Grade: 7 Yearly Plan: English Language Arts

*Units of Study are used to cover the Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI) for Grade 7 English Language Arts:
http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/

UNITS of STUDY Content/ Aims/ Outcomes

I. Literature  Students will study both short stories as well as full length novels
and memoirs.
 Students will analyze the elements of plot, character, theme, and
mood, and how those elements evolve over the course of a text.
 Students will work on vocabulary words in context.
 Students will determine underlining meanings of texts using
inferences

II. Writing for different purposes  Students will write for a variety of purposes including to entertain,
persuade, inform, argue, describe, and analyze.
 Students will write in different styles and media including
brochures, storyboards, scripts, speeches, personal narratives,
stories, and essays.
III. Speaking and Listening  Students will engage in a range of collaborative discussions with
diverse partners.
 Students will participate in a variety of speaking tasks such as solo
and group presentations, skits, interviews, and dialogues.
 Students will identify and analyze a speaker’s main idea or
argument and delineate the soundness of his or her supporting
evidence.

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IV. Drama/Poetry Unit  Students will begin a basic analysis of poetry and its different
forms.
 Students will use poetic elements to write their own poetry.
 Students will explore the genre of drama: its presentation, analysis,
and reading.
 Students will perform short dramatic scenes as well as reflect
through writing on those scenes.
V. Remedial Grammar & Writing Unit  Students will work through parts of speech, all verb tenses,
prepositions and non-defining vs defining relative clauses.
 Students will explore simple, compound and complex sentences.
 Students will join sentences in different ways using linking words.
 Students will write using the active and passive voice.

VI. Research Unit/ Informational and Expository Writing Unit  Students will learn the basics of internet research.
 Student will learn to decipher reputable vs. disreputable resources.
 Students will learn basic MLA referencing and in-essay citation.
 Students will explore a topic on their own, write using research
methods, and orally present their findings to the class.

*Course will include instruction on reading comprehension, writing, research, and presentation skill development as part of regular course content.

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UNITS of STUDY KEY Content/ Aims/ Outcomes

Fiction Unit • Student’s review basic components of novels, including but not limited
to plot and character development, language and vocabulary, and
theme.
• Students analyze components of the novel looking at the theme,
characters, and novel’s influence.
• Students complete multimedia project and a variety of writing
assignments, both informal and formal.

Remedial Grammar & Writing (ongoing throughout the year) • Review parts of speech in order to build sentences.
• Students will practice all forms of correct grammar usage including but
not limited to subject-verb agreement, prepositions, compound and
complex sentences, dangling modifiers, and active/passive voice.

Short Stories Unit: Ongoing throughout the year
• To expose students to stories from different countries and cultures and
time periods.
• Literary elements such as context, tone, plot, subplot, cause and effect,
inference and point of view.
• Writing task that incorporates adopting the voice of a character.
• To read and compare and contrast to current themes that are being
studied.

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Creative Writing Workshop • Reviewing elements of narrative and descriptive writing.

• Students work on the drafting process.
• Incorporating literary devices in writing.
• Peer-editing other student’s work.

Non Fiction Unit: Mass Media • An introduction to the world of media and the different media types.
• Exploring bias and what makes a story ‘newsworthy’.
• Writing newspaper reports, magazine articles and editorials.

*Course will include instruction on reading comprehension, writing, research and presentation skill development as part of regular course content.

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 Grade: 7 Yearly Plan: Middle School Math

Units of Study are used to cover the Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI) for Grade 7 Math: http://www.corestandards.org/Math/

