Grade 8 Course of Study

Language & Literature MYP Subject Overview

Unit MYP MYP Related MYP Statement of MYP ATL Content (topics,
Title Key Concepts Global Inquiry Obje Skills knowledge, skills,
Concep Context ctive outcomes)
t s

Explanator Commu Audience Orientatio Writers thoroughly AC Communi Students will research various
y Writing nication imperatives, n in Space research various cation articles in order to learn the
structure, and Time topics in order to components of CER (claim-
purpose bring accuracy to Research evidence-reasoning) and
their stories. - MLA produce a researched
citing explanatory paper.

Analyzing Connect- Characterization, Identities and Literature teaches us A, B, C, Communica Students will write a short story using
Literature ions Setting, Theme, Relationships about life and the human D tion elements of fiction and set the story in
Conflict, Plot, condition. Thinking time period previously researched in
Genre unit #1.

Science w/ Logic Purpose, Structure Fairness & Analyzing the relationship A, B, C, Research TBD
Multidisciplin Development between science and D Communica
ary Unit ethics - What tion
responsibility do we have
for what we create?

Artist-in- Identity Audience Personal and Compelling writers reveal C Communica Students will extend their learning to
Residence Imperatives, Self Cultural the influences on their tion Social create a poem about their own
Jason Expression, Expression identities and values character and cultural background.
Graham - Structure through their written
work.

Suspense! Communic Genre, Purpose, Personal and The skilled author of the A, B, C, Communica Students will analyze various techniques
Why can’t we ation and Character, Point of Cultural suspense genre D tion of suspense and their effectiveness.
get enough? Creativity View Expression captivates his/her Thinking
(Response to audience.
Literature)

How to Argue Logic Audience Fairness & We can use a method of ABCD Research Students will research a debatable issue
Logically. imperatives, Development reasoning to build a Self- and create a multi- paragraph argument
District CFA conflict, POV logical argument. Managemen essay, using MLA citing.
t
Thinking

For Communiti Self-Expression, Fairness & As world citizens, we are A, C, Self- Students will work in groups to create
Remembranc es / Genre Development responsible for protecting D Managemen an art project that represents the
e: The Relationshi the human rights and t various voices from the period of the
Holocaust ps fundamental freedoms of Social Holocaust.
(World Lit) all individuals and groups
of people.

Cinderella, a Perspectiv Character, Point of Personal & Critical readers C, D Thinking Students will create an iMovie book
Character e View, Setting Cultural understand that stories Communica trailer to represent a particular
with Culture - Expression bear the characteristics, tion Cinderella story from around the world.
(World Lit/) culture, and customs of
the people from which
they originated.
 Grade 8 Course of Study

Individuals & Societies MYP Subject Overview

Unit MYP Key MYP Related MYP Global Statement MYP ATL Content (topics,
Title Concept Concepts Context of Inquiry Objecti Skills knowledge, skills,
ves outcomes)

Colonies Change Sustainability Identities and The exchange A,B,D Research Students will access
Globalization relationships of ideas, and information to be
people and Commu informed as well as
diseases nication inform others
changed the
Old and New
world.

Revolution Global Choice Personal and The age of A,D Research Students will analyze
Interaction Equity Cultural revolution and and respond to
s Identity Expression changed Social primary source
societies documents by
relationship speaking and thinking
with critically in CER
government format.

Government Systems Choice Fairness & In order for a A,C Self Students will read
Power Development democratic Manage primary source
equity system to ment documents for
function, comprehension and
citizens must critical thinking
be informed
and involved.

Westward Time Place Perspective Scientific and Progress A,B,C,D Thinking Students will research
Movement and Space Power technical affects people and a topic and present
(Investigatio Innovation innovation in different Research the information in a
n Unit) and revolution ways. variety of formats and
platforms and identify
primary and
secondary resources

Nation Time Place Identity Fairness and Physical, A,C,D Commu Students will
Breaking and Space Power Development political and nication investigate how
Apart Causality economic and differing geographic
differences Thinking perspectives apply to
can lead to issues in US history.
conflict
 Grade 8 Course of Study

Science Subject Overview

Unit Key Related Global Statement of Inquiry MYP ATL Skills Content (topics,
Title Concept Concepts Context Objecti knowledge, skills)
ves

Thinking Systems patterns, Science and Scientists collect A, B, C Self- Students will apply
like a evidence Technical evidence and look for manageme the scientific
Scientist Innovations patterns in a nt method through
systematic way in order science process
to explain how the skills.
natural world works.

