface and will examine the history of the United States during its early years. Students will also learn about people, events, and characteristics or rural, urban and suburban regions, work to understand the concepts of economics, characteristics of citizenship/roles of the government and so much more.

11 4th Grade Language Arts 4 CEDARS Code: #80000 The 4th grade Language Arts class encourages students to expand and apply knowledge of grade level appropriate vocabulary, apply comprehension strategies to literary/expository texts and enhance reading, writing and thinking skills. Through a series of reading, writing and learning based activities students will apply grammatical and mechanical conventions in written compositions, read/ respond to a variety of literature and much more to help them on their way to understanding language arts. Mathematics 4 CEDARS Code: #80000 Course Description; The 4 th grade Math class is dedicated to building on previously taught lessons in order to further comprehension of the intricacies of math. Through a series of learning based activities, students will begin to understand the addition/subtraction, multiplication/ division, fractions/decimals and understanding operations and how they relate to one another. Also taught in the 4th grade math would be lessons on understanding the concepts of money, using algebraic equations to represent mathematical situations, coordinating geometry and so much more as they work to understand the inner workings of math.

12 4th Grade Science 4 CEDARS Code: #80000 The 4 th grade Science class assists students on the journey to understanding science. Students will be instructed on the processes involved with scientific investigation, changes in matter and energy, understanding the phenomena of sound and understanding the solar system. Students will also learn the characteristics and structures of living things, how living things interact with one another and their environment and much more as students work their way through the nuances of science. Social Studies 4 CEDARS Code: #80000 The 4th grade Social Studies class works to instruct students on the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Indus Valley. Students will also learn about the Aztecs, Incas, Mayas, the United States during the revolutionary and national periods, investigate the interaction of people with their physical environment, the political system in historical context and so much more.

13 5th Grade Language Arts 5 CEDARS Code: #80000 The 5th grade Language Arts class encourages students to expand and apply knowledge of grade level appropriate vocabulary, apply comprehension strategies to literary/expository texts and enhance reading, writing and thinking skills. Through a series of reading, writing and learning based activities students will work on developing fluency, the use of appropriate conventions of written language, further their knowledge on the elements of writing and much more to help them on their way to understanding language arts. Mathematics 5 CEDARS Code: #80000 The 5 th grade Math class is dedicated to building on previously taught lessons in order to further comprehension of the intricacies of math. Through a series of learning based activities, students will begin to understand the concepts of place value and estimation, how to perform operations using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and learn about integers/variables. Also taught in the 5th grade math would be lessons on customary and metric units of measurements, perform conversions, apply geometric concepts to different situations to solve problems and so much more as they work to understand the inner workings of math.

14 5th Grade Science 5 CEDARS Code: #80000 The 5 th grade Science class assists students on the journey to understanding science. Students will be instructed on the processes involved with completing scientific investigations, how changes in matter are related to atoms and molecules and how electricity interacts with matter. Students will also demonstrate an understanding of the basic characteristics of light, how cells grow, develop, reproduce and much more as students work their way through the nuances of science. Social Studies 5 CEDARS Code: #80000 The 5th grade Social Studies class works to instruct students on Christopher Columbus journey to America, the Spanish expedition, and describe the developments of Colonial America. Students will also evaluate the battles, documents, and people involved in the American Revolution, analyze the challenges confronted by the government and its leaders in the early years of the republic and much more.

15 6th Grade Language Arts 6 CEDARS Code: #40000 b. Fuel Education (Online) The 6th grade Language Arts class encourages students to expand and apply knowledge of grade level appropriate vocabulary, apply comprehension strategies to literary/expository texts and enhance reading, writing and thinking skills. Through a series of reading, writing and learning based activities students will work on grammatical/mechanical conventions of language in written compositions, identify the structural features of literature, develop an appreciation for the different genres of literature and much more to help them on their way to understanding language arts. Mathematics 6 CEDARS Code: #40000 b. Fuel Education (Online) The 6 th grade Math class is dedicated to building on previously taught lessons in order to further comprehension of the intricacies of math. Through a series of learning based activities, students will begin to understand roman numerals/ numbers using the base-ten system and perform basic operations, how to use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division strategies in order to solve problems. Also taught in 6th grade math would be how to work with decimals and perform all four operations in order to solve problems, performing all four operations using integers, how to analyze, interpret and create graphs and so much more as they work to understand the inner workings of math.