Teacher: Miss Sandria Wilson

Lesson
Chapter Key skills and concepts
1. Algebraic Reasoning 1-1 Order of operations CC.7.NS.1d
CC.7.EE.3 Apply properties of operations as strategies to add and
1-2 Properties of Numbers subtract rational numbers.
CC.7.NS.1d , CC.7.EE.3 CC.7.EE.1
1-3 Variables and Algebraic Expressions Apply properties of operations as strategies to add,
CC.7.EE.3 subtract, factor, and expand linear expressions with
1-4 Translating Words into math rational coefficients.
C.EE.2 , CC.7.EE.4 CC.7.EE.2
1-5 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions Understand that rewriting an expression in different forms
CC.7.EE.1 in a problem context can shed light on the problem and
how the quantities in it are related.
CC.7.EE.3
Solve multi-step real-life and mathematical problems
posed with positive and negative rational numbers in any
form (whole numbers, fractions, and decimals), using tools
strategically. Apply properties of operations to calculate
with numbers in any form; convert between forms as
appropriate; and assess the reasonableness of answers
using mental computation and estimation strategies.
CC.7.EE.4
Use variables to represent quantities in a real-world or
mathematical problem, and construct simple equations and
inequalities to solve problems by reasoning about the
quantities.
2. Integers and Rational Numbers 2-1 Integers CC.7.NS.1b
CC.7. NS .1a Understand p + q as the number located a distance |q| from
2-2 Adding Integers p, in the positive or negative direction depending on
CC.7.NS.1a , CC.7.NS.1b , CC.7.NS.1c whether q is positive or negative. Show that a number and

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2-3 Subtracting Integers its opposite have a sum of 0 (are additive inverses).
CC.7.NS.1c Interpret sums of rational numbers by describing real-
2-4 Multiplying and dividing Integers world contexts.
CC.7.NS.2a , CC.7.NS.2b , CC.7.NS.1c
2-5 Solving Equations containing Integers Understand subtraction of rational numbers as adding the
CC.7.NS.1b , CC.7.EE.3 , CC.7.EE.4 additive inverse, p – q = p + (−q). Show that the distance
2-6 Equivalent Fractions and Decimals between two rational numbers on the number line is the
CC.7.NS.2 , CC.7.NS.2d absolute value of their difference, and apply this principle
2-7 Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers in real-world contexts.
CC.7.EE.4 CC.7.NS.2
Apply and extend previous understandings of
multiplication and division and of fractions to multiply and
divide rational numbers.
CC.7.NS.2d
Convert a rational number to a decimal using long
division; know that the decimal form of a rational number
terminates in 0s or eventually repeats.
CC.7.EE.3
Solve multi-step real-life and mathematical problems
posed with positive and negative rational numbers in any
form (whole numbers, fractions, and decimals), using tools
strategically. Apply properties of operations to calculate
with numbers in any form; convert between forms as
appropriate; and assess the reasonableness of answers
using mental computation and estimation strategies.
CC.7.EE.4
Use variables to represent quantities in a real-world or
mathematical problem, and construct simple equations and
inequalities to solve problems by reasoning about the
quantities.
3. Applying rational Numbers 3-1 Adding and subtracting Decimals CC.7.NS.1a
CC.7.NS.1, CC.7, CC.7.NS.1b, CC.7.NS.1c, CC. 7. NS.3 Describe situations in which opposite quantities combine
3-2 Multiplying Decimals to make 0….
CC.7.NS.2 , CC.7.NS.3 CC.7.NS.1b
3-3 Dividing Decimals Understand p + q as the number located a distance….
CC.7.NS.2, CC.7.NS.3 Interpret sums of rational numbers by describing real-
3-4 Solving Equations containing Decimals world contexts.

