Oregon School District

CURRICULUM
OVERVIEW
2007-2008

OREGON HIGH SCHOOL

Grades 9 - 12
 OREGON SCHOOL DISTRICT
MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Oregon School District is to educate

all students by helping them acquire the skills,
knowledge, and attitudes needed to achieve their
individual potential, to contribute to a changing
society, and to be receptive to learning as a lifelong
process. The mission will be accomplished by
delivering a high quality program through the joint
efforts of students, staff, parents and community.

This curriculum overview is designed to provide information about what

is taught in the Oregon School District in grades 9 - 12
It does not list everything students are taught or all things to which
students are exposed. Instead, for each content area and grade, it outlines
the most important skills or units that students are taught.

Our curriculum is reviewed annually by K-12 Subject Area Committees.

The K-12 committees make changes when deemed appropriate.

The Oregon School District does not discriminate against pupils on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin,
ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional or learning
disability or handicap in its education programs or activities. Federal law prohibits discrimination in employment
on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or handicap.
 AGRICULTURE

ANIMALS, PLANTS, NATURE

• Categorize a diverse spectrum of

agriculturally related careers and analyze
the opportunities available within the
career area.
• Compare the economic importance of the
U.S. Agriculture Industry to local, state,
National, and Global economies.
• Compare the integral nature of FFA,
classroom instruction, and supervised
work experience.
• Summarize the history, colors, structure, FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
membership levels, award programs, and
chapter activities of the National, State, • Explain the importance of wildlife
and local FFA organization and recite the conservation and management.
FFA creed, motto, and AIMS from • Describe the four basic components of
memory. habitat.
• Analyze value of Supervised Agriculture • Describe the important groups of animal
Experience programs as means of wildlife.
acquiring and integrating knowledge and • Describe how human activities threaten
skills concerning careers in agri-science, wildlife.
agribusiness, and Natural Resources. • Explain the development of aquaculture
• Compare the identifying characteristics as a part of agriculture.
and economic importance of various • Demonstrate the major water quality tests
breeds within the animal species common for successful management and raising of
to the agriculture and companion animal fish species.
industry. • Be able to identify major species of fish in
• Evaluate soil fertility be means of Wisconsin as well as the functional
interpreting a soil test report. skeleton and anatomy.
• Demonstrate knowledge of horticulture
practices by growing plants and
explaining the role of plant parts, growth
and reproduction in a growth cycle
• Construct a usable agriculture carpentry
project as part of introduction to
agriculture mechanics/technology.
 ART

ART 1
• Know, define, and use the elements of art
effectively in a well developed artistic
composition.
• Know, define, and use the principles of
design effectively in a well developed artistic
composition.
• Be able to explore and use a variety of
techniques and materials in the creative
process.
• Be able to analyze and evaluate artwork by
articulating verbally by writing and/or
speaking about their own artwork or that of
other artist’s artwork.
• Develop/or add a notebook of Art History
information including Prehistoric Art – Early
18th Century.
Art III – 3D Art
• Use the Elements of Art and the Principles of
Design in conjunction with Sculpture and
Craft.
• Explore and use a variety of techniques and
materials in a well developed artistic
composition.
• Analyze and evaluate artwork by articulating
verbally by writing and/or speaking about
their own artwork or that of other artist’s
artwork.
• Develop a notebook or Art History information
including a survey of Sculpture and Crafts
throughout history.

