SCIENCE

Code is poetry and learning to code creates poetic students able to design, code and build interactive environments for the benefit of themselves and others.

The DT&E: Coding course is a hands-on effort and takes students through a variety of coding experiences. Students learn the fundamentals of coding and game design including: conditional statements, variables, user interface design, mathematical expressions, loops. physics, data structures, art, and sound.

DT&E: PRODUCT DESIGN

Students will work individually and collaboratively to identify a problem, research possible solutions, design their solution, and then fabricate and test it. Students will learn and use the Design Cycle as a process for problem solving. They will also learn about woodworking, metals, plastics and up-cycling or recycling materials to produce eco-friendly solutions to design. (Recycling = converting waste material into new materials, Up-cycling = re-using materials and used products to produce a newer/higher quality product, for example; using a skateboard for a bookshelf)

In a world more aware of its finite resources many industries are returning to the use of organics, such as wood, as an alternative to plastics and metals for everyday consumer products. In addition to this, the rise of recycling and up-cycling of materials in the design world, makes this course relevant and appropriately creates global thinking designers. In this class students will experience this same process as a designer. This is hands-on authentic learning.

DT&E: ROBOTICS & ENGINEERING 1

This is a hands-on exploration of engineering and design principles using LEGO’s Mindstorms EV3 robots. With a challenge-based approach to learning, students will be presented with a variety of open-ended problems to solve. By developing strategic thinking routines, applied math skills, critical reflection, and their own creativity, students will learn the basics of computer programming and design processes.

DT&E: ROBOTICS & ENGINEERING 2

Prerequisite: Robotics Engineering 1

This is a hands-on exploration of engineering and design principles using LEGO’s Mindstorms EV3 robots. With a challenge-based approach to learning, students will be presented with a variety of open-ended problems to solve. By developing strategic thinking routines, applied math skills, critical reflection, and their own creativity, students will learn the basics of computer programming and design processes.

VIDEO PRODUCTION Assessment Strands Essential Questions

Connecting

Producing • What role does sound make in a viewer’s experience of a film? How does it impact emotion, interest and the story? • What role do camera angles and camera motion play in the communication, ”feel” and evolution of a film’s story? • What roles do the director, producer and cinematographer make in the final version of a film? • What impact does pre-production, production and post-production have on a film?

Creating • How do different types of lighting and framing impact a viewer’s experience of the film and their understanding of the story? • What role do choices in film cut and edits make on the feel of the film?

Presenting • How does the marketing and sharing of a film impact its popularity? • What role does the popularity of the actors play in the reception of a film?

Additional Course Information

Creating video in today’s world is easy to do. A student only needs to open up a camera, point and shoot. Creating a film that is creative, watchable, tells a powerful story and uses a variety of artistic techniques is much more challenging, and of course, much more interesting. This course takes students from an individual able to push the record button, to someone who can work with a team, think artistically, leverage editing software, tell a story and produce a final product that is enjoyable to watch.

Summary

The goal of video production class is to develop knowledge and skill in students who can: » identify a variety of video shooting angles and techniques » use a video camera and tripod properly and effectively » capture different scenes by using specific shooting angles and techniques for an intended effect on the audience » edit video effectively in software such as iMovie or Final Cut Pro » creatively use iMovie features such as titles, transitions, and green screen effect » collaborate with partners in doing project work » hare finished video work by responsibly using YouTube and school Google accounts

Our Flex program is designed to provide students with an opportunity for challenge, enrichment, fun, and choice. At the start of the year, we ask students and teachers to share ideas for potential courses to offer.

We select the courses to offer based on student interest. Flex classes take place either once or twice a week for 30 minutes. Student First Name: Student Last Name:

Student ID Number: Homeroom Teacher: * Do you currently take a support class (EAP or Intensive Studies)? Yes No

Frequently Asked Questions about Electives:

Q: Are there any electives that are “required”?

A: * All 6th grade students are required to take Visual Arts 6 and Performing Arts 6. * All 6th grade students are required to take a year-long music class. * All students must choose a World Language or a Native Language. * Students taking Intensive Studies or EAP are exempt from World/Native Language.

Year-long music class

Please select one music class.

Band

Orchestra /Strings

Choir  Check if you are new to Band  Check if you will continue to do Band Instrument:  Check if you are new to Orchestra  Check if you will continue to do Orchestra Instrument:

World Language or Native Language

Thai language is required for all Thai Nationals. Check  if you are Thai National. If you are not Thai National, you may choose either a World Language or a Native Language.

*Select 1 language choice below (World Language OR Native Language)

World Language

French  New -------------------Mandarin  New  Continue Spanish  New  Continue

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Native Language

French  Japanese  Korean  Mandarin  Spanish

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