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CC.7.NS.2, CC.7.NS.4 CC.7.NS.1c
3-5 Adding and subtracting Fractions Understand subtraction of rational numbers….
CC.7.NS.1b , CC.7.NS.1c CC.7.NS.1d
3-6 Multiplying fractions and Mixed numbers Apply properties of operations to … add and subtract
CC.7.NS.2 , CC.7.NS.2c , CC.7.NS.3 rational numbers.
3-7 Dividing Fractions and Mixed numbers CC.7.NS.2a
CC.7.NS.2 , CC.7.NS.2b , CC.7.RP.1 Understand that multiplication is extended from fractions
3-8 Solving Equations containing fractions CC.7.NS.2c, to rational numbers …
CC.7.EE.4 CC.7.NS.2b
Understand that integers can be divided…. Interpret
quotients of rational numbers by describing real-world
contexts.
CC.7.NS.2c
Apply properties of operations … to multiply and divide
rational numbers.
CC.7.NS.2d
Convert a rational number to a decimal using long
division….
CC.7.NS.3
Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving the
four operations with rational numbers.
4. Proportional Relationships 4-1 Rates CC.7.RP.1
CC.7.NS.3, CC.7.RP.1 Compute unit rates associated with ratios of fractions,
4-2 Identifying and Writing Proportions including ratios of lengths, areas and other quantities
CC.7.RP.2 , CC.7.RP.2a measured in like or different units.
4-3 Solving Proportions CC.7.RP.2
CC.7.RP.2 Recognize and represent proportional relationships
4-4 Similar Figures and Proportions between quantities.
CC.7.RP.2 CC.7.RP.2c
4-5 Using Similar Figures Represent proportional relationships by equations.
CC.7. RP.2c CC.7.NS.3
4-6 Scale Drawings and Scale Models Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving the
CC.7.G.1 four operations with rational numbers.
CC.7.G.1
Solve problems involving scale drawings of geometric
figures, including computing actual lengths and areas from
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different scale.
5. Graphs 5-1 The Coordinate Plane CC.7.NS.3
CC.7.RP.2d Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving the
5-2 Interpreting Graphs four operations with rational numbers.
CC.8.F.5 CC.7.RP.1
5-3 Slope and rates of Change Compute unit rates associated with ratios of fractions,
CC.7.RP.1, CC.7.RP. 2b, CC.RP. 2d including ratios of lengths, areas and other quantities
5-4 Direct Variation measured in like or different units.
CC.7.RP.2, CC.7.RP. 2a, CC.RP. 2c, CC.RP. 2d CC.7.RP.2a
Decide whether two quantities are in a proportional
relationship, e.g., by testing for equivalent ratios in a table
or graphing on a coordinate plane and observing whether
the graph is a straight line through the origin.
CC.7.RP.2b
Identify the constant of proportionality (unit rate) in tables,
graphs, equations, diagrams, and verbal descriptions of
proportional relationships.
CC.7.RP.2c
Represent proportional relationships by equations.
CC.7.RP.2d
Explain what a point (x, y) on the graph of a proportional
relationship means in terms of the situation, with special
attention to the points (0, 0) and (1, r) where r is the unit
rate.
CC.7.RP.3
Use proportional relationships to solve multistep ratio and
percent problems
6. Percents 6-1 Fractions, Decimals , and Percents CC.7.RP.3
CC.7.EE.3 Use proportional relationships to solve multistep ratio and
6-2 Estimating with Percents percent problems.
CC.7.EE.3 CC.7.EE.2
6-3 Using Properties with rational Numbers Understand that rewriting an expression in different forms
CC.7.EE.2 in a problem context can shed light on the problem and
6-4 Percent of Change how the quantities in it are related.
CC.7.RP.3 CC.7.EE.3
6-5 Applications of Percents Solve multi-step real-life and mathematical problems
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6-6 Simple Interest
CC.7.RP.3
7. Collecting , Displaying , and analysing data 7-1 Mean , Median , Mode , and Range
CC.7.SP.4
7-2 Box – and- whisker Plots
CC.7.SP.3, CC.7.SP.4
7-3 Populations and Samples
CC.7.SP.1 , CC.7.SP.2
8. Geometric Figures 8-1 Building Blocks of Geometry
CC.7.G.5, CC.7.G.6
8-2 Classifying Angles
CC.7.G.5
8-3 Line and Angle Relationships
CC.7.G.5
8-4 Angles in Polygons
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form (whole numbers, fractions, and decimals), using tools
strategically. Apply properties of operations to calculate
with numbers in any form; convert between forms as
appropriate; and assess the reasonableness of answers
using mental computation and estimation strategies.
CC.7.SP.1
Understand that statistics can be used to gain information
about a population by examining a sample of the
population; generalizations about a population from a
sample are valid only if the sample is representative of that
population. Understand that random sampling tends to
produce representative samples and support valid
inferences.
CC.7.SP.2
Use data from a random sample to draw inferences about a
population with an unknown characteristic of interest.
Generate multiple samples (or simulated samples) of the
same size to gauge the variation in estimates or
predictions.
CC.7.SP.3
Informally assess the degree of visual overlap of two
numerical data distributions with similar variabilities,
measuring the difference between the centres by
expressing it as a multiple of a measure of variability.
CC.7.SP.4
Use measures of centre and measures of variability for
numerical data from random samples to draw informal
comparative inferences about two populations.
CC.7.G.2
Draw (freehand, with ruler and protractor, and with
technology) geometric shapes with given conditions.
Focus on constructing triangles from three measures of
angles or sides, noticing when the conditions determine a
unique triangle, more than one triangle, or no triangle.
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CC.7.G.2 Use facts about supplementary, complementary, vertical,
8-5 Congruent Figures and adjacent angles in a multi-step problem to write and
CC.8.G.2 solve simple equations for an unknown angle in a figure.

