Options 8 2012-2013 | QuestionPro

Option Information

Please read the following information carefully before selecting your options. Scroll to the bottom of the page to rank your options in order of preference for each term.
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Art 8-1 Drawing – Level II
One trimester - One block

Fee: $5.00 to cover art materials.
Objectives: To further develop understanding and technique of drawing skills on two-dimensional surfaces.
Evaluation: Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills through projects and in-class performance.
Required Materials: Pencil, eraser, ruler, pencil crayons.

Art 8-2 - Watercolour - Painting Level II
One trimester - One block

Fee: $10.00 to cover art materials.
Objectives: Students will develop understanding and technique of watercolour painting skills.
Evaluation: Demonstration of knowledge and skills through projects and in-class performance.
Required Materials: Pencil, eraser, ruler, pencil crayons.

Art 8-3 - 3D Image Art – Level II
One trimester - One block

Fee: $10.00 to cover art materials
Objectives: To develop understanding and technique of sculpture using the medium of plasticine.
Evaluation: Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills through projects and in-class performance.
Required Materials: Pencil, eraser, plastic container to store sculptures.

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CHOIR 8 -(dependent on staff)
One Trimester - One block

Fee: $10 to cover the cost of music.
Objectives: To learn the basics of choral singing: vocal skills, reading music, singing harmony, and performance.
Evaluation: Ongoing evaluation of vocal skills, participation and performance.
Required materials: Pencil, duotang, and a great attitude!
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DRAMA 8-1 Introduction to Improvisation & Drama
One trimester - One block

Fee: $10.00 for performance materials.
Objectives: To learn drama controls and routines. To develop climate and self confidence. To work alone, in small or large groups. To study the art of improvisation. To perform in front of others.
Evaluation: Students will be evaluated on all of the objectives mentioned above and their positive interaction with others and participation in the class.
Required Materials: Duotang, pen/pencils. Bring any unused clothes from home to be donated to the school for skits and plays.

DRAMA 8-2 Performance Skills & Plays
One trimester - One block

Fee: $10.00 to cover costs of materials. Course cost covers guest director.
Objectives: To learn performance analysis, public speaking, acting tips, theatre history and script writing. To build a fictional character and bring it to life in a skit or play. To write a script. To perform short plays in front of class and/or other audiences.
Evaluation: Students will be evaluated on all of the objectives mentioned above and their positive interaction with others and participation in the class.
Required materials: Duotang, pen/pencil. Bring any unused clothes from home to be donated to the school for skits and plays.

DRAMA 8-3 Music Videos
One trimester - One block

Fee: $10.00 to cover the cost of performance materials. Course cost covers guest director.
Objectives: To perform in a video and in a play. To work alone, in small groups, and large groups. To perform short plays in front of audiences. To develop confidence.
Evaluation: Students will be evaluated on all of the objectives mentioned above and their positive interaction with others and participation in the class.
Required Materials: Duotang, pen/pencils.
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DRIVER PREPARATION - Driving Miss Daisy
One trimester - One block

Fee: $10.00
Course Description: In this option students will be guided through the Driver Education Handbook. It will be a teacher lead option that will help prepare students for the written component they will need to pass in order to receive their Class 7 GDL Learners. Students will also use the online practice tests to help in their preparation.
Evaluation:This is a pass/fail option.
Required Materials: Paper/Pencil
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FASHION 8 - Evolution of Fashion
One trimester - One block

Fee: $20.00
Objectives: Students will acquire a broader appreciation and understanding of fashion by examining the history of fashion from the ancient world to the 19th Century, as well as trends associated with specific eras, cultures and geographic regions. Students will also examine fashion in the 20th and 21st Centuries from both international and Canadian perspectives. Students will examine and apply drawing techniques specific to the field with respect to gender, age and lifestyle; techniques used in the pattern rendering process, designer sketch techniques and methods, methods used when working with colour and techniques used in layout and composition.
Evaluation: Demonstration of knowledge and skills through the development of a personal portfolio and performance in class.
Required Materials: Portfolio book, drawing felts, pencils, and fabric swatches.

