8th Grade Music Course Overview and Policies

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8th Grade Music Course Overview and Policies Welcome note / Course Overview: Welcome to 8th Grade Music! Topics This year 8th Grade Music will be condensed into one Semester only. Topics: Review/overview of the Music Timeline. The Baroque period. The Classical period. Form and analysis. The Romantic period. The Contemporary period. Film music. End of Semester Concert preparation (?) Evaluation of progress / grading policy and turn around time: FormalAssessment worth 50% of total grade: Announced tests and performance attendance Informal Assessment worth 50% of total grade: Homework, musical practice. Please note that this is a change from what is stated in the Curriculum Documents as we are in the process of revising. Participation in performances is mandatory.For safety reasons instrumental playing (especially regarding wind instruments), singing and preparation for concerts and performances will be limited until the end of the Covid emergency. Homework Homework will be assigned once a week from one lesson to the next. It will be collected the following lesson to be checked and graded and then handed back to the students. Weekly homework should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. Ifstudents are absent, it is their responsibility to pick-up homework for the next class in the “7th grade Music” envelope located in the Auditorium (115). Late homework can be turned in to Ms. Silvia Manfredi during class or placed in the “7th grade Music” envelope located in in the Auditorium (115). Homework will always be accepted within the Quarter but late homework will be diminished by 10%. Missing homework at the end of each Quarter will be a “0”. Homework is graded in percentages. Tests Tests will be assigned at the end of each major Unit after the Review. Communication Since this year I will not have an office, the best way to reach me is via email [email protected] during school hours. Appointments to meet in person can then be scheduled via email. Resources used:

• Binder with clear plastic sleeves. • Staff paper or staff notebook. • Pencils and erasers. • Instruments. • Theory book: “Essentials of Music Theory” Alfred. • Handouts that will be given by teacher mostly taken from: Gilles Comeau, Rosemary Covert An Illustrated

History of Music for Young Musicians. CFORP, 1998 Specific expectations Students should bring all their materials to every class unless otherwise specified by the teacher. Music theory homework must always be done in pencil.

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Welcome to 8th Grade English!

“If you've come here to help me, you're wasting your time. But if you've come because your liberation is bound up

with mine, then let us work together.” ― Australian Aboriginal Elder Lilla Watson

Welcome! My name is Ms. West and I am excited to welcome you to your LAST year of Middle School! Here is some of what you need to know to get started. Four Key Competencies of English Language Arts

1. Reading - A variety of genres will be explored. We will be following the Reading Workshop model, so independent reading of choice books will be essential. We will all work on the same skills using texts you choose!

Units of Study will include: - Investigating Characterization - Social Issues Book Clubs - Though not a specific Workshop unit, we will also be reading poems during a short poetry

unit in the middle of the year! 2. Writing - There will be a strong focus on using the writing process of planning, drafting, revising and editing,

and publishing to strengthen all of the traits the students need to develop. Students will write for a variety of purposes. Pieces of work will also vary regarding time frame and length.

Units of Study will include: - Investigative Journalism - Literary Essays - Position Papers: Research and Argument - Poetry writing!

3. Speaking and Listening – There will be a focus on comprehension and collaboration, as well as presentation of the students’ ideas.

4. Language – Emphasis will be placed on the conventions of standard English grammar and usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing or speaking. Time will also be spent improving and expanding students’ vocabulary including understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and tones in word meanings.

What will I need to bring to class?

- Your computer, charger, and headphones - Pencil and pens of different colors - a spiral notebook (with dividers, if possible, like THIS one) - sticky notes - your choice book - a positive attitude and a desire to learn!

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How will I know how I’m doing? How will my work be assessed? All written assignments will be assessed based on a rubric that is given at the beginning of the assignment. The rubric will have descriptors for the levels of achievement. There will also be feedback about what has gone well, next steps for successful learning, and reflective questions. Assignments and tests will always receive feedback within two weeks.

What can I expect regarding homework?

Homework is assigned to support learning in the classroom. For English, much of the homework will be reading your novel and writing a response in the form of post-it notes or notebook pages that we will work on throughout the year. Homework will be assigned each time we meet; you should plan for 20 to 30 minutes of reading five times a week. All assignments and homework will be posted on Powerschool and Google Classroom. Any materials you need will be posted on Google Classroom.

What if I am absent from class?

All workshop mini-lessons will be available on Google Classroom under the “Classwork” tab. If you are absent, you are responsible for going through the lesson online and completing the assignments on the slideshow for that day. You will receive a weekly work grade based on classwork and homework completion.

What is the best way to get in touch with my teacher?

You can and should email me with questions you have regarding classwork and homework. We can also schedule a meeting during breaks at school if you need help on an assignment. Finally, make sure to check PowerSchool and Google Classroom regularly. You are welcome to send me a message on Google Chat if (and ONLY if) it is an urgent question and it is before 5pm at night. :) I may still check my email after 5pm each day, but I will not respond to Google Chat messages after school hours.

What else is expected of me?

- Respect - Respect yourselves, your peers, and the school. - Responsibility – Bring materials; be responsible for your learning. - Reaching For Excellence – Put forward your best effort!

These three themes are our school’s mission. → Adhering to these themes means being punctual, coming to class prepared and with a positive attitude toward learning, finishing assignments neatly and on time, and contributing to the discussions and activities we carry out in class. → We also abide by the Values Pledge. This is especially important in the way we treat one another with kindness, friendliness, and helpfulness. We will be open-minded, good listeners who are honest and respectful. Student Signature ___________________ Parent Signature ______________________

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8th Grade Digital Graphic Design Course Overview and Policies

Mr. Massimo Palazzi Welcome note / Course Overview: The course provides an overview on digital graphic design by covering topics ranging from imaging to 3D modeling. Students will learn how to turn their creative ideas into digital reality by exploring the possibilities of some specific design software through a series of practical assignments such as creating a logo, composing a four-page brochure, designing an object. Topics Semester 1 Semester 2 Bitmap vs vector graphics Resolution, file formats and color How to edit, combine and transform images using layers Vector graphics and illustration, text and pictures

Digital images and glitch art, physicality of media From screen to reality: how to prepare files for print Modeling as virtual sculpture, materiality Individual projects

Evaluation of progress / grading policy and turn around time:

• Studio Work done in class time to be assessed and graded according to specific given rubrics. • Student Digital Portfolio to be periodically reviewed and graded.

• By the end of each quarter, all the given assignments listed on Powerschool up to that date have to be included in the Digital Portfolio.

• Group Work and diverse Oral Presentations.

• Informal teacher observation of student at work will provide consistent subtle constructive feedback to the

student. • Informal teacher-student interviews. During the instructional sequence, the teacher poses open-ended and

reflective questions to help the students improve their understanding and overall performance. • Student-student small group discussion, where students assess their peers, or self-assess their work using a

scoring guide or rubric. Homework Assignments are meant to be completed during class time. Occasionally, students may decide to work at home if they wish to reinforce their skills and/or improve their projects.

