Curriculum Update!

6th Grade:  Compose a Painting Project

Tomorrow the students will begin a composition project.  First, the students will be assigned a famous painting.  The students will analyze their painting using the elements of art (color, texture, line, etc).  Then, they will compose a song to accompany their painting using MixCraft 6.  Next week, the students will present their painting analysis and composition to the class. 

Some paintings that the students can choose from are:

American Gothic by Grant Wood

Two Dancers on Stage by Edgar Degas

Guernica by Pablo Picasso

Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh

Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci

The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali

And Many More...

7th Grade: Musician Project

The remainder of this week, the students will present their 100 point Musician Projects.  The students were assigned this project two weeks ago.  They were allowed to choose any musician, band or composer who inspires them.  They will present their research to the class with a visual and oral presentation.  The assignment and rubric are located on the 7th grade file cabinet.

8th Grade: Jazz & Blues Unit

This week, the students will learn about Jazz Music.  We will discuss the various sub-genres and musicians through a variety of activities.  For example, today the students conducted "interviews" by pretending to be famous Jazz musicians such as Miles Davis and Duke Ellington.  Next week, they will create their own Blues Combo in class using the 12 Bar Blues Form.  

What's happening in Music Class???

6th Grade: The Music of Europe

The students are learning about the culture, instruments, and dances of Europe. This unit includes PowerPoint presentations, listening clips, educational videos, and learning songs and dances from other countries.

7th Grade:  Mixing & Arranging Music
The students will be taking famous Holiday tunes and mixing them together or creating a unique arrangement.  For example, they might make a mix of "Dominick the Donkey" and "Last Christmas"- or turn "Little Drummer Boy" into a Heavy Metal Rock song.  In order to do this, they will use Mix Craft 6 Software to manipulate the audio tracks by changing the key, changing tempo, adding instruments, and much more.  I will post some samples once they are completed.  

Next week, the students have their 100 point Musician Project due.  The students were assigned this project Nov. 24.  They were allowed to choose any musician who inspires them.  They will present their research to the class with a visual and oral presentation next week.  You will find the directions and rubric on the 7th grade file cabinet.  The directions were also shared with the students in google classroom.  Please feel free to contact me with questions. 

8th Grade: Musical Theatre- The Phantom of the Opera

The students are learning about Musical Theater.  First, they will learn about what a musical is and who makes a musical possible (composer, librettist, director, choreographer, etc.), then they will study one musical in depth. We will finish this week by watching the classic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, The Phantom of the Opera, in class.  There will be a short quiz on musical theatre and this particular musical in class next Monday, December 8. 

Curriculum Update!

8th Grade:  Famous Duo Project

This week, the students started their Famous Duo Project.  The Famous Duo project includes researching famous Composer-Director teams or Composer-Lyricist teams and putting together a multimedia presentation using PhotoStory.  Some examples of the Famous duo's our students are learning about are: John Williams and Steven Spielberg, Tim Burton and Danny Elfman, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein.  The 50 point rubric can be found on the 8th grade file cabinet. 

7th Grade: World Music Unit: Asia

The students are learning about the music of Asia and Oceania.  This unit includes PowerPoint presentations, listening clips and educational videos, learning songs and dances from other countries, and learning to play instruments from other cultures.  Daily worksheets/study guides are completed using google classroom.  

6th Grade: Musical Era Project

The students will be researching composers from Musical Time Periods such as the Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical Age.   The students will continue this project through next week by creating a visual presentation and organizing an oral presentation with their group members.  Next Friday, our presentations will begin.  This project is worth 100 points.  60% of the grade is for the students individual research and 40% for the visual and oral group portion.  Details for the project can be found on the 6th grade file cabinet. 

As always, if you have any questions about your child's grade, please do not hesitate to contact me! 

Piano/Keyboard Unit Begins

For the next two weeks, the students will learn how to play piano in General Music.  First they will learn to play simple songs in treble and bass clef individually.  Once they are comfortable with each clef solo, they will learn to play piano with both hands simultaneously.  For students who have played piano before, they will start on music at an appropriate level for them.  This unit concludes with a 10 point performance assessment and a composition/performance activity.  They will compose an eight measure song using both treble and bass clef and perform it for the class.

