Middle School Curriculum Guide

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1 Linden Community Schools Middle School Curriculum Guide Linden Middle School Lobdell Road (810) Linden, Michigan 48451

2 Table of Contents 6th Grade Language Arts..Page 3 6th Grade Mathematics Page 4 6th Grade Science...Page 5 6th Grade Social Studies Page 6 7th Grade Language Arts......Page 7 7th Grade Mathematics Page 8 7th Grade Science......Page 9 7th Grade Social Studies......Page 10 8th Grade Language Arts Page 11 8th Grade Mathematics......Page 12 8th Grade Science..... Page 13 8th Grade Social Studies Page 14 Exploratory Classes.....Page 15 Enrichment Programs....Page 16 2

3 Linden Middle School Language Arts 6th Grade Language Arts is the comprehensive study of grammar, composition, reading, spelling, and public speaking. The Sixth Grade curriculum includes the study of fantasy, adventure, and informational genres. A focus student is also placed on pronouns and comma usage. Fundamental Themes of English Key Ideas: Read closely to determine what a text says explicitly and to make logical inferences. Theme: Determine central ideas or themes of a text. Craft and Structure: Analyze the structure of texts and how each portion of a text relates to each other. Text Types: Write arguments to support claims, informative to convey ideas, and narratives to develop real or imagined experiences. Grammar: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing. Six Reading Strategies Predicting Clarifying Connecting Visualizing Questioning Evaluating Linden Middle School follows the Michigan Department of Education Curriculum outlined in the Common Core Curriculum. For further information, refer to the following website: 6th Grade Units of Study Fantasy Reading/Writing Adventure Reading/Writing Process Description Presentation Argumentative Essay Spelling Mastery Grammar study in Pronouns and Comma-Usage Building Academic Vocabulary Cross-Curricular Study in Science and SS Curriculum Resources Used Reading Textbook (The Language of Literature: Grade 6 published by McDougal Littel in 1999) Grammar Textbook (Language Network: Grade 6 published by McDougal Littel in 1999) United Streaming Videos Multiple technology resources Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Jester 3

4 6th Grade Mathematics Focus Areas: Connecting ratio and rate to whole number multiplication and division and using concepts of ratio to solve problems Completing understanding of division of fractions and extending the concept of the system of numbers to include rational numbers and negative numbers Writing, interpreting, and using expression and equations Developing understanding of statistical thinking 8 Mathematical Practices Math curriculum also includes 8 Mathematical Practices that are imbedded within the teaching of the Common Core Standards. 6-8 Grade Math classes use the online Digits program as their test for teaching the Common Core Standards. 1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively. 3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. 4. Model with mathematics. 5. Use appropriate tools strategically. 6. Attend to precision. 7. Look for and make use of structure. 8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning. 4

5 The Next Generation Science Standards have been adopted in Michigan and are aligned with the Common Core Standards for Literacy and Mathematics. The NGSS combines engineering and science practices, science content, and concepts that integrate other subject areas. Science and Engineering Practices Asking questions and defining problems Developing and using models Planning and carrying out investigations Analyzing and Interpreting data Using mathematics and computational thinking Constructing explanations and designing solutions Engaging in argument from evidence Obtaining, evaluating and communicating information 6th Grade Focus Areas Matter and Its Interactions Structure and properties of matter, chemical reactions, and energy Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions Forces and motion, types of interactions, stability and instability in physical systems Energy Definition of energy, conservation of energy and energy transfer, relationship between energy and forces, energy in chemical processes and everyday life Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer Wave properties, electromagnetic radiation, information technologies and instrumentation Crosscutting Concepts Patterns in Science Cause and Effect Energy and Matter Structure and Function of Matter Scale. Proportion, and Quantity Systems and System Models Stability and Change Influence of Science on Engineering, Technology, Society and the Natural World 5

6 Linden Middle School Social Studies 6th Grade Social studies is the integrated study of the social sciences to prepare the young people to become responsible citizens. The Sixth Grade curriculum includes the study of North America, Central America, the Caribbean, South America and Europe. A focus of study is placed on our neighbors Canada and Mexico. South America, and Early Europe. Areas of Focus Fundamental Themes of Geography Human Environment Interaction: Geographers study how people and their surroundings affect each other. Location: An exact spot on the Earth or the position of a place in relation to another place. Movement: Geographers want to know how and why people, goods, behaviors, and ideas move from one place to another. Place: An area described by its physical and human features. Six Essential Elements The World in Spatial Terms Places and Regions Physical Systems Human Systems Environment and Society The Uses of Geography Linden Middle School follows the Michigan Department of Education Curriculum outlined in the Grade Level Content Expectations. Click on the following website for future information: Units of Study Mapping Skills Fundamental Themes of Geography Culture Economics Globalization Canada s Geography, History, and Present Day Mexico s Geography, History, and Present Day Caribbean s Geography, History, and Present Day South America-Geography, History, and Present Day with a focus on Brazil Europe s Geography and History 6