9. Measurement and Geometry 9-1 Perimeter and Circumference CC.7.G.4

CC.7.G.4 Know the formulas for the area and circumference of a
9-2 Area of Circles circle and use them to solve problems; give an informal
CC. 7.G.4 derivation of the relationship between the circumference
9-3 Area of Irregular Figures and area of a circle.
CC. 7.G.6 CC.7.G.6
9-4 Introduction of Three-Dimensional Figures Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving
CC. 7.G.3 area, volume, and surface area of two- and three-
9-5 Volume of prisms and Cylinders dimensional objects composed of triangles, quadrilaterals,
CC. 7.G.6 polygons, cubes, and right prisms.
9-6 Surface Area of Prisms and Cylinders
CC. 7.G.6
10. Probability 10-1 Probability CC.7.SP.5
CC.7.SP.5 Understand that the probability of a chance event is a
10-2 Experimental Probability number between 0 and 1 that expresses the likelihood of
CC.7.SP.6, CC.7.SP.7a, CC.7.SP.7b the event occurring. Larger numbers indicate greater
10-3 Sample Spaces likelihood. A probability near 0 indicates an unlikely
CC.7.SP.8c event, a probability around 1/2 indicates an event that is
10-4 Theoretical Probability neither unlikely nor likely, and a probability near 1
CC.7.SP.6, CC.7.SP.7a indicates a likely event.
10-5 Making Predictions CC.7.SP.6
CC.7.SP.6, CC.7.SP.7a Approximate the probability of a chance event by
10-6 Probability of Independent and Dependent Events collecting data on the chance process that produces it and
CC.7.SP.8 observing its long-run relative frequency, and predict the
10-7 Combinations approximate relative frequency given the probability.
CC.7.SP.8b CC.7.SP.7a
10-8 Permutations Develop a uniform probability model by assigning equal
CC.7.SP.8b probability to all outcomes, and use the model to
10-9 Probability of Compound Events determine probabilities of events.
CC.7.SP.8a, CC.7.SP.8b CC.7.SP.7b
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11. Multi-step Equations and Inequalities
*Course will also focus on Word Problem Solving on each of these contents.
by observing frequencies in data generated from a chance
process.
CC.7.SP.8a
Understand that, just as with simple events, the probability
of a compound event is the fraction of outcomes if the
event occurs.
CC.7.SP.8b
Represent sample spaces for compound events using
methods such as organized lists, tables, and tree diagrams.
For an event described in everyday language (e.g., “rolling
double sixes”), identify the outcomes in the sample space
which compose the event.
CC.7.SP.8c
Design and use a simulation to generate frequencies for
compound events.
11-1 Solving Two-Step Equations CC.7.EE.4
CC. 7.EE.4a Use variables to represent quantities in a real-world or
11-2 Solving Multi-Steps Equations mathematical problem, and construct simple equations and
CC. 7.EE.4a inequalities to solve problems by reasoning about the
11-3 Solving Equations with variables on both sides quantities.
CC. 7.EE.4a CC.7.EE.4a
11-4 Inequalities Solve word problems leading to equations of the form px +
CC. 7.EE.4 q = r and p(x + q) = r, where p, q, and r are specific
11-5 Solving Inequalities by Adding or Subtracting rational numbers. Solve equations of these forms fluently.
CC. 7.EE.4b Compare an algebraic solution to an arithmetic solution,
11-6 Solving Inequalities by Multiplying or Dividing identifying the sequence of the operations used in each
11-7 Solving Multi-step inequalities approach.
CC. 7.EE.4a, CC. 7.EE.4b CC.7.EE.4b
Solve word problems leading to inequalities of the form px
+ q > r or px + q < r, where p, q, and r are specific rational
numbers. Graph the solution set of the inequality and
interpret it in the context of the problem
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 Grade: 7 Yearly Plan Middle School Science

