Semester 1

Learning Targets

• Students will organize and develop ideas and will work to determine what is effective from trial and error
• Students will use openness, persistence and willingness to experiment, innovate and take risks to pursue ideas, forms and meanings that emerge in the process of making art
• Students will collaborate to reinforce positive aspects of group and individual identity
• Students will select and organize their designs, images and words to make a compelling presentation to communicate an idea

Semester 2

Learning Targets

• Students will refine and complete art and will develop excellence through practice of constructive critiques, revising and refining over time
• Students will generate a collection of ideas relating to current interests and concerns. They will apply methods  to overcome creative blocks
• Students will understand how people are influenced by culture and environment
• Students will understand the purpose of displaying art in various ways

Unit 1: Introduction to Band

Learning Targets

• Students provide proper maintenance and care for their band instrument

• Students describe the fundamentals of music notation

• Students play rhythm patterns containing whole, half, quarter and 8th note values and rests

• Students play their instrument using basic embouchure and playing techniques

• Students play the first 6 notes on their instrument

• Students listen for other instruments in the ensemble while they are playing

Unit 2: Building Foundation

Learning Targets

• Students play the first 8 notes on their instrument

• Students play basic scale exercises and patterns

• Students describe and play different dynamics

• Students describe and play different articulations

• Students count and play dotted half and quarter note rhythm exercises

• Students describe what key signature and time signatures are

• Students prepare and rehearse an ensemble piece for a performance

• Students prepare and perform a grade level .5 piece

Unit 3: Expanding Skills

Learning Targets

• Students play more chromatic notes on their instrument

• Students play more advanced scales and scale exercises

• Students play basic sight reading exercises

• Students pay different musical styles (classical, jazz, etc.)

• Students count and play syncopated 8th note rhythm exercises

• Students play in 3 different key signatures (Bb, Eb, F)

• Students play in 3 different time signatures (4/4, 3/4, 2/4)

• Students play different articulations with a higher level of clarity and control

• Students prepare and perform a grade level 1 piece

Unit 4: Performance & Reflection

Learning Targets

• Students play 3 major scales (Bb, Eb, F)

• Students count and play 16th note rhythms

• Students play instrument specific technique exercises

• Students listen to and analyze famous band pieces

• Students create simple improvisational patterns on their instrument

• Students reflect on the years’ progress and set individual goals

• Students prepare and perform a grade level 1.5 piece

Unit 1: Intermediate Instrument Proficiency

Learning Targets

• Students provide proper maintenance and care for their band instrument

• Students play advanced scales and scale exercises (Bb, Eb, F)

• Students expand their note knowledge and fingerings for their instrument

• Students play articulations and dynamics with control and precision

• Students play basic sight reading exercises

• Students count and play 16th note rhythmic patterns

• Students play in 3 different time signatures (4/4, 3/4, 2/4)

Unit 2: Expanding

Learning Targets

• Students play a 1 octave chromatic scale on their instrument

• Students perform extended techniques on their instrument (flutter tonguing, trills, etc.)

• Students count and play variations of 16th note rhythms

• Students describe the differences in a compound time signature (6/8, 9/8, etc.)

• Students prepare and rehearse an ensemble piece for a performance

• Students perform a piece with basic phrasing

• Students prepare and perform grade level 1.5 pieces

Unit 3: Beginning Music Theory and Composition

Learning Targets

• Students play more advanced scales and scale exercises (Ab, C)

• Students play intermediate level sight reading exercises

• Students​​​​​​​ count and read rhythms in compound time signatures

• Students​​​​​​​ describe musical intervals

• Students​​​​​​​ describe basic musical forms and structures

• Students​​​​​​​ create an 8 bar melody following an AB form

• Students​​​​​​​ present and perform my own composition

• Students​​​​​​​ prepare and perform grade level 2 pieces 

Unit 4: Intermediate Performance and Reflection

Learning Targets

• Students accurately play 5 scales (Ab, Eb, Bb, F, C) and a one octave chromatic scale

• Students play instrument specific technique exercises and repertoire

• Students describe the concept of ensemble balance

• Students reflect on the years’ progress and set individual goals

• Students prepare and perform a grade level 2.5 pieces

Unit 1: Advanced Instrument Proficiency

Learning Targets

• Students provide proper maintenance and care for their band instrument

• Students play 5 scales (Ab, Eb, Bb, F, C) and a 1 octave chromatic scale 

• Students ​​​​​​​play expressively with dynamics, articulations and phrasing

• Students ​​​​​​​count and play various 16th note rhythmic patterns

• Students ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​play in simple and compound time signatures

Unit 2: Expanding Techniques

Learning Targets

• Students play a 1 octave chromatic scale on their instrument

• Students perform advanced techniques on their instrument (double tonguing, vibrato, etc.)

• Students ​​​​​​​count and play dotted 16th note rhythmic patterns

• Students ​​​​​​​play a piece with proper intonation and tone quality

• Students ​​​​​​​correctly adjust their tuning from being sharp or flat to in tune

• Students ​​​​​​​prepare and perform grade level 2 pieces

Unit 3: Intermediate Music Theory and Composition

Learning Targets

• Students play more advanced scales and scale exercises (Gb, Db, G, D)

• Students play advanced level sight reading exercises

• Students​​​​​​​ play and count in advanced time signatures (5/4, 7/8, 3/2, etc.)