Curriculum Update

8th Grade: World Music Research Project

The students selected a country to research the music and culture of.  The students receive six days in class to complete their research.  They will present their research, using Presentation in the Google Drive, to the class beginning Oct. 21.  Any student who opted to work alone will receive an extra day to complete this project (Due. Oct. 22.)  

This project is worth 100 points.

7th Grade:  Ballroom Dance Unit Ends; TV Ad Project Begins
Don't forget to DRESS UP on Tuesday for our Ballroom Dance Performance Assessment.
If you dress up- you will get 2 points extra credit added to your 40 point unit grade.  

Next week, the students will begin the TV Advertisement Project.  Each student will create a 30 second commercial using pictures, text, a song they will compose in class using our new software MixCraft 6, and Windows Movie Maker to help it all come to life.  (30 point project)

6th Grade: Ballroom Dance Unit Continues
The students have one more dance to learn next week: TANGO!  Next week, they will complete their written packet, take a 10 point quiz and perform their favorite two dances for their unit grade.  They may DRESS UP on Thursday, Oct. 16 for 2 points extra credit!!!

New Units Begin!

This week in music, all classes learned about A Cappella music and composed their own a cappella music using Incredibox.  

Then, the 6th and 7th grade classes reinforced their knowledge of form by selecting songs to analyze. Through analyzing the form, they created art and dance to show their form to the class.  Pictures coming soon... 

Starting today...
6th and 7th Grade: Ballroom Dance Unit
The students will learn 4-6 ballroom dances (depending on the grade level).  The objective of this unit is to teach the student’s about Music, Culture, and Proper Dance Etiquette through Ballroom Dance.  In other words, this unit supports PBIS and the Music Curriculum through the vehicle of Ballroom Dance.  Not only will the students learn positive behavior and learn to dance, but they will also learn about the origin and music of each dance.  Their grade for the unit comprises of a packet they will fill out each day (7th grade packet is in Google Classroom- so they will use their chrome books for this activity,) a written quiz, and two dance performances equaling a 40 point unit grade. 


8th Grade: World Music Unit:  Africa
Wednesday, the students started learning about the music of Africa.  This unit includes PowerPoint presentations, listening clips and educational videos, and learning to play instruments from other cultures such as the mbira, djembe, gankogui bells, Udu, Shekere's and much more. Next week, the students will learn to use these instruments in an ensemble setting and will take a quiz on this material next Wednesday, October 8.

Reminder: Melody & Form Test on Monday

This week in music class, the students will continue to learn/understand components of a melody and analyze the form of various pieces of music.   We will have a test on this information on Monday, September 29.  

7th and 8th Graders Need to Know:

Treble and Bass Clef Notes, Key Signatures, Intervals, Major Scales, Triads, how to identify the form of a popular piece of music, and basic Solfege information.

6th Graders Need to Know: 

Treble and Bass Clef Notes, Intervals, the C Major Scale, Solfege syllables and John Curwen Hand Signs. 

To help inspire them- watch this video on the Bass Clef:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY-hJ9WZ6lk

Melody and Form Unit

This week in music class, the students will learn/understand components of a melody and analyze the form of various pieces of music. By the end of this unit, students will be able to identify notes on the treble and bass clef, identify intervals, chords, and key signatures, and sing a variety of music. We will have a test on this information on Monday, September 29.

We will have a special guest, Mr. Mike Bruno, in on Wednesday, September 17 to teach a lesson on the drum kit.  He has been teaching private percussion lessons to Lakeview and Prarieview students for the past 8 years.  We are very excited to have him in to work with our students!

This week in Music: Rhythm

This week in music, all grades will be learning about components of rhythm. The students will be composing their own rhythms and performing on instruments. 6th grade students will be focusing on basic rhythms in simple meter.  7th and 8th grade students will learn how to read and identify rhythms in complex and compound time signatures. There will be a unit test next week for all grades. We will review in class the day prior by taking a "practice test."

6th Grade Rhythm Test:  Friday, Sept. 12

7th Grade Rhythm Test:  Friday, Sept. 12

8th Grade Rhythm Test: Thursday, Sept. 11

Choir Begins Friday! 

If your child is interested, please have them see me in the music room for a permission slip and practice schedule.