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Tests Tests will occur quarterly and will be announced 2 weeks in advance. Communication For any quick question, please contact the teacher via email: [email protected] Resources used: All images and material related to the covered topics will be available on Google Classroom.

The course is based on the use of some free software available online.

Art supplies requested

- laptop - pen and notebook - wireless mouse

Specific expectations

• Each student should come to the art class with his/her laptop, a pen and a notepad, a wireless mouse is recommended.

• Each student is responsible of his/her art material and should take care of it until the end of the school year.

• Students are supposed to participate fully to both studio and art appreciation activities.

• Students are supposed to take notes during classes.

8SCIENCE-CourseOverviewandPolicies2020/2021Teacher:GiovannaGonzalez-LavagniniE-mail:[email protected]/CourseOverviewWelcometo8thGradeScienceforthe2020/2021academicyear!Thiscourseisforthosestudentswhowishtowidentheirperspective,toenlargetheirunderstandingoftheworldthatsurroundsus.Scienceisprimarilybasedonobservation,criticalthinkingandmakingconnectionsthroughoutknowledge,allofwhichareinvaluableskills.Withopen-mindednessandinquiry,studentswilldelveintothewondersoftheworldandbeyond.Table1:8thGradeScienceTopics

MaterialsFor8thGradeSciencestudentswillbeprovidedwiththe“Explorer”seriesofbooksnecessaryforthecourse.Studentsarerequiredtohave-2notebooks-1simplecalculator-pensandpencils-1portalistiniorplasticpocketfolderShalltherebeanyfurthermaterialstudentswillbenotifiedinadvance.AssessmentIn8thGrade40%ofthegradewillbefruitionofresultsonprojects(30%)andhomework(10%).Theremaining40%willcomefromtests(40%)andquizzes(20%).-HOMEWORK:thehomeworkassignedonPowerschoolisgenerallynotgraded.Thisisintentionalashomeworkisforthestudenttouseaspractice.TherewillbeanumberofgradedhomeworkthatwillbeexplicitlystatedonPowerschool.-PROJECTS:thisincludesgroupwork,presentations,exhibitsandparticipation.-TESTS:willbeassignedattheendofeachmajortopicandmayincludemorethanonetopicdependingonhowextensivethetopicsare.Thesewillbeassignednolessthanaweekinadvance.-QUIZZES:willbeassignedtoassessgeneralunderstandingofthetopicsand/orforstudentstogaugewhatareasneedrevision.Thesecanbeassigned3-4daysinadvance.

ABitMoreonHomework…Itisessentialthathomeworkishandedinontimeandtothebestofthestudent’sability.Thiswillnotonlyhelpthestudentwithtime-managementskillsinthelongrunbutalsoitprovidesthestudentwithaquickpainlessandvaluablewayofassessinghowwelltheyunderstandatopic,whatquestionstheyneedtoaskinupcominglessons,whattheyneedtoworkon.Asdefaultstudentswillturninhomeworkthroughgoogleclassroom.Oncethehomeworkhasbeencorrected,itwillbereturnedtothem.TheHomeworkandthecorrectionsmadearetobereadcarefullyastheyareaninvaluabletoolforstudentscheckingfortheirunderstanding.Onceithasbeenreturned,studentscankeeptrackofitongoogleclassroomforfuturereference.Ifhomeworkisnotturnedin,“Ididnotunderstand…”,“Ididn’tknow…”arenotacceptableexcuses.StudentsshouldconsultPowerschoolorafriendwhentheyarehavingdifficulties.Ofcoursetheycane-mailmeorfindmeintheofficenexttoroom311foranyinquiry.Responsesareusuallyelaboratedwithinafewhours,thereforeifyousendmeane-mailitisimportanttofollow-up.Homeworkwillbeassigned:-for8Xand8Y:MondaysandThursdaysExpectationsStudentsareexpectedtoberolemodelsoftheISGmissionstatementofRespect,ResponsibilityandReachingforExcellence.Successfulstudentsareproactiveintheirlearningthataskquestionswhenindoubt,respectingdeadlinesandputtingintheirbesteffort.Theyalsoareonestocollaboratewiththeirclassmatesandaremindfulofthespaceandtimespentinclass.Astudentwhoisinteractive,kind,respectfulandopen-mindedisonetohavethebestexperiencesinclass!

8th Grade History/Geography Course Overview September 2020

Welcome one and all! My name is Ms. Cassol and I am excited to welcome you back to school! I will be your teacher of History & Geography. I am looking forward to an exciting year of learning, and I hope you are too. Here is what you need to know to get started: What will we learn this year? In 8th Grade the History and Geography course is approached using a thematic method, focusing on the periods between 1750 to 1990. Throughout the year, students will focus on analyzing various primary (text, pictures, cartoon, etc...) and secondary (works of historians, movies, music, etc...) sources, comparing and contrasting sources and perspectives of similar events, producing perfect paragraphs, culminating in essay writing. We will explore:

● Revolutions: Agricultural Revolution; Industrial Revolution ● Rights & Freedoms: Black Peoples in the America’s from Slavery to

the Civil Rights Movement; Jews in Europe – 1933-1945 ● Changing Nature of War (WW1 & WW2); Causes of War; Military

Strategies; Impact of War on the Home front; Why are wars Won and Lost

How will my progress be evaluated? Feedback will be provided at all stages of the learning process. These will come in a myriad of formats, not limited to formative assessments, individual conferences, written comments, formal grades, and learning conversations.

What is the grading policy and turnaround time?

Formal assessments (those given under testing conditions and extended projects) make up 40% of the total grade. Informal assessments (Homework, quizzes, etc.) make up 60% of the total grade. I strive to grade everything in under one week, however because of the complicated nature of some of the writing feedback there will be occasions when it takes longer. What can I expect regarding homework? Homework is assigned to support learning in the classroom. For History & Geography, homework may include reviewing activities and concepts learned in class, activities based on the text, or guided note taking. All homework will be posted on PowerSchool. Always bring your laptop, notebook, folder, any other materials you need will be posted on Google Classroom.

What else is expected of me? - Respect - Respect yourselves, your peers, and the school. - Responsibility – Bring materials; be responsible for your learning. - Reaching For Excellence – Put forward your best effort! These three themes are our school’s mission. Adhering to these themes means being punctual, coming to class prepared and with a positive attitude toward learning, finishing assignments neatly and on time, and contributing to the discussions and activities we carry out in class. We also abide by the Values Pledge. This is especially important in the way we treat one another with kindness, friendliness, and helpfulness. We will be open-minded, good listeners who are honest and respectful.

What is the best way to contact Ms. Cassol? Email! [email protected] or see me at break.

Thanks! Here’s to a great year!