Matter and Relation models, Science and A change of matter is a A, B, C, Critical Students will
Molecules ship interactio Technical consequence of D Thinking design an
ns, Innovations energy differences. experiment that
balance demonstrates and
describes energy
transfer.

Plate Relation moveme Orientation The earth's exterior A Communica Students will
Tectonics ship nt, in Time and shows the results of tion demonstrate
transform Space the earth's interior knowledge and
ations processes. understanding of
Plate Tectonicss.

Water Unit Systems interactio Globalizatio The interactions A Social Students will
ns, n and between humans and demonstrate
environm Sustainabilit the environment knowledge and
ent y impacts the understanding of
sustainability of water. Bend’s watershed.

Weather Change conseque Globalizatio Models use evidence A, B, C, Research Students will
and nces, n and to predict how our D design an
Climate environm Sustainabilit choices impact global experiment that
ent, y warming and have models the effects
balance consequences for the global warming.
natural world.

Space Systems interactio Science and Knowing about the A,D Research Students will
n, Technical needs of living things research and then
models Innovations helps to develop design a colony on
technologies for Mars or the moon.
surviving beyond
Earth.
 Grade 8 Course of Study

Mathematics Subject Overview

Unit Key Related Global Statement MYP ATL Skills Content

Title Concept Concepts Context of Inquiry Objectives (topics,
knowledge,
skills)

Thinking Relationships Equivalence Fairness and What makes A B C Social Mathematician

Development Communication s will explore
with Math Representation a pattern
building
Models positive or bridges in
negative? order to create
linear math
models.

Looking for Relationships Space Orientation How did ACD Thinking Mathematicians
Pythagoras use Self will explore maps
Pythagoras Generalization in time and of cities in order
mathematics to Management
space revolutionize to find distances
between
the world?
locations.

Butterflies, Logic Change Identities and Are all ABC Thinking Mathematicians
Relationships transformations Self will explore
pinwheels, Space the same? various designs
Management
and in order to create
meaning of
wallpaper. transformations.

Say It with Form Equivalence Identities and Is there ACD Social Mathematicians
Representation Relationships more than Communication will explore tile
Symbols Thinking designs in order
one way to to create
equivalent
represent mathematical
an representations.
equation?

It’s in the Logic Equivalence Identities and What is the ACD Thinking Mathematicians
Representation Relationships best way to Self will explore
System various
Management
find the companies in
order to find
answer that break even
works for points, when to
both choose one
company over
equations? the other.

Frogs, Relationships Quantity Globalization How do we ACD Thinking Mathematicians

and Self will explore area
Fleas, and Pattern approach models in order
Sustainability Management
Painted the to create
meaning of
Cubes unknown? quadratic
relationships.
 Grade 8 Course of Study

Design MYP Subject Overview


Unit Key Related Global Statement of MYP ATL Skills Content (topics,
Title Concept Concepts Context Inquiry Objectiv knowledge, skills)
es

Design Develop Innovation Personal & The design cycle B, C Self- Students will
Cycle ment Cultural is the foundation Management demonstrate their
Media Expression of Design Class. understanding of the
Project Design Cycle through a
media of their choice.

Do Your Commun Innovation, Science & Shoe designers use A, B, C, D Self- Students will research a
their creativity for a
Shoes Have ity Resources Technical Management country and design a
multitude of lifestyles,
Soul? Innovation fashion, personal Thinking shoe out of recylced
expression and or material that represents
function. the country culturally as
well as including current
shoe trends.

IDU with Change Innovation Science & The beauty of an A, B, C, D Self- Math, Science and
Math and Resources Technical architectural Management Visual Arts teachers will
Visual Arts Materials Innovation design uses Research work to create an
science, math Interdisciplinary unit
and an where students take
appreciation of their learning to ‘scale’
the aesthetic. as they create an
building design of their
own creation.

