Algonquin Middle School With Mrs. Lunde, Mrs. Nelson, and Mrs. Merk CLASS ES
Dec 30, 2015
Algonquin Middle School
With Mrs. Lunde, Mrs. Nelson, and Mrs. Merk
CLASSES
General Info.• Quarter long courses (~ 9 weeks). • Students rotate to next course on 1st day of
the next quarter. (4 rotations)– Rotations can be found on student schedules.
• There is ample time in class to complete required work.
• Students are expected to use class time wisely & productively to be successful in these classes.
Study Skills (ALL 3 Exploratory Teachers)
• For 6th, 7th, & 8th grade, all during 1st quarter only.– Support students
early in school year– Each year builds
upon the next– Promote skills for
academic success
• Skills include:• Note taking• Organization• Studying• Goal setting • (grades checked
weekly)• Self Advocacy• Speaking
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Art (Mrs. Lunde, rm. 104)
• Exposure to art in History, Society, and Everyday Life.
• Introduced to a variety of different materials throughout term.
• Gain experience designing w/ 2D & 3D mediums.
• Daily Journal or Sketchbook (turned in every other week)– Keep track of bell work– Notes for demonstrations– Art Techniques
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• Word Processing & Spreadsheets– 6th Grade – Introduction– 7th Grade – Cont. Practice w/
More Emphasis – 8th Grade – Project work
similar to high school, college, & career ready activities• Formal block letters, reports,
tables
• Emphasis on developing independent users of technology.
Computer Essentials (Mrs. Nelson, lab 101)
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• Keyboarding – • 6th = Introduction • 7th = Practice • 8th = Expected to reach
D300 goal of 35wpm w/ 97% accuracy.
• Direct practice in class• Online programs (can be
used at home)• Promote correct
keyboarding techniques with your students!
Digital Literacy (Mrs. Merk, lab 106B)
• Students use multiple digital tools to research & create.
• All grade levels learn tips & strategies for:– Online Research– Safe Internet
Research– Being Good Online
Citizens
• Grade levels – 6th= Dynamic Techniques
for Power Point– 7th= Presenting Digitally,
Programming, & Digital Storytelling
– 8th = Focus on Careers & Generating Multimedia Presentations w/ Advanced Technological Skills
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