Cheerleading Tryout Results

Thank you to all of the girls who tried out for the Football Cheer Team at LV.  The following students (indicated by try-out number and in no particular order) have been selected for the team: 

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13

Our first practice will be Tuesday, September 2 from 3-5 pm.  

At that time the girls will receive the full season schedule and the Cheerleading Contract/Permission Slip.

Welcome Back!

I hope everyone had a great summer and enjoyed sleeping in, having fun in the sun, and spending time with family and friends!  I am looking forward to another great year at Lakeview and seeing all of the kids on Tuesday at the Open House!

Is your child interested in joining Choir??? 

If so, they should attend the first meeting on Friday, September 5 at 7:10 am in the band room. For more information, your child can get a permission slip and rehearsal calendar from me in the music room (room 14.)

Is your child interested in trying out for Cheerleading??? 

The Cheer Clinic is on Thursday, August 28 from 3-5 (location TBD) and the Tryouts will be on Friday, August 29 from 3-4 in the music room.  Your child must have a physical on file to attend the clinic and tryout. 

Curriculum Update!

6th Grade:  Compose a Painting Project

The students were assigned a famous painting.  First the students analyzed their painting using the 7 elements of art (color, texture, line, etc).  Then, they had to compose a song to accompany their painting using MixCraft 6.  Friday, the students will present their painting critique and composition to the class. 

Some paintings that served as their inspiration were:

American Gothic by Grant Wood

Two Dancers on Stage by Edgar Degas

Guernica by Pablo Picasso

Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh

Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci

The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali

And Many More...

7th Grade: Society Project

Music has been used as a medium for social change for many years.  It has been used as a way of expressing our opinions, to inform, or change the way we think.  The students chose a song that has a strong message for society, and are making their own music video for that song.  

Some songs that were chosen were:

Another Day in Paradise- Phil Collins

Fix You- Coldplay

Imagine- John Lennon

One Love- Bob Marley

Respect- Aretha Franklin

Waitin' on the World to Change- John Mayer

And Many More...

I look forward to seeing these projects next Monday in class!!!

8th Grade:  Compose your own Tone Poem

Many tone poem compositions are accompanied by stories for children.  The students will be writing a synopsis for a children's story and then composing a Tone Poem using MixCraft 6 in class.  They will share their stories and compositions on Tuesday in class. 

This is Miss Hayden's last week here at Lakeview Jr. High.  We wish her well as she graduates from Elmhurst College and enters her career in Music Education.  

6th Grade: Instruments of the Orchestra
This week, the 6th grade student will finish their unit on the Instruments of the Orchestra.  They will be composing music using our new software MixCraft 6 and using classroom percussion instruments. 

7th Grade: A Cappella Music
This week, the 7th grade students will be learning about the history of A Cappella music (singing without instrumental sound.)  They will get to compose A Cappella music using a website called Incredibox.  Later in the week, they will compose their own vocal loops and perform A Cappella for the class in groups. 

8th Grade: Blues Music
Last week, the students created their own Blues Combo in class using the 12 Bar Blues Form.  This week, they will research a famous Blues Musician in pairs and create a fake "Facebook" page (in the form of a poster) about their musician.  

Summer Enrichment- Sign Up Today

Summer Drama/Music/Cheer Classes Offered:

DRAMA  
TEACHER: Mrs. Rickert

GRADES:  5-7   

TUITION:  $55.00                                   
SESSION:  I 

This drama course is for students interested in theater arts.  In the class, the students will learn improvisational acting techniques, to follow and write their own script, blocking and choreography tips and performance techniques in an educational setting. 

CHOIR                                    
TEACHER: Mrs. Rickert

GRADES:  4-7   

TUITION:  $55.00                                    
SESSION:  II 

The purpose / focus of this choir is to provide the students of Lakeview Jr. High School with an opportunity to learn proper vocal technique and develop singing talents / skills while performing in a traditional choral setting.  The students will perform the pieces they learn on the last day of class.  Parents are welcome to attend the final performance! 

LAKEVIEW CHEERLEADING             
TEACHER:  Mrs. Rickert

GRADES:  5-7

TUITION:  $55.00                                    
SESSION:  III 

This cheer and dance course is designed for students who will be attending Lakeview Jr High for the 2013-2014 school year.  In this class, we will cover cheers, chants, performance skills, dance moves, and choreographed routines in a group dynamic.  This is a great course for students interested in preparing to try-out for one of Lakeview’s 3 cheerleading teams!