8th Grade Various Research Various Service as Action A, B, C, D Self- Students will research,
Community dependi Community depending on is an opportunity Management plan, take action and
Project ng on project idea to positively Research reflect on a Community
project affect your Service Action plan of
idea community. their own choice.
 Grade 8 Course of Study

Physical & Health Education MYP Subject Overview

Unit Key Related Global Statement of MYP ATL Content (topics,

Title Concept Concept Context Inquiry Object Skills knowledge, skills)
s ives
Spatial Change Adaptation, Orientation Where I am affects C, D Communi Students will demonstrate
Awaren Movement, in Space others. cation, aspects of spatial awareness
ess Space, and Time Thinking in football.
Environmen
t

Effectiv Change Adaptation, Orientation Life is full of give and A, C Social, Students will demonstrate
e Movement, in Space take – take up good Thinking effective passing strategies
Passing Space, and Time space and give to your in volleyball.
Strategi Environmen team.
es t
Collabo Relationshi Choice, Identities There is no “I” in B, D Social, Students will construct and
ration ps Interaction, and “Team” Communi outline a basic plan during
Movement Relationshi cation an aesthetic movement
ps unit.

Critical Communica Choice, Identities It’s not just what you A, B, C Thinking, Students will describe and
Thinkin tion Interaction, and know, it’s how you use Research, recall and explain healthy
g and Balance Relationshi it. Self- lifestyle choices in the
Analysi ps Managem district health curriculum.
s ent Students will demonstrate
strategic communication in
basketball and soccer.
 Grade 8 Course of Study

Art of Journalism MYP Subject Overview (Yearbook)

Unit Key Related Global Statement of MYP ATL Skills Content (topics,
Title Concept Concepts Context Inquiry Object knowledge, skills)
ives

How communic audience personal A good story BC self- Students will inquire into
ation should tell
does a compositi and global itself. managem newspaper- writing skills,
story tell on expression ent interview skills,
itself? expressio broadcasting skills,
n story editing,
narrative film editing and
photo editing in order to
produce a broadcast
video and school
newspaper

Seeing aesthetics compositi personal We can take BC Self- Students will inquire into
powerful
the on and global photographs by managem the 10 rules of
world expressio expression using certain ent photography and
through n rules of understand the skills
composition.
a lens needed to be a photo-
journalist in order to
create and present a
personal photography
presentation

The aesthetics compositi personal Our eyes are ABC self- Students will inquire into
drawn towards
principl on and global well-designed D managem the rules of design layout
es of expressio expression media ent and yearbook software in
design n order to create a fantastic
presentati yearbook.
on
 Grade 8 Course of Study

Visual Arts MYP Subject Overview

Unit MYP Key MYP MYP Statement of MYP ATL Content (topics,
Title Concept Related Global Inquiry Objec Skills knowledge, skills,
Concepts Context tives outcomes)

7 Aesthetics Expression Personal & Students will B,C,D Com Students will
Elements , Cultural enjoy creativity munic incorporate their
of Art and Compositi Expression (themselves/ ation drawig skills in order to
Portraiture on, others)and design an Animal
3 wk. (Unit Interpretati appreciation Alphabet and a creative
1) on of the expression self-portrait.
aesthetic.

Principles Communi Expression Personal & Balance, A,B,C Thinki Students will explore
of Art: cation , Cultural proportion ng cultural and historical
Printmakin Related Compositi Expression and harmony (creati arts in order to create
g 3 wk., Concepts: on, communicate ve) Collagraph, Gyotaku,
Ceramics Expressio Interpretati the aesthetic. Ceramic Sculpture, and
3 wk., n, on Calligraphy.
Calligraph Compositi
y 3 wk. on,
(Unit 2) Interpretat
ion

Art & Craft Identity Visual Identities & Studying B, D "Think Students will learn how
of Other Culture Relationship another ing, to create Wheat
Cultures 3 s culture's Creati Weaving, Ukrainina
wk (Unit 3) creative ve Eggs, Aboriginal Dot
expression Thinki Paintings, San Blas,
helps us ng Oaxacan sculptures,
appreciate the Mud Cloth.
values and
beliefs of
others and
ourselves.

IDU with Aesthetic Visual Scientific & The beauty of A,B,C Resear Students will research
Math and Culture Technical an architectural ch change in architecture
design uses
Design Innovation Innovation and styles over the
science, math
Interpretati Thinki centuries in order to
and an
on appreciation of ng design a structure ‘to
the aesthetic. scale’ and build in their
Design class.
 Grade 8 Course of Study

Spanish I MYP Subject Overview

Unit Key Related Global Statement of MYP ATL Skills Content (topics,
Title Concept Concepts Context Inquiry Object knowledge, skills)
ives

Let’s Talk! Commu Conventions Personal Good B Communi Students will

nication Word Choice and communication cation exchange basic
cultural is simple and D conversation
expressio clear information
n through
interaction.