ADVANCED ART BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY

• Use the Elements of Art and the Principles of • Understand photography composition.
Design in an independent manner exploring • Understand different types of photographic
self expression to create a successful work of tools.
art. • Understand processing procedure of a
• Develop an Art Portfolio. photographic print.
• Analyze and evaluate artwork by articulating
verbally by writing and/or speaking about
their own artwork or that of other artist’s
artwork.
• Develop or add to a notebook of Art History
information including contemporary art
issues.
 BUSINESS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I
• Proofread, edit, format and compose
business correspondence.
• Manipulate columns, graphics, and text
in documents such as newsletters and
brochures.
• Create multimedia projects applying the
principles of design copyright (fair use).
RECORD KEEPING
• Enter and format data using a
spreadsheet program.
• Use formulas and functions in
spreadsheets.
• Write checks, maintain a check register,
and reconcile a checking account.
• Develop and analyze personal and
business budgets.
• Prepare payroll records and related
payroll forms for a small business.
• Create charts using spreadsheet data and
analyze the resulting data.
• Create, edit, search, and sort a database
using current software.
• Demonstrate the use of decimals,
percentages and fractions in business
applications.
WEB PAGE DESIGN
• Design and create Web pages using
various elements such as, but not limited
to, images, navigation bars, lists, tables,
layers, frames and forms.
• Create on HTML document using HTML
hard code.
• Identify and import various graphic types
and use peripherals to produce web page
components.
• Design and create web pages using
behaviors, timelines, and multimedia
objects.
ADVANCED WEB DESIGN
• The learner will understand how graphics are used
to communicate the idea or theme of a web page
by creating graphics for a web page. Proofread,
edit, and format a business letter.
• The learner will understand how multimedia
presentations (Flash movies) are used to make web
sites dynamic and interactive experiences for the
end user.
• The learner will understand how video is used in a
web page to enhance the effectiveness of the web
page content.
WORD PROCESSING MOS CERTIFICATION
• Perform tasks and complete procedures
to prepare for the Microsoft Office MOS
exam – Word Core.
• Perform tasks and complete procedures
to prepare for the Microsoft Office MOS
exam – Word Expert.

