Art, Dance, Coding, Skills THE WHEEL Art, Dance, Coding, Skills

Art https://drive. google. com/a/lgusd

Dance: Content Class consists of: Warm-up (cardio, stretches, & strength) “Across the Floor” (practice one skill in isolation) Choreography Hip Hop - breakdancing, The Robot, and tutting Jazz- classic and theater-based Student choreography- created in small groups Performances Flashmobs during class

Dance: Grading Based on: Participation Uniform Daily and Performances Uniform Grey P.E. shirt Green P.E. shorts “Across the Floor” Skills Tests Hip Hop Jazz technique NO DANCE SHOES REQUIRED! Socks, or barefeet.

DANCE TO EXPRESS, NOT TO IMPRESS! Our dance motto is... DANCE TO EXPRESS, NOT TO IMPRESS! We focus on collaboration, not competition.

Intro to Computer Science Students will be working with: - Terminology of Computer Programming - Binary Code - Google Sheets - Unplugged Programming Activities - Scratch and JavaScript in a self-paced, open and accessible environment Pic

Intro to Computer Science - Curriculum Curriculum Resources - Google Sheets - Code.org - Khan Academy - Codecademy.com Pic

Intro to Computer Science - Grading Pic for classroom The accumulation of points is based on the following: - In-Class Activities/Assignments - Weekly Journal Entries - Participation

Intro to Computer Science - Homework Pic from classroom There is no homework during this course. Students may choose to work at home by continuing to explore the world of computer programming through any of the activities/websites that we use in the classroom.

Intro to Computer Science - Communication Pic from classroom Best way to communicate with Mrs. Barton is through school e-mail. My goal is to expose students to computer science in order to build an understanding and passion for coding!

Skills: Purpose

Skills: Standards All lessons are designed around the 5 key CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning) Standards Self-awareness Responsible Decision-making Relationship Skills Social Awareness Self-management

Skills: Key Lessons Strengths-based self-assessment to discover inherent strengths (Self-awareness) Integrity (Responsible Decision-making) Fixed vs. Growth Mindset (Self-awareness) Team building games (Relationship Skills) Google’s “Be Internet Awesome” digital citizenship program (Responsible Decision-making) Self-Advocacy (with peers, teachers, and other adults) (Self-management) Project Cornerstone’s 41 Assets to promote empathy and diversity (Self-awareness & Social Awareness) Bullying (Relationship Skills) Goal setting (Self-management) End-of-Quarter autobiographical video project (All competencies!)

Skills: Family Life Unit Physical Changes Anatomy and Proper Terminology of Puberty Expected Changes Proper Hygiene Other Changes Body Image Taking Care of Feelings Handling an Increase in Independence & Responsibility Building Healthy Relationships

Skills: Family Life Unit (cont.) Family Life Information Night To be scheduled for an evening in late September--stay tuned! Preview Family Life materials Materials will be available for preview in library by arrangement

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