FASHION 8 - Sewing Basics Level 1
One trimester - One block (Same course as offered in Grade 7 options)

Fee: $20.00 to cover the cost class materials and equipment maintenance. Project costs additional based on student project choice.
Objectives: To demonstrate safe use and care of sewing equipment. To demonstrate basic sewing, pressing and managing skills while assembling simple projects such as stuffed animals.
Evaluation: Rubric, exemplar and self evaluation of projects.
Required Materials: Basic sewing kit (specific requirements to follow). Simple pattern and supplies for the project of choice to be ordered in class at an additional cost.

FASHION 8 - Sewing Basics Level II
One trimester – One block (Students should have taken Sewing Basics Level I)

Fee: $20.00 to cover the cost class materials and equipment maintenance. Project costs additional based on student project choice.
Objectives: Students learn to determine pattern size, choose a suitable pattern, prepare fabric and pattern for sewing, and apply these skills to the assembly of a simple garment such as boxer shorts or pajama pants.
Evaluation: Rubric, exemplar and self evaluation of projects; final project.
Required Materials: Notebook and pen. Simple pattern and supplies for a project of their choice to be ordered in class at an additional cost.

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FOODS 8 - Introduction to Food Basics
One trimester – One block (For Students who have not taken Foods in Grade 7)

Fee: $30.00 to cover the cost of the food
Objectives: To demonstrate an understanding of kitchen safety regarding the safe handling of food, tools and equipment. To analyze Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating. To apply knowledge and management skills in the planning, preparation, and evaluation of basic foods, including main courses, desserts and appetizers.
Evaluation: A written exam, several written assignments, rubric and self evaluation of laboratories.
Required Materials: Basic project materials covered by fee.

FOODS 8 - Basic Baking
One trimester – One block (Students should have taken an Introduction to Food Basics if they have not taken it in Grade 7)

Fee: $30.00 to cover the cost of the food.
Objectives: To develop an understanding of basic baking ingredients by combining them in a variety of ways to make cookies, cakes, muffins and biscuits
Evaluation: Rubric and self evaluation of laboratories. Includes several written assignments and quizzes.
Required Materials: Basic project materials covered by fee.

FOODS 8 - Canadian Heritage Foods
One trimester – One block (Students should have taken Introduction to Food Basics if they have not taken it in Grade 7)

Fee: $30.00 to cover the cost of the food.
Objectives: Students become aware of how food in Canada today reflects the country’s history and origins by examining food patterns and customs, and also by analyzing and preparing ethnic foods.
Evaluation: Rubric and self evaluation laboratories. Several written assignments and quizzes. Final cooking project to culminate the module based on ethnic foods in Canada.
Required Materials: Basic project materials covered by fee.

FOODS 8 Meal Planning
One trimester - One block (Students should take Introduction to Food Basics if they have not in Grade 7)

Fee: $30.00 to cover the cost of the food.
Objectives: To analyze and explain factors that contribute to successful meal planning. To demonstrate the importance of consumer skills in the selection of foods. To plan and prepare healthy meals including main courses, desserts and appetizers/snacks for varying lifestyles, available resources and special occasions. To understand factors that lead to poor eating habits and obesity.
Evaluation: Several written assignments and group projects. Rubric and self evaluation of kitchen laboratories.
Required Materials: Basic project materials covered by the fee.

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GOLF 8-3 - “A Good Walk Gone Bad”
One trimester – One block

Fee: $50.00 to cover the cost of course materials and a planned field trip.
Objectives: The “Good Walk Gone Bad” module will give the participants an opportunity to understand the game of golf through history, equipment technology, etiquette, rules and skill development.
Evaluation: Rubric, exemplar and self evaluation of projects, notebook and module test and demonstration of skill techniques.
Required materials: Participants are not expected to have their own clubs, however, are welcome to bring their own clubs. Balls and tees for the year end golf trip. Parent volunteers for year end field trip.

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HOCKEY SKILLS 8-2 Back to the Basics Level II
One trimester – One block

Fee: $100.00 to cover ice times and consumables.
Objectives: The “Back to the Basics” will give participants an opportunity to further enhance their basic skills and knowledge base of hockey both from an individual player perspective and a team perspective.
Evaluation: Rubric, demonstration of sound basic skills such as shooting and scoring, checking, passing and puck control. Notebook and module test.
Required materials: Participants are expected to have a full set of hockey equipment, notebook and pens.
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INDUSTRIAL ARTS 8-1 - Vehicle Design
One trimester – One block

Fee: $15.00 to cover cost of basic course materials
Objectives: To learn safe and effective use of hand and power tools. To learn and apply skills necessary to design, prepare and finish a wooden model car.
Evaluation: Written assignments and safety test, rubric and self evaluation of projects which will include two working CO2 cars.
Required Materials: Pencil and notebook.