16 6th Grade Science 6 - Earth/Space Science CEDARS Code: #40000 b. Fuel Education (online) In Odyssey Middle School Earth and Space Science, students explore topics including Earth s structure; Earth s history; rocks and minerals; geologic processes and plate tectonics; oceans and the water cycle; Earth s atmosphere, weather and climate; our solar system; stars; and galaxies. Students also investigate how the motions of the Sun, the Moon, and Earth create days, seasons, years, eclipses, phases of the Moon, and tides. Lessons are presented in an engaging, game-like format, with multiple opportunities for students to practice what they have learned. Science 6 - Nature of Science CEDARS Code COURSE LENGTH: Two Semesters In Odyssey Middle School Nature of Science, students investigate how to safely and correctly use scientific equipment, take measurements, conduct experiments and investigations, collect and analyze data, draw conclusions, evaluate evidence, and present their work to others. Lessons are presented in an engaging, game-like format, with multiple opportunities for students to practice what they have learned.

17 6th Grade Science 6 - Physical Science CEDARS Code COURSE LENGTH: Two Semesters b. Fuel Education (Online) In Odyssey Middle School Physical Science, students investigate topics in chemistry and physics, including physical and chemical changes, atoms and elements, mixtures and solutions, the periodic table, states of matter, motion, gravity, density and buoyancy, energy, heat, the properties of waves, and light. Lessons are presented in an engaging, game-like format, with multiple opportunities for students to practice what they have learned. Science 6 - Life Science CEDARS Code COURSE LENGTH: Two Semesters b. Fuel Education (Online) n Odyssey Middle School Life Science, students explore topics in biology including the characteristics of living things; plant and animal cell structures; the characteristics of unicellular and multicellular life; genetics; classification of organisms; the structure and function of human cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems; and the structure and function of plants. Lessons are presented in an engaging, game-like format, with multiple opportunities for students to practice what they have learned.

18 6th Grade Social Studies 6 CEDARS Code: #40000 b. Fuel Education (Online) The 6th grade Social Studies class works to instruct students on the physical processes that shape the Earth s surface, and the culture, history and contemporary development of various geographic locations on Earth. Family and Consumer Science CEDARS Code: COURSE LENGTH: One Semester a. Fuel Education (Online) The middle school Family and Consumer Science course focuses on the introduction of skills and knowledge that will help young teenagers transition into the adult roles within the family. Students engage in activities to learn more about managing money, entering the world of work, establishing a home and family, preparing nutritious meals, working as part of a team, and caring for the environment and their community. Students gain an appreciation for the work of the family and how they as individuals contribute to the well-being of their family and their community.

19 7th Grade Language Arts 7 CEDARS Code: #51035 b. Fuel Education (Online) The 7th grade Language Arts class encourages students to expand and apply knowledge of grade level appropriate vocabulary, and writing, and work on compression activities, literary response/ analysis, and writing applications. Through a series of reading, writing and learning based activities students will work on fluency, reading comprehension, pre-writing, and much more to help them on their way to understanding language arts. Mathematics 7 CEDARS Code: #52037 COURSE LENGTH: Two semesters b. Fuel Education (Online) The 7 th grade Math class is dedicated to building on previously taught lessons in order to further comprehension of the intricacies of math. Through a series of learning based activities, students will begin to address expressing numbers using exponents and scientific notation, order of operations, fractions, decimals, percents and estimations. Also taught in 7th grade math would be prime and composite numbers, prime factorization, greatest common fact and least common multiple, scales, rates, ratios, proportions, percents and so much more as they work to understand the inner workings of math.