PERSONAL FINANCE
• Identify the opportunity cost of financial
decisions, explain how choices affect
personal financial resources, and
formulate a budget.
• Understand and explain savings options
and investment strategies to meet short-
and long- term goals.
• Describe how insurance and other risk
management strategies protect against
financial loss.
• Analyze the costs and benefits of
consumer credit and explain factors that
affect future credit worthiness.
• Identify ways to manage financial
accounts.
COMPUTER ACCOUNTING I
• Enter and format data using a
spreadsheet program.
• Use formulas and functions in
spreadsheets.
• Write checks, maintain a check register,
and reconcile a checking account.
• Develop and analyze personal and
business budgets.
• Prepare payroll records and related
payroll forms for a small business.
• Create charts using spreadsheet data and
analyze the resulting data.
• Create, edit, search, and sort a database
using current software.
• Demonstrate the use of decimals,
percentages and fractions in business
applications.
• Enter and format data using a
spreadsheet program.
• Use formulas and functions in
spreadsheets.
• Write checks, maintain a check register,
and reconcile a checking account.
• Develop and analyze personal and
business budgets.
• Prepare payroll records and related
payroll forms for a small business.
• Create charts using spreadsheet data and
analyze the resulting data.
• Create, edit, search, and sort a database
using current software.
• Demonstrate the use of decimals,
percentages and fractions in business
applications.
 FAMILY AND CONSUMER EDUCATION
CULINARY ARTS
• Demonstrate bake shop production
• techniques.
• Demonstrate salad and hors d’oeuvres
• production techniques.
• Demonstrate the principles of protein
• cookery in preparing entrees.
• Demonstrate the application of science
• principles in the preparation of fruits and
• vegetables.
• Demonstrate the principles of stock, soup,
• and sauce preparation.
• Demonstrate the principles of starch
cookery.
• Demonstrate the principles of
sugar/dessert
• preparation.
• Examine food services costs.
• Apply healthful food choices in menu
planning.
FASHION ANALYSIS
• Develop a personalized fashion style.
• Analyze apparel design
• Analyze the development of fashion.
• Produce computer assisted designs.
• Analyze textiles, the science of apparel.
INTERIOR DESIGN
• Examine the needs met by housing and
the influence of societal trends.
• Analyze historical and current housing
design.
• Identify architectural building symbols
• Apply design principles
• Plan an interior living space.
PSYCHOLOGY OF LOVE AND
RELATIONSHIPS
• Analyze the development of relationships
and love.
• Analyze families in a changing world.
• Analyze developmental changes over the
life span
• Evaluate the qualities of human
interaction.
• Analyze the impact of life adjustment.
• Access the relationship between stress
and health.
INFANT/TODDLER (CHILD SERVICES)
• Apply principles of development in
planning and preparing for daily
schedules, routines, and activities for
infants and toddlers.
• Critique space, equipment, health and
safety issues as they apply to infants and
toddlers and hypothesize ideal childcare
settings.
• Demonstrate competence in preparing the
types of communication required and
important to centers, parents and staff
related to infants and toddlers.
• Satisfactorily demonstrate skills that
enhance employment as infant/toddler
providers by managing routines,
practicing safe and healthy practices,
working cooperatively with staff and
parents, managing reporting, maintaining
confidentiality, and following rules and
policies.
 FOREIGN LANGUAGE
GERMAN 1
• Demonstrate the ability to initiate and
carry on a conversation about familiar
German 1 topics.
• Apply listening and reading skills to
isolate familiar language from normal
conversation and simple text materials in
order to get what information they need.
• Give limited description in a written form
on familiar German 1 topics.
• Demonstrate survival skills in a foreign
language classroom.
GERMAN 2
• Demonstrate the ability to initiate and
carry on a conversation about a familiar
German 2 topic. The conversation has to
include opinions and reasons, connecting
both with conjunctions or language
structures of a similar difficulty.
