1 st Trimester
Elective A: 5 th and 6 th Grade Wednesdays 2:32 PM - 3:16 PM August 19 th to November 20th Elective Facilitator Description
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Almost every electronic device we use relies on code. The way things work can seem quite confusing, but when you break it down, it's simple. Learn how to code in this fun elective. This elective aims to demystify the Arduino microcontroller through hands- on work creating simple machines with embodied behaviors. Part 1 of this elective brings students over the beginner's threshold to a basic understanding of the Arduino's use, terminology, and potential. The skills and concepts taught are presented from an interdisciplinary approach that merges practices in arts and technology. Being a member of The Stallion Band at Levine Academy teaches life lessons in teamwork, discipline, and pride in performance, as well as turning out stellar musicians for the community. Band members grow in their dedication to the craft, create superior music, and bring joy to listeners during performances. Students are required to take private lessons, practice regularly, and rehearse weekly in school. It only happens every four years. Get ready to elect a president. During our studies, the election process leading up to the November presidential election will be examined. Reading about the issues, learning the differences between the candidates' views, and discussing in a non-partisan setting will grow the learner as an educated citizen. Through the process, students will select a topic to investigate further, which will be the basis for a culminating project. Crafts as artistic practices are defined either by their relationship to functional or useful products. In this class, we will be making a variety of practical items, including soap, candles, little treasure boxes, greeting cards, bookmarks, and bowls. There is no better way to practice Hebrew skills and enhance vocabulary retention than through games, including Hebrew board games, card games, and many more activities. Israeli cuisine has become enmeshed in many restaurants and groceries around the world. Students will learn the origins of different Israeli food while emphasizing how it is incorporated into Jewish holidays. Students will experience cooking foods and creating a cookbook to publish and share with the Levine community. A maker space is a collaborative workspace inside a school making, learning, exploring, and sharing that uses high tech to no tech tools. Students will explore many facets of our Makerspace ranging from CAD, Stop Motion Animation, Tinker Challenges, an introduction to VEX IQ robotics, circuits, fundamental coding, and our brand-new 3D printers. This class offers a safe space where students can create, invent,
6 th Grade ONLY
Arduino Coding for Beginners
Crain
5 th -8 th Grades
This elective is a full-year commitment. A band instrument rental and private lessons are required. Please contact swhitfield@levineacadmey.org for more information.
Band
Whitfield
6 th Grade ONLY
The Election
Okowita
6 th Grade ONLY
Functional Crafts
McInnes
5 th Grade ONLY
Hebrew Games
Tamir
5 th Grade ONLY
Israeli Cuisine
Moyal/Tzur
5 th Grade ONLY
This elective can only be taken once in the 2020-2021 School Year.
Makerspace
Kirkendall
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