Woodlands School Unit descriptions

Talene and Alisha share a research
project on World War One.

Seventh and Eighth Grade

      Junior high students approach reading and writing through daily vocabulary lessons integrated with grammar concepts, an exploration of a variety of writing genres, and building skills as researchers and essayists throughout the year applying the Six Plus One Traits of Writing.  Students learn speaking and listening skills through an annual student-produced play and through the participation in forensics, a public speaking and performing competition.

      In Social Studies, students study ancient history through modern times, in a two-year cycle.  Other units of study focus on geography, world religions and economics (using the Junior Achievement curriculum).  Students learn a variety of note-taking skills as they prepare posters, PowerPoint presentations, and models as final projects.

      Our math curriculum is a hands-on, project-based program, based on the Connected Math curriculum. The program stresses a fundamental understanding of algebraic principles that will be the foundation of higher-level math skills.  Science combines research skills and a project-based curriculum to engage the whole child. Students complete a two-year curriculum that includes biology, earth science, astronomy, and chemistry.

Andres researches a project using a wireless laptop.