• Students​​​​​​​ describe chord structures

• Students​​​​​​​ create a 12 bar melody following an ABA’ form

• Students​​​​​​​ present and perform my own composition

• Students​​​​​​​ prepare and perform grade level 2.5 pieces 

Unit 4: Intermediate Performance and Reflection

Learning Targets

• Students accurately play 9 major scales and a one and a half octave chromatic scale

• Students play instrument specific technique exercises and repertoire

• Students ​​​​​​​describe the concept of the best band sound (notes, rhythms, articulations, musicality, balance/blend)

• Students ​​​​​​​reflect on the years’ progress and set individual goals

• Students ​​​​​​​prepare and perform a grade level 3 pieces

Team Activities

Learning Target

• Students problem-solve with a small group of classmates during adventure activities, game play or team-building activities

Volleyball

Learning Target

• Students volley an object repeatedly with a partner

• Students combine motor skills to play a lead-up or modified game

• Students strike an object consistently, using the hand so that the object travels in the intended direction at the desired height

• Students combine motor skills to play a lead-up or modified game

• Students participate in activities that require problem-solving, cooperation, and team-building

• Students evaluate individual responsibility in group efforts

• Students accept differences among classmates in physical development, maturation and varying skill levels

• Students participate in activities that address diversity with individuals of various skill levels

• Students exhibit responsible social behavior by cooperating with classmates, demonstrating inclusive behaviors

• Students acknowledge and accommodate individual differences in others' physical abilities in small-group activities

• Students collaborate with others from a variety of cultural backgrounds in community sports leagues (Civic/Interpersonal Skills: Global/Cultural Awareness)

• Students acknowledge that others have different levels of skills and physical abilities (Personal Skills: Adaptability/Flexibility)

• Students exhibit responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings

• Students help others with physical activity challenges

Volleyball

Learning Target

• Students volley an object repeatedly with a partner

• Students combine motor skills to play a lead-up or modified game

• Students strike an object consistently, using the hand so that the object travels in the intended direction at the desired height

• Students combine motor skills to play a lead-up or modified game

• Students participate in activities that require problem-solving, cooperation, and team-building

• Students evaluate individual responsibility in group efforts

• Students accept differences among classmates in physical development, maturation and varying skill levels

• Students participate in activities that address diversity with individuals of various skill levels

• Students exhibit responsible social behavior by cooperating with classmates, demonstrating inclusive behaviors

• Students acknowledge and accommodate individual differences in others' physical abilities in small-group activities

• Students collaborate with others from a variety of cultural backgrounds in community sports leagues (Civic/Interpersonal Skills: Global/Cultural Awareness)

• Students acknowledge that others have different levels of skills and physical abilities (Personal Skills: Adaptability/Flexibility)

• Students exhibit responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings

• Students help others with physical activity challenges

Soccer/Kicking Games

Learning Target

• Students demonstrate the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness

• Students use basic understanding of the knowledge of strategies in activity settings such as moving to open space to receive a pass or intercept an object

• Students analyze and correct errors in movement patterns, and provide and use feedback from a peer or instruction technology

• Students develop a cooperative movement game that uses locomotor skills, object manipulation, and an offensive strategy, and teach the game to another person

• Students acknowledge that others have different levels of skills and physical abilities (Personal Skills: Adaptability/Flexibility)

• Students show different styles of “Kicking”, strategies for kick placement, and how to “Advance” teammates within a game involving “Kicking” strategies

Soccer/Kicking Games

Learning Target

• Students demonstrate the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness

• Students use basic understanding of the knowledge of strategies in activity settings such as moving to open space to receive a pass or intercept an object

• Students analyze and correct errors in movement patterns, and provide and use feedback from a peer or instruction technology

• Students develop a cooperative movement game that uses locomotor skills, object manipulation, and an offensive strategy, and teach the game to another person

• Students acknowledge that others have different levels of skills and physical abilities (Personal Skills: Adaptability/Flexibility)

• Students show different styles of “Kicking”, strategies for kick placement, and how to “Advance” teammates within a game involving “Kicking” strategies

Fitness, Wellness, Track & Coop Games

Learning Target

• Students demonstrate the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness

• Students accurately identify activities that are aerobic and anaerobic

• Students determine the intensity of personal physical activity using the concept of perceived exertion

• Students correctly differentiate the body's response to physical activities of various exercise intensities

• Students use “Fitnessgram” as a recording tool, work on Upper body strength, Lower body strength, Endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. The student will understand concepts of individual “Goal & Growth” within the “Fitness Tests” performed

• Students analyze personal results, and look at progress not perfection

• Students use pedometers, the student (s) will calculate, use and keep track of “Steps per day” taken. Goals will be set, targets reached and understanding of movement, and various activities promoting “Steps”

Starting a School Store

Learning Targets

• Students will develop a plan and implement starting a school store. "What do customers want in the store? How will it be implemented and managed?"

STEAMFest

Learning Targets

• Students will create a demonstration-based extravaganza which will be presented to the elementary school

YouTube Channel

Learning Targets

• Students will create content for the EstesParkSTEAM YouTube Channel which consists of science demonstrations and "brain teaser" content.

Independent/Passion Projects

Learning Targets

• Students will select and design a passion project or complete projects brought forward by the school and/or community

Drones/Coding

Learning Targets

• Students use Tello drones and code them to fly through an obstacle course