GUITAR CLASS                                      
TEACHER: Mr. Rickert

GRADES: 3-7

TUITION: $55.00                                     
SESSION: II or III

                 

This course builds essential skills for playing acoustic guitar, including melody, chords, and scales.  Students will perform solo and ensemble arrangements from a variety of musical genres.  The student must own (or have regular access to) an acoustic or classical guitar (electric guitars will be accepted too). Materials needed: acoustic or classical guitar, a medium pick, pencil, folder or binder, and notebook paper.  A guitar tuner and metronome is recommended, but not required.

JAZZ JAM                                               
TEACHER:  Mr. Ohlsen

GRADES:  5-7 ONLY

TUITION:  $55.00                                    
SESSION:  I

Jazz Jam is open to students currently enrolled in the Cadet, Concert or Symphonic Bands and is designed for students who have had little or no experience in playing jazz music. (Fifth grade students must be comfortable enough on their instrument to read basic jazz music-Call Mr. Tedeschi for a recommendation.) 

Through an ensemble approach, we will learn and review the basic jazz styles.  During their experience, students will be exposed to various jazz styles through listening, performance, and basic improvisation techniques.  

Instrumentation is open to all Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone, Flute, Clarinet, Piano (must have at least 2 years playing experience), and bass guitar (by recommendation only), guitar (by recommendation only) and drum set (by recommendation only).  Drummers must be currently taking drum set lessons and be able to sustain a simple beat.  We will also prepare for a short performance at the end of the three week session.

JR. HIGH SYMPHONIC ENSEMBLE   
TEACHER:  Tedeschi/Ohlsen

GRADES:  6 -7

TUITION:  $55.00                                    
SESSION:  II

This course is open to students currently enrolled in the Concert or Symphonic Band who will be entering Symphonic Band or Wind Ensemble at Lakeview in the fall.  This course is designed to keep the Advancing Band students in playing shape.  Students will be exposed to exciting new music and advanced playing techniques to prepare them for Band in Seventh or Eighth grade.  If the instrumentation allows, there will be a short performance to culminate the three week program.  This is a great way to keep your child playing on a regular basis through the first part of the summer.

INTRO TO CONCERT BAND      
TEACHER:  Mr. Tedeschi

Current grade:  5

Tuition:  $55.00                               
Session:  III

This course is open to students currently enrolled in the Cadet Band who will be entering Concert Band or Symphonic Band at Lakeview in the fall.  This course is designed to keep the Cadet Band student in playing shape.  Students will be exposed to exciting new music and playing techniques to prepare them for the Concert Band in Sixth Grade.  We will also prepare for a short performance at the end of the three weeks to present to parents and friends.

This week in music...

6th Grade: Musical Era Project

The students have been researching composers from musical era's such as the Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical Age.   The students will present their visual and oral presentation with their group members on Monday and Tuesday.  This project is worth 100 points.  60% of the grade is for the students individual research and 40% for the visual and oral group portion. 

Later this week, they will begin their next unit on the Instruments of the Orchestra. 

7th Grade: TV AD Project

The students are beginning the TV Advertisement Project.  Each student or pair of students will create a 30 second commercial using pictures, text, a song they will compose in class using our new software (MixCraft), and Windows Movie Maker to help it all come to life.  We will watch the TV advertisements next Tuesday in class!  (30 point project)

8th Grade: World Music Project

The students will continue to present their World Music Projects.  The students researched the music and culture of a country of their choosing and put together an electronic and oral presentation for the class.  (100 point project)

Later this week, they will begin a until on Blues and Jazz Music.

Spring Musical

Our Spring Musical, State Fair, will be performed on May 15 & 16 at 7:00pm in the Lakeview gym.  Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students/children.  Tickets will be on sale at the door!

Research Projects Begin!

6th Grade:

The students will be researching composers from musical era's such as the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, and Romantic Age.  The students will continue this project through next week by creating a visual presentation and organizing an oral presentation with their group members.  Next Friday, our presentations will begin.  This project is worth 100 points.  60% of the grade is for the students individual research and 40% for the visual and oral group portion.  Directions and the Rubric can be found on the 6th Grade file cabinet. Research should be done in the Google Drive and shared with Mrs. Rickert and Miss Hayden.