Who are Commu Audience Identity How you A Communi Students will
you? nicatin Purpose and present yourself cation analyze and
relationshi is how people C communicate
ps view you. about their daily
schedule through
social media.

Routines Commu Form Orientatio Life is messy- A Communi Students will read
nication Pattern n: time organize it! cation and listen in order
Word Choice and place B to understand
Purpose place and space of
verbs and objects.

Lifestyles Culture Message Personal Lifestyle choices B Communi Students will

Purpose and are influenced cation analyze and
Audience cultural by culture D collaborate to
expressio comprehend and
n create a mixed
media about food.

Oh the Time Conventions Identities All you need is a A Communi Students will
Places Place Meaning and plan and a map cation describe places
You’ll Go Space Structure Relationsh to find your way. C and spaces
ips
 Grade 8 Course of Study

Spanish II MYP Subject Overview

Unit Key Concept Related Global Statement of MYP ATL Skills Content
Title Concepts Context Inquiry Objectives (topics,
knowledge,
skills)

Who Am I? Communication Message, Identities and Communicating B Communication Students will

Purpose Relationships a message about D learn to talk
yourself about food,
purposefully, Restaurant,
helps us form Family and
relationships also review
with others and Spanish 1
learn about material
others’ identities.

What are Communication Conventions, Identities and Communication A Communication Students will
you doing? Meaning, Relationships needs to be B learn to talk
Structure structured clearly about house
in order to ask and bedroom
and tell others
where we are
and what we’re
doing.

Lifestyles Culture Message, Personal and Lifestyle choices A Communication Students will
Purpose, Cultural are influenced by C be able to
Audience Expression culture and discuss
advertising. clothing &
shopping

Itinerary Communication Pattern, Orientation Life is messy- D Communication Students will

Word in Space and organize it! be able to talk
Choice, Time about vacation
Function and weekend
activities in the
preterite.

Who are Communication Audience, Identities and How you present B Communication Students will
you? Purpose Relationships yourself is how be able to talk
people view you. about
entertainment
and opinions
 Grade 8 Course of Study

Heritage Spanish Speakers MYP Subject Overview

Unit Key Related Global Statement of MYP ATL Skills Content (topics,
Title Conce Concepts Context Inquiry Objecti knowledge, skills)
pt ves

1. Héroes Latinos Perspe Point of View, Fairness Injustice anywhere A Research, Students will research
2. Inquiry Unit- ctive Purpose and isa threat to justice B Thinking people and issues in
Global Issues Developm to everyone C order to recognize justice
ent D

1. Who am I? Conne Self Identities Creativity has the A Creative Students will analyze
2. Día de los ctions Expression, and power to make C thinking connections between self
Muertos Point of View, Relationshi cultural and culture to
Symbolism ps connections demonstrate creativity.

1. Novel Study- Comm Theme, Personal We gain control of A Commun Students will read and
El dador (The unicati Setting, and many things, but let B ication analyze a novel in order
Giver) on Characters Cultural go of others. C to communicate a
2. Novel Study- Expression Words are not that D response to literature
The City of the important when
Beasts you recognize the
intentions

1. Abuelos Comm Point of View, Personal We can project our A Commun Students will learn to
2. Nuestras unicati Audience, and own narratives C ication communicate through
Historias on Purpose, Cultural personal interview and
Intertextualit Expression narratives
y

Argument Unit Logic Audience, Fairness Immigrants have a C Commun Students will analyze the
Argument Unit Structure and choice to learn the D ication, pros and cons of an issue
Developm language Social, to defend their position in
ent Self- a socratic seminar
manage
ment,
Research,
Thinking

1. Poetry Creativ Structure, Personal LIfe imitates art far A Commun Students will examine
2. Art/Music ity Style, Self- and more than art B ication different works of art to
Expression Cultural imitates life C figure out connections
Expression D and compose their own
 Grade 8 Course of Study

French I MYP Subject Overview

Unit Key Related Global Statement MYP ATL Skills Content (topics,
Title Concept Concepts Context of Inquiry Obje knowledge, skills)
ctives

Let’s Talk! Communi Conventions Personal Good B Communi Students will

cation Word and cultural communicat cation exchange basic
Choice expression ion is simple D conversation
and clear information through
interaction.

