7 th Grade Related Arts Presentations

Wm. Davies School Concert BandShow Choir

What is Concert Band? Brass, winds, percussion, & strings Who can be in Concert Band? Skills & Instrument required Membership Opportunities: Percussion Ensemble Wind Ensemble Jazz Band Region Honors Band Auditions Performing Arts Night Atlantic County Teen Arts

* Daily Performance / Performance Quiz/Test * Concert Performances – you MUST perform! * Skills, Scales, Exercises * Instrument Care * Homework How do I get graded in Band class? What do we do in Band class? Learn how to play our instrument in a music ensemble Learn the music theory behind what we do & how we perform Learn about music history, composers, and how music influences society

Can I participate in other clubs and activities if I am a Band or Choir member? Can I be a member of both Concert Band and Show Choir? What if I don’t know how to play a musical instrument but I’d like to learn and be a part of band?

 Participation Pins  Specialty Awards  Region Honors  Graduation Awards Great Performances & Guest Artists

Being a band or choir members means you are…… Part of something very special! Giving the gift of music to your school and community! Sharing your talents and love of music with the world! Being A Band Or Choir Member Is An Honor, A Privilege, And A Responsibility!

Wm. Davies School Concert BandShow Choir

What is Show Choir? Brass, winds, percussion, & strings Who can be in Show Choir? Vocal Ability / Performance Mind-set Membership Opportunities: TV Appearance & Radio Show Region Honors Choir Auditions Performing Arts Night Atlantic County Teen Arts

* Daily Performance / Performance Quiz/Test * Concert Performances – you MUST perform! * Skills, Scales, Vocal Exercises * Homework How do I get graded in Choir class? What do we do in Choir class? Learn how to sing in a music ensemble and as a soloist Learn the music theory behind what we do & how we perform Learn about music history, composers, and how music influences society

Can I participate in other clubs and activities if I am a Band or Choir member? Can I be a member of both Concert Band and Show Choir? What kind of music do we sing in choir?

 Participation Pins  Specialty Awards  Region Honors  Graduation Awards Great Performances & Guest Artists

Being a band or choir members means you are…… Part of something very special! Giving the gift of music to your school and community! Sharing your talents and love of music with the world! Being A Band Or Choir Member Is An Honor, A Privilege, And A Responsibility!

Graphic Art With Mrs. Marandino Gain knowledge of concepts and techniques used in the field of graphic arts.

In Grade 7 And Expanding In Grade 8 Be introduced to graphic design Effectively use the elements and principles of design Understand visual communication through various projects. Learn about careers in graphic design Create Cool Projects

Check Out Some Of The Fun Projects will use a combination of technology and traditional media.

From The Students: “Fun” - Armond “Colorful and Exciting” - Tony “Creativity “- Teagen “A Fun Way To Let Out Your Creativity” -Sylvia “Imaginative and Inspiring”- Josh “Motivating and Interesting” - Lateef “Artistic” - Chris “Expressing Your Creativity “- Alexis

Literacy and Media Technology 7 th Grade

What Do We Do in LMT in 7 th Grade LMT ?!? Well…. If you decide to take LMT for 7 th Grade here is how your year will go! You will have LMT for 3 Marking Periods and then Spanish for 1 Marking Period Each Marking Period will focus on a specific aspect of technology… At the end of the year you will have more digital projects than you know what to do with! 7th Grade LMT and You Click on the link below to see a Prezi about 7 th grade LMT

Presentation Tools/ Web 2.0 Tools Students will be introduced to Web 2.0 tools and will create small digital projects using them. Voki, Glogster, Movie Maker, Animoto, Xtranormal, Meograph, Prezi, Voicethread, Wordle, Easel.ly, and more!

Digital Storytelling For MP 2 student will use the skills they acquired during the first Marking Period to show their own creative stories.

Blogging and Social Media Students will create and manage their own blog and learn about digital safety and social media

S.T.E.M. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Ms. Morey

S.T.E.M. is an integrated, experience- based instructional program designed to prepare students to be knowledgeable about technology - its evolution, systems, technologies, utilization, and social and cultural significance. It results in the application of mathematics and science concepts to technological systems in areas such as, but not limited to: construction, manufacturing, communications, transportation, biotechnology, and power and energy.

Students are challenged to discover, create, solve problems, and construct solutions by using a variety of tools, machines, computer systems, materials, processes and technological systems. Students work in both teams and individually, to solve problems related to technology - its evolution, systems, techniques, utilization, and social and cultural significance. Students are taught how to utilize, interact, and live in a rapidly changing, high technological society.

7 th Grade Topics Covered Electricity and Magnetism Electric Quiz board Scale & Working model Lighthouse Robotics Magnetic Levitation Electric Powered cars Solar Powered cars

7 th Grade Projects Mag-Lev Vehicles Electric Quiz Boards Building Robot Rovers

8 th Grade Topics Covered CSI- Crime Scene Investigations Aerodynamics Building planes Building catapults Building kites/hot air balloons Hydroponics Growing a lettuce garden without soil

8 th Grade Projects Building Catapults AERODYNAMICS Crime Scene Investigations

VISUAL ARTS CLASS Mrs. Mourning Express yourself… Leave your mark in the world… Create for the future… Explore without judgment ! Pottery Painting Drawing Wood Burning Sculpture Collage Mixed Media Pastel Clay Color Pencil Watercolor Computers Pen and Ink Yarn Printmaking

7 th grade is like taking a trip around the world. Students examine and make multicultural art from continents such as Africa, Asia, Australia and the Americas, while developing an understanding of the elements of design. 8 th grade students learn about and create art which has been part of our American heritage, both past and present. Skills in drawing, ceramics and using the elements and principles of design will be increased. What do we do in Visual Arts Class ?

What is the word on Visual Arts Class? “Express yourself, use your imagination, no judgments.” Ally “I learned how to wedge clay and burn wood. This class is fun and is my favorite. Kyle” “Mrs. Mourning is a good teacher. She will help you with whatever it is you are having trouble on.” Collin “Going outside and sketching the pond was fabulous.” Myra “This class was fun, especially when we were doing our clay pots.” Alex

An interest in art. A willingness to experiment with new ideas and materials. A pencil and a net book- all other materials are provided. Special Events: * Art Exhibits and School Displays * Teen Arts Festival Any questions? Ask Mrs. Mourning Room: E101 Thanks for watching! What you’ll need in Visual Arts Class:

WORLD LANGUAGE SHOWCASE ¡Bienvenidos a la fiesta!

WHY SHOULD I TAKE SPANISH?

Any questions?

Extended Year spanish Did you like Spanish? Do you want to know more? Then… TAKE SPANISH FOR THE WHOLE YEAR! Get a head start on your High School requirements! Be able to communicate with the 467 million people in the world who speak Spanish!

What will you learn? In 7 th Grade: How to construct sentences, how to communicate with others, and how people live in Spanish speaking countries. In 8 th Grade: You will build on your 7 th grade skills and prepare for higher levels of Spanish.