7th graders focused on data first semester starting with the idea that every graph tells a story. They interpreted a variety of graphs and infographics. Then students explored how data can be turned in to art to communicate important information and change human action. Students researched or collected data on a topic of their choice and created an art form to express their data. They wrote an artist statement which included a brief description of their artwork to help viewers gain understanding. Students also reflected on their finished piece of art and the overall project. The project culminated with an art show on December 19. Students had the opportunity to view all of their classmate’s artwork. During the art show, they selected 2 pieces of artwork to analyze/critique (2 things they liked about each piece, 1 question about the piece or 1 thing they think they would change.)
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As part of their study of sound waves in the eighth grade science classes, students built improvised sound-dampening booths using a limited set of materials. They were forced to choose the materials that they thought would best dampen sound based on their theoretical knowledge. They then designed a booth and were forced to review measuring skills because of the limited materials. Finally, they partnered with the music teachers at Simpson to test the sound dampening abilities of their sound booths by using a decimeter to measure the volume of various instruments and noises inside and outside of their sound booths. Improvised Musical InstrumentsDuring their study of waves and motion, eighth grade students designed, planned, and built their own improvised musical instruments in science class. They used mathematical concepts to calculate the pitch and frequency of the sound created by their instruments and collaborated with Simpson's Band and Orchestra teachers to fine tune the quality of their instruments.
Students in STEM class combine their technology, language arts, social studies, and art skills to create either a digital or hand drawn comic strip that focuses on and teaches a key rule about being a good digital citizen. Students in Mrs. Waller's art class were able to apply physics in the building of their own catapults which were then used to create art. They spent time analyzing force, distance, and accuracy. Some students researched on their own device how to get the best results from their catapult. They painted, regrouped, and discussed our observations. |
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