Levine Academy Middle School Electives 2020-2021

ability but also increases focus and reduces stress. Cooking and nutrition collide! In this fun, hands-on class, Chef Becky Nurko, will teach students through cooking, food tasting, and engaging demonstrations, the difference between nutritious and unhealthy food. This elective class will empower students to make healthy choices for long-lasting wellness. Shabbat is the centerpiece of Jewish life and has been so since the infancy of our nation. It is equal to all the other commandments. Help Levine bring in Shabbat during this elective. Students will be directly involved in the planning and executing of Shabbat Services, including preparing media presentations, operating sound and lighting, and leading in singing and/or playing an instrument.

8 th Grade ONLY

Nutrition 101: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind!

Nurko

8 th Grade ONLY

Shabbat Club

Haddad

1 st Trimester Elective C: 6 th , 7 th , and 8 h Grade Fridays 3:18 PM – 4:00 PM August 19 th to November 20 th Elective Facilitator

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This project-based elective course presents the basic structure and grammar of the Spanish language and encourages conversation with the introduction of basic vocabulary. They are infused with authentic language support, unities which will improve and enhance listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Cultural activities will expand student awareness of the customs and geography of Spanish-speaking countries. We're going to mix it up in this new student- centered Book Club. One book for all, or different books/one theme, or BYO - the choice will be yours. Share your ideas and opinions in a friendly, relaxed, respectful environment (the library, of course!). Our meetings will come to life with friends, sharing books, stories, activities, and YOU! Could you be the next Bradbury or O. Henry? Learn the techniques of great short story writers. You don't need to love science fiction or cliffhangers to grab a reader's interest. Once you learn the tricks of storytelling, individuals or groups will create their own short stories. The Innovation Challenge is a student-led project to improve where students enhance a current invention to better the world or themselves. Developing a prototype or model of upcycled materials, students will show how their Innovation will function in their creative new manner. Robotics is a great way to get students interested in STEM and 21st-century career

Closed Enrollment- class is full.

This elective is a Wednesday and Friday commitment for the full year. 6th Graders will use their Wednesday advisory period to participate (3:18-4:00 PM).

Beginning Spanish

Lewis

7 th Grade ONLY

Cafe Book Club - Beyond the Book

Reister

6 th Grade ONLY

Creative Writing

Geffen

8 th Grade ONLY

Innovation Challenge

Berke

7 th Grade ONLY

Robotics

Kirkendall

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