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8th Grade Physical Education Course Overview and Policies

Welcome note / Course Overview: Throughout the forthcoming academic year, there will be adaptations to the Physical Education curriculum to respect and comply with Covid-19 guidelines. Student safety is always the priority as is the aim to make learning in PE as stimulating and as enjoyable as possible. While team sports and contact sports are currently not permitted, the acquisition and improvement of skills across a diverse array of activities will still be a central aim of PE. The 8th grade Physical Education Curriculum offers a wide variety of activities that further seek to encourage an active and healthy lifestyle. The primary purpose of the PE program at ISG is to provide opportunities for all students to develop in the following aspects:

● PHYSICALLY (physical fitness, sport skills, gymnastic skills). ● MENTALLY (an inquiring mind with curiosity to probe and explore new ideas). ● SOCIALLY (to accept the need to harmoniously share responsibilities and opportunities). ● EMOTIONALLY (the ability to feel good about him/herself regarding self-image and self-respect).

During middle school, it is important that you further develop skills, knowledge and understanding of various physical activities that encourage you to become responsible for your own learning and be able to make value judgments during particular activities available in the community in which you are living. Topics You will be involved and encouraged to further develop in activities grouped in the following five major categories:

● INVASION GAMES ● NET GAMES ● FITNESS ● GYMNASTICS ● STRIKING AND FIELDING

Evaluation of progress / grading policy: In physical education, grades from 1 to 7 are awarded for each activity. The criteria for each assessment level are given on the PE noticeboard for each activity. Communication Time will always be allocated during each lesson for student questions. If the enquiry is more specific, the PE department will be happy to help either in person or via email. Resources used: The school provides all materials/equipment necessary for PE lessons.

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Specific expectations Respect - Students must arrive punctually for lessons. Responsibility -All students are requested to arrive with an ISG PE kit. Reaching for excellence - Students should be involved and motivated in achieving their personal best while focusing on the main educational goals proposed during the PE school year. If you have any questions at any time regarding Physical Education, please feel free to contact the Grade 8 PE teachers. Lucy Deas - [email protected] Paul Adcock - [email protected]

Middle School Creative Writing Course Overview and Policies

CourseDescriptionWelcometoCreativeWriting!Iamexcitedtoworkwithstudentsthisyear,developingtheircreativewritingskillsandwideningtheirimaginationsthroughavarietyofexercisesandassignments.Whatwillwelearnthisyear?Inthebeginningourearlyfocuseswillbeoncreatingmorecomplexsentencestructuresandparagraphdevelopment.Thiswilleventuallyevolveintocreatingmulti-paragraphpiecesthatcarrythesametheme,topicornarrativethread.Incorporatedwithinthiswillbeanemphasisongrammarconventions,capitalization,punctuationandvocabularydevelopment.Later,wearegoingtounderstandhowastoryisformedandwhattoolsastorytellerneedstohave.Wearegoingtoexplorethegenesisofanarrativepiece,fromtheinitialideatothelittle(yetessentials!)refinementsthateditingbrings.Theactivitiesandassignmentsaredesignedtobefunandchallengingsogetreadytohavefunandbechallenged!Howwillmyprogressbeevaluated?Feedbackwillbeprovidedatallstagesofthelearningprocess.Thesewillcomeinamyriadofformats,notlimitedtoformativeassessments,individualconferences,writtencomments,formalgrades,andlearningconversations.Whatisthegradingpolicyandturnaroundtime?6thgradeFormalassessments(thosegivenundertestingconditions)makeup30%ofthetotalgrade.Informalassessments(Homework,classwork,etc.)makeup70%ofthetotalgrade.7thgradeFormalassessments(thosegivenundertestingconditions)makeup40%ofthetotalgrade.Informalassessments(Homework,classwork,etc.)makeup60%ofthetotalgrade8thgradeFormalassessments(thosegivenundertestingconditions)makeup50%ofthetotalgrade.Informalassessments(Homework,classwork,etc.)makeup50%ofthetotalgradeIstrivetogradeeverythinginundertwoweeks,howeverbecauseofthecomplicatednatureofsomeofthewritingfeedbacktherewillbeoccasionswhenittakeslonger.Whatisthehomeworkpolicy?Assignmentswillbecompletedprimarilyinclass.Therefore,studentsshouldexpectverylittlehomeworkinthisclass.However,goodwritingseemstoalwaysbeinastateofrevisionorediting,somanystudentsmayfeelcompelledtoworkontheirpiecesoutsideofthenormalclass.Additionally,ifastudentfailstousehisorhertimewiselywhileinclass,heorshemaybeaskedtocompleteunfinishedworkathome.Whatisthebestwaytocommunicatewithme,MsIlaria?Email!ilaria.mele@isgenoa.itMaterialsneededforeverylesson:

● Pencil/Pen/Eraser● Writingnotebook● Computer

Thanks!Here’stoagreatyear!-MsIlaria

Middle School MEDIA STUDIES Course Overview and Policies

CourseDescriptionWelcometoMediaStudies!Iamexcitedtoworkwithstudentsthisyear,developingtheirownunderstandingofdigitalcitizenshipandmediaculture.Whatwillwelearnthisyear?Inthebeginningourearlyfocuseswillbeonwhatmediaare,howtheyareusedinnowadayssocietyandhowtheyinfluenceoureverydaylife.Withinthisfirstpartofourcourse,wewillexploretherulesandetiquetteoftheweb.Ouraimistoawakenyoutotherealityofthemodernworld,whereinformationisconstantlybombardingyoufromeverydirection.Youmustrecognisethevaluableinformationandfilteroutdistractionsandharmfulinfluences.Thisclasswillsupportyouindiscoveringhowtomakethesedistinctions,andhelpyoubecomemasters-ratherthanslaves-ofthemediayouconsume.Later,wearegoingtounderstandhowthemediaworkandwhat’stheirstructurebycreatingsomeadvertisementsofourown.Theactivitiesandassignmentsaredesignedtobefunandchallengingsogetreadytohavefunandbechallenged!Howwillmyprogressbeevaluated?Feedbackwillbeprovidedatallstagesofthelearningprocess.Thesewillcomeinamyriadofformats,notlimitedtoformativeassessments,individualconferences,writtencomments,formalgrades,andlearningconversations.Whatisthegradingpolicyandturnaroundtime?6thgradeFormalassessments(thosegivenundertestingconditions)makeup30%ofthetotalgrade.Informalassessments(Homework,classwork,etc.)makeup70%ofthetotalgrade.7thgradeFormalassessments(thosegivenundertestingconditions)makeup40%ofthetotalgrade.Informalassessments(Homework,classwork,etc.)makeup60%ofthetotalgrade8thgradeFormalassessments(thosegivenundertestingconditions)makeup50%ofthetotalgrade.Informalassessments(Homework,classwork,etc.)makeup50%ofthetotalgradeIstrivetogradeeverythinginundertwoweeks,howeverbecauseofthecomplicatednatureofsomeofthewritingfeedbacktherewillbeoccasionswhenittakeslonger.Whatisthehomeworkpolicy?Assignmentswillbecompletedprimarilyinclass.Therefore,studentsshouldexpectverylittlehomeworkinthisclass.However,goodwritingseemstoalwaysbeinastateofrevisionorediting,somanystudentsmayfeelcompelledtoworkontheirpiecesoutsideofthenormalclass.Additionally,ifastudentfailstousehisorhertimewiselywhileinclass,heorshemaybeaskedtocompleteunfinishedworkathome.Whatisthebestwaytocommunicatewithme,MsIlaria?Email!ilaria.mele@isgenoa.itMaterialsneededforeverylesson:

