1. Grade 7 Integrated Studies

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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?”

5. 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