*Units of Study are used to cover the IGCSE Cambridge Secondary 1 Science stage 8 learning objectives: http://www.cie.org.uk/images/80617-
cambridge-secondary-1-science-curriculum-outline.pdf

UNITS of STUDY KEY Content/ Aims/ Outcomes

I. Obtaining Food  The need of plants for carbon dioxide, water and light for
photosynthesis.
 The constituents of a balanced diet and the functions of various
nutrients.
 The organs and functions of the alimentary canal.
 Changes of state, gas pressure and diffusion.
II. Elements, Mixtures and Compounds  The chemical symbols for the first twenty elements of the Periodic
Table.
 Elements, compounds and mixtures.
III. Light  How light travels and the formation of shadows.
 Reflection at a plane surface and use the law of reflection.
 Refraction at the boundary between air and glass or air and water.
 Colour addition and subtraction and the absorption and reflection of
coloured light.
IV. Respiration and Circulation  How water and mineral salts are absorbed and transported in
flowering plants.
 The basic components and functions of the circulatory system and
respiratory system.
 Gas Exchange, smoking and aerobic respiration
V. Metals, Non-metals and Corrosion  The differences between metals and non-metals
 Chemical reactions which are not useful.
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VI. Sound  The properties of Sound in terms of movement of air particles
 The link between loudness and amplitude, pitch and frequency.
 The human reproductive system, including the menstrual cycle,
VII. Reproduction and Growth fertilisation and foetal development.
 The physical and emotional changes that take place during
adolescence.
 How conception, growth, development, behaviour and health can be
affected by diet, drugs and disease.
 Some common compounds including oxides, hydroxides, chlorides,
VIII. Chemical Reactions sulphates and carbonates.
 Using word equations to describe a reaction.
 Speed including interpreting simple distance/time graphs.
IX. Forces and Magnets  How magnetism can be used to move things.

* Scientific Enquiry learning objectives are recurring, appearing in every unit.

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 Grade: 7th Yearly Plan: 7th Grade Social Studies

*Units of Study are used to cover the AERO Standards for Grade 7 Social Studies: http://www.projectaero.org/

UNITS of STUDY Content / Aims / Outcomes

I. Introduction to the Historical Method  Develop basic map-reading skills

 Review world geography
 Define and identify primary and secondary sources
 Learn how to “interrogate” primary and secondary sources
 Learn how to conduct historical research.
 Identify some of the weaknesses and strengths of primary and
secondary sources

II. East Asian Geography  Learn how monsoons influence the climate of Asia and the lives of
people who live there
 Identify the main physical features of Asia.
 Analyze the population pressures and challenges in China, Korea and
Japan
 Identify issues and standards related to human rights in North Korea
 Examine how globalization affects people in Asia and around the
world.