7th Grade:
The 7th grade students will begin a cross-curricular web quest project called Birth of America: History Through Song. Student groups will be researching a particular song, and with that song they are tasked with determining what time period in American History it came from and more specifically, what historical event is taking place. Students were able to choose from seven different songs that encompassed historical events such as the American Revolution, World War Two, the Civil War, and the Civil Rights Movement. Using a list of questions to aid in their research, the students will become musical historians to figure out what was going on historically and musically at that point in America.


8th Grade:

Today, the students selected a country to research the music and culture of.  The students will receive six days in class to complete their research and create a PowerPoint presentation using the Google Drive.  They will present their research to the class beginning next Friday.  This project is worth 100 points.  Directions and the Rubric can be found in the 8th Grade File Cabinet. 

Keyboard Unit Continues...

The students are at the conclusion of their Keyboard Unit.  They are currently composing original songs and will share them in class tomorrow!

Next week, Miss Hayden will teach them about the music of Jamaica.  She spent a semester abroad in Jamaica and learned about their culture and music.  I, too, look forward to singing Jamaican songs with the kids next week!

Keyboard/Piano Unit

This week in Music-

The students will learn how to play piano using both treble and bass clef (both hands) individually, then simultaneously.  There will be a 16 point performance assessment next Wednesday.  Following the assessment, students will be able to compose their own song on the keyboards.  They will compose an eight measure song using both treble and bass clef and perform it for the class on Friday.

Welcome Back from Spring Break!

Music Student Teacher:
Please welcome my student teacher, Mary Kate Hayden, from Elmhurst College.  Miss Hayden plays the clarinet, piano, and is also a vocalist.  She also performs with various ensembles at Elmhurst and is in the Sigma Alpha Iota Music Fraternity. She hopes to one day teach at the middle school level. Miss Hayden studied abroad in Jamaica and plans to share music she learned there in her lessons.   I look forward to seeing her teach in my classroom. 

6th Grade Curriculum:  Ballroom Dance Unit
The students are learning East Coast Swing, Fot Trot and Tango this week in music class.  They will learn about the origin of these dances and the style of music that accompany them.  On Friday, there will be a performance assessment.  The students can dress up nice for their dance in class to earn two points extra credit.  This is a great way to start 4th quarter ahead!

7th Grade Curriculum:  Ballroom Dance Unit
The students are learning Salsa, Waltz and Tango this week in music class.  They will learn about the origin of these dances and the style of music that accompany them.  On Friday, there will be a performance assessment.  The students can dress up nice for their dance in class to earn two points extra credit.  This is a great way to start 4th quarter ahead!

8th Grade Curriculum:  Composing Using MixCraft 6
The 8th Graders will be using our new composing/mixing software to compose songs in different forms (AB, ABA, Rondo, etc.)  They will share these compositions later this week in class.  

This week in Music:

6th Grade:  
The students are using our new computer software, Sony MixCraft 6, to compose songs.  They will be sharing these compositions with the class on Friday!

7th Grade:

The students are learning about Musical Theater.  First, they will learn about what a musical is and who makes a musical possible (composer, librettist, director, choreographer, etc.), then they will study one musical in depth.  We will finish the week by watching the Disney musical, Newsies, in class. There will be a short quiz on the musical in class next week.   A highlight for the students is seeing Christian Bale (Batman) singing and dancing in one of his earliest movies!

8th Grade: 

This week, the students started their Famous Duo Project.  The Famous Duo project includes researching famous Composer-Director teams or Composer-Lyricist teams and putting together a multimedia presentation using PhotoStory.  Some examples of the Famous duo's our students are learning about are: John Williams and Steven Spielberg, Tim Burton and Danny Elfman, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein.  

6th Grade:  The Conclusion of our World Music Unit: Europe
The students are learning about the culture, instruments, and dances of Europe.  This unit includes PowerPoint presentations, listening clips and educational videos, and learning songs and dances from other countries.

