Academic classes at Utterback are based on the Arizona State Standards. Projects, lessons and activities all begin with the goal of all students meeting or exceeding these standards. As Utterback moves toward a more interdisciplinary, project-based learning model with arts integrated into daily instruction, students will have authentic, meaningful experiences that will help them develop the qualities needed in the 21st Century- problem solving, creativity and innovation, collaboration, personal and social responsibility, health and wellness awareness. All academic classes are 85 minutes. The following are the major concepts learned in each subject.
Humanities
6th grade
Critical thinking, evaluation and problem solving skills through the study of Ancient Civilizations. An emphasis on reading and writing strategies, to demonstrate understanding. Listening and speaking skills practiced through formal debate.
7th Grade
Critical thinking processes in the study of human experience, ie., history, language, art . Primary and secondary sources, geography and American History- the Civil War-WWI. An emphasis on comprehending literary/informational text and writing applications. Listening and speaking skills improved through formal debate.
8th Grade
Critical thinking processes in the study of the human experience, ie., history, language, art. Primary and secondary sources, American Revolution, Great Depression-WWII. Refinement of reading and writing skills and strategies through application to real world experiences. Listening and speaking skills refined through formal debate.
- http://www.ade.state.az.us
- http://connectedmath.msu.edu
- http://school.discovery.com
- http://jpl.nasa.gov
- http://www.jamit.com.au
- http://pbskids.org/go
- http://www.kidsbookshelf.com
- http://www.kids.gov
- http://www.funsocialstudies.learninghaven.com
- http://kids.nationalgeographic.com
- http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com
- http://www.timeforkids.com
- http://www.kidinfo.com
Math
6th grade
Factors and Multiples, Understanding Rational Numbers, Two-Dimensional Geometry, Understanding Fraction Operations, Two-Dimensional Measurement, Computing With Decimals and Percents, Probability, Statistics
7th grade
Introducing Algebra, Similarity, Ratio, Proportion, and Percent, Positive and Negative Numbers, Linear Relationships, Three-Dimensional Measurement, Probability and Expected Value, Variability and Comparing Groups
8th grade
Linear and Inverse Variation, The Pythagorean Theorem, Exponential Relationships, Quadratic Relationships, Symmetry and Transformations, Making Sense of Symbols, Linear Systems and Inequalities, Data and Statistics
Science
6th Grade
Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Diversity of Life, Weather and Water
7th Grade
Astronomy, Earth History, Ecology
8th Grade
Genetics/Evolution, Chemistry, Motion, Forces and Energy