20 7th Grade Science 7 - Earth/Space Science CEDARS Code: COURSE LENGTH: Two Semesters b. Fuel Education (Online) In Odyssey Middle School Earth and Space Science, students explore topics including Earth s structure; Earth s history; rocks and minerals; geologic processes and plate tectonics; oceans and the water cycle; Earth s atmosphere, weather and climate; our solar system; stars; and galaxies. Students also investigate how the motions of the Sun, the Moon, and Earth create days, seasons, years, eclipses, phases of the Moon, and tides. Lessons are presented in an engaging, game-like format, with multiple opportunities for students to practice what they have learned. Science 7 - Nature of Science CEDARS Code COURSE LENGTH: Two Semesters In Odyssey Middle School Nature of Science, students investigate how to safely and correctly use scientific equipment, take measurements, conduct experiments and investigations, collect and analyze data, draw conclusions, evaluate evidence, and present their work to others. Lessons are presented in an engaging, game-like format, with multiple opportunities for students to practice what they have learned.

21 7th Grade Science 7 - Physical Science CEDARS Code COURSE LENGTH: Two Semesters b. Fuel Education (Online) In Odyssey Middle School Physical Science, students investigate topics in chemistry and physics, including physical and chemical changes, atoms and elements, mixtures and solutions, the periodic table, states of matter, motion, gravity, density and buoyancy, energy, heat, the properties of waves, and light. Lessons are presented in an engaging, game-like format, with multiple opportunities for students to practice what they have learned. Science 7 - Life Science CEDARS Code COURSE LENGTH: Two Semesters b. Fuel Education (online) n Odyssey Middle School Life Science, students explore topics in biology including the characteristics of living things; plant and animal cell structures; the characteristics of unicellular and multicellular life; genetics; classification of organisms; the structure and function of human cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems; and the structure and function of plants. Lessons are presented in an engaging, game-like format, with multiple opportunities for students to practice what they have learned.

22 7th Grade Social Studies 7 CEDARS Code: #40000 b. Fuel Education (Online) The 7th grade Social Studies class works to instruct students on the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures of the sub-saharan African civilizations of Ghana and Mali, how to identify examples of religious influence in Europe, trace the spread of cultural, religious, and political ideology, including feudalism. Students will also analyze and compare global civilizations and their effects on each other, and Students will identify and compare characteristics of major empires of the world. Students will assess and evaluate the necessary conditions that allow for great cultural transformations as well as the ultimate effects of cultural movements. Family and Consumer Science CEDARS Code: COURSE LENGTH: a. Fuel Education (Online) The middle school Family and Consumer Science course focuses on the introduction of skills and knowledge that will help young teenagers transition into the adult roles within the family. Students engage in activities to learn more about managing money, entering the world of work, establishing a home and family, preparing nutritious meals, working as part of a team, and caring for the environment and their community. Students gain an appreciation for the work of the family and how they as individuals contribute to the well-being of their family and their community.

23 8th Grade Language Arts 8 CEDARS Code: #51036 COURSE LENGTH: Two semesters b. Fuel Education (Online) The 8th grade Language Arts class encourages students to expand and apply knowledge of grade level appropriate vocabulary, apply comprehension strategies to literary/expository texts and enhance reading, writing and thinking skills. Through a series of reading, writing and learning based activities students will work on fluency, reading comprehension, pre-writing, and much more to help them on their way to understanding language arts. Mathematics 8 CEDARS Code: #52038 COURSE LENGTH: Two semesters b. Fuel Education (Online) The 8 th grade Math class is dedicated to building on previously taught lessons in order to further comprehension of the intricacies of math. Through a series of learning based activities, students will begin to rational/irrational numbers, absolute value and scientific notation, repeating decimals, principle square roots, estimation and simplification of expressions and number theories. Also taught in 8th grade math would be ratio, proportion and percent, real world computation, expressions and equations and so much more as they work to understand the inner workings of math.