• Apply listening and reading skills to
isolate familiar language from normal
conversation and from samples of other
kinds of texts, e.g. authentic menus, in
order to get what information they need.
• Demonstrate the ability to narrate an
event in the past in a written form.
• Demonstrate the ability to describe orally
a chosen item based on familiar German 2
topics in at least ten sentences.
GERMAN 3
• Demonstrate the ability to use a variety of
dialog techniques for different purposes,
e.g. to persuade people about her/his
suggestions.
• Apply listening and reading skills to
isolate familiar language from normal
conversation and from samples of simple
authentic materials in order to get the
information they need to achieve a higher
degree than in German 2. In addition
(s)he will apply those skills to understand
the main ideas/topics and a few
supporting ideas and/or to understand
details of simple authentic texts and talks
or non-authentic material of a similar
difficulty.
• Demonstrate the ability to describe
actions in the past, the present situation,
future perspectives, and the dreams of a
person in a written form.
• Demonstrate the ability to describe a
chosen German speaking city or another
topic to the class in a 5-15 minute
presentation.
GERMAN 4
• Demonstrate the ability to persuade
another person of her/his ideas by using
more skills than in Deutsch 3.
• Apply listening and reading skills to
understand the main ideas and several
supporting ideas and/or details of mostly
simple authentic texts and talks and non-
authentic materials of a similar difficulty.
• Demonstrate the ability to summarize a
story using at least all the past tenses and
the present tense.
• Demonstrate the ability to describe a
chosen German federal state, Austria or
Switzerland or another topic to the class
in a 10-20 minute presentation.
GERMAN 5
• Demonstrate the ability to initiate the
ability to initiate and carry on a
conversation with a wide range of
language structures based on a situation
and other clues given.
• Demonstrate the ability to retell a story by
using listening and writing skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to write a long
composition about one or more topics by
using at least six tenses in the active and
one or two in the passive voice.
• Demonstrate the ability to describe orally
and in detail a picture story.
• Apply listening and reading skills to
understand the main ideas and some
supporting ideas and/o details of
authentic texts and authentic or semi-
authentic listening material.
SPANISH 1
• Apply numbers up to 1000 to situations
based on quantity, time, and the calendar.
• Employ basic conversational phrases and
interrogatives in a competent
communicative form.
• Appropriately apply the verbs SER and
ESTAR through oral and written
description of people and places.
• Communicate actions using –ar, -er, -ir
verb conjugations and appropriate subject
pronouns in a
• competent, communicative fashion.
SPANISH 2
• Conjugate and utilize stem changing
verbs.
• Describe daily routines in written and oral
demonstrations using reflexive verbs.
• Apply the preterit tense in a highly
structured form
• Perform an oral presentation using the
present and preterit tenses.
SPANISH 3
• Independently incorporate the present
and the preterit tenses in a competent
communicative form.
• Create a structured product
demonstrating use of the preterit and the
imperfect tenses.
• Examine a situation using the future
tense.
• Given a changing time perspective,
communicate using the various forms of
the perfect tenses.
SPANISH 4
• Independently conjugate the following
tenses: present, present subjunctive,
preterit, imperfect, future, conditional,
present perfect, pluperfect, future perfect,
conditional perfect, and past perfect
subjunctive.
• Form and apply commands in all
conjugations.
• Form and apply the present subjunctive
mood in appropriate situations.
• Using the target language, create an
original project based upon a selected
Hispanic work or event.
SPANISH 5
• Combine previously learned tenses and
integrate the past subjunctive in
spontaneous written expression.
• Combine previously learned tenses and
integrate the past subjunctive in
spontaneous oral expression.
• Examine Hispanic culture and literary
works.
 HEALTH / ISC

