9th grade electives 17-18 - elizabethtown area …...study the major livestock and small/companion...

9th Grade Electives 2017 – 2018

AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION Pathway: Engineering, Science & Technology

700 – Introduction To Agricultural Education

• 1.0 Credits

• Offered Every Year

• Grades: 9-12 Pathways Elective

• Meeting Schedule: Daily for Semester

• Pathway: Engineering, Science & Technology

• Lab Fee: None

• Weighting: 1.0

• Placement Criteria: None

• Course Prerequisite: None

• Course Description: This course will briefly cover a wide range of agricultural science topics, including: Agricultural Careers, Animal Science, FFA Leadership, Food Science, the History of Agriculture, Lancaster County Agriculture, Livestock Judging, Meat Science, Pennsylvania Agriculture, Plant Science, Soil Science, Tractor Safety, and Woodworking Safety. Students will develop a basic understanding of the size and scope of the agriculture industry and how agriculture affects their daily lives. Students in this course are encouraged to join and participate in the Elizabethtown FFA Chapter.

720 – Wildlife Management • 1.0 Credit • Offered Every Year

• Grades: 9-12 Elective

• Meeting Schedule: Daily for Semester • Pathway: Engineering, Science & Technology

• Lab Fee: None • Weighting: 1.0



• Course Description: This course focuses on the observation and identification of various species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and plants of Pennsylvania. Concentration will be placed on conservation, habitat evaluation, environmental analysis, game management, and possible careers. Projects and laboratory exercises will be the major forms of assessment within the course, including the monitoring of wildlife and wildlife habitats at Bear Creek Farm. Students in this course are encouraged to join and participate in the Elizabethtown FFA Chapter.

726 – Animal Science and Management

• 1.0 Credit • Offered Odd Years Only




• Lab Fee: None

• Weighting: 1.0



• Course Description: This course will focus on the science behind the care and management of agricultural animal species. Students will study the major livestock and small/companion animal species as well as the major breeds of equine, dairy, livestock and poultry used in agriculture and in everyday life. Basic anatomy, reproduction, nutrition, health care, and related careers will be examined throughout the course. Students will also become familiar with animal-based industries in Lancaster County and Pennsylvania. The major forms of assessment will be projects and lab exercises. All students enrolled are encouraged to join and actively participate in the Elizabethtown FFA Chapter.

ART EDUCATION Pathway: Arts & Communication

802 – Foundations of Art

• 1.0 Credit • Offered Every Year



• Pathway: Arts & Communication

• Lab Fee: None

• Weighting: 1.0



• Course Description: This course is open for all high school students. Students will examine the basic elements of art and principles of design through a variety of media. The semester includes two-dimensional art production in pencil, paint, digital and mixed media. Paper, plaster, clay and other materials will be used to work three-dimensionally. Studies will reference artists, art works, and styles. Critical analysis and interpretation of art works will be included.

806 – Painting and Color Concepts I





• Lab Fee: $10.00

• Weighting: 1.0



• Course Description: This course is open for all high school students. Students will examine the basic elements of art and principles of design through a variety of techniques, styles and media in painting. The course will not only emphasize basic painting skills in acrylic paint and watercolor but also include the use of color for self-expression. Students will learn the importance of imagination as well as contemporary thought. Studies will reference artists, art works, and styles. Critical analysis and interpretation of art works will be included.

807 – Painting and Color Concepts II





• Lab Fee: $10.00

• Weighting: 1.0


• Course Prerequisite: Painting and Color Concepts I • Course Description: This course is open for all high school students

who have successfully completed Painting and Color Concepts I. Students will further examine the basic elements of art and principles of design through a variety of techniques, styles and media in painting. The course will include advanced painting skills in acrylic paint and watercolor and also the use of color for self-expression. Students will learn the importance of imagination as well as contemporary thought. Students will reference artists, art works, and styles. Critical analysis and interpretation of art works will be included.