III. Imperial China  The Political Development of Imperial China: Which method of
selecting officials led to the best leaders for China?
 The Great Wall of China: Did the Benefits Outweigh the Costs DBQ
 Daoism, Legalism, Confucianism, and Buddhism
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discoveries and inventions influenced the modern world?
 China’s Contacts with the Outside World: How did the foreign-contact
policies of three medieval Chinese dynasties affect China?
 Were the Mongols “Bloodthirsty Conquerors” or “Enlightened
Rulers?” DBQ
 The Explorations of Admiral Zheng He

IV. Japan During Medieval Times  Heian-kyo: The Heart of Japan’s Golden Age: What was life like for
aristocrats during the Heian period?
 The Rise of the Warrior Class in Japan: What was the role of the
samurai in the military society of medieval Japan?
 Japanese Art, Literature, and Drama

V. Korea – The Joseon Dynasty and the Korean War  The Joseon Dynasty: Why was it a “Golden Age?”
 Who Won the Imjin War? DBQ
 The Division of Korea: How did the actions of the superpowers change
Korea?
 The Korean War: How did the war occur, how did it progress, and how
does the conclusion of the war continue to affect the peninsula?

VI. Islam in Medieval Times  The Origins and Spread of Islam: How did Islam originate and spread?
 Learning about World Religions: Islam: How do the beliefs and
practices of Islam shape Muslims’ lives?
 From the Crusades to New Muslim Empires: How did the Crusades
affect the lives of Christians, Muslims, and Jews?

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 Grade: 7 Yearly Plan: Middle School Technology

*Units of Study are used to cover the Mcrel Standards of Technology for Grade 6 & 7:
http://www2.mcrel.org/compendium/SubjectTopics.asp?SubjectID=19

UNITS of STUDY
KEY Content/ Aims/ Outcomes
I. Advanced Spreadsheets

Lock Panels
Sort and Filter Data
Project Management
Password Protect books and worksheets
Functions

II. Pseudocode & Flowcharts

Algorithms
Use of algorithms to solve real life problems
Use of symbols to design flowcharts
Creating simple flowcharts
Use of decision making box in creating flowcharts
Use of Raptor to simulate flowcharts
Create simple applications.

III. Databases
Knowing and understanding database fundamentals
Creating tables to store data, setting validations and datatypes
Creating queries to fetch specific data

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IV.Audio Edition (Audacity)
How to record audio in the computer
Settings and effects to recorded audio
Audio Mixing

V. Web Page Authoring

How webpages work

Visual design introduction
Online tools to create webpages (Wix)
Offline visual tools to create webpages (WYSIWYG)

VI. Python Introduction (CodeAcademy)

Python syntax.
Math Operators.
Strings Operators
Date Operators
Conditionals
Functions
Lists and Dictionaries.
Lists and Functions
Loops.
Convert Python Scripts into executable files.

*Course will include instruction on reading comprehension, writing, research and presentation skill development as part of regular course content.

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 Grade: 7 Korean Language and Culture

*Units of Study are used to cover the American Education Reaches Out (AERO) for Grade 7 Social Studies Standards;
http://www.projectaero.org/aero_standards/socialstudies/socialstudies.pdf
*Units of Study are used to cover the American Education Reaches Out (AERO) for Grade 7 World Language Standards:
http://www.projectaero.org/AEROplus/languages/index.htm

UNITS of STUDY Content/ Aims/ Outcomes

I. Communication Unit  An introduction of
- History of Hangul
- Appearance of Hangul
- Structure of Hangul
- Pronunciation of Hangul

 Students will learn by the end of Grade 7:

- Perform greetings and common classroom interactions using culturally
appropriate gestures and oral expressions.
- Give and follow simple instructions as part of age-appropriate
classroom or cultural activities or both.
- Engage in everyday situations (such as buying, ordering, shopping,
transportation, etc.) through role play.

 Language is a year round project so students will continually learn

conversational expressions.
II. Geography Unit  Students will learn general geographical features and climate.
 Students will utilize primary and secondary sources in geographical
research.
III. History Unit  Students will learn about past events, people, places or situation in
Korea.
 Students will utilize primary and secondary sources in historical
research.

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IⅤ. The Arts Unit  Students will learn briefly how simple and beautiful Korean art is
such as natural dying, Hanji craftwork, calligraphy, and traditional
Korean musical instruments.