● Pencil/Pen/Eraser● Writingnotebook● Computer

Thanks!Here’stoagreatyear!-MsIlaria

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8th Grade Art Course Overview and Policies Ms Valeria De Simoni

Welcome note / course overview Welcome to Art at ISG! Upon completion of this course, students will become familiar with a variety of art materials and processes, develop a vocabulary of art terms and an understanding of the elements and principles of design. Topics Revolutions in art: the process of making art. The real and its representation: Realism and Impressionism. Art beyond representation: Cubism. Art themes at the beginning of the 20th century: Expressionism, Abstract Art, Futurism. Art supplies requested 2B Pencil A4 size folder for drawings and notes Pencil sharpener and eraser Drawing paper (A4 album) or sketchbook Homework The majority of projects will be completed during class time. If students needs more time to complete a project, they will generally have the opportunity to finish the project for homework. Students are expected to complete assignments by the due date. They will receive around 15 minutes of homework each week (usually note review). Tests Tests will take place at the end of every topic and will be announced at least one week in advance. Evaluation of progress / grading policy and turn around time -Individual Studio Work and Group Work done in class time to be assessed and graded according to specific given rubrics. -Informal teacher observation of student at work will provide consistent subtle constructive feedback to the student. - Informal teacher-student interviews. During the instructional sequence, the teacher poses open-ended and reflective questions to help the students improve their understanding and overall performance. Communication The teacher is available for students in school, except for teaching hours. Email address: [email protected] Specific expectations - Each student should come to the every art class with all the material ready on the desk. - Sketchbook is meant to be a journal for capturing visual ideas and observations, a tool for planning studio work and a powerful resource for personal creativity and new ideas. - All notes, studio works, tests and handouts should be collected in the folder (portfolio).

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- Each student is responsible of his/her art material and should take care of it until the end of the school year.

- Upon request, all students are supposed to download and study the material on the covered topics from the website isgart.weebly.com

- Students are supposed to participate fully to both studio and art appreciation activities.

- Students are supposed to take notes during art history and critics classes.

- During studio activities, at clean-up students stop working, gather materials, clean them following teacher directions and put them back neatly.

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Art and Design Course Overview and Policies Ms Valeria De Simoni

Welcome note / course overview Welcome to Art and Design at ISG! This class, based on the three key factors Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, will focus on:

1. Designing an object with everyday life material 2. Planning the process 3. Identifying need or problem 4. Brainstorming ideas to satisfy need or fix problem 5. Looking for tools and material 6. Testing and analyzing object 7. Making improvements on design 8. Decorating the object 9. Presenting results

Unit Name Key Knowledge

Area / Concept / Competence / Topic and Notes

Defining Creativity

What is Creativity and creative thinking? What limits/fosters creativity? Where does inspiration come from?

Exploring Ceramic Air dry clay projects: pottery, jewellery, and art works.

ArtBites Is cooking a form of art? Photographing food. Focus on The Futurist Cook Book (Marinetti). Textile Art Fabric and yarn artworks. From the past to nowadays. Sewing and looming projects.

Paper From ordinary paper to artworks to astonishing works of art Telling Stories How can art help us tell a story? What is an artistic voice? Comic cartoons.

Personal projects W.O.W Projects (Wonderful Original Work of art)

Art supplies requested A4 size folder for drawings and notes Homework The majority of projects will be completed during class time. If students needs more time to complete a project, they will generally have the opportunity to finish the project for homework. Tests Tests will take place at the end of every topic and will be announced at least one week in advance.

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Evaluation of progress / grading policy and turn around time -Individual Studio Work and Group Work done in class time to be assessed and graded according to specific given rubrics. -Informal teacher observation of student at work will provide consistent subtle constructive feedback to the student. - Informal teacher-student interviews. During the instructional sequence, the teacher poses open-ended and reflective questions to help the students improve their understanding and overall performance. Communication The teacher is available for students in school, except for teaching hours. Email address: [email protected] Specific expectations - Each student should come to the every art class with their folder - All notes, studio works, tests and handouts should be collected in the folder (portfolio).

- Each student is responsible of his/her art material and should take care of it until the end of the school year.

- Students are supposed to participate fully to both studio and art appreciation activities.

- During studio activities, at clean-up students stop working, gather materials, clean them following teacher directions.

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8th Grade Mathematics Course Overview and Welcome Letter

Teachers: Lauren House Emails: [email protected], Welcome note / course overview: Welcome to 8th Grade Maths for the 2020/21 academic year! We will be continuing with the Singapore Math course. We will be building on the material you studied during 7th Grade in order to improve your mathematical skills and widen your knowledge of the subject. I am really excited to be your teacher! Topics: Exponents, scientific notation, algebraic linear equations, lines and linear equations, systems of linear equations, functions, the Pythagorean theorem, geometric transformations, congruence and similarity, statistics and probability. Homework: You will receive around 60 minutes of homework each week. This will relate to what you have studied during the lessons. It could be a review, further practice or possibly build on the content you have mastered. Homework is an extremely important element of learning, so it is imperative that this is completed on time and to a high standard. It is not acceptable to arrive at a lesson with incomplete homework as I am available in the office next to classroom 311 or via e-mail. Assessments: Assessments will take place in every topic and will be announced at least one week in advance. These will be in the form of quizzes and tests. Evaluation of progress / grading policy and turn around time: All tests and quizzes will be graded along with a portion of the homework and projects. However, all homework will be checked for completion. These scores will be put onto PowerSchool and will make up your grade. Your quarter grade will be weighted as follows: 20% homework, 20% group work/projects and 40% test, 20% quizzes. Grading will be completed within a week of deadline day. Communication: It is very important that you seek help with your maths when you require it. If you are struggling with any of the content, it is important that we address the situation as quickly as possible so that you are prepared for the following material. You can either find me at school (my office is room 312) or you can e-mail me and I will respond as soon as I can. Resources used: We will be using the Math in Focus – Singapore Math: Course 1 online textbook. We will set this up together during our first lesson of the year. Specific expectations: Students are expected to bring the following items to every lesson: laptop, textbook, notebook (squares), pens, pencils, ruler, eraser, sharpener, a pair of compasses, protractor and scientific calculator.