809 – Artistic Crafts and Fiber





• Lab Fee: $10.00

• Weighting: 1.0



• Course Description: This course is open for all high school students. Students will examine the basic elements of art and principles of design through a variety of media and units such as bookmaking, textiles, sculpture, and ceramics. Emphasize will be placed on creative design concepts, craftsmanship, and skillful and imaginative use of materials. Studies will reference artists, art works, and styles. Critical analysis and interpretation of art works will be included.

814 – Drawing and Composition I





• Lab Fee: $10.00

• Weighting: 1.0



• Course Description: Drawing & Composition is for the serious, self-motivated high school students interested in drawing. Sketching, rendering, contour, gesture, and perspective drawing processes will be used to create works. You will be required to complete projects that are self-defined. Special emphasis will be placed on creating original and authentic work. Pencil, charcoal, marker, colored pencil, pastel and a variety of different media will be explored through various technical & expressive works.

815 – Drawing and Composition II





• Lab Fee: $10.00

• Weighting: 1.0


• Course Prerequisite: Drawing and Composition I • Course Description: Drawing & Composition II will stretch student’s

past knowledge and require they step out of their comfort zone. For example, if a you excel at pencil portraits, the expectation would be that you attempt a portrait in a new media or a different subject matter. You will continue to build skills in drawing and design. You will think about their work, explore art history, work individually and in groups, and find connections to other areas of study.

819 – 3-D Design I • 1.0 Credit • Offered Every Year

• Grades: 9 -12 Pathways Elective



• Lab Fee: $ 10.00

• Weighting: 1.0



• Course Description: This course encourages problem solving and develops critical thinking skills. After exploring a variety of 3-d media--clay, paper mache, found object, to name just a few--the students will solve teacher-created “challenges.” The students will choose the appropriate media to get their message across to the viewers. Studies will reference artists, art works, and styles. Critical analysis and interpretation of art works will be included.

840 – Photography I





• Lab Fee: $30.00

• Weighting: 1.0

• Placement Criteria: A personal digital camera is required. • Course Prerequisite: None

• Course Description: Photography begins with understanding its scientific roots and ending with present day digital techniques. You will build a shoebox camera and work with Black & White film. You will learn about modern camera systems and digital imaging using Adobe Photoshop. Taking and manipulating meaningful photographs will be the primary activity of this class. All assignments and experiences are designed to help you develop an appreciation for the photographic process and how images can affect us as individuals and a society. There is a significant amount of outside of class work due to the nature of the course. A personal digital camera is required.

845 - Graphic Design I





• Lab Fee: $5.00

• Weighting: 1.0



• Course Description: Graphic Design teaches both art and technology. Students will use design to visually communicate ideas and information. Traditional media and the computer will be the primary tools students use. You should be aware however, that while the computer is the primary tool for this class, the main objective is learning design. Basic elements of art and the principles of design use in their work will be emphasized. You will be introduced to the history of and contemporary practices through illustration, advertising, typography, environmental design, and product design will be covered in this course.

BUSINESS Pathway: Business & Finance

510 – Business & Personal Law




• Pathway: Business & Finance

• Lab Fee: None

• Weighting: 1.0



• Course Description: This course will include a study of the American court system, related current events, courtroom procedures, felonies, torts, wills, contracts, employment, ethics and the law, criminal law, capital punishment, prisons, buying and renting a home, insurance, and marriage. Students will study the law pertaining to individuals and the business world. Among other activities, students will participate in debates, mock trials, role-playing, class projects, and research law-related topics on the Internet.

ENGLISH EDUCATION Pathway: Arts & Communication

105 – Myths and Legends



• Meeting Schedule: Daily for semester


• Lab Fee: None

• Weighting: 1.0



• Course Description: This elective course will introduce students to the most fundemental types of traditional stories: myth, legend, and folktale, with special attention to sources, interpretation and written analysis. Content will be drawn from numerous world traditions, including Egyptian, Greek, Norse, and American Indian. Students will explore the literary, societal, and historical influences of these mythologies on the world as a whole. Students will research the history of the civilizations, read their stories of the gods and heroes, and will study the literature, drama and artwork associated with each. Learners will deveop skills through independent and class reading, research, critical analysis, discusion, writing, and application.