HEALTH DECISIONS
• Demonstrate the ability to access and
evaluate health-related information to
advocate for personal, family, and
community health.
• Demonstrate the ability to practice
health-enhancing behaviors and
reduce health risks.
• Identify warning signs of suicide and
formulate a reasonable course of
action in selected circumstances.
• Examine the risk potential of alcohol and
other drugs.
• Analyze consequences of sexual behaviors
and defend choices which positively affect
their future.

INTEGRATED SENIOR COURSE

• Analyze the relationship of health,
wellness, and food practices to life-
style diseases.
• Identify components of what it means
to be a sexually healthy individual and
possess the skills and knowledge to
make healthy decisions in and outside
of the community.
• Demonstrate and apply appropriate
basic life support techniques given a
victims trauma.
 INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
BASIC TECHNICAL SKILLS
7th Grade
• Select and use appropriate drawing
equipment to complete seven different
orthographic drawings.
• Use the computerized CAD-DRAW
Software program to draw descriptive
furnishings in specified rooms of an
existing (top view) floor plan.
• Operate safely and proficiently the
bandsaw, disc sander, and vertical drill
press to produce a wood project.
• Design, construct, and test a car powered
by a mousetrap from prescribed materials.
BASIC TECHNICAL SKILLS
8th Grade
• Select and use appropriate drawing
equipment to complete seven different
orthographic drawings and dimension
them to full scale specifications.
• Use computerized CAD-DRAW Software
program to develop and draw a front
elevation of a multi-level house.
• Design, build, and race a C02 powered car
using prescribed materials and
specifications.
• Design, build, and test a side bridge truss
to given size and load specifications.
BASIC TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Demonstrate the proper use of
measurement and lay-out tools
• Show the ability to work safely in the
construction lab.
• Display basic skills in machine operations
as presented by the teacher.
• Lay-out and organize a basic set of plans
for constructing a lab project.
• Practice good work habits and appropriate
social skills for the world of work
throughout the class.
• Produce independent projects using their
set of plans, managing their time properly,
and solving problems as they occur.
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
• Demonstrate the required activities in
each of the mods selected.
• Achieve 75% or above on the written work
contained in each unit or packet.
• Demonstrate the ability to write complete
sentences and thoughts in summarizing
daily activities.
• Show an ability to follow instructions for
setting up demonstration of the selected
mods.
• Practice good work habits and appropriate
social skills for the world of work.
MECHANICAL DRAFTING
• Develop and print three drafting problems
using CAD-KEY Software.
• Develop and print three graphic problems
using DATE-CAD Software.
HOME MAINTENANCE /
WOODWORKING
• Demonstrate the ability to use correctly
different measurement and layout tools.
• Apply all safety procedures when
fabricating wood projects.
• Be knowledgeable of the parts,
adjustments, and basic tooling of the
machines and tools in the construction
lab.
• Demonstrate the ability to prepare and
properly finish a wood project.
• Know the criteria for buying lumber and
construction products.
CONSUMER AUTO
• Identify personnel and businesses that are
needed to support servicing the
automobile.
• Be aware of all safety practices that
should be observed while working in auto
lab or around vehicles
• Know how to use basic tool and test
equipment to perform simple
maintenance.
• Know the necessity of a scheduled
maintenance program to keep your car in
good operating condition through
reference manuals, owner manual, and
information manuals.
AUTO TECHNOLOGY 1
• Ignition
• Suspension
• Have technical skills to inspect, service, and
replace brake system components on
automobiles and light trucks.
PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING
AUTO TECHNOLOGY 2
• Understand the service procedures that
act to maintain or restore the needed
operating conditions of machines
• Understand the standard components
that are used in the construction of all
machines.
• Understand the scientific principles that
govern the operation of machines.
• Understand the mechanisms of failure
that diminish or discontinue the operation
of machines.
• Understand the economic factors
governing decisions about the purchase,
use, maintenance and repair of machines.
•
• Develop a knowledge base of the
engineering profession.
• Creatively identify possible solutions, and
research and analyze information to
design a viable solution of a defied
problem
• Utilize available technology to fabricate,
test and evaluate a prototype
• Communicate, both in written and oral
form, his/her solution in a technical,
professional manner.
 LANGUAGE ARTS
ENGLISH 9
Speaking
• Deliver an oral presentation that
demonstrates appropriate use of
documented source materials, proper use
of language, and conventional speaking
techniques.
Listening
• Assess the impact of different media on
formulating opinions and making
decisions.
Reading
• Read and analyze literary selections and
differentiate between fact and opinion,
and cause and effect.
• Read, interpret, and analyze literary
selections that focus on human nature
and relationships and will demonstrate an
understanding of literary elements.
Writing
• Compose an essay answer that includes a
thesis statement, supporting ideas, and a
conclusion.
• Use the writing process to draft, edit, and
revise a word-processed, multi-paragraph
essay that incorporates an introduction, a
multi-paragraph body, and a conclusion.
ENGLISH 11
Speaking
• Respond orally to summary,
comprehension, and interpretation level
questions based on literary selections.
• Extemporaneously state and logically
support a position.
Reading
• Compare and/or contrast, through
discussion and written responses, the
historical factors and cultural diversity
which influence American literary
movements.
• Analyze and interpret American literature
from the pre-Colonial era to the present
through class discussion and essay
responses.
• Incorporate the research process to gather
and read information from a variety of
sources (integrates with writing).
Writing
• Use the research process to produce an
informative or analytical paper, which is
word-processed.
• Incorporate the skills used in expository
writing to produce multi-paragraph
essays.

