Colegio Bilingüe Clermont

2016 – 2017
SEGUNDO TRIMESTRE
SEVENTH GRADE

Learning objectives is a way to establish and articulate academic

expectations for students so they know precisely what is expected of
them.
Los objetivos de aprendizaje establecen y articulan las
expectativas académicas. Así los estudiantes podrán saber
exactamente lo que se espera de ellos.

ENGLISH
English Usage
 Learn an increasingly wide range of vocabulary appropriate to their
needs.
 Explain, using accurate terminology, how language is used to create
effect, e.g. personification, figurative language, imagery, patterns and
structure in the use of language, use of dialect or informal language.
 Begin to use formal and informal language for specific purposes.
 Demonstrate controlled use of a variety of simple and complex
sentences to achieve purpose and contribute to overall effect.

Reading
 Explore the range, variety and overall effect of literary, rhetorical and
grammatical features used by poets and writers of literary and non-
literary texts. Include study of informal or formal style as well as the
choice of words to create character.
 Comment on how the writer’s use of language contributes to the overall
effect on the reader, using appropriate terminology.

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  Broaden their experience of reading a wide range of texts and express
their preferences and opinions.
 Explore why certain texts are important within a culture and show
awareness that the context in which the text is written and read affects
its meaning.

Writing
 Identify the most appropriate approach to planning their writing in order
to explore, connect and shape ideas.
 Apply skills in editing and proofreading to a range of different texts and
contexts.
 Develop ideas to suit a specific audience, purpose and task.
 Draw on their knowledge of a variety of sentence lengths and a wide
variety of sentence structures, including complex sentences, and apply
it to their own writing to make their ideas and intentions clear and create
a range of effects.
 Understand the significance and importance of conventional standard
English and the ways in which writers use non-standard forms in
specific contexts for particular effects.

 Listening and Speaking

 Work in groups to formulate ideas and plans of action.
 Develop skills in solo, paired and group assignments, including role-play
and drama.
 Help to plan and participate in a brief dramatic scene, demonstrating
empathy and understanding of a range of characters through flexible
choice of speech, gesture and movement.

SPANISH
Literatura
 Identifica en los textos poéticos el concepto de subjetividad y
connotación enmarcados en la emoción.
 Distingue al interior de los poemas los elementos que enmarcan la
subjetividad.

Strand Producción textual

 Analiza el propósito comunicativo de la oración teniendo en cuenta la
clase de verbo que aparece en ésta.
 Adapta de modo creativo algunas obras poéticas vinculando eventos
significativos y cotidianos.
 Comprensión e interpretación textual.

Strand comprensión e interpretación textual: Lectura crítica

 Estudia la forma en que se encuentran escritos los textos poéticos.

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  Comprende e interpreta textos de carácter poético.

Strand Comunicación
 Analiza las ventajas y las desventajas en términos de información y
desarrollo de los medios masivos de la información.
 Diseña una propuesta creativa y profunda para presentar un programa
radial.

MATHEMATICS
Numeracy, variation and Problem Solving

 Properly use the properties of exponents and the order of operations to

be applied in mathematical contexts as well as in other sciences and
real-life situations.
 Use the concept of percent to extend it to daily situations involving
percent increase or decrease applications such as taxes, simple interest,
tips, commissions and discounts.
 Use multi-step equations involving variables and the distributive property
on both sides in order to find the solution to word problems as part of
problem-solving skills.
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Geometry, measurement and Problem Solving
 Accurately find the area of two and three-dimensional figures starting
from basic constructions using instruments, a coordinate plane and
material manipulation as well as the features of such shapes.
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Handling Data and Problem Solving
 Properly count and display all the possible outcomes of simple and
compound real-world situations in simulated scenarios in the classroom.

TECHNOLOGY:
STRAND 1: Information and communication
 Understand the different types of language used for programming in
common everyday softwares.

STRAND 2: Critical thinking and creativity

 Create and run different programs using an specific programming
language for different contexts and specifications.

STRAND 3: Digital citizenship

 Use programming language in a proper way to create and develop
specific purpose softwares.

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NATURAL SCIENCES
STRAND 1 SCIENTIFIC ENQUIRY
 Discuss the importance of developing scientific questions, collecting
evidence, testing predictions, developing explanations and using
creative thinking.
 Select testable ideas, plan investigations, identify important variables,
and make predictions using scientific knowledge.
 Take appropriately accurate measurements; use equipment correctly;
discuss and control risk; present results as appropriate in tables and
graphs.
 Make simple calculations; identify trends and patterns in results;
compare results with predictions; identify anomalous results and suggest
improvements to investigations; interpret data from secondary sources;
discuss explanations for results using scientific knowledge and present
conclusions in appropriate ways

