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CORE is an interdisciplinary approach
for teaching Language Arts and Social Studies. The curriculum
is centered upon world geography with an emphasis on
cultures, economics, environments, and human interactions.
Woven into this curriculum is the exploration of literature
from different areas of the world. Students will creatively
use their communication skills in writing, reading and
oral presentations., Spelling, grammar and vocabulary
skills will also be accentuated as students strive to
achieve the standards. Mathematics classes stress fundamentals
and problem-solving skills. Instruction will includes
fractions, decimals, percentages and other basic concepts.
Critical thinking skills are developed while relating
mathematics to real life activities.
Science curriculum centers on Life Science from an environmental
perspective. The environmental focus allows an introduction
to Physical Science preparing student for both the Life
and Physical Sciences in the upper grades. Students
will study process skills, the scientific method and
develop
critical thinking skills.
Second Language instruction is in Spanish. The emphasis
is on exposure to Spanish through a conversational approach.
Topics include days of the week, months of the year,
weather, numbers, families, recreation and greetings.
Elective Subjects for all students include physical
education, art, general music, graphic arts, dance and
computer (keyboarding and the
use of specific software).
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Language Arts curricula includes
a variety of short stories, novels and poetry. In addition,
throughout the year, traditional writing prepares the
students for the array of written communication vehicles
while creative writing sparks their imaginations. Spelling,
grammar and vocabulary skills continue to be emphasized.
All communication skills, including oral, aural and
speaking are stressed.
Mathematics instruction centers on problem solving and
critical thinking. Specific topics include fractions,
decimals, percents, geometry, probability, and algebra.
Word problems are included in all topics.
Social Studies places the emphasis on the development
of our country to 1870. The major areas of study will
include Americas beginnings, Colonization, the Revolution,
the creation of the United States Government, the Era
of Expansion and the Civil War. Geographical skills
are taught throughout the year.
Science emphasizes physical science, Topics covered
are properties of matter scientific method, the atom,
metals and nonmetals, chemical equations, heat, classification
and chemical reactions.
Second Language places the emphasis on oral communication.
Students in the seventh grade study Spanish with an
emphasis on oral and written communication skills. Basic
instruction includes the development of vocabulary,
sentence structure, grammar and usage, dialogue and
cultural awareness of Spanish-speaking countries. Students
are encouraged throughout the year to speak in Spanish
in the classroom.
Electives include physical education, chorus, art, instrumental
music, computer and dance. Students begin to select
honor classes in order to specialize in areas such as
the Fine and Performing Arts for the remainder of their
years at Marie Curie Middle School
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Language Arts A variety of works
of literature are used continue to develop communication
skills that include reading, writing, listening and
speaking. Frequent writing exercises are used to hone
writing skills. In that context, spelling, grammar and
vocabulary skills are stressed.
Mathematics study continues the development of problem
solving skills. Students are enrolled in either Math
A or General Math classes. Social Studies emphasizes
American History from 1865 to Modern Times. Topics include
the New Nation, Rise of Industry, Imperialism, the Progressive
Era, World Wars I and II, the Cold War, the Civil Rights
Era, Vietnam and Political Structures. Geographical
skills are taught throughout the year.
Science classes are either Earth Science with a Regents
examination at the end of the year or Earth Science
for half a year then biology to prepare for the ninth
grade curriculum. Second Language study in the Spanish
language includes the advanced development of grammar,
vocabulary, cultural appreciation, dialogues with an
overall emphasis on oral and written communication.
At the end of the year, students must pass a New York
State Spanish Proficiency Examination in order to be
placed in a level II class
in the ninth grade.
Electives are major subjects for students who specialized
in the Fine and Performing Arts. There are several public
performances of student achievement throughout the year.
Students not in the arts study computers
and general art.
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