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8th Grade Italian A

Course Overview and Policies 2019-20

Welcome note / Course Overview: Il programma di Italiano della terza media segue principalmente quanto stabilito dai programmi ministeriali della scuola statale italiana, in cui l’attenzione principale è data al valore formativo del soggetto ed alla sua capacità di esprimersi e comunicare efficacemente. Il programma di Italiano è, inoltre, parallelo a quello di Storia in Italiano, in modo tale che gli studenti abbiano una visione delle conseguenze sociali e culturali degli avvenimenti storici oggetto di studio. Gli apprendimenti linguistici vanno perciò riferiti alle abilità di base (ascoltare, parlare, leggere, scrivere), alle varie funzioni e usi del linguaggio (informare, persuadere, raccontare, esprimere sentimenti, interrogare, argomentare, eccetera). A tal fine si promuoverà la lettura di opere letterarie di prosa e di poesia lirica, di autori italiani dell’Ottocento e del Novecento, lo studio di vari generi letterari e lo studio della grammatica, in particolare dellànalisi del periodo, come strumento fondamentale per una comunicazione efficace e come riflessione sui caratteri fondamentali della lingua e delle realtà dei suoi usi. Inoltre, al fine di presentare gli studenti preparati per lèsame licenza media, che si terrà alla conclusione del terzo anno, nel corso dell’anno verranno effettuate simulazioni dèsame e interrogazioni orali.

Topics Primo semestre: La Fantascienza Storia della lingua italiana Il Romanticismo Il Verismo Secondo semestre: Il Decadentismo L'Ermetismo La seconda guerra mondiale in poesia Il Neorealismo Lettura dei seguenti testi: Lussu Un anno sull'altipiano J. Joffo Un sacchetto di biglie Sansoni per la scuola Analisi del periodo per tutto l'anno scolastico Evaluation of progress / grading policy and turn around time: La valutazione degli studenti avviene attraverso temi e test scritti, interrogazioni orali, valutazione di lavori preparati a casa, progetti, prove invalsi. Temi e test sono considerati FORMAL ASSESSMENT, su Powerschool il loro simbolo è rosso, e il loro peso è il 50% della votazione finale. Tutto il resto è considerato INFORMAL ASSESSMENT (50% della votazione finale) e il simbolo è di colore verde.

Per la valutazione degli studenti si seguono le linee guida dell’ ISG Secondary School Grade System, in accordo con the IB.

ISG Comment Grade

Excellent work: the student consistently and almost faultlessly demonstrates sound understanding of

concepts and successful application of skills in a wide variety of contexts and consistently displays independence, insight, autonomy and originality.

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Homework Studiamo Analisi del periodo il lunedì e gli studenti devono portare il libro Parlo, scrivo, sono A, ovvero il tomo grosso. I compiti vengono assegnati ogni giovedì per il giovedì successivo, e corretti in classe ad inizio lezione, prima di affrontare un nuovo argomento. Gli altri giorni sono dedicati all’Antologia, alla Letteratura ed alla Narrativa. I compiti, come i voti, sono puntualmente scritti su Powerschool e riconsegnati, in genere, in una settimana. Gli studenti devono impegnarsi a rispettare le scadenze; in caso di ritardo ingiustificato devono consegnare il compito la lezione successiva. Dopo una settimana di ritardo l’insegnante informa la famiglia ed i coordinatori. Se il compito è oggetto di valutazione da parte dell'insegnante, lo studente ottiene un 1 per il compito non consegnato. Invito caldamente gli studenti ed i genitori a controllare frequentemente Powerschool.

Projects Nel corso dell'anno verranno assegnati progetti individuali o in gruppo, per rinforzare conoscenze acquisite e sviluppare la capacità di lavorare in gruppo. Tests Ogni verifica, per la quale gli studenti devono prepararsi e studiare, viene comunicata almeno con una settimana di anticipo. Communication Room 317

Very good work: the student consistently demonstrates sound understanding of concepts and successful

application of skills in a wide variety of contexts and generally displays independence, insight, autonomy and originality.

6

Good work: the student consistently demonstrates sound understanding of concepts and successful

application of skills in a variety of contexts and occasionally displays independence, insight, autonomy and originality.

5

Satisfactory performance: the student generally demonstrates understanding of concepts and successful

application of skills in normal contexts and occasionally displays independence, insight, autonomy and originality.

4

Mediocre work (conditional pass): the student demonstrates a limited understanding of the required

concepts and only applies skills successfully in normal situations with support. Partial achievement against most of the objectives.

3

Poor work: the student has difficulty in understanding the required concepts and is unable to apply skills

successfully in normal situations even with support. Very limited achievement against all the objectives.

2

Very poor work: Minimal achievement in terms of the objectives.

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Lunedì Grammatica Martedì Antologia/Letteratura Mercoledì Narrativa Venerdì Antologia/Letteratura

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[email protected] Resources used: R. Zordan Autori lettori 3 Fabbri editori R. Zordan Datti un'altra regola Lussu Un anno sull'altipiano J. Joffo Un sacchetto di biglie Sansoni per la scuola Un quadernone a righe Penne, matite, colori, evidenziatori, colla, forbici Specific expectations Gli studenti devono:

1. arrivare in classe puntuali 2. avere i libri e i quaderni appropriati alla lezione (grammatica il martedì, gli altri giorni antologia o letteratura, il libro di

lettura scelto dall'insegnante tutti i giorni tranne il venerdì, quando lo studente porterà il libro a scelta) 3. alzare la mano prima di parlare 4. prestare attenzione se l`insegnante o un compagno sta parlando 5. aiutare chi ha bisogno 6. rispettare gli ambienti scolastici 7. rispettare le regole della scuola 8. utilizzare il computer in modo appropriato, seguendo le direttive dell'insegnante.

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8th Grade Storia e Geografia

Course Overview and Policies Welcome note / Course Overview: Il corso di storia e geografia di terza media, basandosi principalmente su quanto stabilito dai programmi ministeriali della scuola statale italiana, intende trasmettere e sviluppare le conoscenze fondamentali che aiutino lo studente a collocare efficacemente sé stesso e la realtà che lo circonda, secondo corrette direttrici spazio-temporali. In particolare il corso di Storia si concentra sullo studio dei principali avvenimenti storici dell’Ottocento e del Novecento ed il corso di Geografia è articolato in due parti: la Geografia generale e le regioni del mondo collegate al programma di Storia, che sono studiate dal punto di vista territoriale, economico, politico, culturale, ecc. Primo semestre Storia: La Prima Guerra Mondiale La Rivoluzione Russa Primo semestre Geografia: Asia Secondo semestre Storia: Il Fascismo Il Nazismo La Seconda Guerra Mondiale Secondo semestre Geografia: L`Africa L`America Evaluation of progress / grading policy and turn around time: La valutazione degli studenti avviene attraverso test scritti, interrogazioni orali, valutazione di lavori preparati a casa e progetti, I test sono considerati FORMAL ASSESSMENT, su Powerschool il loro simbolo è rosso, e il loro peso è il 40% della votazione finale. Tutto il resto è considerato INFORMAL ASSESSMENT (60% della votazione finale) e il simbolo è di colore verde.

Per la valutazione degli studenti si seguono le linee guida dell’ ISG Secondary School Grade System, in accordo con the IB.

ISG Comment Grade

Excellent work: the student consistently and almost faultlessly demonstrates sound understanding of

concepts and successful application of skills in a wide variety of contexts and consistently displays independence, insight, autonomy and originality.

7

Very good work: the student consistently demonstrates sound understanding of concepts and successful

application of skills in a wide variety of contexts and generally displays independence, insight, autonomy and originality.