130 – Introduction to Theater



• Meeting Schedule: Daily for semester


• Lab Fee: None

• Weighting: 1.0



• Course Description: This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to acting techniques and to foster an appreciation of dramatic theater through instruction in theater history, the techniques of acting, dramatic interpretation, the reading of plays, and research about playwrights. Students will learn audition techniques, improvisation, how to develop a character backstory, research and presentation skills, and acting styles. Students will also learn how to critique and analyze live

performances. The culminating project will be a performance of a One Act Play in front of an audience.

159 – Introduction to Publication





• Lab Fee: None

• Weighting: 1.0



• Course Description: This course will educate students in the fundamental principles largley through project-based learning. Students will be introduced to journalistic writing, and interviewing, as well as an introductory study of publishing careers and journalistic law, ethics, and responsibility. Participants will become familiar with the CSPA Stylebook and apply it to their writing. Students will learn camera usage and the elements of photojournalism for various media purposes, as well as become proficitent in layout and graphic design skills required for publication and media careers. Participants will use GoogleDocs, Google Classroom, Photoshop, Yearbook Avenue, and Nikon cameras to integrate their skills into the media field.

180 – Speech I





• Lab Fee: None

• Weighting: 1.0



• Course Description: This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of writing speeces and speech delivery, in which the emphasis is on both effectiive verbal and nonverbal communication. Students are challenged with a practical excercise and a variety of oratorical experiences in the wide array of speech assignments.

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE EDUCATION

Pathway: Health & Human Services 858 – Foods and Nutrition I




• Pathway: Health & Social Services

• Lab Fee: None

• Weighting: 1.0



• Course Description: This introductory course provides hands-on experiences in small kitchen groups and enables students to develop basic kitchen skills while preparing simple recipes. Current dietary guidelines for Americans will be highlighted in the nutritional component of the course. Food safety/sanitation, wise consumer skills in food shopping/purchasing, meal planning, and microwave cooking are additional units discussed. Recipes include dishes from the following areas: fruits/vegetables, milk/cheese, grains, quick breads, and United States regional foods.

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION Pathway: Health & Human Services

023 – Introduction to Health Sciences





• Lab Fee: $5.00

• Weighting: 1.0



• Course Description: This course is designed for ninth and tenth grade students who are interested in a career in the medical or health related fields. Students will explore a variety of possible health careers such as: educators, nurses, therapists (physical, occupational, speech), physicians, technicians, athletic trainers, and paramedics through discussion, research, speakers and field trips. The first marking period will consist of a review of human anatomy and physiology along with common medical terminology. Students will follow the American Red Cross guidelines for Community First Aid and Safety instruction and upon completion of all requirements will be American Red Cross certified. Students will study anatomy, physiology, conditioning and first aid as it applies to sports and sports injuries. The course will allow hands-on experience through taping, splinting and practical application of first aid concepts. This course is recommended for students interested in health related careers.

025 – Mind and Body Wellness





• Lab Fee: None

• Weighting: 1.0



• Course Description: The M&B curriculum includes both a classroom and fitness-based component. During classroom sessions (typically Tuesdays and Thursdays), students will be introduced to, and actively

engaged in the following health topics: mindfulness, nutrition, current events in health, and brain training (challenges to the 5 core cognitive abilities). The students will also read a selected novel related to the course curriculum, and frequently present mini speeches during classroom sessions. For the fitness-based component, students will be physically challenged to improve their overall wellness through a goal-setting process. On Mondays, the class will follow the Couch to 5K program with the goal of running 3miles without stopping and continuously improving running time. It is expected that students will follow the program on their own as well, engaging in 2 extra runs during the week/weekend to be able to meet assessment criteria. On Wednesdays, the class will be introducted to various 30-50 minute workouts that will include: Tabata, core training, cardio circuits, yoga, pilates, strength training, total body workouts, and speed/power intervals. On Fridays, the class with engage in lifetime physical activities/sports with the expectation of being active for 40 continuous minutes.