7 Linden Middle School Language Arts 7th Grade Language arts is the comprehensive study of grammar, composition, reading, spelling, and public speaking. The Seventh Grade curriculum includes the study of mythology, mysteries, and informational genres. A focus of study is also placed on sentence structure, including phrases and clauses. Fundamental Themes of English Key Ideas: Read closely to determine what a text says explicitly and to make logical inferences. Theme: Determine central ideas or themes of a text. Craft and Structure: Analyze the structure of texts and how each portion of a text relates to each other. Text Types: Write arguments to support claims, informative to convey ideas, and narratives to develop real or imagined experiences. Grammar: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing. Six Reading Strategies Predicting Clarifying Connecting Visualizing Questioning Evaluating Linden Middle School follows the Michigan Department of Education Curriculum outlined in the Common Core Curriculum. For further information, refer to the following website: 6th Grade Units of Study Mythology Reading/Writing Mystery Reading/Writing Memoir Reading/Writing City Research Project Argumentative Essay Grammar study in Phrases and Clauses Building Academic Vocabulary Cross-Curricular Study in Science and SS Curriculum Resources Used Reading Textbook (The Language of Literature: Grade 7 published by McDougal Littel in 1999) Grammar Textbook (Language Network: Grade 7 published by McDougal Littel in 1999) United Streaming Videos Multiple technology resources Memoir Anthology...And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie 7

8 7th Grade Mathematics Focus Areas: Developing understanding of and applying proportional relationships Developing understanding of operations with rational numbers and working with expressions and linear equations Solving problems involving scale drawings and informal geometric constructions 6-8 Grade Math classes uses the online Digits program as their test for teaching the Common Core Standards. Working with two and three dimensional shapes to solve problems involving area, surface area and volume Drawing inferences about population based on samples 8 Mathematical Practices Math curriculum also includes 8 Mathematical Practices that are imbedded within the teaching of the Common Core Standards. 1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively. 3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. 4. Model with mathematics. 5. Use appropriate tools strategically. 6. Attend to precision. 7. Look for and make use of structure. 8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning. 8

9 The Next Generation Science Standards have been adopted in Michigan and are aligned with the Common Core Standards for Literacy and Mathematics. The NGSS combines engineering and science practices, science content, and concepts that integrate other subject areas. Science and Engineering Practices Asking questions and defining problems Developing and using models Planning and carrying out investigations Analyzing and Interpreting data Using mathematics and computational thinking Constructing explanations and designing solutions Engaging in argument from evidence Obtaining, evaluating and communicating information 7th Grade Focus Areas From Molecules to Organisms Structure and function, growth and development of organisms, organization of matter and energy flow in organisms, information processes in organisms Ecosystems Interdependent relationships in ecosystems, cycle of matter energy and transfer in ecosystems, ecosystem dynamics, functioning and resilience, social interactions and group behavior Heredity Inheritance of traits, variation of traits Biological Evolution Evidence of common ancestry and diversity, natural selection, adaptation, biodiversity and humans Crosscutting Concepts Patterns in Science Cause and Effect Energy and Matter Structure and Function of Matter Scale. Proportion, and Quantity Systems and System Models Stability and Change Influence of Science on Engineering, Technology, Society and the Natural World 9

10 Linden Middle School Social Studies 7th Grade 6th Grade Eastern Hemisphere Studies Social studies is the integrated study of the social sciences to prepare the young people to become responsible citizens. The Seventh Grade curriculum includes the study of Asia, Africa, Areas of Focus Fundamental Themes of Geography Human Environment Interaction: Geographers study how people and their surroundings affect each other. Location: An exact spot on the Earth or the position of a place in relation to another place. Movement: Geographers want to know how and why people, goods, behaviors, and ideas move from one place to another. Six Essential Elements The World in Spatial Terms Places and Regions Physical Systems Human Systems Environment and Society The Uses of Geography Linden Middle School follows the Michigan Department of Education Curriculum outlined in the Grade Level Content Expectations. Click on the following website for future information: Units of Study Mapping Skills Fundamental Themes of Geography Culture Economics Globalization Canada s Geography, History, and Present Day Mexico s Geography, History, and Present Day Caribbean s Geography, History, and Present Day South America-Geography, History, and Present Day with a focus on Brazil Europe s Geography and History 10