STRAND 2 BIOLOGICAL PROCESSES

 Explain the sequence of events from the replication of DNA to the

translation to proteins using the Genetic Code
 Identify the constituents of a balanced diet; and understand the function
of enzymes as biological catalysts in breaking down food to simple
chemicals.
 Recognize the organs and functions of the alimentary canal; understand
the relationship between diet, fitness and the effects of nutritional
deficiencies.
 Recognize and model the basic components and function of the
circulatory system; and its relation with the Lymphatic system.
 Explain the role of the main cells, organs and systems involved in
immunity.
 Explore the role of the skeleton and joints and the principle of
antagonistic muscles.
 Discuss how conception, growth, development, behaviour and health
can be affected by diet, drugs and disease

STRAND 3 PHYSICO.CHEMICAL PROCESSES

 Use light travelling in a straight line to explain the formation of shadows

and other phenomena
 Describe how non-luminous objects are seen; and explain the
dispersion of white light

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  Describe reflection at a plane surface; use the law of reflection; and
investigate refraction.
SOCIAL STUDIES
STRAND # 1/: Relaciones con la historia y las culturas

 Identifica la división política y las regiones en cada uno de los

continentes del mundo.
 Analiza los aspectos políticos, culturales, históricos y demográficos que
diferencian a las diferentes regiones del mundo entre sí.
 Explica relaciones causales entre hechos políticos, económicos y
sociales.
 Valora la construcción de las relaciones de cooperación entre los
pueblos y las distintas formas de gobierno.
 Aprendo como la geografía me permite conocer características
culturales de los continentes y países del mundo.

STRAND # 2/ Relaciones espaciales y ambientales

 Explica cómo cambió la concepción sobre el hombre en el mundo

moderno.
 Comprende y analiza textos de teóricos humanistas europeos.
 Expone argumentos que explican cómo se adaptó el hombre moderno a
las transformaciones políticas, económicas, sociales y culturales del
Renacimiento.
 Valora la forma como el hombre moderno pudo construir una nueva
sociedad basada en la búsqueda de logros individuales y en el uso de
métodos científicos para dominar el mundo.

STRAND # 3/ Competencias ciudadanas

 Comprende el significado y la importancia de vivir en una nación en paz

y pluricultural como Colombia.
 Respeta y reconoce la riqueza cultural presente en las diferentes
regiones colombianas.
 Respeta las libertades de expresión, de conciencia, de pensamiento, de
culto y de libre desarrollo de la personalidad.
 Comparte y acata las normas que ayudan a regular la convivencia en
los grupos a los que pertenece
 Reconoce la importancia de la ONU como principal organización
internacional que regula la paz entre las diferentes naciones.

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 GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
STRAND 1 RESEARCH
● Give a wide variety of perspectives, including global local/national and
personal
● Supports a critical position as part of a group.

STRAND 2 ANALYZE
● Show considerable awareness and appreciation of different
perspectives from other cultures
● Include more than one perspective to discuss a key issue,
making some connections
● Reflect on personal contributions to group activities

STRAND 3 EXPLORE AND REFLECT

● Suggest ways that own views on an issue may have changed as a
result of conducting research or exploring different perspectives
● Make judgements based on evidence and personal perspectives
● Proposes a range of courses of action which are well developed

STRAND 4 COLLABORATE AND COMMUNICATE

● Shows detailed evidence of an appropriate personal response
● Demonstrates full reference to the evidence and justifies responses

ARTS

STRAND #1 APPRECIATION (APRECIACIÓN ARTISTICA)

 Undertands and applies methods of visual appreciation in the
description and meanning of some visual arts referents.
 Interprets the principal artistic influences in some places of their country.

STRAND #2 ART SKILLS (TÉCNICAS ARTÍSTICAS)

 Consolidates an specific technique to develop advanced skills in plastic
arts according to significant, pleasure and emotional statements.
 Explore and consolidates artistic techniques of plastic and visual arts in
painting. and sculpture.

STRAND #3 EXPRESSION (EXPRESIÓN ARTÍSTICA)

· Consolidates and develops a visual thinking that allows a critical lecture of
themselves and their environment throught art.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
STRAN # 1 ARTISTIC APPRECIATION (APRECIACIÓN)
 Establece diferencias en la apreciación de la armonía musical.
 Realiza variaciones de acompañamiento rítmico, aplicando el pulso,
acento y ritmo).

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STRAN # 2 SKILLS (TÉCNICA)
 Realiza ejercicios de calentamiento y técnica sobre el instrumento.
 Realiza y aplica diferentes secuencias con nivel de dificultad
aplicado en ejercicios de calentamiento y técnica sobre el
instrumento.
STRAN # 3 EXPRESSION (EXPRESIÓN)
 Realiza e interpreta una composición musical, aplicando las
cualidades del sonido, teniendo en cuenta la técnica, estabilidad
rítmica y ensamble orquestal aplicado en el instrumento.