6

Good work: the student consistently demonstrates sound understanding of concepts and successful

application of skills in a variety of contexts and occasionally displays independence, insight, autonomy and originality.

5

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Homework La lezione di Storia si tiene il lunedì e quella di Geografia il mercoledì. Gli studenti avranno da studiare per la lezione successiva ciò che si è imparato in classe. Nel corso dell'anno verranno assegnati progetti individuali o in gruppo, per rinforzare conoscenze acquisite e sviluppare la capacità di lavorare insieme ai compagni. Tests Ogni verifica, per la quale gli studenti devono prepararsi e studiare, viene comunicata almeno con una settimana di anticipo. Communication Room 317 [email protected] Resources used: B. Biggio La parola alla Storia 3 Dal Novecento ai giorni nostri Fabbri Ed. S. Mantovani, I. Sacchetti Geo natura 3 Fabbri Ed. Penne, matite, colori, evidenziatori, colla, forbici Specific expectations Gli studenti devono:

1. arrivare in classe puntuali 2. avere i libri e i quaderni appropriati alla lezione (grammatica il martedì, gli altri giorni antologia o letteratura, il libro di

lettura scelto dall'insegnante tutti i giorni tranne il venerdì, quando lo studente porterà il libro a scelta) 3. alzare la mano prima di parlare 4. prestare attenzione se l`insegnante o un compagno sta parlando 5. aiutare chi ha bisogno 6. rispettare gli ambienti scolastici 7. rispettare le regole della scuola 8. utilizzare il computer in modo appropriato, seguendo le direttive dell'insegnante

Satisfactory performance: the student generally demonstrates understanding of concepts and successful

application of skills in normal contexts and occasionally displays independence, insight, autonomy and originality.

4

Mediocre work (conditional pass): the student demonstrates a limited understanding of the required

concepts and only applies skills successfully in normal situations with support. Partial achievement against most of the objectives.

3

Poor work: the student has difficulty in understanding the required concepts and is unable to apply skills

successfully in normal situations even with support. Very limited achievement against all the objectives.

2

Very poor work: Minimal achievement in terms of the objectives.

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8th grade French Course Overview and Policies

Bienvenue en classe de français! Je suis très heureuse de pouvoir vous voir tous, et espère que nous passerons une année la plus normale et la plus agréable possible.

1) Course Description: The French 8th grade course will help you develop and reinforce your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, using mostly French to communicate during the lessons, and combining a lively communicative approach with a clear structural and grammatical progression. You will prepare to take the DELF A1 and/or A2 exams during the year: these Diplomas are awarded by the French Ministry of Education and have an important national and international value. We will also prepare for the “Terza Media” exam and hopefully attend a theatre performance in French. The course will focus on the 8 units of the Encore Tricolore 3 textbook: we will approximately cover one unit every 4 weeks. We will also deepen our understanding and introduced topics linked to the French culture and civilization.

2) Assessment: Within French lessons, you will be assessed in a number of ways, both formally and informally. You will have a formal test at the end of each unit of the book. The test will always consist of:

• A written part, testing your listening, reading and writing skills. • An oral part, testing your speaking skills.

This will consist of a short conversation with me: I will check that you memorized the required end-of-unit vocabulary and that you can fluently use and pronounce the sentences that we practiced in class.

You will therefore receive 2 formal grades per month: one for the written test and one for the speaking test. You will also receive informal grades (at least 2 per quarter) for any project, classwork and quiz that we will complete during the year. Grades are weighted as follows:

• Informal assessment (homework and classwork) is worth 40% of your final grade. • Formal assessment (end-of-unit written and speaking tests) is worth 60% of your final grade.

I will use Powerschool to keep you updated about all upcoming assignments and homeworks. Please check it regularly. Grades will be posted as soon as your tests are marked. 3) Homework: You will receive homework (Devoirs) at the end of every lesson! • Homework always due for the next lesson (HW assigned on Tuesday is due Thursday, HW assigned on Thursday

is due the next Tuesday). • Completing your homework should take you approximately 20 minutes twice a week. • I will collect and check your homework at the beginning of every lesson.

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It is very important that your homework is completed punctually: it allows both me and you to quickly identify areas that need more work or need to be readressed. It is also important to complete your homework in full sentences: this is essential in order to practice your spelling! You can either complete your homework on paper or on your computer. If you complete it on paper, hand it in to me at the beginning of every lesson. If you complete it on your computer, create a shared document and make sure that you always complete your homework on that document. 4) Communication:

• If you need to speak to me, come see me! My desk is in the Staff Room, on the ground floor. • You can also email me on [email protected]

5) Materials/Resources needed for class: You will need to come to class with:

• Your Tricolore 3 textbook, • An A4 binder containing lined paper and a few plastic sleeves, • Your pencil case, • Your planner, • Your computer.

Your French binder is very important! Be neat, creative and organized. Always use your best handwriting, make good use of colours and take care of it. It will help you a lot during the year. I will regularly check your binder: it must contain your homework and the notes you take in class. Bring your computer to class as well! We will use it to exercise, write texts and complete projects. We will create a French folder on your Drive where you should store all your French documents.

6) Specific expectations:

• Arrive to class on time, and with all of your materials: Tricolore book, French binder, pencil case, computer. • Come to class with a positive attitude, and a desire to learn and speak French! • Show Respect, be Responsible, Reach for Excellence.

Bon travail, et bon début d’année scolaire! Mme Briganti

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Curso de Español 2020 /2021

8th Grade

¡Bienvenidos a la clase de español! Resumen del curso: Durante nuestras clases de español, los estudiantes continuarán ampliando los conocimientos gramaticales necesarios para mejorar el grado de competencias del castellano, con el objetivo de tener una mayor fluencia a la hora de ponerlo en práctica. Libros: - El libro de gramática “Spanish gramar and practice” En el documento “yearly planner” vienen especificados los contenidos a tratar durante el año escolar.

- Trabajaremos con “Yabla” nuestro libro virtual con numerosas actividades interesantes y variadas.

Evaluación: • Evaluación formal 60% • Evaluación informal 40%

- Los exámenes serán una parte muy importante del curso y se tendrán al final de cada tema del libro. En ellos,

se evaluará la capacidad del alumno para desarrollar los conceptos vistos en clase. El porcentaje equivalente es del 60% de la nota final del cuatrimestre.

- Los deberes serán asignados una vez por semana. La importancia de entregarlos en el tiempo establecido y en

modo correcto es fundamental. Entregarlos fuera de tiempo o en modo incorrecto bajará automáticamente la nota para su evaluación. Vendrán siempre establecidos en “power school” donde se inscribirá la nota obtenida. Al igual de importante es la producción escrita y la comprensión de lectura, trabajaremos con textos sencillos del libro para poner en práctica estas capacidades. La producción escrita contará un sobre la nota final. Todo ello contará un 20% sobre la nota final.

- La capacidad de producción oral es un elemento esencial para mejorar nuestros recursos a la hora de

expresarnos en un nuevo idioma. Tenemos que intentar hablar siempre en castellano en todo momento. La producción oral contará un 20% sobre la nota final.