Who are Communi Audience Identity and How you A Communi Students will analyze
you? catin Purpose relationship present cation and communicate
s yourself is C about their daily
how people schedule through
view you. social media.

Routines Communi Form Orientation: Life is A Communi Students will read

cation Pattern time and messy- cation and listen in order to
Word place organize it! B understand place
Choice and space of verbs
Purpose and objects.

Lifestyles Culture Message Personal Lifestyle B Communi Students will analyze

Purpose and cultural choices are cation and collaborate to
Audience expression influenced D comprehend and
by culture create a mixed media
about food.

Oh the Time Conventions Identities All you need A Communi Students will
Places You’ll Place Meaning and is a plan and cation describe places and
Go Space Structure Relationshi a map to C spaces
ps find your
way.
 Grade 8 Course of Study

French II MYP Subject Overview

Unit Key Concept Related Global Statement of MYP ATL Skills Content
Title Concepts Context Inquiry Objectives (topics,
knowledge,
skills)

Who Am I? Communication Message, Identities and Communicating B Communication Students will

Purpose Relationships a message about D learn to talk
yourself about their
purposefully, identity, family
helps us form and also
relationships review French
with others and 1 material
learn about
others’ identities.

What are Communication Conventions, Identities and Communication A Communication Students will
you doing? Meaning, Relationships needs to be B learn to talk
Structure structured clearly about house
in order to ask and bedroom
and tell others
where we are
and what we’re
doing.

Lifestyles Culture Message, Personal and Lifestyle choices A Communication Students will
Purpose, Cultural are influenced by C be able to
Audience Expression culture and discuss, food
advertising. clothing &
shopping

Itinerary Communication Pattern, Orientation Life is messy- D Communication Students will

Word in Space and organize it! be able to talk
Choice, Time about vacation
Function and weekend
activities in the
preterite.

Who are Communication Audience, Identities and How you present B Communication Students will
you? Purpose Relationships yourself is how be able to talk
people view you. about
entertainment
and opinions
 Grade 8 Course of Study

Beginning Band MYP Subject Overview

Unit MYP MYP MYP Statement of MYP ATL Content (topics,

Title Key Related Global Inquiry Obje Skills knowledge, skills,
Conc Concepts Context ctives outcomes)
ept

Building Comm Change Personal Musicians B Self- Sight Read a level-

Musicianshi unicati and Cultural interpret written Manage appropriate piece of
p on Expression symbols to ment music.
explore how we
enjoy our
creativity.

Solo and Aesth Audience Personal Creative B, C, Social, Perform a piece in a

Small etics expression and Cultural interpretation D Commun small ensemble of the
Ensemble , Expression helps create an ication, same instrument.
interpretati expressive Slf-
on, play performance Managen
t,
Thinking

Spring Aesth Communic Personal Exploring the A, B, Self- Perform a prepared

Concert etics ation and Cultural culture of a D Manage set of large ensemble
Expression musical style can ment pieces.
help develop
aesthetics.

Jazz 1 Chang Communic Identities & “To keep
e ation Relationship creating you
s have to be about
change.” -Miles
Davis
C Social Improvise using the
blues scale over a 12
bar blues song form.
 Grade 8 Course of Study

Intermediate Band MYP Subject Overview

Unit MYP MYP MYP Statement of MYP ATL Content (topics,

Title Key Related Global Inquiry Obje Skills knowledge, skills,
Conc Concepts Context ctives outcomes)
ept

Building Comm Change Personal Musicians B Self- Sight Read a level-

Musicianshi unicati and Cultural interpret written Manage appropriate piece of
p on Expression symbols to ment music.
explore how we
enjoy our
creativity.

Fall Concert Identit Communic Identities & Exploring the A Self- Perform a prepared
y ation Relationship identity of a Manage set of large ensemble
s genre can build ment pieces.
musicianship.