24 8th Grade Science 8 - Earth/Space Science CEDARS Code: #53008 b. Fuel Education (Online) In Odyssey Middle School Earth and Space Science, students explore topics including Earth s structure; Earth s history; rocks and minerals; geologic processes and plate tectonics; oceans and the water cycle; Earth s atmosphere, weather and climate; our solar system; stars; and galaxies. Students also investigate how the motions of the Sun, the Moon, and Earth create days, seasons, years, eclipses, phases of the Moon, and tides. Lessons are presented in an engaging, game-like format, with multiple opportunities for students to practice what they have learned. Science 8 - Life Science CEDARS Code 53158/40000 COURSE LENGTH: Two Semesters b. Fuel Education (Online) n Odyssey Middle School Life Science, students explore topics in biology including the characteristics of living things; plant and animal cell structures; the characteristics of unicellular and multicellular life; genetics; classification of organisms; the structure and function of human cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems; and the structure and function of plants. Lessons are presented in an engaging, game-like format, with multiple opportunities for students to practice what they have learned.

25 8th Grade Science 8 - Nature of Science CEDARS Code COURSE LENGTH: Two Semesters In Odyssey Middle School Nature of Science, students investigate how to safely and correctly use scientific equipment, take measurements, conduct experiments and investigations, collect and analyze data, draw conclusions, evaluate evidence, and present their work to others. Lessons are presented in an engaging, game-like format, with multiple opportunities for students to practice what they have learned. Science 8 - Physical Science CEDARS Code 53159/40000 COURSE LENGTH: Two Semesters B. Fuel Education (Online) In Odyssey Middle School Physical Science, students investigate topics in chemistry and physics, including physical and chemical changes, atoms and elements, mixtures and solutions, the periodic table, states of matter, motion, gravity, density and buoyancy, energy, heat, the properties of waves, and light. Lessons are presented in an engaging, game-like format, with multiple opportunities for students to practice what they have learned.

26 8th Grade Social Studies 8 CEDARS Code: #54438 COURSE LENGTH: Two semesters b. Fuel Education (Online) The 8th grade Social Studies class works to instruct students on the places and regions of the world prior to the Age of Exploration. Students will identify reasons for European exploration and colonization of the Americas; trace the social, political, and economic transformations of the English colonies from the 1600s to the eve of the war for independence. Students will also examine specific influences that ultimately influenced American character, examine issues around economics, politics, and expansion in the early 19th century, and examine the opportunities and conflicts that arose over westward expansion during the first half of the 19th century and much more. Family and Consumer Science CEDARS Code: COURSE LENGTH: One Semester a. Fuel Education (Online) The middle school Family and Consumer Science course focuses on the introduction of skills and knowledge that will help young teenagers transition into the adult roles within the family. Students engage in activities to learn more about managing money, entering the world of work, establishing a home and family, preparing nutritious meals, working as part of a team, and caring for the environment and their community. Students gain an appreciation for the

27 6-8 Grade Math Fundamentals of Geometry and Algebra CEDARS Code: th Grade Math or Equivalent A. Fuel Education (Online) Students enhance computational and problem-solving skills while learning topics in algebra, geometry, probability, and statistics. They solve expressions and equations in the context of perimeter, area, and volume problems while further developing computational skills with fractions and decimals. The study of plane and solid figures includes construction and transformations of figures. Also in the context of problem solving, students add, subtract, multiply, and divide positive and negative integers and solve problems involving ratios, proportions, and percent's, including simple and compound interest, rates, discount, tax, and tip problems. They learn multiple representations for communicating information, such as graphs on the coordinate plane, statistical data and displays, as well as the results of probability and sampling experiments. Pre-Algebra CEDARS Code: COURSE LENGTH: Math 6 Course or equivalent Two semesters b. Fuel Education (Online) In this course, students take a broader look at computational and problem-solving skills while learning the language of algebra. Students extend their understanding of ratio to develop an understanding of proportions and solve problems including scale drawings, percent increase and decrease, simple interest, and tax. Students extend their understanding of numbers and properties of operations to include rational numbers. Signed rational numbers are contextualized and students use rational numbers in constructing expressions and solving equations. Students derive formulas and solve twodimensional area problems including the area of composite figures.

