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- Our Family
7th Grade
LANGUAGE ARTS – Mrs. Zaszczurynski
The fourth quarter is full of fun and exciting things as we approach the end of the year. Students, please remember that as the end of the year approaches the same quality of work is expected. It seems that some of you have already found the “Spring Fever” and we need to stay away from that and continue our hard work.
In reading, for the fourth quarter we will begin with classics. The seventh grade class has chosen Classic novels to read for their March book report. Each student has a different book that they will read and, in turn, present a project the last week in March. Please discuss the books with your children as they are reading them. Also, one of our focus genres will be poetry as April is Poetry Month. The students will be reading and writing different types of poetry.
For writing, we will continue to work with our writing journals throughout the upcoming weeks. The students are working on writing introductions and conclusions for their own writings. Another focus for writing will be poetry. The students will be writing various types of poetry.
The students are working hard to have a great ending to a great year.
MATH – Mrs. Anklin
Chapter 6: Exploring Number Patterns -- This chapter develops basic ideas in number theory. Patterns are stressed. Students investigate prime factorization, greatest common factor, and least common multiple and then apply these concepts for fraction simplification and probability. Rational numbers are introduced, their relationship to decimals is investigated, and methods of comparing and ordering them are developed Students also learn to solve problems by making a list.
Chapter 7: Using Rational Numbers -- This chapter builds on the concepts learned in Chapter 6. Methods for applying all of the arithmetic operations to rationals are developed. Students apply these methods to solve equations and inequalities involving rational numbers. Rational numbers are used in defining the areas of triangles and trapezoid and the circumference of circles. Students learn to solve problems by finding a pattern. Then apply the strategy to sequences, including the Fibonacci sequence.
Chapter 8: Applying Proportional Reasoning -- This chapter explores proportion and percents. The percent proportion, the percent equation, large and small percents, percent of change, and simple interest are explored. Students identify corresponding parts of similar polygons and solve problems involving similar triangles and scale drawing. They learn to graph dilations on a coordinate plane. Students also learn to solve more difficult problems by first solving a simpler problem.
SCIENCE – Mrs. Anderson
Students are working on a “Matter” unit which includes atoms, elements, compounds, mixtures and states of matter. We have made a poster spelling out our names in the elements. We are building an atom, and then researching it as well. A favorite activity is Periodic Table of the Elements Bingo.
SOCIAL STUDIES – Mr. Esterline
We are studying the Late Middle Ages and the rise of Monarchies in Europe. We will then look at Renaissance, Reformation and the Age of Discovery. Expansion into America and political revolutions in Europe and America will be next on our journey through history.
RELIGION – Ms. Keagle
We will continue to study various world religions with guest speakers and presentations. We will continue to build a repertoire of various skill-enhancing activities about the ripple effect of our actions. Hopefully, the seventh grade will take part in a homelessness experience.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION - Mrs. Anderson/Girls -- Mr. Esterline/Boys
Boys - We have been working on basketball skills and playing games. We are anticipating going outside by mid to late April so we have started working on hitting and throwing skill as well as the rules for baseball (softball). We will start a short unit on team handball which incorporates both basketball and throwing skills.
Girls - The girls have now begun a unit on hockey. We are working on the skills that are used to play through a few lead up games
MUSIC – Mrs. Collings
Students will be exploring several genres of music such as Classical, Jazz/Blues and Cajun music. We will also learn one song to sing as a choir at the Academy Awards program and explore instruments of the Orchestra and Band. If any of you play an instrument and would be willing to demonstrate for us, please let me know.
DISCIPLINE WITH PURPOSE – Mrs. Anderson
Seventh graders will be continuing on the DWP skills of sacrifice – service to others and what that looks like. We will tie it into Mt 6:1-6, 16-18.
HEALTH – Mrs. Anderson
We have been working on a unit dealing with “Caring for our Body”. We completed a section on skin and its structures. We are also covering hair, nails, teeth, eyes, ears, and health resources.
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