Project-Based Learning Middle School Course Catalog

Middle School Course Catalog

Middle School

Centric Learning provides a comprehensive and engaging middle school curriculum that is designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and a deep understanding of the subjects, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future academic and career pursuits.

All core subject courses are aligned to both national and state standards. This includes Common Core for mathematics and English language arts courses, Next Generation Science Standards for general science courses, and the C3 Framework for social studies courses. Individual courses are also aligned to a variety of state-specific standards where applicable.

Please inquire with [email protected] to learn more about your state's alignment.

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Social Studies

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Math

Electives

Social Studies

Social Studies 06

Social Studies 06 focuses on the concepts of geography. Students use basic map reading skills, as well as critical engaging in thinking about deep, compelling questions. Projects may include looking at supply chains for the NCAA, agriculture, and African history and geography.

Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1

Social Studies 07

Social Studies 07 focuses on the concepts that underlie studying world history and geography. Analyzing historical events of the world are used to develop an understanding of spatial patterns, change, perspectives, causation, and other critical skills in geography and history. Social Studies 07 focuses on ancient world history. Projects may include acting as a historical researcher, writing historical fiction, and conducting a public debate.

Prerequisites: Social Studies 06
Credits: 1

U.S. History 08

U.S. History 08 focuses on the concepts that underlie studying history and geography. Analyzing historical events of the United States are used to develop an understanding of spatial patterns, change, perspectives, causation, and other critical skills in geography and history. U.S. History 08 focuses on the 1754 - 1877 period. Projects may include tasks such as creating a public service announcement, writing an argumentative essay, and creating a historical blog.

Prerequisites: Social Studies 06, Social Studies 07
Credits: 1

Science

Science 06 (Physical Science)

Science 06 focuses on building students’ scientific understanding of physical sciences. This includes the properties of matter, chemical reactions, energy transfer, and conservation of energy. Projects may include designing a roller coaster using kinetic and potential energy and applying sound and light concepts to designing a concert venue.

Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1

Science 07 (Life Science)

Science 07 focuses on building students’ scientific understanding of life science concepts. This includes basic cellular functions, ecology, and more. Projects may include modeling a cell, explaining how to avoid antibiotic resistance, and investigating extinct species.

Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1

Science 08 (Earth & Space Science)

Science 08 focuses on building students’ scientific understanding of earth and space science. This includes geology, astronomy, and meteorology concepts, in addition to others. Projects may include analyzing carbon footprints, looking at the planets as heavenly bodies, and understanding the water cycle.

Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1

English Language Arts

English 06

In English Language Arts, students demonstrate the four aspects of language use: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students demonstrate these skills by completing projects focused on these skills or through cross curricular projects in other subjects areas.

Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1

English 07

English 08

Math

Math 06

Math 06 focuses on proportional relationships, rational numbers, expressions, linear equations, scale drawings, and drawing inferences about populations. Projects may include remodeling a room with basic operations, planning a party with factors and multiples, and designing packaging for products using geometry.

Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1

Math 07

Math 07 focuses on proportional relationships, rational numbers, expressions, linear equations, scale drawings, and drawing inferences about populations. Projects may include tracking a company ledger with arithmetic, designing an object in Minecraft, or planning a city development using angles.

Prerequisites: Math 06
Credits: 1

Math 08

Math 08 focuses on formulating and reasoning about expressions and equations, grasping the concept of a function, and analyzing two- and three-dimensional space and figures. Projects may include the mathematics of photography and graphing, designing a computer, and creating a wheelchair ramp using right triangles.

Prerequisites: Math 06, Math 07
Credits: 1

Electives

Physical Education 07

Students will learn about their relationship with health, fitness, and exercise. Projects may include muscle physiology, flexibility, and healthy body image.

Prerequisites: None
Credits: 0.5

Physical Education 08

Students will learn about their relationship with health, fitness, and exercise. Projects may include sports, exercise routines, and healthy work outs.

Prerequisites: Physical Education 07
Credits: 0.5

Health MS

Students will learn about keeping healthy bodies. Projects include sleep, friendships, peer pressure, nutrition, exercise, and hydration, mental health, goal setting, sun safety, and more.

Prerequisites: None
Credits: 0.5

Visual Art MS

Students will have the chance to learn about famous artwork, describe art using artistic language, and try out new art techniques themselves. Many projects in other subject areas and courses integrate art strands, but there are standalone visual arts projects to complete this course, as well. Projects may include creating a virtual art gallery, community artwork, and crafting an artist’s statement.

Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1

Theater Art MS

Students will learn about theater as a form of art in a variety of ways. They will watch plays, learn about the elements of theater, and more. Projects may include how real life inspires theater, warming up for acting, and evaluating theatrical performances.

Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1

Information & Communication Technology MS

Technology strands are woven throughout a variety of projects in a variety of courses. There are also standalone technology projects students can work on to develop their twenty first century skills. Projects include an introduction to the learning of basic computer skills.

Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1

Last Updated October 2024

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