11 Linden Middle School Language Arts 8th Grade Language arts is the comprehensive study of grammar, composition, reading, spelling, and public speaking. The Eighth Grade curriculum includes the study of the realistic fiction, science fiction, and informational genres. A focus of study is also placed on the active and passive tense of verbs, and verbals. Fundamental Themes of English Key Ideas: Read closely to determine what a text says explicitly and to make logical inferences. Theme: Determine central ideas or themes of a text. Craft and Structure: Analyze the structure of texts and how each portion of a text relates to each other. Text Types: Write arguments to support claims, informative to convey ideas, and narratives to develop real or imagined experiences. Grammar: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing. Six Reading Strategies Predicting Clarifying Connecting Visualizing Questioning Evaluating Linden Middle School follows the Michigan Department of Education Curriculum outlined in the Common Core Curriculum. For further information, refer to the following website: 6th Grade Units of Study Realistic Fiction Reading/Writing Science Fiction Reading/Writing Historical Expository Research Essay Argumentative Essay Grammar study in Verbs and Verbals Building Academic Vocabulary Cross-Curricular Study in Science and SS Curriculum Resources Used Reading Textbook (The Language of Literature: Grade 8 published by McDougal Littel in 1999) Grammar Textbook (Language Network: Grade 8 published by McDougal Littel in 1999) United Streaming Videos Multiple technology resources The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury The Sci-Fi Factor Anthology 11

12 8th Grade Mathematics Focus Areas: Formulating and reasoning about expressions and equations, including modeling an association Solving linear equations with two variables, and solving systems of equations Grasping the concept of a function and using functions to describe quantitative relationships Analyzing two and three-dimensional space and figures using distance, angle, similarity, and congruence 6-8 Grade Math classes use the online Digits program as their text for teaching the Common Core Standards. Understanding and applying the Pythagorean Theorem 8 Mathematical Practices Math curriculum also includes 8 Mathematical Practices that are imbedded within the teaching of the Common Core Standards. 1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively. 3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. 4. Model with mathematics. 5. Use appropriate tools strategically. 6. Attend to precision. 7. Look for and make use of structure. 8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning. 12

13 The Next Generation Science Standards have been adopted in Michigan and are aligned with the Common Core Standards for Literacy and Mathematics. The NGSS combines engineering and science practices, science content, and concepts that integrate other subject areas. Science and Engineering Practices Asking questions and defining problems Developing and using models Planning and carrying out investigations Analyzing and Interpreting data Using mathematics and computational thinking Constructing explanations and designing solutions Engaging in argument from evidence Obtaining, evaluating and communicating information 8th Grade Focus Areas Earth s Place in the Universe the universe and its stars, earth and the solar system, the history of planet earth Earth s Systems the history of planet earth, earth s materials and systems, plate tectonics and large-scale system interactions, the roles of water in earth s surface processes, weather and climate, biogeology Earth and Human Activity Natural resources, natural hazards, human impacts on earth systems, global climate change, wave properties Crosscutting Concepts Patterns in Science Cause and Effect Energy and Matter Structure and Function of Matter Scale. Proportion, and Quantity Systems and System Models Stability and Change Influence of Science on Engineering, Technology, Society and the Natural World 13

14 Linden Middle School Social Studies 8th Grade Integrated United States History Social studies is the integrated study of the social sciences to prepare the young people to become responsible American citizens n a globalized world. Eighth grade students continue their study of United States History from the writing of the Constitution through Reconstruction. Geographic, civics/government, and economics content is integrated within the historical context. Fundamental Themes in The American Republic to 1877 Culture and Traditions: Multiple generations have arrived on American shores and proudly call themselves Americans. Continuity and Change: Historical roots that help us understand political, social, religious and economic changes in America. Geography and History: Understanding US geography helps us understand how Americans have interacted with their environment. Individual Action: Responsible individuals have often stepped forward to help lead the nation. Groups and Institutions: Identifying how political and social groups and institutions work helps us work together. Government and Democracy: Understanding the workings of government helps us become good citizens. Science and Technology: Understanding the roles of science and technology helps us see their impact on our society and the roles they will play in our future. Economic Factors: Understanding the concepts of free enterprise is basic to studying American history. Global Connections: As citizens of the United States and members of the global community, we have a responsibility to keep informed about developments in other nations and the world. Civic Rights and Responsibilities: The foundation of democracy is the right of every person to take part in government and voice one's views on issues. An appreciation for the struggle to preserve these freedoms is vital to the understanding of democracy. Linden Middle School follows the Michigan Department of Education Curriculum outlined in the Grade Level Content Expectations. For future information refer to the following website: Units of Study Unit 1: Creating a Nation Civics In Action The Constitution Unit 2: The New Republic Unit 3: The Growing Nation Unit 4: Civil War and Reconstruction Curriculum Resources Used Textbook (The American Republic to 1877) published by Glencoe in 2005) InspirED World Studies lessons History Alive lessons 14

15 Middle School Exploratory Classes 6th Grade One Trimester of Gym One Year of Band or 1 Trimester of Choir *Other options: - Art - Computers - Tech Prep - Exploratory Spanish - Lifetime Fitness - 6th Grade Exploratory 7th Grade One Trimester of Gym *Other Options: - Art - Band - Choir - Spanish I - Computers - Tech Prep - Lifetime Fitness - 7th Grade Exploratory 8th Grade One Trimester of Gym One Trimester of EDP *Other Options: - Drama - Choir - Band - Art - Tech Prep - Spanish I or II - Media Productions - Lifetime Fitness *Please note that optional exploratory classes are scheduled based on numbers and staff. 15

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