VOCAL MUSIC

STRAND #1 APPRECIATION (APRECIACIÓN ARTÍSTICA)

● Describes and demonstrates audience skills of listening attentively and

responding appropriately in classroom, rehearsal, and performance
settings.
● Listens to different kinds of music from different cultures and different
times.
● Analysis of a beginning level composition or performance using musical
elements

STRAND #2 ART SKILLS (TÉCNICAS ARTÍSTICAS)

● Understands and executes notions of basic vocal technique.

● Sings expressively with appropriate dynamics, phrasing, and
interpretation
● Sings in groups, blending vocal timbres, matching dynamic levels, and
responding to the cues of a conductor.
● Identifies symbols and traditional terms referring to dynamics,
tempo,and articulation and interpret them correctly when performing
● Uses standard symbols to notate meter, rhythm, pitch, and dynamics in
simple patterns performed by the teacher
● Determination of strengths and weaknesses in musical performances
according to specific criteria
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STRAND #3 EXPRESSION (EXPRESIÓN ARTÍSTICA)

● Sings independently, maintaining accurate intonation, steady tempo,

rhythmic accuracy, appropriately-produced sound (timbre), clear diction,
and correct posture.

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 ● Perform music accurately and expressively at the minimal difficulty level
of 1 on the difficulty rating scale at the first reading individually and as
an ensemble member.
● Perform music in unison and two parts accurately and expressively at a
minimal level of 1 on the difficulty rating scale.
● Perform music in three or more parts accurately and expressively at a
minimal level of level 1 to 2 on the difficulty rating scale
● Perform simple rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic patterns

THEATER

STRAND #1 APPRECIATION (APRECIACIÓN ARTISTICA)

 Relaciona y explora diferentes formas expresivas con proyecciones
emotivas, anecdóticas propias o de su entorno.

STRAND #2 ART SKILLS (TÉCNICAS ARTÍSTICAS)

 2. Integra en su representación, dos o más valores logrando el
objetivo primordial del teatro que es la moraleja.
STRAND #3 EXPRESSION (EXPRESIÓN ARTÍSTICA)
 Construye un personaje con los rasgos básicos para teatro y los
ubica en diferentes propuestas actorales.

DANCING

STRAND #1 APPRECIATION (APRECIACIÓN ARTISTICA)

 Explain deeply the topic of the dance and its historical context
according to the theme of the show
 Know and tell in a text, using their words any kind of dance and its
origin, form the specific searches of the performance.

STRAND #2 ART SKILLS (TÉCNICAS ARTÍSTICAS)

 Identifies and applies the choreographic intent on effective and proper
use of the elements of dance (space, time and energy)
 Execute clearly proposed stagings, working in team and coordinating
their movements with the group.
STRAND #3 EXPRESSION (EXPRESIÓN ARTÍSTICA
 Demonstrate performance skills in different basic styles of dance (ballet,
modern dance, jazz, tap)
 Develop awareness of respect and appreciation of art as spectator and
artist.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

STRAND 1: Desarrollo físico motriz y ubicación temporo-espacial.

 Aplica actividades de coordinación dinámica general, utilizando los
diferentes segmentos corporales.

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 Coordina adecuadamente, la logística de la organización aplicada al
juego.
STRAND 2: Formación y realización de la técnica.
 Identifica y utiliza las diferentes habilidades y destrezas físicas,
implementándolas en las actividades lúdico-deportivas.

STRAND 3: Interacción social, recreación y lúdica.

 Desarrolla las diferentes actividades lúdicas propuestas en clase,
demostrando compañerismo, sana competencia y respeto por las
reglas.
 Cumple debidamente con las normas de respeto, puntualidad y
presentación personal en la clase de Educación Física.
 Muestra responsabilidad frente al compromiso individual de cada
actividad lúdica.
 Participa activamente en la resolución de conflictos presentados en
eventos lúdicos y deportivos respetando la diversidad y pluralidad, por
medio de una comunicación asertiva y efectiva.

TALLERES DE CONVIVENCIA ESCOLAR

● Aplica las habilidades sociales que se requieren para la resolución de
conflictos en su entorno familiar, escolar y social
● Practica la capacidad de empatía en la solución de conflictos en su
entorno familiar, escolar y social
● Conoce las habilidades requeridas para ser mediador en un conflicto
entre pares.
● Conoce los conflictos que se presentan en el mundo virtual.
● Propone opciones para enfrentar conflictos virtuales que se le
presentan

TALLER DE AUTODETERMINACION

● Nombrar personajes relevantes en su vida y describir características

que les permiten ser reconocidos como iconos y modelos en su cultura.
● Reconoce diferentes formas existentes de presión en la adolescencia
que podrían obstruir sus metas.
● Aplica diversas formas de afrontamiento de la presión de grupo
buscando la toma de decisiones autónoma.

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PROYECTO

La indagación como herramienta para conocer mi

mundo.

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