INDUSTRIAL ARTS 8-2 - Designer Storage Boxes
One trimester – One block

Fee: $15.00 to cover cost of course materials.
Objectives: To learn safe and effective use of hand and power tools. To learn and apply skills necessary to prepare and finish small wooden storage boxes.
Evaluation: Written assignments and safety test, rubric and self evaluation of two different styles of storage boxes.
Required Materials: Notebook and pencil.

INDUSTRIAL ARTS 8-3 Building Construction
One trimester - One block (It is recommended that student has taken a previous woodworking course)

Fee: $30.00 to cover cost of course materials.
Objectives: To learn safe and effective use of hand and power tools. To learn and apply skills necessary to design, prepare and finish simple furniture pieces.
Evaluation: Written assignments and safety test, rubric and self evaluation of projects which may include items such as end tables, night stands, stools, chairs, coffee tables, and book shelves.
Required Materials: Notebook and pencil.

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LEADERSHIP 8 - Student Leadership
One trimester - One block repeated each term

Fee: $25.00 for t-shirt and course materials
Course Description: Students will learn basic leadership skills including teamwork, cooperation, time management, and communication through actively planning school activities and events.
Evaluation: Ongoing participation and time management. This course is pass/fail.
Required Materials: Positive attitude and a desire to lead!

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STUDY SKILLS
One trimester – One block repeated each term, but may be taken more than once depending upon need.

Fee: $10.00 to cover course materials (this includes a memory stick)
Objectives: Students will focus on understanding themselves as learners while developing study and organizational skills. Extra class time and additional teacher help will be given to students to assist them to meet deadlines for classroom assignments and tests.
Evaluation: Marks will be based on participation, effort and completion of classroom assignments.
Required Materials: Pen, pencil, eraser, ruler, and scissors.
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TECHNOLOGY 8 – Mac Attack One trimester - One block repeated each term
This Course is offered in Moodle

Fee: $10.00
Course Description/General Outcomes: Students will study:
o Comic Life
o Pod Casting
o iMovie
o Inspiration
o Google Earth Applications
o Garage Band – personal music making
o iPhoto
o Podcasting
o All Things Mac
Objectives: This option is a practical look at how students can use various medias to represent their knowledge. Students will be asked to bring in relevant school-based assignments and try new ways to present their information for their teachers.
Evaluation: Ongoing assignments, effort and participation.
Required Materials: None needed

TECHNOLOGY - 3D Graphics - Google Sketch Up Level II
One trimester - One block repeated each term.
This course is run in Moodle

Fee: $10.00 for course materials
Course Description/General Outcomes: Students will learn how to create 3D objects, colour, move and animate.

Objectives: To become more familiar and comfortable with computer 3D creation. To explore the various possibilities and applications of 3D computer generated objects.
Evaluation: Ongoing assignments, effort and participation. This course is pass/fail.
Required Materials: Memory Stick

TECHNOLOGY - Digital Photography 8
One trimester - one block repeated each term

Fee: $ 20 to cover course materials
Course Description/Objectives: Students will learn basic digital photography and computer editing skills. Using digital cameras, students will explore camera options and settings. Students will create a portfolio of digital images, both technical and artistic. If time, students will enhance/edit images using Photoshop or similar program.
Evaluation: Portfolio of ongoing work. This course is pass/fail.
Required Materials: Pen/Pencil
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Each student in Grade 8 will be enrolled in nine complementary blocks, three in each of the three terms.

- It is important to students that this selection form be filled out completely by Wednesday, April 25th, 2012- Please number your choices in order of preference for each term. Please select your choices with care as changes will be difficult and in some cases, impossible because of enrolment limits.

- Students who meet the deadline to return forms will be placed into options in random order after students choosing both Band and French are placed.

- Parents will be invoiced once class lists are finalized in September 2012. Fees are due at the end of September 2012. Our online payment system, School Cash should be operational at that time should you wish to pay fees online.

*Reminder that some courses will come with Field Trip costs