7th Grade: World Music Unit: Asia

This week concludes the world music unit covering the music of Asia and Oceania.  This unit includes PowerPoint presentations, listening clips and educational videos, learning songs and dances from other countries, and learning to play instruments from other cultures.  On Friday, the students will learn an Indonesian line dance called the Poco Poco.  We will celebrate the end of ISAT testing with a dance!!! :)

Next week, the students have their 100 point Musician Project due.  The students were assigned this project three weeks ago.  They were allowed to choose any musician who inspires them.  They will present their research to the class with a visual and oral presentation.  The assignment and rubric are located on the 7th grade file cabinet.

8th Grade: Musical Theater Unit
The students are learning about Musical Theater.  First, they will learn about what a musical is and who makes a musical possible (composer, librettist, director, choreographer, etc.), then they will study one musical in depth. We will finish the week by watching the classic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, The Phantom of the Opera, in class.  There will be a short quiz on the movie in class next Tuesday, March 11. 

Music Class Curriculum Update

6th Grade:  World Music Unit: Europe
The students are learning about the culture, instruments, and dances of Europe.  This unit includes PowerPoint presentations, listening clips and educational videos, and learning songs and dances from other countries.

7th Grade: World Music Unit: Asia

The students are learning about the music of Asia and Oceania.  This unit includes PowerPoint presentations, listening clips and educational videos, learning songs and dances from other countries, and learning to play instruments from other cultures. 

The week of March 10, the students have their 100 point Musician Project due.  The students were assigned this project two weeks ago.  They were allowed to choose any musician who inspires them.  They will present their research to the class with a visual and oral presentation.  The assignment and rubric are located on the 7th grade file cabinet.

8th Grade: World Music Unit:  Africa
The students are learning about the music of Africa.  This unit includes PowerPoint presentations, listening clips and educational videos, and learning to play instruments from other cultures such as the mbira, djembe, gankogui bells, Udu, Shekere's and much more. 

Melody and Form

This week and next week in music class, the students will learn/understand components of a melody and analyze the form of various pieces of music. By the end of this unit, students will be able to identify notes on the treble and bass clef, identify intervals, chords, and key signatures, and sing a variety of music. 

7th Grade:   Musician Project

This week, the students were assigned their 100 point Musician Project.  They were allowed to choose any musician who inspires them.  They will present their research to the class with a visual and oral presentation the week of March 10. The assignment details and rubric are on the 7th grade file cabinet!

Rhythm Unit

Just a reminder that our Rhythm Unit is coming to an end!!! 

6th Grade Test:  Friday, Feb. 7

7th and 8th Grade Test:  Moved to Monday, Feb. 10


Attention 7th and 8th graders (and 6th grade choir members!):
Are you interested in trying out for the Lakeview Spring Musical: State Fair?

If so, please attend one of the workshops on Thursday, Feb. 13 & Friday, Feb. 14.  Workshops are from 3-4:30.  You must attend one workshop to be eligible to audition!!!   



Some fun composing in music...

Welcome to 2nd Semester Music!

Our first unit will be on components of RHYTHM. The students will be able to identify rhythms and meter by ear, compose their own rhythms and perform on instruments throughout this unit. 7th and 8th grade students will learn how to read and identify rhythms in complex and compound time signatures as well. There will be a unit test on Friday, February 7. We will review in class on Thursday by taking a "practice test" that can double as a study guide.

An overview of the music curriculum and expectations can be found on each grade level file cabinet! 

Welcome Back & Happy New Year!

I hope everyone had an extra long and extra fun winter break with their families!  I'm excited to delve into some cool music projects to end the 1st semester.

6th Grade:  Composing Project (using the 7 elements of Art)
The students were assigned a famous work of art.  First the students will analyze their work (color, texture, line, etc).  Then, they will compose a song to accompany their work of art using Super Duper Music Looper.  Next week, the students will present their analysis and composition to the class. 

Some famous works of art that serve as their inspiration are:

American Gothic by Grant Wood

Two Dancers on Stage by Edgar Degas

Guernica by Pablo Picasso

Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh

Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci

The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali

And Many More...

7th and 8th Grade: 

The students are beginning their TV Advertisement Project.  Each student will create a 30 second commercial using pictures, text, a song they will compose in class, and Windows Movie Maker to help it all come to life.  We will watch the TV advertisements next week in class!  (30 point project)