Transcript 7th Grade Related Arts Presentations

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7
Grade Related Arts
Presentations
Wm. Davies School
Concert Band
Show Choir
What is Concert Band?
Brass, winds, percussion, & strings
Who can be in Concert Band?
Skills & Instrument required
Membership Opportunities:
Percussion Ensemble
Wind Ensemble
Jazz Band
Region Honors Band Auditions
Performing Arts Night
Atlantic County Teen Arts
What do we do in Band class?
Learn how to play our instrument in a music ensemble
Learn the music theory behind what we do & how we perform
Learn about music history, composers, and how music influences society
How do I get graded in Band class?
* Daily Performance / Performance Quiz/Test
* Concert Performances – you MUST perform!
* Skills, Scales, Exercises
* Instrument Care
* Homework
Can I participate in other clubs and
activities if I am a Band or Choir member?
Can I be a member of both Concert Band and
Show Choir?
What if I don’t know how to play a
musical instrument but I’d like to learn
and be a part of band?
Great Performances
& Guest Artists
 Participation Pins
 Specialty Awards
 Region Honors
 Graduation Awards
Being a band or choir members
means you are……
Part of something very special!
Giving the gift of music to
your school and community!
Sharing your talents and love of music
with the world!
Being A Band Or Choir Member Is An
Honor, A Privilege, And A Responsibility!
Wm. Davies School
Concert Band
Show Choir
What is Show Choir?
Brass, winds, percussion, & strings
Who can be in Show Choir?
Vocal Ability / Performance Mind-set
Membership Opportunities:
TV Appearance & Radio Show
Region Honors Choir Auditions
Performing Arts Night
Atlantic County Teen Arts
What do we do in Choir class?
Learn how to sing in a music ensemble and as a soloist
Learn the music theory behind what we do & how we perform
Learn about music history, composers, and how music influences society
How do I get graded in Choir class?
* Daily Performance / Performance Quiz/Test
* Concert Performances – you MUST perform!
* Skills, Scales, Vocal Exercises
* Homework
What kind of music do we sing in choir?
Can I be a member of both Concert Band and
Show Choir?
Can I participate in other clubs and
activities if I am a Band or Choir member?
Great Performances
& Guest Artists
 Participation Pins
 Specialty Awards
 Region Honors
 Graduation Awards
Being a band or choir members
means you are……
Part of something very special!
Giving the gift of music to
your school and community!
Sharing your talents and love of music
with the world!
Being A Band Or Choir Member Is An
Honor, A Privilege, And A Responsibility!
Graphic Art
With Mrs. Marandino
Gain knowledge of concepts and
techniques used in the field of graphic
arts.
In Grade 7 And Expanding
In
Grade
8
• Be introduced to graphic design
• Effectively use the elements and principles of
design
• Understand visual communication through
various projects.
• Learn about careers in graphic design
• Create Cool Projects
Check Out Some Of The Fun
• Projects will use a combination of technology
and traditional media.
From The Students:
“Fun” Armond
“Creativity “- Teagen
“Colorful and
Exciting” - Tony
“Expressing Your Creativity “- Alexis
“A Fun Way To Let
Out Your
Creativity”
-Sylvia
“Motivating and
Interesting” - Lateef
“Artistic” - Chris
“Imaginative and
Inspiring”- Josh
Literacy and Media
Technology 7th Grade
What Do We Do in LMT in 7th
Grade LMT ?!?
Well…. If you decide to take LMT for 7th Grade here is how your year
will go!
• You will have LMT for 3 Marking Periods and then Spanish for 1
Marking Period
• Each Marking Period will focus on a specific aspect of technology…
• At the end of the year you will have more digital projects than you
know what to do with!
Click on the link below to see
a Prezi about 7th grade LMT
7th Grade LMT and You
Presentation Tools/ Web 2.0 Tools
Students will be introduced to Web 2.0 tools
and will create small digital projects using
them.
Voki, Glogster, Movie Maker, Animoto,
Xtranormal, Meograph, Prezi , Voicethread,
Wordle, Easel.ly, and more!
Digital Storytelling
For MP 2 student will use the skills they acquired during
the first Marking Period to show their own creative
stories.
Blogging and Social Media
• Students will create and manage their own
blog and learn about digital safety and social
media
S.T.E.M.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
Ms. Morey
S.T.E.M. is an integrated, experiencebased instructional program designed
to prepare students to be
knowledgeable about technology - its
evolution, systems, technologies,
utilization, and social and cultural
significance. It results in the
application of mathematics and
science concepts to technological
systems in areas such as, but not
limited to: construction,
manufacturing, communications,
transportation, biotechnology, and
power and energy.
• Students are challenged to discover,
create, solve problems, and construct
solutions by using a variety of tools,
machines, computer systems,
materials, processes and technological
systems.
• Students work in both teams and
individually, to solve problems related
to technology - its evolution, systems,
techniques, utilization, and social and
cultural significance.
• Students are taught how to utilize,
interact, and live in a rapidly changing,
high technological society.
7th Grade Topics Covered
• Electricity and Magnetism
• Electric Quiz board
• Scale & Working model
Lighthouse
• Robotics
• Magnetic Levitation
• Electric Powered cars
• Solar Powered cars
7th Grade Projects
Mag-Lev Vehicles
Electric Quiz Boards
Building Robot Rovers
8th Grade Topics Covered
• CSI-Crime Scene Investigations
• Aerodynamics
•
•
Building planes
• Building catapults
Building kites/hot air balloons
• Hydroponics
•
Growing a lettuce garden without soil
8th Grade Projects
Building Catapults
AERODYNAMICS
Crime Scene
Investigations
Express yourself… Leave your mark in the world…
Create for the future… Explore without judgment !
VISUAL ARTS CLASS
2013-2014
Mrs. Mourning
What do we do in Visual Arts Class ?
•
7th
grade
is like taking a trip
around the world. Students
examine and make
multicultural art from
continents such as Africa,
Asia, Australia and the
Americas, while developing
an understanding of
the elements
of design.
• 8th grade
students learn
about and create art which
has been part of our
American heritage, both
past and present. Skills
in drawing, ceramics and
using the elements and
principles of
design
will be
increased.
“Going outside and sketching
the pond was fabulous.” Myra
“I learned how to
wedge clay and
burn wood. This
class is fun and is
my favorite.
Kyle”
“Express yourself,
use your
imagination, no
judgments.”
Ally
“Mrs. Mourning is a
good teacher. She
will help you with
whatever it is you
are having trouble
on.”
Collin
“This class was fun, especially when we were doing
our clay pots.”
Alex
What is the word on Visual Arts Class?
What you’ll need in Visual Arts Class:
•
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An interest in art.
A willingness to experiment with
new ideas and materials.
• A pencil and a net bookall other materials are provided.
Special Events:
* Art Exhibits and
School Displays
* Teen Arts Festival
Any questions?
Ask Mrs. Mourning
Room: E101
Email:
[email protected]
Thanks for watching!
WORLD LANGUAGE SHOWCASE
¡Bienvenidos a la fiesta!
WHY SHOULD I TAKE SPANISH?
Any questions?
Extended Year spanish
• Did you like Spanish? Do you want to know
more? Then…
• TAKE SPANISH FOR THE WHOLE YEAR!
• Get a head start on your High School
requirements!
• Be able to communicate with the 467 million
people in the world who speak Spanish!
What will you learn?
• In 7th Grade:
How to construct sentences, how to
communicate with others, and how people live in
Spanish speaking countries.
• In 8th Grade:
You will build on your 7th grade skills and prepare
for higher levels of Spanish.