ENGLISH 10
Speaking
• Deliver a persuasive speech which
incorporates support from a minimum of
two sources and which demonstrates
appropriate use of delivery techniques.
• Orally interpret and present written
language, which demonstrates the use of
dramatic pause, tone, and expression.
Listening
• Listen to and assess the validity of the
content and the effectiveness of the
delivery of an oral presentation.
Reading
• Read and analyze non-fiction documents
that support the argument presented in
the persuasive paper.
• Read and analyze fiction, which focuses
on historical backgrounds and/or on the
treatment of societal issues.
Writing
• Compose a documented persuasive paper,
which includes multiple revised drafts,
and which incorporates the research and
writing processes.
Advanced Speech

• Recognize the necessity to evaluate

critically an oral presentation
• Recognize the need to speak persuasively
and incorporate standard speaking
techniques.

Film Analysis

• Evaluate film as a legitimate art form;

recognize artful properties of film
narrative, structure, and composition; and
create a five paragraph expository essay
which demonstrates observance of these
concepts.

• Be able to recognize and explain films’

categories – known as genres. Further,
each genre has specific characteristics,
which are unique to the respective genre.

• Learn that film is driven by and executed

within economic factors. Every scene
must be analyzed, broken-down,
scheduled and budgeted prior to actual
filming. Students must be able to apply
this practice as a production manager
might.
 MARKETING
INTERNATIONAL MARKETING
• TLW develop and recommend methods to
train, motivate, and supervise employees
responsible for maintaining a positive
relationship with the customers of a business.
• TLW identify and evaluate the importance of
different relationships businesses establish
and maintain in order to achieve goals.
• TLW describe and evaluate the interactions
between government, business, and
customers in an economy.
• TLW describe and evaluate the interactions
between government, business, and
customers in an economy.
• TLW develop and use skills necessary to carry
out the daily tasks of managing a small
business.
• TLW identify their personal skills, talents and
abilities, and prepare a description of their
ideal job.
SPORT AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING
• TLW understand the differences between
marketing a sport or an event and the
marketing of a product or service offered by a
retail business.
• TLW understand that there are multiple
contingencies that will impact the marketing
process of a sport or an entertainment event.
• TLW understand how to use the marketing
functions to develop a marketing plan for a
sport or entertainment events
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
• TLW understand the opportunities,
challenges, and rewards of owning their own
business.
• TLW create a written plan to open their own
business and present it to one or more
potential investors for feedback and
comments.
PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING
• TLW Analyze and explain the role marketing
activities have in the successful operation of a
business.
• TLW explain economic concepts and describe
their affect on consumers and businesses.
• TLW apply the steps of the selling process in a
role-playing situation to respond to a
customer’s needs.
• TLW determine selling prices given
information about costs, mark-up, and
discounts, and describe the impact of pricing
decisions have on sales volume and profits.
• TLW apply the branding process in the
creation of an identity for a new product and
justify its introduction into the market.
• TLW compare different methods that could be
used to move products from producer to
ultimate consumer.
• TLW create examples of effective
advertisements or promotional events that
would effectively promote a business,
product, or service to an identified market.
 MATH
ALGEBRA 1
• Use statistics, graphs, and technology as
tools to interpret mathematical
relationships expressed as functions.
• Calculate slope, investigate slope patterns,
and graph and interpret linear
relationships.
• Solve linear inequalities in one and two
variables.
• Solve systems of linear equations in two
variables and verify their solutions both
algebraically and through the use of
technology.
• Perform mathematical operations to
simplify polynomials.
• Solve second degree equations in one
variable using algebraic techniques.
• Perform mathematical operations to
simplify rational expressions and solve
rational equations.
• Solve problems with rational and
irrational numbers in all four operations
and estimate their position on a number
line relative to other numbers.
GEOMETRY
• Identify and apply the various forms of
conditional statements to write and explain
the concepts of reasoning and proof.
• Apply triangle congruence theorems to
determine relationships between angle
measures and side lengths.
• Apply similarity theorems to find angle
measures and side lengths of similar
triangles.
• Solve problems involving right triangles by
applying the Pythagorean Theorem, special
right angle theorems, and basic trigonometric
ratios.
• Apply the properties of plan figures to find
angle measures and segment lengths.
• Perform congruence and similarity
transformations.
• Apply the relationships between circles, arcs,
radii, chords, tangents, and secants to find
arc and angle measures and segment lengths.
• Apply the skills of calculating the volume and
surface are of three-dimensional figures.
ALGEBRA 2
• Solve linear equations and inequalities
including absolute value.
• Construct and analyze the graphs of
linear equations and inequalities in two
variables including absolute value.
• Operate with and simplify polynomial
expressions, including factoring.
• Solve systems of linear equations and
inequalities in two variables by graphing
and algebraic methods including
determinants.
• Solve quadratic equations including
quadratic functions and quadratic
systems in two variables.
• Graph and analyze the graphs of circles,
parabolas, ellipses, and hyperbolas.
• Perform operations that involve radical
expressions and fractional exponents.
• Use the properties of logarithms in base
10 and other bases in solving problems
requiring exponential functions.
PRE CALCULUS
• Solve quadratic, rational, and polynomial functions.
• Solve and graph exponential and logarithmic
functions.
• Evaluate and graph the six trigonometric functions
and convert angle measures.
• Verify trigonometric identities and use these
identities to simplify expressions and solve
equations.
• Use concepts of analytic geometry.
• Use summation notation to evaluate arithmetic and
geometric sequences.
• Identify conic sections and graph using coordinate
and parametric methods on both Cartesian and
polar coordinates.
VOCATIONAL MATH
• Be able to use fractions and decimals in a
vocational setting.
• Be able to use conversions in a vocational setting.
• Be able to use proportions and ratios within a
vocational setting.
• Be able to use percentages within a vocational
setting.
• Use the applications of geometry within the
vocational setting.
 MUSIC

SYMPHONIC BAND/WIND ENSEMBLE

• Demonstrate balance, blend, and
intonation in ensembles.
• Distinguish characteristics of tension and
release in music through listening and
performance.
• Evaluate a performance making
recommendations for improvement using
a designed rubric.
• Identify and perform scales, arpeggios,
and harmonic progressions from selected
studies using varied rhythms.
• Independently and in ensemble perform
with appropriate musical sensitivity and
technical proficiency interpreting the
musical intent of the composer.

