DESCRIPTION OF SOME OF THE ELECTIVE CHOICES
Family Consumer Science:
7th Grade Explore is a one semester class. Topics covered will include communication, teamwork, nutrition, cooking safety and sanitation, cooking terms and appliances, money management, child care, simple cooking labs, clothing selection and care, 2 sewing projects, and interior design.
Art:
This class is a one semester introductory art class. Students will learn basic drawing techniques and practice these in their drawing journals. Projects will focus on applying a wide variety of media, techniques, and processes of art. Including an understanding of how the elements of design are implemented in art.
Flight & Space:
Students trace the history, development, and influence of flight they learn about the exciting world of aerospace. Students explore the science behind aeronautics and use their knowledge to design, build, and test an airfoil.
Green Architecture:
Students learn how to apply green concepts to the fields of architecture and construction. They explore dimensioning, measuring, and architectural sustainability and apply what they have learned to design affordable housing units using Autodesk’s® 3D architectural design software.
Medical Detectives:
Students will play the role of real-life medical detectives as they collect and analyze medical data to diagnose disease. They solve medical mysteries through hands-on projects and labs, measure and interpret vital signs, dissect a sheep brain, investigate disease outbreaks, and explore how a breakdown within the human body can lead to dysfunction.