Friday, October 10, 2014

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!!!

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