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Grade 7 Integrated Studies. Integrated Studies: What Is It?. Class designed around the key philosophies of the International Baccalaureate (I.B.) program and Common Core State Standards. Student-centered, project-based
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Integrated Studies: What Is It? • Class designed around the key philosophies of the International Baccalaureate (I.B.) program and Common Core State Standards. • Student-centered, project-based • Development of the whole child (intellectual, personal, emotional, and social skills) • Self-reflective and globally minded students • Robust, relevant standards and skills • Critical analysis and communication • College and career readiness
What will be studied? • Collection of texts and media will be used. • Units, lessons, and activities will cut across all disciplines/content areas—not a singular subject.
What will be studied? • During one of the trimesters, we will cover the essential question: “How do I persevere through adversity to adapt and achieve growth?” • During another trimester, we will cover the essential question: “Who am I as an individual, and where do I want to go?”
Automation & Robotics • Students will: • Learn about gears and mechanisms • Work to write a computer program using the RobotC coding language • Be challenged to solve a problem by building with VEX robotics kits and wiring the machines to their computer program • Be engaged with a wide variety of projects, such as making an automated sign, stop lights, swing bridges, and a robotic arm