28 6-8 Grade Math Algebra CEDARS Code: Successful Completion of Math 7 or equivalent. A. Fuel Education (Online) B. Compass Learning Odyssey (Online) Students deepen their computational and problem-solving fluency through topics in linear relationships, functions, and geometry. Proportions are understood as special linear equations in which the constant of proportionality is the slope. Students also consider the fit of bivariate data with linear models. Students solve systems of two linear equations in two variables and relate those solutions to a representation in the coordinate plane. Functions are understood as a rule that determine a unique output for every input. Students apply functions and are able to translate between various representations. Geometry delves into translations, rotations, reflections, and dilations in the coordinate plane. Students also consider the angles created by the transversal of parallel lines. The Pythagorean Theorem is explored.

29 Electives 7th Grade ART CEDARS Code COURSE LENGTH: One Semester A. Fuel Education (Online) Journey through time and place while examining some of the greatest masterpieces created. In this course, students will explore world regions and study the unique artifacts and works of architecture that define ancient civilizations. From Mesopotamia, the world s first civilization, to the Roman streets of Pompeii, participants will learn the fundamental concepts of art, how to look at and evaluate art, and the intended function of natural history museums through hands-on activities, discussions, written assignments, and objective assessments. 8th Grade ART CEDARS Code COURSE LENGTH: One Semester A. Fuel Education (Online) Journey through time and place while examining some of the greatest masterpieces created. In this course, students will explore world regions and study the unique art and architecture that defines modern-day civilizations. From Picasso to Hiroshige, participants will learn the fundamental concepts of art, how to look at and evaluate art, and where to find educational resources for the study of art history and applied arts through hands-on activities, discussions, written assignments, and objective assessments.

30 Electives 8th Grade Career Exploration CEDARS Code COURSE LENGTH: One Semester A. Fuel Education (Online) In this course, students will learn about various careers that are available today and complete self-evaluations to determine which careers are most interesting to them. Assignments, including research and interviews, will help give students a hands-on approach to creating a plan for the future. 6th Grade Health CEDARS Code COURSE LENGTH: One Semester A. Fuel Education (Online) This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to make healthy choices throughout one s lifetime. Students will gain valuable health information and learn healthy, proactive practices. Students will have an opportunity to demonstrate their skills in healthy decision-making, problem solving, goal setting, and effective communication and refusal negotiation. Students will acquire the skills necessary to recognize unhealthy and risky behaviors, manage peer pressure, and develop strategies for improving personal and community health. Students will gain an understanding of the many different influences on one s health and the interrelationships that occur between mental, physical, social, spiritual and environmental health.

31 Electives 7th Grade Health CEDARS Code COURSE LENGTH: One Semester A. Fuel Education (Online) This course is designed to teach lifetime health and wellness knowledge in order to prevent various psychological and physical disorders. Students will learn health information and practices, as well as experience implementing their newfound skills and knowledge. They will acquire the skills necessary to handle peer pressure, recognize unhealthy and risky behaviors and how to prevent and avoid them, and develop strategies for improving personal and community health. Students will gain an understanding of the relationships that influence one s health, as well as refusal and coping skills that play a major parting personal health, as well. Quizzes, discussion sessions among peers, projects, and interactions will be assessed weekly to gauge content understanding. After completion of this course, the student will understand and have experience practicing lifelong skills for lifelong health and wellness. 8th Grade Health CEDARS Code COURSE LENGTH: One Semester A. Fuel Education (Online) Welcome to the 8th grade Health course. This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills that will enable him or her to achieve and maintain a healthful lifestyle. The student will learn health information and practices necessary to understand and manage many aspects of their physical, social, intellectual, spiritual and emotional health throughout adolescence into adulthood.

