Art Class
Students were shown a power point on Picasso and we discussed the two main techniques he used when painting portraits. Students then recreated one of his pieces using watercolor pencils and paint. They did such an awesome job incorporating their own style while keeping it within the guidelines of Picasso that I was pleasantly surprised.
Miss Arnau
Spanish Class
Students have been learning about popular Hispanics in the Arts and famous Latino American landmarks. They have also been learning about medical terms used in a Doctor’s office and pharmacy jargon.
Mr. Hernandez
October Spanish
This past month we have been learning about the values and culture of Guatemala and Honduras.
Mr. Hernandez
Spanish Class
The 6th grade class started to expand their vocabulary and are learning the cultures of Mexico, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
Mr. Hernandez
Enrichment Class
Researching, writing, and thinking… oh my. Every class is learning a lot of information about each groups “technology.” The students will be researching their technology in the areas of history and current technology. The groups will be writing interesting paragraphs to further finish their projects. After that, the teams will continue on to the areas of breakthroughs and consequences. Each student is thinking of ways to further their project into a thing worthy of each persons ability. Here’s a fun and easy riddle: What is it that someone has to take before you can get it? … The answer is: Your picture.
Dustin Penland
Integers
8th Grade Math Class is currently working on a unit of Integers. Students will be engaged in activities that will require them to add, subtract, divide and multiply using integers. The students will write everyday examples of how integers are used in our lives.
Mrs. Christian
Pre-Civil War America
Continuing to review Pre-Civil War American history, we examined the early debates between the Loyalists and the Patriots; both those who wanted to break away from England, and those who wanted to remain loyal. We also looked at the debates between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists as America tried to decide how to organize their brand new government. We also began to see sectionalism develop, even in the early stages of American history, which would eventually lead to the Civil War.
Miss Jensen
The New World
We studied the coming of the European Explorers and Conquistadors to the Americas. We explored what was happening in Europe at that time that drove people to explore other lands. As the Renaissance flourished, so did technology, which led to better maps and ships, which led to easier sea-voyages. Also, the desire for resources in Asia drove Europeans to look for better, faster trade routes to India and China. Once the Americas became known, Europeans hoped to find resources there as well. The Reformation, which gave people a stronger desire for religious freedom, also drew colonists to the “New World.”
Miss Jensen
Salt-Dough Maps
We studied the Geography and culture of the Ancient and Modern Middle East. We learned about the three religions that began in the Middle East, as well as the many resources the Middle East continues to contribute to the world. We made salt-dough maps to show the difference in topography between the Arabian Peninsula, the Fertile Crescent, and the Northern Plateau Region.
Miss Jensen
History Review
We reviewed ancient American history, beginning with the Bering land bridge, the advanced North Central, and South American civilizations, the coming of the Europeans, and the beginnings of the American Colonies. Because 7th grade primarily focuses on American history up until the Civil War, September served as a review period to set the stage for 8th grade material.
Miss Jensen