MATHEMATICS EDUCATION Pathway: Engineering, Science & Technology

270 – Computer Programming I




• Pathway: Engineering, Science & Technology and Business & Finance • Lab Fee: None

• Weighting: 1.0


• Course Prerequisite: Algebra I • Course Description: This course introduces students to computer

programming in the Pascal language and provides hands-on experience with computers. The Pascal language is used as a tool for solving complex mathematical problems. Some topics include number notation, branches, loops, program analysis, numeric and string variables and arrays.

MUSIC EDUCATION Pathway: Arts & Communication

Applied Music



• Meeting Schedule: A or B All Year


• Lab Fee: Participation Fee

• Weighting: 1.0

• Placement Criteria: Audition during January of the previous school year


• Course Description: This course is open to all students who are members of at least one of the following ensembles:

905 – Music Theory

• 1.0 Credit • Grades: 9-12 Pathways Elective

• Meeting Schedule: A or B ALL Year


• Lab Fee: None

• Weighting: 1.0



• Course Description: This course is designed to give the student a complete understanding of the language of music. The elements of melody, rhythm, and harmony will be emphasized. Students will develop comprehensive musicianship through music listening, music analysis, and music composition. The course culminates in a final composition project that will be performed in the music lab. This is an excellent course for those students who are interested in pursuing music as a career.

908 – Show Choir



• Meeting Schedule: A or B All year


• Lab Fee: None

• Weighting: 1.0

• Placement Criteria: Audition is held for membership in January of the previous year. Students must also enroll in Concert Choir.


• Course Description: This course is for students who are interested in advanced choral singing. Students Choir students must be members of the concert choir ensemble. Repertoire includes show tunes, jazz, popular styles, and madrigals. Students are expected to have solid skills in music reading, vocal projection, blend, and choreography and will work to extend and refine these skills. Students are required to attend occasional after school rehearsals and all performances by the Show Choir.

915 – Keyboarding I



• Meeting Schedule: Daily for Semester or A or B ALL Year


• Lab Fee: None

• Weighting: 1.0



• Course Description: This course is for any student interested in learning to play the piano keyboard. The student will be introduced to the piano with an emphasis on playing basic keyboard music, reading pitches and rhythms, and playing with proper technique. Students will develop the ability to play music incorporating melody and harmony. This course is designed for beginners or those with very limited piano background.

SCIENCE EDUCATION Pathway: Engineering, Science & Technology

345 - Honors Competition Science I



• Meeting Schedule: A or B All Year


• Lab Fee: None

• Weighting: 1.1


• Course Prerequisite: Honors English in past or current year recommended.

• Course Description: This elective course will provide students with the opportunity to develop, conduct and present an original research project that will be entered into the Lancaster Science and Engineering Fair. In addition, students will compete in the Science Olympiad which requires participants to work cooperatively as a team to solve science related problems in a competitive atmosphere. Experimental design, measurement techniques, statistical analysis of data, literature research techniques, scientific writing and presentation will be covered. Students are required to participate in the Regional Science Olympiad and the Lancaster County Science Fair. The Science Olympiad is held on a Saturday in the month of March, and the science fair will require time outside of school to participate.

SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION Pathway: Health & Human Services

403 – The Social Sciences





• Lab Fee: None

• Weighting: 1.0



• Course Description: This course is a combination of the study of sociology and an investigation of careers in the Social Sciences. This course is a practical study of society in the United States. Students will take a broad look at society and the various factors that influence its development. Comparisons will be made between American and other societies. Students will analyze the effects of socialization, stratification, deviance and inequalities within a society. Various careers in the social services will be discussed throughout the course.

TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING EDUCATION

Pathway: Engineering, Science & Technology 771 – Video Production





• Lab Fee: None

• Weighting: 1.0



• Course Description: This course will introduce students to the basic concepts of scripting, storyboarding, filming, editing, and producing short-subject videos. Students will also explore the fundamentals of digital camera and video equipment operations and learn video editing through non-linear editing software applications. These skills and tools will be used to generate effective communication to a variety of audiences. A majority of the class time will be spent applying concepts learned in class through objective based projects. Additional topics include copyright law, careers and basic animation. This course is highly recommended for any student interested in communication, journalism, photography, music, digital video and advertising.

777 – Communication Technology




• Pathway: Arts & Communication and Health and Social Services

• Lab Fee: $20.00

• Weighting: 1.0

• Placement Criteria: Basic computer operation skills are highly recommended


• Course Description: This course is an exciting, hands-on, project oriented class that will introduce students to digital design, product fabrication, computer aided drafting and design, and basic audio/video communication. Students will learn how to design projects on the

computer, output them in printed format, and create a finished product using a variety of tools and materials. In addition to traditional printing methods, students will also explore upcoming technology including dye sublimation printing and laser engraving. Possible projects and activities include: pin-back buttons, laser engraved window ornaments, mouse pads, t-shirts, 3D building design, and audio/video presentations.

785 – Technology & Society





• Lab Fee: $15.00

• Weighting: 1.0



• Course Description: This exciting, hands-on course provides an overview of the areas of Construction, Manufacturing, Communication, Transportation, and Engineering Design. The focus of these areas will be broad in nature in order to give students the opportunity to develop individual interests for potential future study in the department. Technology & Society is designed to be fun and interesting. All areas of study will utilize hands-on activities and projects to further the learning process. Students will complete a variety of projects; such as parachute egg drop, rubber band powered airplane, acrylic dice, injection molded screwdrivers, secret compartment box and CO2 Dragster.

WORLD LANGUAGE EDUCATION Pathway: All Pathways

605 – French II





• Lab Fee: None

• Weighting: 1.0

• Placement Criteria: Passing the final exam for French I is critical for success in this course.

• Course Prerequisite: French I and minimum final grade average of 74%

• Course Description: This course will build on skills developed in French I, in addition to expanding reading, writing, listening and speaking in context about a variety of concepts, such as travel and daily life. French-speaking islands of the Caribbean, as well as Canada and Africa, will be discussed in more detail. Language and cultural concepts will be presented to the students through the exploration of stories, mini-novels and articles from newspapers and magazines that increase in difficulty and utilize high-frequency vocabulary and grammar in French.

630 – German II





• Lab Fee: None

• Weighting: 1.0

• Placement Criteria: Passing the final exam for German I is critical for succes in this course.

• Course Prerequisite: German I and minimumn of final grade average of 74%

• Course Description: This course will further develop students’ proficiency with speaking, listening, reading and writing by acquiring German in context through stories and mini-novels that will increase in difficulty. Students will review grammar and vocabulary from German I and apply new concepts to conversational situations to express themselves more precisely. Comparison of German and American

cultures will aid students in developing an understanding of language that makes them aware of different ways of thinking and living.

650 – Spanish I





• Lab Fee: None

• Weighting: 1.0



• Course Description: In this course, students will learn high-frequency structures through TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling), and they will be introduced to the culture of Spanish-speaking countries. The students will acquire listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in context through stories and mini-novels that will increase in difficulty.

655 – Spanish II





• Lab Fee: None

• Weighting: 1.0

• Placement Criteria: Passing the final exam for Spanish I is critical for success in this course

• Course Prerequisite: Spanish I and minimum final grade average of 74%

• Course Description: This is a TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling) course that meets for a semester. This course will review concepts from Spanish I and expand reading, writing, listening, and speaking in context mainly through the exploration of stories and discussions that increase in difficulty and utilize high-frequency vocabulary and grammar in Spanish.

9th grade electives 17-18 - elizabethtown area …...study the major livestock and small/companion...

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