MUSIC COMPOSITION
• Understand how the elements of music
can be used to create works that are
expressive.
• Demonstrate an understanding of
composing as a form of communication by
exploring the needs of their audience.
• Demonstrate how compositional devices
are used to intensify meaning in music.
• Understand how the development of the
inner ear can aid the composer in the
creative art of writing.

MUSIC APPRECIATION
• Exhibit both an awareness of and
knowledge of music that represents many
styles and cultures.
• Illustrate an understanding of his/her
own musical heritage, including both
secular and sacred uses of music.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of
and a respect for human musical
achievement.
• Internalize and reflect upon the
importance and function of music in
his/her life from past to future.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION

GRADES 9-12

• Demonstrate competence in physical skill

development.
• Demonstrate an understanding of
physical activity and well being of self and
others.
• Lead an active lifestyle and enhances
health through fitness.
• Demonstrate respectful behavior.

RECREATIONAL SPORTS

• Demonstrate competence in physical

skill development.
• Demonstrate an understanding of
physical activity and well being of self
and others.
• Demonstrate respectful behavior.

RACQUET SPORTS

• Demonstrate competence in
racquet skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of
learning skills for highly skilled
performance.
• Demonstrate respectful behavior.
 SCIENCE

PHYSICAL SCIENCE 9
• Solve problems and/or conduct
investigations involving physical/chemical
changes in matter using proper lab
equipment, techniques, and procedures in
making scientific measurements and
observations.
• Classify any given substance as element,
compound, or mixture and justify the
reason for classification plus perform
physical separation of mixtures.
• Interpret information from the Periodic
Table to explain ionization, predict
formulas, name Compounds, describe
radiation and radioactive/ity, and classify
certain types of reactions.
• Interpret the causes and effects of static
electricity, build series and parallel
circuits, solve problems using Ohm’s Law,
and explore their role as an electrical
energy consumer.

BIOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 9
• Understand that science is ongoing and
inventive, and investigate questions using
scientific methods and tools, revise their
personal understanding to accommodate
knowledge, and communicate these
understanding to others.
• Demonstrate an understanding of natural
environments in Wisconsin.
• Explain the interactions of living
organisms in a community and the
relationship of living organisms to matter
and energy.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the
relationship between science and
technology, how human populations have
impacted the earth, and use scientific
information and skills to make decisions
about themselves, Wisconsin, and the
world in which we live.
• Explain the cell theory and relate the cells
function to the entire organism
• Compare and contrast the process and
significance of meiosis and mitosis.
• Utilize the principle of genetics to solve
problems of inheritance.
• Draw conclusions about the relationship
of DNA to physical and biological
situations by including a variety of
mutations.
• Explain how plants and animals use
transport systems to distribute essential
substances to and from their cells.
• Describe how autotrophs and
heterotrophs depend on each other and
their environment for nutrients.
• Compare how plants and animals
exchange gases with their environment
and how animals get rid of nitrogenous
wastes.
• Describe the structures and processes
involved in the reproduction and
development of plants and animals.
 PHYSICS/HONORS PHYSICS

Science, Technology and Society

• Use graphical methods to analyze and
synthesize data and model the scientific
method.