V. The Culture and Customs Unit
 Students will learn Korean culture thru Korean folk tales.
 Students will learn Korean holidays and learn culture thru the spirit
and value of each holiday.
 Students will learn about Korean schools, K-pop music, food,
traditional clothes, and some games.

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 Grade: 7 Yearly Plan: Life Orientation

UNITS of STUDY Content/ Aims/ Outcomes

Development of the Self in Society: Concepts: self-concept
formation and self-motivation.
Self-esteem ▫ Factors that influence
self-concept formation
and self-motivation:
media, environment,
friends and peers,
family, culture, religion
and community.
▫ Positive self-talk:
individuality
and uniqueness;
and personal
achievements.
▫ Strategies and skills
to extend personal
potential.
Development of the Self in Society: Relationships and
friendships: relationships
Social Media & Relationships at home, school and in the
community.
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initiate a relationship.
▫ Appropriate ways to
sustain a relationship.
▫ Problem-solving skills:
appropriate behaviour
in a relationship.
▫ Communication skills:
ability to disagree in
constructive ways and
appropriate ways to
end a relationship.

World of Work: Different working styles: visual,

aural, kinaesthetic, reading and
Learning Styles writing.
Identify and apply
own learning
style.
World of Work: Six career categories, investigative,
enterprising, realistic, artistic, conventional
My Career and social.
▫ Interests and abilities related to each
career category.
▫ Thinking and learning skills required by
each career category.
The role of work in relation to South Africa’s

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social and economic needs.(Possible place for project
based learning with other countries chosen by students)
▫ Identify needs in the community and
country.
▫ How work can meet social and
economic needs in.
World of Work: Relationship between performance
in schools subjects and interests and
My Career & Decision Making abilities:
▫ Types of learning activities related
to different subjects: practical,
theoretical, individual or group
activities.
▫ Demands of each subject: thinking
and learning skills required.
Decision-making process.
▫ Steps in choosing career category
relating to individual strength,
ability, interest and passion.

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 Grade: 7 Yearly Plan: Visual Art

*Units of Study are used to cover the American Education Researches Out (AERO) for Grade 7 Visual Art: http://www.projectaero.org/AEROplus/arts/

UNITS of STUDY KEY Content/ Aims/ Outcomes

• Understanding elements of art i.e. line, shape, color, form, texture,
I. Elements of art & Principles of design space etc.
• Understanding principles of design i.e. balance, pattern, emphasis,
rhythm, visual movement etc.
• Understand how they are used effectively within the creation of art.
• Purposefully apply the elements of art and principles of design to
express an intended idea.

• Understand the difference between thick lines and thin lines.

II. Drawing • Understand basic elements of art through drawing lines.
• Understand levels of grey between black and white.
• Use personal interpretation of observations to create art
• Use a variety of media, innovative combinations, and subjects.

• Use a variety of media, innovative combinations, and subjects to apply

III. Collage visual awareness to the creative process
• Develop skills and craftsmanship with materials, tools and techniques
• Make insightful judgments about works of art, using an extensive range
of art terms and concepts.

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• Identify artists and artistic movements within a specific time period.

IV. Art history • Ask relevant questions about works of art.
• Make insightful judgments about works of art, using an extensive
range of art terms and concepts.

• Students will learn printmaking techniques.

V. Printmaking • Experience how to use printing tools.
• Use the vocabulary of art to describe, explain, and classify the
information in works of art.
• Manipulate the elements of art and the principles of design to create
art.
• Use personal interpretation of observations to create art.
• Discuss relevant Artists and their techniques.

• Students will learn about perspectives and landscape.

VII. Landscape • Understand definition and function of vanishing point.
• Understand the difference between two-point perspective and three
point perspective.
• Develop the skills with materials and techniques.

*Course will include instruction on writing, researching and presentation skill development as part of regular course content.

