Math Plus Program:
Course Description:
Pre-Algebra: The focus of the course is on properties of numbers, value, number sense, computation, and use of variables in expressions and equations. The students will solve problems using various methods, which will lead to the solving of variable expressions and graphing solutions. Using Algebra to solve problems is part of the course.
Algebra: The focus of this course is to use variable expressions and equations to solve problems. The study continues with graphing linear equations and solving problems through the use of Algebra and graphing their solutions with the ability to interpret the graph and data. The focus includes identifying systems, functions, and relationships in order to solve problems so that one element is a function of another.
Textbooks and Materials:
Prentice Hall Mathematics, Pre-Algebra (2010(/Algebra, (2010)
Textbooks will be assigned to students. Online text and resources are also available.
Units/Course of Study:
Pre-Algebra:
1. Number Sense: operations with real numbers, GCF, LCM, estimation, computation, percentages, ratios and proportions, absolute value, and scientific notation
2. Geometry: parallel lines, transversals and related angles, interior angles of triangle, scale factors, surface area, Pythagorean theorem, relationships of perimeter, area, and volume
3. Data/Probability: box and whisker plots, measure of central tendency, circle graphs, box plots, complementary events, independent and compound events
4. Algebra: algebraic expressions and inequalities, one, two and multi-step variable equations and inequalities and slope
Algebra:
1. Number Sense: operations with real numbers, GCF, LCM, estimation, computation, percentages, ratios and proportions, absolute value, exponential functions and scientific notation
2. Geometry: parallel lines, transversals and related angles, interior angles of triangle, scale factors, surface area, Pythagorean theorem, relationships of perimeter, area, and volume
3. Data/Probability: box and whisker plots, measure of central tendency, circle graphs, box plots, complementary events, independent and compound events
4. Algebra: algebraic expressions and inequalities, one, two and multi-step variable equations and inequalities, solve and graph linear inequalities, systems of linear equations and inequalities
Language Arts Plus Program:
Course Description:
The English Plus class is a nine-week elective class. The class will reinforce and enhance the following Nebraska Language Arts Standards: reading, writing, speaking and listening, and using multiple literacies.
Textbooks and Materials:
Students will use a variety of language arts materials and resources.
Units/Course of Study:
1. Reading - Students will learn and apply reading skillls and strategies to comprehend a text.
2. Writing - Students will learn and apply writing strategies to communicate.
3. Speaking and Listening - Students will learn and apply speaking and listening skills and strategies to communicate.
4. Multiple Literacies - Students will identify, locate and evaluate information.
Course Syllabus:
Course Description:
Pre-Algebra: The focus of the course is on properties of numbers, value, number sense, computation, and use of variables in expressions and equations. The students will solve problems using various methods, which will lead to the solving of variable expressions and graphing solutions. Using Algebra to solve problems is part of the course.
Algebra: The focus of this course is to use variable expressions and equations to solve problems. The study continues with graphing linear equations and solving problems through the use of Algebra and graphing their solutions with the ability to interpret the graph and data. The focus includes identifying systems, functions, and relationships in order to solve problems so that one element is a function of another.
Textbooks and Materials:
Prentice Hall Mathematics, Pre-Algebra (2010(/Algebra, (2010)
Textbooks will be assigned to students. Online text and resources are also available.
Units/Course of Study:
Pre-Algebra:
1. Number Sense: operations with real numbers, GCF, LCM, estimation, computation, percentages, ratios and proportions, absolute value, and scientific notation
2. Geometry: parallel lines, transversals and related angles, interior angles of triangle, scale factors, surface area, Pythagorean theorem, relationships of perimeter, area, and volume
3. Data/Probability: box and whisker plots, measure of central tendency, circle graphs, box plots, complementary events, independent and compound events
4. Algebra: algebraic expressions and inequalities, one, two and multi-step variable equations and inequalities and slope
Algebra:
1. Number Sense: operations with real numbers, GCF, LCM, estimation, computation, percentages, ratios and proportions, absolute value, exponential functions and scientific notation
2. Geometry: parallel lines, transversals and related angles, interior angles of triangle, scale factors, surface area, Pythagorean theorem, relationships of perimeter, area, and volume
3. Data/Probability: box and whisker plots, measure of central tendency, circle graphs, box plots, complementary events, independent and compound events
4. Algebra: algebraic expressions and inequalities, one, two and multi-step variable equations and inequalities, solve and graph linear inequalities, systems of linear equations and inequalities
Language Arts Plus Program:
Course Description:
The English Plus class is a nine-week elective class. The class will reinforce and enhance the following Nebraska Language Arts Standards: reading, writing, speaking and listening, and using multiple literacies.
Textbooks and Materials:
Students will use a variety of language arts materials and resources.
Units/Course of Study:
1. Reading - Students will learn and apply reading skillls and strategies to comprehend a text.
2. Writing - Students will learn and apply writing strategies to communicate.
3. Speaking and Listening - Students will learn and apply speaking and listening skills and strategies to communicate.
4. Multiple Literacies - Students will identify, locate and evaluate information.
Course Syllabus:
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Science Plus Program:
Course Description:
This 8th grade course is will focus on Human Biology. Human Biology is the study of levels of organization. Students will learn the human body consists of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems, specifically. Students will study 4 specific human body systems. Understanding how these systems work will help students achieve homeostasis.
Textbooks and Materials:
Life Science
Prentice Hall
Text books will not be assigned to students.
Units/Course of Study:
1. Digestive system
2. Circulatory system
3. Respiratory system
4. Excretory system
Social Studies Plus Program:
Course Description:
This course is designed to incorporate civics with technology. Students will practice their roles as citizens and participate in the civic service of Public Service Announcements. Utilizing iMovie students will create short PSAs that teach topics in language arts, math, science and character counts. The purpose of this course is to give students the building blocks of technology using a civics background. Students will be sharing their PSAs with other students during homeroom.
Textbooks and Materials:
Computer
Flip cameras
Civics Textbook
Units/Course of Study:
1. Welcome to Civics
2. What is a PSA
3. Math, language arts, science and character counts iMovie PSAs
Course Description:
This 8th grade course is will focus on Human Biology. Human Biology is the study of levels of organization. Students will learn the human body consists of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems, specifically. Students will study 4 specific human body systems. Understanding how these systems work will help students achieve homeostasis.
Textbooks and Materials:
Life Science
Prentice Hall
Text books will not be assigned to students.
Units/Course of Study:
1. Digestive system
2. Circulatory system
3. Respiratory system
4. Excretory system
Social Studies Plus Program:
Course Description:
This course is designed to incorporate civics with technology. Students will practice their roles as citizens and participate in the civic service of Public Service Announcements. Utilizing iMovie students will create short PSAs that teach topics in language arts, math, science and character counts. The purpose of this course is to give students the building blocks of technology using a civics background. Students will be sharing their PSAs with other students during homeroom.
Textbooks and Materials:
Computer
Flip cameras
Civics Textbook
Units/Course of Study:
1. Welcome to Civics
2. What is a PSA
3. Math, language arts, science and character counts iMovie PSAs