Energy
• Identify the characteristics of uniform
motion and predict variables of motion
based on past or current conditions.
• Identify the characteristics of uniformly
accelerated motion and predict variables
of motion based on past or current
CHEMISTRY conditions.
• Use Newtonian dynamics to quantitatively
• Determine the occurrence of reaction and analyze objects in equilibrium
predict the products in a real • Use Newtonian dynamics to quantitatively
displacement reaction analyze objects experiencing uniformly
• Determine the mass of product, given the accelerated motion.
known mass of reactants n a double • Use the concepts of kinematics and
replacement. Newtonian dynamics to analyze two-
• Outline the historical understandings of dimensional projectile motion.
the atom including John Dalton, J.J. • Use concepts of work and conservation of
Thompson, E. Rutherford and N. Bohr. energy to explain the behavior of systems.
• Describe several interesting, pertinent • Use Newtonian dynamics to quantitatively
things about several elements (Mercury analyze objects experiencing circular
drove the Mad Hatter mad in Alice in motion.
Wonderland). • Utilize the particle model of light to
• Write Lewis dot diagrams for molecules explain shadow formation, pinhole
and predict polarity and solubility. reproductions, and lane mirror images.
• Correct gas volumes for changes in
temperature, pressure, volume or moles
• Calculate the freezing/boiling point of
water solutions containing covalent or
ionic solute, and explain the connection
between colligative properties and
situations in life where the properties
benefit humankind.
• Determine the concentration of an
unknown acid/base using a solution
(acid/base) of a known concentration by
using titration, or mathematical
calculation.
• Design a safe battery. Predict anode,
cathode, and net voltage.
• Describe the causes and effects of acid
rain on the environment using the
language of chemistry.
 SOCIAL STUDIES
UNITED STATES HISTORY
• Analyze the impact of political, economic, and
social change on U.S. society.
• Analyze and evaluate the growth of the U.S.
as a world power.
• Analyze and communicate the effects of fear
and prejudice on our countries democratic
principles.
WESTERN CIVILIZATION
• Create a society using the institutions of
polity, economy, and religion.
• Predict and describe a revolution in the
society they have created.
• Create solutions to the problems of their
society and restructure the social
institutions to avoid future revolutions.
MULTICULTURAL STUDIES IN THE U.S.
• Evaluate sources for bias and perspective.
• Recognize and classify the levels of oppression.
• Analyze inequity and power and their impact
on individuals, groups, and society.
• Investigate and communicate the way his/her
own cultural heritage and traditions have
shaped his/her identity, attitudes, and beliefs.
• Critique historical and current situations and
events for the interaction of ethnic, national,
and cultural influences.
• Analyze the key elements of an area’s culture
(policy, economics, religion, education, and
family) and the effects on its development.
• Identify major problems of a specific nation and
create a national budget and policies that will
develop possible solutions to these problems.
• Analyze the impact of climate, topography, and
resources on the development of a culture in
selected regions.
LAW AND AMERICAN SOCIETY
• Demonstrate an understanding of the legal principles
and logical processes the Supreme Court has used to
interpret the Bill of Rights.
• Analyze the theories behind tort law and apply the
concepts and terms of tort law to specific situations.
• Analyze the theories behind criminal law and apply
these theories and concepts in a written legal memo.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills, communication
skills and a mastery of the rules of evidence and
procedure which enable them to participate
successfully in a mock trial.
CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN HISTORY
• Analyze the impact of social, economic, and
political change on U.S. society since the end
of WWII.
• Analyze and communicate the effects of fear
and prejudices on our democratic principles
since WWII.
• Analyze and communicate the role of the U.S.
as a world power since WWII.
• Evaluate the impact of science and technology
on the development of the U.S. since WWII.
AP ECONOMICS
Power
• Appraise the impact of business
organizations, labor unions, world trade and
governments on the economics of the world and
analyze the resulting cycles of change.
Culture
• Investigate and report on the cultural
background of Western Civilization in the
development of Capitalism.
Economics
• Share responsibility in the formation and
operation of a business.
• Assemble and maintain a personal financial
portfolio.
Geography
• Evaluate how scarcity of resources (human,
natural, capital, technological) requires the
development of economic systems (to make
decisions) about how goods and services are to
be produced, distributed, and consumed.
Peace/Conflict
• Apply economic knowledge of the market
system (production, distribution, and
consumption) to analyze a domestic or
international issue and propose a solution to a
social or political problem.
SOCIOLOGY
• Develop an understanding of the principles of
sociology, specifically the major sociological
theories (Symbolic Interaction, Function,
Conflict) and their relationship to topics within
the field of sociology.
• Demonstrate an understanding the process of
sociological research, including: selecting a
topic, defining a problem, formulating a
hypothesis, reviewing pertinent literature,
choosing a research model, and collecting and
analyzing data for the purpose of
communicating results in the form of a project