+ 8 th Grade Electives
W ORLD L ANGUAGES Spanish 1 and French 1
S PANISH 1 AND F RENCH 1 Students will be speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Spanish or French. Students will become acquainted with the culture and daily lifestyles of people in Spanish and French-speaking countries. German 1 is offered at WWS when you become a freshman.
S PANISH 1 AND F RENCH 1 = H IGH S CHOOL L EVEL C OURSE Spanish / French 1 at Edison Middle School is the same as Spanish / French 1 at WWSHS. Edison students take the same final exam as WWSHS students in January and June.
S EQUENCE : If you take Spanish 1 or French 1 at Edison, this puts you into a sequence that continues into high school: 8 th grade = Spanish / French 1 Freshman = Spanish / French 2 Sophomore = Spanish / French 3 (Advanced Level Course) Junior = Spanish / French 4 (A) Senior = Spanish / French 5 (AP)
A RE THESE CLASSES FOR YOU ? Interest in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in another language. Good student work habits: Daily planner Regular attendance 10-15 minutes of daily homework Daily minutes of memorization / review of concepts Regular participation in class discussions Immerse yourself in the language and use it in class as much as possible 7 th Grade teacher recommendation
Performance Seminar
STUDENT-CREATED VISION STATEMENT: Our vision for Performance Seminar is through creativity, frequent performance, and student leadership, we will interact, collaborate and learn from each other, face and overcome challenges, and come together in order to create an exceptional and meaningful product .
Performance Seminar • Explore acting, directing, and production skills for theatre and other types of performance. • Practice and refine your performance skills. • Use technology and stagecraft in theatre, film, and other types of performance. • Work collaboratively to produce a final performance.
Entrepreneurship
Course Description Gain an understanding of the business/marketing principles necessary to start and operate a business Learn basic economic principles related to business ownership Identify and assess common traits and skills found in entrepreneurs Explore business opportunities, and compare the risks and rewards of owning a business Analyze business opportunities, determine feasibility of an idea utilizing research, developing a plan to organize and promote the business and its goods/services Understand the capital required, the return on investment desired, and the potential for profit
Student Business Examples
The Marshmallow Challenge
Guest Speakers Edison Students Learn from District’s Own Entrepreneur: Passion + Perseverance = Success On November 2 nd , 8th graders in Edison’s Entrepreneurship class had a chance to hear first -hand what it takes to become an entrepreneur. David Dalmaso, a sophomore at Wheaton Warrenville South High School, spoke to the class about his experience in setting up his own company. David is the CEO and co-founder of Mijock , a custom apparel company that specializes in athletic supports. David and his brothers started the company four years ago after his mother challenged them to utilize their free time doing something productive. His apparel can be found on-line and he is working on venturing into the retail market. The Entrepreneurship class is one of the new 21 st Century electives offered to 8 th graders in the District. Students have been learning what it takes to start their own business: from the principles to start and operate a business, to marketing, financial considerations and customer service. Other guest speakers have included a project manager for an environmental systems design company, a local attorney and former Edison student, and a digital marketing director for an advertising company. Students enjoyed listening to a young person close to their age find success. Class feedback included quotes like, “It was interesting to see someone our age come up with a business idea and be so successful.” David’s message of “Passion + Perseverance = Success” was inspirational for all .
Sample Projects • Participate in Team Building Activities • Write SMART Goals • Design a Business Logo • Develope an Elevator Pitch • Create a Commerical • Draft a Business Plan • Present a Business Plan
+ Digital Authorship Create commercials Make a web page Practice making money in the stock market Experiment with a variety of web programs
+ Digital Authorship Work with a partner Learn the new features of 2010 Word, PowerPoint and Excel Be creative with new software programs
8th grade Visual Arts “Our goal is to develop and enhance the capacity of one’s creative spirit through exploration, production, and interpretation of art experiences while meeting the expressive needs of the student”
What is this class is all about? Teaches Visual Communication Create awareness of the community to which we belong, from local to global Create both hands on and technology based projects Build upon 6th and 7th grade concepts and prepare for high school art. Prepare for success in the 21 century
Hands-on Projects We will be taking a deeper look at art history with our “UNPACKING” unit. PERSUASIVE project IDENTITY unit CLIENT based project End of semester PORTFOLIO
Students will trace the history, development, and influence of automation and robotics. Students will also learn about mechanical systems, energy transfer, machine automation, and computer control systems.
Research Projects Mechanical system investigation and creation Programming
What is the influence of automation and robotics on society? How are robots used today? What careers are related to automation and robotics?
Through the use of VEX kits : What mechanisms can be designed to change energy? How can you solve a problem with these mechanisms?
Through the use of Vex Kits and RobotC programming you will be given various tasks and in groups of 2-3 solve the tasks (problems). Each group will use the design process and build a mechanical system and program that system to create a desired solution .
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