Comunicaciones Podréis contactar conmigo siempre que sea necesario en la siguiente dirección de correo electrónico, donde estaré encantada de responder a vuestras dudas:

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[email protected] Material necesario: En nuestras lecciones será necesario asistir acompañados de:

- Un cuaderno para trabajar diariamente - El ordenador será utilizado ocasionalmente para la realización de proyectos.

Ausencias: Si el alumno debe ausentarse de clase por diferentes motivos, estará automáticamente obligado a controlar en “power school” las tareas asignadas para el próximo día.

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EDUCAZIONE TECNICA 8TH - Course Overview and Policies Benvenuti al corso di Educazione Tecnica (8th grade)!!! DESCRIZIONE DEL CORSO: Il corso prevede 2 periodi a settimana di 60 minuti (il martedì dalle ore 10.45 alle ore11.45 e il giovedì dalle ore 14.35 alle ore 15.35). Durante la lezione in classe sarà svolto il programma ministeriale sotto indicato. Il programma è approvato dal Ministero della Pubblica Istruzione. PROGRAMMA ANNUALE:

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1. Teoria

1.1 L’ energia - Definizione di energia - Forme e fonti energetiche - Energie rinnovabili e non - Approfondimento sulle centrali nucleari: due disastri nucleari a confronto: Fukuschima e Chernobyl -Marie Curie e la scoperta della radioattività

16 periodi da 60 minuti

1.2 L’elettricità’ - Definizione di elettricità - La corrente elettrica e i suoi effetti - Il circuito elettrico - La pila


1.3 I mezzi di comunicazione La comunicazione; il viaggio delle informazioni: dalle antiche vie romane a internet. La comunicazione nella società La stampa: storia e libertà di stampa. La fotografia: rapporto tra fotografia e Impressionismo


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Il cinema e il Neorealismo Il telefono: evoluzione del cellulare Importanza della radio e della televisione durante le guerre

2. Disegno

2.1 Figure piane - Ripasso squadrature. - Ripasso costruzione figure piane


2.2 Proiezioni ortogonali e assonometrie

-Proiezioni ortogonali. -Assonometria cavaliera, assonometria monometrica e isometrica di solidi


COMPITI: I compiti vengono da me assegnati settimanalmente. I compiti sono sempre scritti sulla lavagna e su Power School . Il tempo previsto per i compiti è di circa 20 minuti alla settimana. I compiti sono controllati e alla mancata consegna viene attribuito come voto 0% al compito. Appena lo studente mi consegna il compito, il voto viene cambiato (voto massimo 80%). Una volta al mese ritirerò i quaderni per controllare ulteriormente i compiti svolti e gli appunti presi durante le lezioni. Se lo studente fosse assente ad una mia lezione, è tenuto a farsi dare gli appunti dai compagni e controllare su Power School i compiti assegnati. Questi riguardano sempre gli ultimi argomenti affrontati e qualora il ragazzo avesse difficoltà può far riferimento al libro di testo, nella parte della teoria. Nel caso lo studente con l’aiuto del libro avesse difficoltà, e gli esercizi non venissero compresi, DEVE comunque impostare il lavoro e provare a svolgere il compito assegnato. L’insegnante deve comunque verificare lo sforzo dello studente. TEST: I test vengono assegnati almeno una settimana prima, concordati con gli studenti e inseriti su Power School. Generalmente, i test vengono eseguiti una volta al mese (l’ultimo giorno del

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mese), secondo quanto previsto dal mio secondary school yearly planner. I test vengono da me corretti e consegnati ai ragazzi al massimo entro le due settimane successive al test. I voti sono resi pubblici su Power School e sono espressi in percentuale. I test vengono consegnati ai ragazzi: è loro premura non perderli e usarli per il ripasso finale. Per il test i ragazzi devono essere forniti del materiale richiesto. COMUNICAZIONI ALLA FAMIGLIA: Ogni nota riguardante compiti non svolti, comportamento dello studente, verrà comunicato via mail alla famiglia. LEZIONI IN CLASSE: Ogni lezione inizia con la correzione dei compiti in cui i ragazzi hanno avuto difficoltà e con la spiegazione degli argomenti successivi. Scriverò ogni volta sulla lavagna gli obiettivi e gli argomenti che tratteremo durante la lezione. ASPETTATIVE: Queste sono le mie aspettative per la classe:

• Essere puntuali alle lezioni. • Rispettare le tempistiche delle consegne. • Rispettare i compagni e gli insegnanti • Mantenere un comportamento corretto in qualsiasi occasione. • Alzare la mano prima di parlare e rispettare il proprio turno.

CONTATTI: Se volete contattarmi, potete farlo via mail all’indirizzo [email protected], oppure nel mio ufficio (room 208) RISORSE USATE: Libro di testo “Fab lab Tecnologia”. Ed. Fabbri. Quaderno ad anelli. Matita, righello, goniometro (quando indicato), gomma, penna nera, squadra e album per le tavole.

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ITALIAN MATH 8TH Benvenuti al corso di Matematica (8th grade)!!! DESCRIZIONE DEL CORSO: Il corso prevede 1 periodo a settimana di 60 minuti (il mercoledì dalle ore 10.45 alle 11.45). Durante la lezione in classe sarà svolto il programma ministeriale sotto indicato. Il programma è approvato dal Ministero della Pubblica Istruzione e usato di conseguenza nelle scuole italiane. Molti argomenti del programma verranno affrontati anche durante le lezioni di Math: in genere questi argomenti comuni sono trattati in precedenza dal docente internazionale e ripresi da me con la terminologia e metodo italiani. Ricordo inoltre che sono a completa disposizione dei ragazzi per chiarimenti e spiegazioni extra durante i miei “prep” o i periodi di pausa. PROGRAMMA ANNUALE:

Argomento Dettagli Numero approssimativo di ore di insegnamento

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1. Algebra

1.1 I numeri Relativi - I Numeri Relativi - Potenze e radici dei numeri reali relativi - Operazioni con le radici quadrate

3 ore

1.2 Calcolo letterale ed equazioni

- Espressioni algebriche letterali - Monomi e polinomi - Espressioni con i polinomi - Equazioni di primo grado e verifica

7 ore

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1.3 Geometria analitica. - Il piano cartesiano e suoi elementi - Punto medio di un segmento -Distanza di due punti - Rette parallele e perpendicolari - Diagramma della proporzionalità diretta e inversa. - Funzione della retta e iperbole

7 ore

2. Geometria

2.1 Ripasso - Ripasso delle unità di misura delle lunghezze

1 ora

2.2 Circonferenza e area di un cerchio

-Misura della lunghezza della circonferenza - Valore numerico di pi - Area del cerchio

1 ora

2.3 Geometria solida - Le figure solide. I solidi - Il peso specifico di un solido - Area e volume di:parallelepipedo, prisma, cubo,piramide, cono,cilindro