32 Electives 6th Grade Music CEDARS Code COURSE LENGTH: One Semester A. Fuel Education (Online) Through this online Music course, students will be exposed to many diverse activities and will learn a wide variety of musical concepts they will be able to use in their daily experiences for the rest of their lives. Students will learn foundational skills such as performing, listening, analyzing and responding to music. Students will develop a sense of self-esteem by accomplishing activities that require higher critical thinking skills especially developed for their grade level. Integrated assignments incorporate other content areas of study providing students with an additional enrichment experience they ll be able to take with them for a lifetime. Quizzes, discussion boards, projects, and performance activities will be assessed weekly to gauge content understanding. After completion of this course, students will be able to describe and analyze musical sound, demonstrate musical artistry, perform a varied repertoire of music, read and write music notation, create and arrange music within specified guidelines and relate music to history, society, and culture. 7th Grade Music CEDARS Code COURSE LENGTH: One Semester A. Fuel Education (Online) Through this online Music course, students will be exposed to many diverse activities and will learn a wide variety of musical concepts they will be able to use in their daily experiences for the rest of their lives. Students will learn foundational skills such as performing, listening, analyzing and responding to music. Students will develop a sense of self-esteem by accomplishing activities that require higher critical thinking skills especially developed for their grade level. Integrated assignments incorporate other content areas of study providing students with an additional enrichment experience they ll be able to take with them for a lifetime. Quizzes, discussion boards, projects, and performance activities will be assessed weekly to gauge content understanding. After completion of this course, students will be able to describe and analyze musical sound, demonstrate musical artistry, perform a varied repertoire of music, read and write music notation, create and arrange music within specified guidelines and relate music to history, society, and culture.

33 Electives 8th Grade Music CEDARS Code COURSE LENGTH: One Semester A. Fuel Education (Online) Through this online Music course students will be exposed to many diverse activities and will learn a wide variety of musical concepts they will be able to use in their everyday lives for the rest of their lives. Students will learn foundational skills such as performing, listening, analyzing and responding to music. Students will develop a sense of self-esteem by accomplishing activities that require higher critical thinking skills especially developed for their grade level. Integrated assignments incorporate other content areas of study such as: science, social studies and math. The content studied will directly apply to other areas of study providing students with an additional enrichment experience they ll be able to take with them for a lifetime. Quizzes, discussion boards, projects, and performance activities will be assessed weekly to gauge content understanding. After completion of this course, students will have the knowledge to critically analyze music, use proper music terminology to describe musical concepts, create music of their own and enhance their musicianship 6th Grade Physical Education CEDARS Code COURSE LENGTH: One Semester A. Fuel Education (Online) The 6th grade physical education course will introduce students to health related fitness components, dance, team sports, healthy choices and lifetimes activities. Through these units students will learn the essential principles to live a healthy active lifestyle. The lessons will give the student exposure to many of the activities that can be incorporated into their daily lives today, tomorrow and in their future.

34 Electives 7th Grade Physical Education CEDARS Code COURSE LENGTH: One Semester A. Fuel Education (Online) Through this online Physical Education course students will be exposed to many diverse activities and will learn a wide variety of fitness concepts that they will be able to use in their everyday lives. Students will learn lifelong skills such as rock climbing, orienteering, and ping-pong along with stress management concepts through Yoga and Pilates. Students will develop a sense of self-esteem and accomplishment through completion of fitness tests, attaining personal goals set, and learning to care for their body. Integrated assignments will show students that content areas of science, social studies, math, and English are littered throughout physical education and apply in our everyday activities. Quizzes, discussion boards, projects, and physical activity will be assessed weekly to gauge content understanding. After completion of this course students will have the knowledge to stay fit and stay active well beyond middle school. 8th Grade Physical Education CEDARS Code COURSE LENGTH: One Semester A. Fuel Education (Online) In this online course students will be exposed to various physical activities and fitness concepts that will contribute to their overall physical activity level. The students will learn a multitude of skills that will accompany them throughout their life span. They include things like target heart rate, the basics of fitness testing, goal setting, safety, balance, motion, aerobic/anaerobic exercise routines, strength training, stress management, yoga, Pilates, various dances, cycling, and other individual games and activities. Other subject areas like science, math, social studies, foreign languages, and English are intergraded into the course content. Students understanding of the course content will be assessed in a variety of ways that include quizzes, tests, discussion boards, and other projects. After completing the course the students will have mastered the course content.

