Seventh Grade Curriculum
	Pre-Algebra Description: Students attend class no less than 50 minutes a day/five days per week in grade appropriate activities designed to develop higher order thinking skills, problem-solving skills, an understanding of mathematical concepts, and an ability to make appropriate, correct calculations. Text(s): Title: Pre-Algebra, An Integrated Transition to Algebra and Geometry Authors: Leschensky, Malloy, Price, Rath, and Alban Publisher/Copyright Date: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 1999 Title: Graphing Calculators in the Mathematics Classroom Authors: Lucas, Baumer-Pina Publisher/Copyright Date: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 1997 General Objectives: 1. The student will learn to value mathematics, reason mathematically, communicate mathematically, develop confidence in the use of mathematics, solve problems using mathematics, and compute accurately. 2. The student will demonstrate effective usage of thinking skills and problem solving strategies, real number applications, operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, estimation, measurement with metric and English units, organizing data, ratios, proportions, percentages, exponents, basic probability, basic statistics, basic geometry, compass and straight-edge constructions.   Life Science Description: Students will gain knowledge about the different concepts in Life Science through this lecture/lab course. Text(s): Title: Holt Life Science Author: Watkins, Leto Publisher/Copyright Date: Holt, Rinehart, and Wington, 1994 General Objectives: The student will: 1. be introduced to concepts in Life Science including: a. classification b. scientific methods c. characteristics of living things d. the cell e. viruses and bacteria f. protest and fungi g. plants h. animals including vertebrates and invertebrates, warm-blooded and cold-blooded i. genetics and changes j. the human body k. ecology   Short title: Life Science Laboratory Description: A practical exploration, in a laboratory setting, of various aspects of living organisms. Students conduct a minimum of one laboratory exercise for each chapter covered from the course textbook, consisting of approximately one exercise each two weeks. Text(s): Title: Holt Life Science Author: Watkins, Leto Publisher/Copyright Date: Holt, Rinehart, and Wington, 1994 General Objectives: The student will: 1. apply concepts of Life Science in a laboratory setting, including application of the scientific method, classification of living organisms, describing characteristics of living organisms, and ecology.   Literature/Composition Description: The students will participate in the study of literature and vocabulary. Text(s): Title: Elements of Literature, second course Author: Probst, Anderson, Brinnin, Leggett, and Irvin Publisher/Copyright Date: Holt, Rinehart, and Wilson, Inc., 2000 General Objectives: The student will: 1. strengthen comprehension and critical thinking skills through reading and writing. 2. increase vocabulary. 3. appreciate fine literature.   Short title: SPELLING Description: The students will learn fifteen spelling/vocabulary words per week. Text(s): Title: Wordly Wise 3000 Book 4 Author: K. Hodkinson, S. Adams Publisher/Copyright Date: Educators Publishing Service, Inc.,1998 General Objective: The student will: 1. increase his/her vocabulary.   Grammar Description: A program designed to help students learn to express ideas effectively. This is accomplished through study of grammar and writing. Text(s): Title: Basic Language Workbook II Author: Yates, Delaney Publisher/Copyright Date: Glencoe Publishers, Inc., 1983 Edition: Signature General Objectives: The student will: 1. demonstrate an understanding of correct versus incorrect grammar through proof reading and editing. 2. recognize and write descriptive, narrative, expository, and persuasive paragraphs.   Latin I Description: A study of the Latin language and its influence on the English language. Text(s): Title: Jenny’s First Year Latin Author: Charles Jenny, Jr., Roger V. Scudder, Eric C. Badel Publisher/Copyright Date: Allyn and Bacon, Inc., 1987 General Objectives: The student will: 1. Understand numerous ways in which Latin has enriched the English language. 2. Understand the many ways in which Latin is used in contemporary life.   South Carolina History Description: Students will become more familiar with their state and its government by studying South Carolina history. Students attend class not less than 45 minutes a day, five days per week. Text(s): Title: South Carolina: The History of an American State Author: Paul A. Horne, Jr. and Patricia Klein Publisher/Copyright Date: Clairmont Press, 2000 General Objectives: 1. The student will increase knowledge of the state of South Carolina. 2. The student will gain an understanding of the historical interaction between South Carolina and the building of the nation.   Physical Education Description: A basic program designed to promote good physical health and encourage a lifelong interest in physical activity. Students attend class once a week for 50 minutes. Text(s): None General Objectives: The student will: 1. Demonstrate competency in many different movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms. 2. Apply movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills. 3. Exhibit a physically active lifestyle. 4. Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness. 5. Demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings. 6. Demonstrate understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings. 7. Understand that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction.   Computer Science Description: To reinforce basic computer components and functions. To provide reinforcements of the skills taught in previous grades. The students will be exposed to Microsoft Word and Excel. Text(s Title: Century 21 Keyboarding & Information Processing Author: Robinson, Hoggatt, Shank, Beaumont, Crawford, Erickson, Graves Publisher/Copyright Date: South-Western Educational Publishing, Thomson Learning 2000 General Objectives: The student will: 1. become comfortable using a computer. 2. receive some exposure to keyboarding. 3. receive some exposure to drafting of formal business letters. 4. receive some exposure to typing book reports. 5. receive some exposure to typing term paper and reports with footnotes 6. receive some exposure to typing references for reports.   Music Description: Students will develop an appreciation of music through exposure, comparison, and discussion of various styles of music. Text(s): None General Objectives: The student will: 1. by listening, singing, and moving, the student will be able to: a. notate rhythms b. identify a broad level of dynamics c. refine pitch accuracy d. differentiate chord progressions e. compare and contrast different tone colors, styles and periods f. follow call charts and listening charts that outline form identify tempo changes   Art Description: Students attend class once a week for 50 minutes and study sequential and interdisciplinary studio and classroom experiences in the visual arts. Text(s): None General Objectives: The student will: 1. continue to develop and expand the knowledge of the fine arts through hands-on activities and classroom study. 2. enjoy the world of art and showcase personal abilities. 3. develop and expand fine arts knowledge. 4. develop and express skills related to the fine arts. 5. acquire knowledge of historical and cultural developments. 6. build a base from which to make informed aesthetic judgments.