Middle School Curriculum
Middle School, 6th-8th grade
Language Arts and Literature
- Vocabulary and spelling and English grammar
- History and development of the English language
- Creative writing: poetry, short story, literary response
- Analytical writing: inter textual analysis, literary response, five paragraph essay
- Research writing (MLA style, ten page formal paper)
- Novels: genres, literary terms, writing styles, themes
Computer
- Internet
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Word
- Publisher
- Research
- Writing
- Publishing
- Logo programming
- Web page development
Mathematics
- Review of basic math concepts and operations
- Pre-Algebra, Algebra with text Transitional Mathematics
- Geometry
Science
- Laboratory procedures, scientific method, sciences processes
- Laboratory experimentation
- Field observations, data collection and analysis
- Earth Sciences: chemistry, physics, geology, meteorology, astronomy
- Life Sciences: biology, zoology botany, ecology
- Scientific Issues: ethics, social impact, breakthroughs, current issues
Social Studies
- History (rotating program), eastern/western hemispheres
- Geography: identification and map skills
- At, music, literature, language, social customs, social issues of cultures
- Life Sciences: biology, zoology, botany, ecology
- Scientific issues: ethics, social impact, breakthroughs, current issues
Fine Arts
- Drama: musical production
- Music: choral and instrumental
- Art: pottery, basket-weaving, oils on cavas
Health/Physical Education
- Sex Education
- HIV AIDS Education
- Drug Awareness & Self Esteem
- Physical Development: nutrition, fitness, athletic skills
Service to the Community
- Arbor Day
- Seattle International Children’s Festival
- Service Learning