35 Extended Electives CEDARS Code Photography COURSE LENGTH: One Semester A. Fuel Education (Online) Photographs play an important role in our world today. We photograph to preserve memories, document events, and create artistic works. This course introduces students to the basics of photography, including camera functions and photo composition. Students will learn what it takes to create a good photograph and how to improve photographs of animals, people, and vacations. They will also begin working with their photographs using photo-editing software. Through a variety of assigned projects, students will engage their creativity by photographing a range of subjects and learning to see the world through the lens of their cameras. State Specific CEDARS Code MS Washington State History COURSE LENGTH: One Semester A. Fuel Education (Online) This Washington History course is designed to provide a broad overview of Washington History from its early geographic formation to the present day. In this course students will learn about early indigenous peoples who settled the region as well as how European and American settlers integrated into the area. The growth of Washington into a territory and then into a State will be examined. Students will discover the impact of the Great Depression on the state as well as the significance of Washington s role during World War II. The major industries of Washington will then be discussed, including forestry, fishing, and the technology industries. Finally, students will learn about the major issues facing the people of Washington today and how those issues impact them.

36 World Languages COURSE LENGTH: Middlebury Spanish 1 Middle School Two semesters CEDARS Code: Textbooks/Materials: 1. E.V. Online a. Fuel Education - Has choice of Middlebury or Regular COURSE DESCRIPTION: This fun, interactive course for middle school students is filled with diverse, multimedia language activities. The instruction is equivalent to that found in the first semester of High School Spanish I. Students begin their introduction to Spanish by focusing on the four key areas of foreign language study: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course represents an ideal blend of language learning pedagogy and online learning. Each unit consists of a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, reading and listening comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, multimedia cultural presentations, and interactive activities and practices which reinforce vocabulary and grammar. There is a strong emphasis on providing context and conversational examples for the language concepts presented in each unit. Students should expect to be actively engaged in their own language learning, become familiar with common vocabulary terms and phrases, comprehend a wide range of grammar patterns, participate in simple conversations and respond appropriately to basic conversational prompts, analyze and compare cultural practices, products, and perspectives of various Spanish-speaking countries, and take frequent assessments where their language progression can be monitored. The course has been carefully aligned to national standards as set forth by ACTFL (the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).

37 World Languages Prerequisites: Course Length: Middlebury Spanish II-Middle School Two Semesters CEDARS Code: Textbooks/Materials: 1. E.V. Online a. Fuel Education - Has choice of Middlebury or Regular Students continue their language-learning adventure by progressing to this next level of middle school Spanish. The instruction is equivalent to that found in the second semester of High School Spanish I. Students begin their introduction to Spanish by focusing on the four key areas of foreign language study: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course represents an ideal blend of language learning pedagogy and online learning. Each unit consists of a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, reading and listening comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, multimedia cultural presentations, and interactive activities and practices which reinforce vocabulary and grammar. There is a strong emphasis on providing context and conversational examples for the language concepts presented in each unit. Students should expect to be actively engaged in their own language learning, become familiar with common vocabulary terms and phrases, comprehend a wide range of grammar patterns, participate in simple conversations and respond appropriately to basic conversational prompts, analyze and compare cultural practices, products, and perspectives of various Spanish-speaking countries, and take frequent assessments where their language progression can be monitored. The course has been carefully aligned to national standards as set forth by ACTFL (the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).