Solo and Aesth Audience Personal Creative B, C, Social, Perform a piece in a

Small etics expression and Cultural interpretation D Commun small ensemble of
Ensemble , Expression helps create an ication, instruments from the
interpretati expressive Slf- same instrument
on, play performance Managen family
t,
Thinking

Large Comm Audience, Orientation Musicians strive B, C, Self- Students will research
Ensemble unicati Expression in Space & to live up to the D Manage the rubric to critique
Festival on , Time expectations of ment, themselves and the
Presentatio an intended Thinking, ensemble
n, audience Commun
Structure ication

Spring Aesth Communic Personal Exploring the A, B, Self- Perform a prepared

Concert etics ation and Cultural culture of a D Manage set of large ensemble
Expression musical style can ment pieces.
help develop
aesthetics.

Jazz 2 Chang Communic Identities & “To keep C Social Perform a big band
e ation Relationship creating you chart.
s have to be about
change.” -Miles
Davis
 Grade 8 Course of Study

Advanced Band MYP Subject Overview

Unit MYP Key MYP MYP Statement of MYP ATL Content (topics,
Title Concept Related Global Inquiry Obje Skills knowledge, skills,
Concepts Context ctives outcomes)

Jamboure Communi Identity, Personal Music can D Social Respond to a

e cation Aesthetics and express social performance of a
Cultural experiences. large ensemble piece
Expressio at an exposition with
n other bands.

Fall Identity Communic Identities Music can A Self- Perform a prepared

Concert ation & express social Manage set of large ensemble
Relationsh experiences. ment pieces.
ips

Solo and Aesthetics Audience Personal Creative B, C, Social, Perform a solo for an
Small expression and interpretation D Commun adjudicator.
Ensemble , Cultural helps create an ication,
interpretati Expressio expressive Slf-
on, play n performance Managen
t,
Thinking

Large Communi Audience, Orientatio Musicians strive B, C, Self- Students will research
Ensemble cation Expression n in Space to live up to the D Manage the rubric to critique
Festival , & Time expectations of ment, themselves and the
Presentatio an intended Thinking, ensemble
n, audience Commun
Structure ication

Spring Aesthetics Communic Personal Exploring the A, B, Self- Perform a prepared

Concert ation and culture of a D Manage set of large ensemble
Cultural musical style can ment pieces.
Expressio help develop
n aesthetics.

Jazz 3 Change Communic Identities “To keep C Social Perform and

ation & creating you Improvise a solo in a
Relationsh have to be about combo.
ips change.” -Miles
Davis
 Grade 8 Course of Study

Beginning Orchestra MYP Subject Overview

Unit MYP Key MYP MYP Statement MYP ATL Skills Content (topics,
Title Concept Related Global of Inquiry Objectives knowledge, skills,
Concepts Context outcomes)

Who are we, Identity Boundaries, Identities Music of the A, B, C, D Thinking, Students will research/
compositio and past helps Research create music specific
who are
n, genre, Relationship us to to a certain time
you? role, style s understand period or culture in
the musical order to compose an
decisions 8 bar phrase typical of
made that time period.
today.

Solo and Aesthetics Audience, Personal Creative B, C, D Social, Students will work as a
Ensemble expression, and Cultural interpretati Communica soloist or in a small
Creative interpretati Expression on helps tion, Self- ensemble in order to
Process on, play create an Manageme decipher a piece of
expressive nt, Thinking music, rehearse, and
performanc perform.
e.

Movie Music* Change Audience, Scientific & Music A, C, D Research, Students will study
expression, Technical impacts Self - movie music and the
innovation, Innovation human Manageme choices a composer
presentatio emotion nt, Thinking makes to impact the
n, role and is a tool viewer in order for
used in film. them to create their
own score.

*2017-2018
school year

Story Telling Change Audience, Scientific & Music A, C, D Research, Students will study the
Through expression, Technical impacts Self - choices a composer
Music innovation, Innovation story telling Manageme makes to impact the
presentatio and is a tool nt, Thinking listener, in order to
n, role used by create music for a
composers. fable.

*2016-2017
school year
 Grade 8 Course of Study

Intermediate Orchestra MYP Subject Overview

Unit MYP Key MYP MYP Statement MYP ATL Skills Content (topics,
Title Concept Related Global of Inquiry Obje knowledge, skills,
Concepts Context ctives outcomes)

Who are Identity Boundaries, Identities Music of the A, B, Thinking, Students will research/
we, who are composition and past helps C, D Research create music specific to a
, genre, role, Relationshi us to certain time period or
you?
style ps understand culture in order to
the musical compose an 8 bar phrase
decisions typical of that time period.
made today.

