Colonel Richardson Middle School Curriculum

Kerry Beall SLM 506: Collection Development November 3, 2012

Subject 6
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Grade 7
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Grade 8
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Grade


Math
Multi-digit computation
Ratios & rates
Algebra
Data distribution
Volume & surface area
Number system
Algebraic expressions & equations
Ratios & proportional relationships
Geometry
Statistics/probability
Algebraic expressions
Graphs
Geometry
Circumference & area
Probability
Number & place value



Science
Ecology & evolution
Natural resources
Astronomy
Wave interactions
Electricity & magnetism
Plate tectonics
Earth history
Physical & chemical changes
Earth & space
Organisms
Cells
Genetics
Matter
Energy transformations
Natural resources
Environmental changes
Sedimentary rocks
Astronomy
Climate & weather
Evolution
Matter
Chemical properties
Newtons Laws
Transfer of heat
Climate change


Social
Studies
Early Humans
Sumer
Egypt
India
China
Mesoamerica
Greece
Rome
Types of governments
Civic rights & responsibilities
Current events
Maps
Population growth
Financial literacy
Economic systems
World religions
Articles of Confederation
U.S. Constitution
Civic participation
Manifest Destiny
Native Americans
Immigration
American Revolution
Civil War
Reconstruction

Language
Arts
100 Book Challenge
Argumentative & informative writing
Reading informational text
Citing textual evidence
Main idea
Theme
100 Book Challenge
Poetry & plays
Point of view
Using multiple sources
Elements of a story
100 Book Challenge
Drawing inferences
Figures of speech
Evaluate claims
Analyzing purpose

Band
Tone production
Rhythm
Pitch accuracy
Expression
Balance & blend

General
Music
Note identification
Rhythm
Sources of sound
Music history
Critiquing

Chorus
Tone production
Rhythm
Pitch accuracy
Expression
Balance & blend


Physical
Education/
Health
Personal fitness goals
Heart rate
Nutrition
Body Composition
Field Hockey
Basketball
Tennis
Baseball
Kickball
Sexually Transmitted Diseases


Art
Elements of art
Culture & theme in art
Paper mache
2-dimensional & 3-dimensional form
Critiquing artwork
Light & shadow
Meaning of artwork
Elements of art
Culture & theme in art
Art history
Critiquing artwork
Meaning of artwork
Elements of art
Culture & theme in art
Solving visual problems
Critiquing artwork

Computer
Literacy
Save, retrieve & print files
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Powerpoint
Impact of computer technology on
society
Impact of technology on society
Design process
Effect of energy on environment
Inventor computer program

Impact of technology on society
Design process
Effect of energy on environment
Alternative energy sources
Automation & robotics


Colonel Richardson Middle School Curriculum
Kerry Beall SLM 506: Collection Development November 3, 2012

Reflection

To create this curriculum chart, I used Marylands Common Core Standards as well as
Marylands State Curriculum. Several teachers in my school have class websites, which proved to be
very useful to me. I also went straight to the source and talked to many of my colleagues to make
sure I was on the right track with my chart. The hardest part of creating this chart was examining the
Common Core State Standards. This curriculum was just implemented in my school this year, so I am
not yet fluent. It was vitally important that I spoke with the teachers at my school to make sure my
chart reflected what they are actually teaching in their classrooms. I think this chart will be very
valuable to my colleagues, including my media specialist. Mapping out all the curricula in the building
can help fill in gaps and support cross-curricular planning. Our media specialist is currently going
through some serious health problems and is absent frequently. This chart may make things a little bit
easier for her because she can see what everyone is teaching at a glance.
























Sources

Mr. Honer's Science. Accessed November 3, 2013. http://honerscience.wikispaces.com/.

Mrs. Quidas, 7th Grade Math. Accessed November 3, 2013. http://mail.cl.k12.md.us/~anne_quidas/.

School Improvement in Maryland. Accessed November 3, 2013. http://mdk12.org/instruction/.

Woodard, Andrew, Mary Jo Kerr, Kimberly Wilis, and Andrew Buffenmyer. Interview by the author.
Colonel Richardson Middle School, MD. September 28, 2013.