38 World Languages Prerequisites: Course Length: Middlebury Chinese 1 Middle School Two Semesters CEDARS Code: Textbooks/Materials: 1. E.V. Online a. Fuel Education (Online) Middlebury Only COURSE DESCRIPTION: This fun, interactive course for middle school students is filled with diverse, multimedia language activities. Students begin their introduction to Chinese by focusing on the four key areas of foreign language study: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course represents an ideal blend of language learning pedagogy and online learning. Each unit consists of a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, reading and listening comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, multimedia cultural presentations, and interactive activities and practices which reinforce vocabulary and grammar. There is a strong emphasis on providing context and conversational examples for the language concepts presented in each unit. Both Chinese characters and pinyin are presented together throughout the course and specific character practices are introduced after the first quarter. Students should expect to be actively engaged in their own language learning, become familiar with common vocabulary terms and phrases, comprehend a wide range of grammar patterns, participate in simple conversations and respond appropriately to basic conversational prompts, analyze and compare cultural practices, products, and perspectives of various Chinese-speaking regions, and take frequent assessments where their language progression can be monitored. The course has been carefully aligned to national standards as set forth by ACTFL (the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).

39 World Languages Middlebury Chinese II-Middle School CEDARS Code: Prerequisites: Middle School Chinese I Course Length: One Semester Textbooks/Materials: 1. E.V. Online a. Fuel Education - Middlebury Only Students continue their study of Chinese by further expanding their knowledge of key vocabulary topics and grammar concepts. Students not only begin to comprehend listening and reading passages more fully, but they also start to express themselves more meaningfully in both speaking and writing. Each unit consists of a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, reading and listening comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, multimedia cultural presentations, and interactive activities and practices which reinforce vocabulary and grammar. There is a strong emphasis on providing context and conversational examples for the language concepts presented in each unit. Character recognition and practice are a key focus of the course and students are expected to learn several characters each unit. However, pinyin is still presented with characters throughout the course to aid in listening and reading comprehension. Students should expect to be actively engaged in their own language learning, understand common vocabulary terms and phrases, use a wide range of grammar patterns in their speaking and writing, participate in conversations and respond appropriately to conversational prompts, analyze and compare cultural practices, products, and perspectives of various Chinese-speaking regions, and take frequent assessments where their language progression can be monitored. The course has been carefully aligned to national standards as set forth by ACTFL (the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).

40 World Languages Middlebury French 1 Middle School CEDARS Code: COURSE LENGTH: Two semesters Textbooks/Materials: 1. E.V. Online a. Fuel Education (Online) Middlebury Only COURSE DESCRIPTION: This fun, interactive course for middle school students is filled with diverse, multimedia language activities. The instruction is equivalent to that found in the first semester of High School French I. Students begin their introduction to French by focusing on the four key areas of foreign language study: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course represents an ideal blend of language learning pedagogy and online learning. Each unit consists of a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, reading and listening comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, multimedia cultural presentations, and interactive activities and practices which reinforce vocabulary and grammar. There is a strong emphasis on providing context and conversational examples for the language concepts presented in each unit. Students should expect to be actively engaged in their own language learning, become familiar with common vocabulary terms and phrases, comprehend a wide range of grammar patterns, participate in simple conversations and respond appropriately to basic conversational prompts, analyze and compare cultural practices, products, and perspectives of various French-speaking countries, and take frequent assessments where their language progression can be monitored. The course has been carefully aligned to national standards as set forth by ACTFL (the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).

41 World Languages Middlebury French II-Middle School CEDARS Code: Prerequisites: Middlebury French I Course Length: Two Semesters Textbooks/Materials: 1. E.V. Online a. Fuel Education - Middlebury Only Students continue their language-learning adventure by progressing to this next level of middle school French. The instruction is equivalent to that found in the second semester of High School French I. Students begin their introduction to French by focusing on the four key areas of foreign language study: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course represents an ideal blend of language learning pedagogy and online learning. Each unit consists of a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, reading and listening comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, multimedia cultural presentations, and interactive activities and practices which reinforce vocabulary and grammar. There is a strong emphasis on providing context and conversational examples for the language concepts presented in each unit. Students should expect to be actively engaged in their own language learning, become familiar with common vocabulary terms and phrases, comprehend a wide range of grammar patterns, participate in simple conversations and respond appropriately to basic conversational prompts, analyze and compare cultural practices, products, and perspectives of various French-speaking countries, and take frequent assessments where their language progression can be monitored. The course has been carefully aligned to national standards as set forth by ACTFL (the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).