Solo and Aesthetics Audience, Personal Creative B, C, Social, Students will work as a
Ensemble expression, and interpretatio D Communication soloist or in a small
Creative interpretatio Cultural n helps , Self- ensemble in order to
Process n, play Expression create an Management, decipher a piece of music,
expressive Thinking rehearse, and perform.
performanc
e.

Large Communi- Audience, Orientatio Musicians B, C, Self- Students will research the
Ensemble cation expression, n In Space strive to live D Management, OSAA adjudicator rubric
Festival presentation & Time up to the Thinking, to critique themselves and
Adjudication , structure expectation Communication the ensemble .
s of an
intended
audience.

Story Telling Change Audience, Scientific Music A, C, Research, Self - Students will study the
Through expression, & impacts D Management, choices a composer
Music* innovation, Technical story telling Thinking makes to impact the
presentation Innovation and is a tool listener, in order to create
, role used by music for a fable.
*2016-2017 composers.
school year

Movie Change Audience, Scientific Music A, C, Research, Self - Students will study movie
Music* expression, & impacts D Management, music and the choices a
innovation, Technical human Thinking composer makes to
presentation Innovation emotion impact the viewer in order
, role and is a tool for them to create their
*2017-2018 used in film. own score.
school year
 Grade 8 Course of Study

Advanced MYP Orchestra Subject Overview

Unit MYP Key MYP MYP Statement MYP ATL Skills Content (topics,
Title Concept Related Global of Inquiry Obje knowledge, skills,
Concepts Context ctives outcomes)

Who are Identity Boundaries, Identities Music of the A, B, Thinking, Students will research/
composition and past helps C, D Research create music specific to a
we, who are
, genre, role, Relationshi us to certain time period or
you? style ps understand culture in order to
the musical compose an 8 bar phrase
decisions typical of that time period.
made today.

Solo and Aesthetics Audience, Personal Creative B, C, Social, Students will work as a
Ensemble expression, and interpretatio D Communication soloist or in a small
Creative interpretatio Cultural n helps , Self- ensemble in order to
Process n, play Expression create an Management, decipher a piece of music,
expressive Thinking rehearse, and perform.
performanc
e.

Large Communi- Audience, Orientatio Musicians B, C, Self- Students will research the
Ensemble cation expression, n In Space strive to live D Management, OSAA adjudicator rubric
Festival presentation & Time up to the Thinking, to critique themselves and
Adjudication , structure expectation Communication the ensemble .
s of an
intended
audience.

Story Telling Change Audience, Scientific Music A, C, Research, Self - Students will study the
Through expression, & impacts D Management, choices a composer
Music* innovation, Technical story telling Thinking makes to impact the
presentation Innovation and is a tool listener, in order to create
, role used by music for a fable.
*2016-2017 composers.
school year

Movie Change Audience, Scientific Music A, C, Research, Self - Students will study movie
Music* expression, & impacts D Management, music and the choices a
innovation, Technical human Thinking composer makes to
presentation Innovation emotion impact the viewer in order
, role and is a tool for them to create their
*2017-2018 used in film. own score.
school year
 Grade 8 Course of Study

Choir MYP Subject Overview

Unit MYP Key MYP MYP Statement MYP ATL Skills Content (topics,
Title Concept Related Global of Inquiry Objecti knowledge, skills,
Concepts Context ves outcomes)

Who are Identity Boundaries, Identities Music of the A, B, C, Thinking, Students will research/
we, who compositio and past helps D Research create music specific to a
n, genre, Relationship us to certain time period or
are you?
role, style s understand culture in order to
the musical compose an 8 bar
decisions phrase typical of that
made time period.
today.

Solo and Aesthetics Audience, Personal Creative B, C, D Social, Students will work as a
Ensemble expression, and Cultural interpretati Communicati soloist or in a small
Creative interpretati Expression on helps on, Self- ensemble in order to
Process on, play create an Management, decipher a piece of
expressive Thinking music, rehearse, and
performanc perform.
e.

Give My Change Audience, Orientation Live theater A, C, D Thinking, Self- Students will prepare a
Regards to expression, In Space & presents Management, program and solo or
Broadway play, Time different Research duet, to reveal their
presentatio challenges understanding of a
n, role than filmed Broadway musical
forms of process.
acting.