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 Grade: 7 Yearly Plan: Music

*Units of Study are used to cover the AERO Standards for Grade 7 MUSIC : http://www.projectaero.org/AEROplus/music/index.htm#1

UNITS of STUDY Content/ Aims/ Outcomes

 Perform a moderately difficult repertoire of music representing
I. PERFORM:
various genres, styles, and cultures, including that of the host
Sing and play a varied repertoire of music country and large subgroups of the school population, with
expression and technical accuracy
 Sing and play songs from a variety of historical periods and
world cultures expressively with appropriate dynamics,
phrasing, tone, diction, and posture

 Recognize and interpret symbols and terms referring to the

II. PERFORM:
elements of music (including but not limited to: pitch, rhythm,
Read music from traditional and non-traditional notation articulation, tempo, meter, dynamics, melody, harmony)
 Sightread simple rhythms and melodies
 Identify and apply stylistically appropriate criteria for
III. PERFORM:
evaluating the effectiveness of a variety of performances, using
Analyze and evaluate own performances music vocabulary,
 Critique performance etiquette using appropriate criteria
 Improvise short melodies, unaccompanied and with given
IV. PERFORM:
rhythmic accompaniments, each in a consistent style, meter,
Improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments and tonality
 Describe and reflect on performance etiquette (e.g. solo and
ensemble stage presence)
 Compose and notate a medium-length song for two to four
V. CREATE:
voices using teacher-specified guidelines
Compose and arrange music using notation  Compose a short piece for non-traditional sounds or electronic
media
 Improvise a simple variation on a familiar melody (e.g. melodic
embellishment, rhythmic alteration)
 Explain own compositional choices using appropriate music
VI. CREATE:

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Analyze and evaluate own creations terminology and criteria
 Arrange accompaniments to familiar songs (e.g. bass lines,
chords)
 Create and arrange short songs/ accompaniments to stories,
poems, dramatizations and/or instrumental pieces using
pitched and pitched instruments
 Read and play the chord symbols

 Identify and explain the stylistic characteristics of various

VII. RESPOND:
periods of Western classical music
Understand the historical contributions and cultural  Research on the contributions and life histories of a variety of
dimensions of music composers and musicians from different cultures and places
 Explain the roles of musicians and composers (e.g., orchestra
conductor, folk singer, church organist) in various musical
settings and cultures

 Describe similarities and differences among the characteristics

VIII. RESPOND:
of music, theatre, visual arts, and dance within a particular
Understand relationships among the arts and disciplines historical period or culture
outside the arts  Describe how music is interpreted through science, math, and
physiology

 Identify and analyze, using music terminology, the use of

IX. RESPOND/ LISTEN:
complex forms (e.g. sonata allegro, fugue) and musical
Analyze, evaluate, and respond to varied musical repertoire elements in a variety of music
and performances  Identify/classify world music (non-Western, including host
country and subgroups of the student population) by style,
using musical terminology
 Demonstrate appropriate audience behaviour for a variety of
musical styles
 Visually and aurally identify common instruments from a
variety of cultures

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 Grade: 6-7 Yearly Plan Physical Education

*Units of Study are used to cover the McRel Standards for Grade 8 Physical Education: For more info refer to: McRel Standards

UNITS of STUDY Content/ Aims/ Outcomes

The learner will:

 Learn class rules and regulations.
ORGANIZATION:
 Be able to change formations.
 Recognize boundaries and rules.
 Listen to signals and start and stop on signal.
The learner will develop skills in, learn the rules of and participate in a variety of Sports and Games including but not
limited to:
 Soccer
 Playground Games
 Flag Football
 Floor Hockey
SPORTS AND
 Basketball
GAMES
 Gymnastics and Tumbling
 Fitness and Weight Training
 Volleyball
 Racquet Sports (badminton/tennis)
 Softball
 Track and Field
The learner will:
PERSONAL AND  Demonstrate good sportsmanship towards others during all activities in PE.
SOCIAL  Cooperate with teacher and other students in 
class activities.
DEVELOPMENT  Demonstrate proper care and appreciation for the equipment used in the various activities.
 Recognize and appreciate the efforts of others.
 Understand and accept the mistakes when learning skills.

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