8 ore

2.4 La statistica - La statistica: cenni storici - Elaborazione dei dati: percentuale, media aritmetica,moda, mediana

1 ora

2.5 La probabilità

- Avvenimenti casuali - Frequenza e legge empirica del caso

1 ora

2.6 Fisica

- Forze: definizioni, somma, regola del parallelogramma - I vettori: definizioni e caratteristiche - Le leve - La legge di Ohm

3 ore

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COMPITI: I compiti vengono da me assegnati il mercoledì per il mercoledì successivo. I compiti sono sempre scritti sulla lavagna e su Power School . Il tempo previsto per i compiti è di circa 20 minuti alla settimana. I compiti sono controllati e alla mancata consegna viene attribuito come voto 0% al compito. Appena lo studente mi consegna il compito, il voto viene cambiato (voto massimo 80%). Una volta al mese ritirerò i quaderni per controllare ulteriormente i compiti svolti e gli appunti presi durante le lezioni. Se lo studente fosse assente ad una mia lezione, è tenuto a farsi dare gli appunti dai compagni e controllare su Power School i compiti assegnati. Questi riguardano sempre gli ultimi argomenti affrontati e qualora il ragazzo avesse difficoltà può far riferimento al libro di testo, nella parte della teoria. Nel caso lo studente con l’aiuto del libro avesse difficoltà, e gli esercizi non venissero compresi, DEVE comunque impostare il lavoro (scrivere il numero e la pagina dell’esercizio, scrivere i dati e le richieste) e provare a svolgere il compito assegnato. L’insegnante deve comunque verificare lo sforzo dello studente. TEST: I test vengono assegnati almeno una settimana prima, concordati con gli studenti e inseriti su Power school. Generalmente, i test vengono eseguiti una volta al mese (l’ultimo lunedì del mese), secondo quanto previsto dal mio secondary school yearly planner. I test vengono da me corretti e consegnati ai ragazzi al massimo entro le due settimane successive al test. I voti sono resi pubblici su Power school e sono espressi in percentuale. I test vengono consegnati ai ragazzi: è loro premura non perderli e usarli per il ripasso finale. Per il test i ragazzi devono essere forniti del materiale richiesto: se è previsto l’uso della calcolatrice e il ragazzo ne è sprovvisto, dovrà eseguire i calcoli senza altra strumentazione (non può usare cellulare, o computer, o la calcolatrice di un compagno). COMUNICAZIONI ALLA FAMIGLIA: Ogni nota riguardante compiti non svolti, comportamento dello studente, verrà comunicato via mail alla famiglia. LEZIONI IN CLASSE: Ogni lezione inizia con la correzione dei compiti in cui i ragazzi hanno avuto difficoltà e con la spiegazione degli argomenti successivi. Scriverò ogni volta sulla lavagna gli obiettivi e gli argomenti che tratteremo durante la lezione.

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ASPETTATIVE: Queste sono le mie aspettative per la classe:

• Essere puntuali alle lezioni. • Rispettare le tempistiche delle consegne. • Rispettare i compagni e gli insegnanti • Mantenere un comportamento corretto in qualsiasi occasione. • Alzare la mano prima di parlare e rispettare il proprio turno.

CONTATTI: Se volete contattarmi, potete farlo via mail all’indirizzo [email protected], oppure nel mio ufficio (room 208) RISORSE USATE: Libro di testo “Obiettivo competenze 3” di G. Flaccavento Romano. Ed. Fabbri. Quaderno ad anelli. Matita, penna, righello. Calcolatrice.

8th Grade DramaCourse Overview and Policies

Course DescriptionWelcome to Middle School Drama. The Drama curriculum aims to increase your confidence, enable you to develop communication skills and give you the skills to perform, direct and analyse theatre.Drama can have an important role to play in the personal development of all of us. It can help develop skills and qualities such as teamwork, creativity, leadership and risk-taking; which are useful tools in all subjects and areas of life. It can provide a new way of learning – by doing, and therefore can foster your creativity, invention, insight, discovery and problem solving through exploring actively.

Course Content:1st Quarter: Communication - human beings communicate in many and varied ways. By observing and devising, students will discover the art of language through and beyond the spoken word.

2nd Quarter: Character - by investigating what makes us all unique individuals, students will create characters other than themselves. By experimenting with posture, gesture and status students will create performance presentations which communicate emotional state and dramatic intention.

3rd Quarter: Stage combat - Students will practically explore in a safe and closely observed environment, how to use physical movements to imitate stage fighting and stage combat. We will explore the skills and techniques of choreographed unarmed combat and discover how these can be used along with text to create believable scenes of conflict on stage.

4th Quarter: Monologue - Using character creation and voice production skills, students will design and present short monologue presentations

Evaluation of progress / grading policy and turn around time:

Within Drama lessons you will be assessed in a number of ways, both formally and informally. There will be a few written assignments, some homework, and lots of performance opportunities. As well as being assessed by me, you will also self and peer assess, as it is important that you are aware of how you are developing your own skills as well as giving critical feedback to your friends to help them improve and make them aware of what they are doing well.

In Drama we are assessed on the following criteria:

Knowledge and Understanding

Students should be able to:-demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the elements of the study unit-communicate a critical understanding of the study unit in the context of their own artwork

PerformanceStudents should be able to:-apply the skills, techniques, and processes of performance for each of the study unit-develop an idea, theme, or personal interpretation to a point of realization, expressing and communicating their artistic intentions

Reflection and EvaluationStudents should be able to:-reflect critically on their own artistic development and processes at different stages of the work-evaluate their work-use feedback to inform their own artistic development and processes

Personal EngagementStudents should be able to:-show commitment in using their artistic processes-demonstrate curiosity, self-motivation, initiative, and willingness to take risks-support and encourage their peers by being attentive and respectful audience members and scene partners

I will use Powerschool and Google Classroom to keep you updated about upcoming assignments and homework tasks. Please, check it regularly. Grades will be posted no later than two weeks after the due date.

Homework:Homework will be set occasionally, and will be due the following lesson.

Communication: • If you need to speak to me, please email me on [email protected]

• If we are working on paired and/or group performance pieces and you know you will be absent, please inform both myself and your partner/group so that we are aware and can plan rehearsals in lessons accordingly.

Materials/Resources needed for class:• Comfortable clothing that you can move in.

mailto:[email protected]

• Shoes that don’t fall off. NO FLIP FLOPS!

Specific expectations

• Join our google classroom with the code 4spu2tl. Sometimes you will need to bring your laptop to class. I will let you know when during the lesson before.

• Arrive to class on time, we will begin every lesson sitting in a circle, always taking care to sit 1 meter away from each other.

• Homework should be turned in ON TIME . Whether it is written work or a physical performance, the due date is set for a reason. From time to time you will have a script and lines to learn. Make sure you take the time to learn your lines well as this will make your performance time in Drama much more enjoyable and successful.

I’m excited to work with you this year! Come prepared to enjoy the lessons and have fun, ready to develop your Drama skills and become confident, creative and imaginative young people!

Ms Mandy.

8th Grade Music Course Overview and Policies

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