uts f1 program

UTS F1 Program

Curriculum Night2015-2016

DramaADAF1

Course: Grade 7 Dramatic Arts Code: ADAF1Teachers: Ms. Gabrielle Kemeny

Mr. Alex Eddington

UTS – University of Toronto Schools

Expressive Arts Department

F1 Drama Overview:

• INTRO TO FOUNDATIONS OF DRAMA: comedy, drama, story theatre, film, physical theatre

• LEARNING IS: active, collaborative, experiential, project based

• HOMEWORK: creative writing, rehearsals, and memorization

• CO-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES: Junior Play and Stage Crew

F1 Drama Units:

• Technique and Ensemble Building

• Playful Work – Story Theatre

• Working with Existing Texts

• Playmaking – student-created scenes

• Artists and their Work

Drama Skills and ProcessGroup Work: awareness of others, focus, responsibility, time management, collaboration.

Non-verbal Communication: self-awareness, tableau, mime, expressive movement

Verbal Communication: improvisation, script work, play writing, adaptations, presentation skills

Creativity: imagination, risk, commitment, empathy• building confidence and dealing with stress.

Visual ArtsAVIF1

Robin Michelrobin.michel@utschools.ca

Janet Williamsonjwilliamson@utschools.ca

Core SkillsCreative ThinkingVisual LiteracyCritical AnalysisCollaboration

Constraints shape and focus problems and provide clear challenges to overcome. Creativity thrives best when constrained. But constraints must be balanced with a healthy disregard for the impossible.

Marissa Mayer, CEO of Yahoo

How do you get from A to B?

An innovative solution

A problem or challenge

Feature Artists:

Unexpected Materials

Some learningexperiences…the “Artomaton” Digital ImagingVideo ProductionPhotographySculpting Space: 3D Design

Control and Chaos: the

Artomaton

Lights, Camera, Action:

VideoProduction

Lights, Camera, Action:

VideoProduction

Visual Literacy: the

Paperscape

May

UTS ArtExhibition

Sculpting Space:

Human-Centred3D Design

site analysis + investigate needs of a specific community to develop designs and create an imaginative and

habitable local public space

We can’t solve problems using the same kind of thinking we used when

we created them.

Albert Einstein

Santiago Calatrava development sketches for ‘Turning Torso’ tower

(Malmo)

Core FrenchFSF F1

Special French FSF F1S – Room 109

Course: Grade 7 (F1) Core French

Code: FSF F1

Teachers: Claude Guillemotcguillemot@utschools.ca

Nicola Townendntownend@utschools.ca

UTS – University of Toronto SchoolsLanguages Department - French

The 4 Skills■ Oral comprehension■ Speaking■ Reading ■ Writing

Activities■Creative writing■Role playing ■Dramatization■Independent reading

Special attention to:■ Oral communication, vocabulary

expansion and accurate pronunciation

■ Production of complete sentences for practical use of the language, oral and written precision

“Discovering French Today” & Workbook

■ This method includes video and audio components for each unit

■ Each unit includes a cultural section on France, Québec and the French-speaking world

Film and Readings

■ Individual oral test based on questions prepared in class on film La belle verte

■ A comic book Vélo: in-class reading; oral and written activities

Reading and Dramatization

It is very important that students:■ Contribute actively during class

activities, using as much French as possible

■ Do their French homework regularly (posted in the Google Classroom) and review at home the work done in class

■ Read and speak out loud while practicing at home

Daily homework, handouts, mp3 audio files & assessment dates will be

posted online

Extra Help is availablefrom

Mme Guillemot (Office 209) Mme Townend (Office 221)Free peer-tutoring is also available with a UTS student

(Contact your child’s teacher & the Student Services Office)

EnglishENGF1

F1 ENGLISH

TEACHERS

▪ Sandeep Sanghera (sections 2 and 4)

ssanghera@utschools.ca

▪ David Cope (sections 1 and 3)

dcope@utschools.ca

READINGWhat we want of our

students:∙ to be reflective,

careful and thoughtful readers

∙ to be open to new, unfamiliar reading experiences

∙ to enjoy reading inside and outside the classroom

∙ to become aware of patterns in literature

READINGWhat we do in the

course:∙ Study of Hero’s

Journey

∙ Independent Novel Exploration

∙ Literature Circles to discuss class texts

∙ Introduction to drama/ Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

WRITINGWhat we want of our

students:

∙ to be writers who pay attention to detail

∙ to be flexible writers who can write in different forms

∙ to be proficient with mechanical and grammatical elements of language

∙ to develop a vocabulary that is mature and expressive

WRITINGWhat we do in the

course:

∙ early work with paragraph structure and organization

∙ practice with both formal and informal modes of writing

∙ mini-lessons on language use and editing

An example of some creative applications of the Hero’s Journey pattern

SPEAKERS AND LISTENERSWhat we want of our

students:

∙ to develop confidence in their oral expression in many modes of communication

∙ to be careful in the task of listening and being an audience

∙ to be respectful in hearing other perspectives

SPEAKERS AND LISTENERSWhat we do in the

course:

∙ dramatic performances “Radio Play” adaptations from The Odyssey

∙ Middleton Public Speaking competition – research, writing, and delivery of a speech

∙ regular full class and small group discussions

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

What you can do• Keep your student reading (and reading, and

reading)

• Talk to your student about the interesting things we are doing (and reading) in class

• Binder checks -- help your student to stay organized with day-by-day work in one section, assignment process in another

• Communicate with your child’s teacher if you have questions or concerns

MathematicsMark Sunderlandmark.sunderland@utschools.ca

Andrew Wilsonawilson@utschools.ca

“Foundation”Grade 7&8 Grade 9

● 100 students from 60+ different schools● emphasis on mastery of core topics:

understanding of key ideas and techniques; technical proficiency

● problem-solving

Numeracy and Spatial Sense

F1 Math Course:

Core Topics

1. Factors, Multiples and Primes2. Signed Numbers and Order of Operations3. Fractions and Order of Operations4. Geometry (Part 1: parallel lines and triangle theorems)5. Geometry (Part 2: properties of 2- and 3-dimensional objects)6. Conversions and Percentages7. Ratios and Proportions

Drills

1. Prime factoring2. Multiplication3. Division4. Fraction-Decimal

Conversions5. Perfect Squares6. Computational Techniques

Typical Class:

• Drill• e.g. Prime factoring numbers less than 100

• Problem of the Day (solved in groups of four)• e.g. How many distinct ways can the letters of the word TORONTO

be rearranged• Presentation of Solution to Problem of the Day• Troubleshooting Homework • New Idea or Technique• Homework Assigned

Problem SolvingProblem of the DayProblem-solving assignments● using strategies● geometry● probability

Embedded in Exercises

A Celebration of Mathematical Ideas

1 1 2 3 5 8 13 21 34 55 89 144 233 377 …

Safety NetsUnit Test Rewrite ● Core topics only

Math “Parties”● Mr. Wilson: Mondays and Thursdays (After school)● Mr. Sunderland: Tuesdays and Wednesdays (After school)

In-school Tutoring● Apply through student services (guidance)

Math Contests:

AMC 8: November 17 (25 multiple choice questions, 40 minutes)Jr. CNML: February 16 (35 multiple choice questions, 30 minutes)Pascal Contest: February 24 (25 multiple choice questions, 1 hour, special day schedule)Gauss 7: May 11 (25 multiple choice questions, 1 hour)

Jr. Math Club:

The Junior Math Club meets Wednesdays after school and, when offered, members can write the Caribou on Wednesdays after school and the ASMA on Thursdays after school. This club is led by senior students and its aim is to explore new math topics and help students prepare for math contests.

How you can support you child in math:

● Provide the necessary materials: binder with dividers, agenda, paper, pen, pencil, ruler, and eraser, and a scientific calculator in May.

● Monitor the amount of time spent on math homework.● Do an at-home notebook check – no loose papers, neat

and completed work, etc.● Encourage your child to seek extra help early on, if

needed (e.g. math parties)● Model a positive attitude towards mathematics

Health & Physical Education

PHFF1, PHMF1

Course: Healthy and Physical Education, Grade 7Code: PHFF1 (girls), PHMF1 (boys)

Teachers: Virginia Kivirginia.ki@utschools.ca / 416-946-3597

Jeff Kennedy (Athletic Director)jeffkennedy@utschools.ca / 416-770-3301

Mitch Chuvalomchuvalo@utschools.ca / 416-978-3208

Kris Ewing (HPE Dept. Coordinator)kewing@utschools.ca / 647-379-0556

UTS – University of Toronto SchoolsHealth and Physical Education Department

● Daily participation in various types of physical activity influences our movement competence and personalhealth and fitness goals.

● Daily participation in physical activity at moderate to vigorous intensity levels benefits all aspects of well being.

● Knowing what we enjoy doing and knowing about our opportunities to participate in those activities helps us develop an active lifestyle (clubs, intramurals, sport teams, etc.)

● Understanding ourselves and the various aspects of health helps us develop a balanced lifestyle

● Healthy choices influence our physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

● Healthy relationships can help us lead rewarding and fulfilling lives.

F1 Course UnitsSEPTEMBER - DECEMBER ● Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Touch Football

● Fitness Stations - 20 minutes sustained elevated HR● Healthy Eating● Weight Room - FITT principle, Health-Related Fitness● Pool - fitness and games● Junior Sport Education - basketball, handball, volleyball, water

polo

JANUARY - MARCH ● Mental Health / Personal Safety● Weight Room - Skill-Related Fitness, Fitness Circuits, Dot Drill ● Pool - fitness and games● Fitness Stations - 20 minutes sustained elevated HR● Tchoukball, Floorball● Sexual Health● Fitness - introduction to spinning● Weight Room - Introduction to basic weight lifting techniques

APRIL-JUNE ● Fencing● Self-Defense● Substance Use● Fitness Stations - 20 minutes sustained elevated HR● Badminton, Ultimate● Dance● Pool - fitness and games● Choice - Kickball, Rugby● Large Group Games - Capture the Flag, 4 net-soccer

F1 (Grade 7) Health Units

HEALTHY EATING ● Food choices and health problems● Health eating practices and routines

MENTAL HEALTH & PERSONAL SAFETY

● Impact of Bullying/Harassment● Developing Positive Relationships● Developing Positive Communication Skills● Developing Resilience

SUBSTANCE USE, ADDICTIONS AND RELATED BEHAVIOURS

● Body image and substance use● Mental health and substance use● Implications of substance use and addictions

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND SEXUAL HEALTH

● Importance of having shared understanding with a partner about:

- delaying sexual activity until older- reasons for not becoming sexually active- concept of consent and how to communicate it● Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)- identify and describe symptoms- how to prevent● Pregnancy prevention● Sexual health and decision-making- influence of physical, emotional, social &

psychological factors● Relationship changes at puberty

F1 Program Highlights:➢ Junior Sport Education Unit (8 days/Co-Ed)

➢ Self-Defense Workshop➢ Dance Workshop➢ Fencing

Being a Successful Student in F1 HPE …

Learning Skills Evaluation (found on report card):

• RESPONSIBILITY

• ORGANIZATION

• INDEPENDENT WORK

• COLLABORATION

• INITIATIVE

• SELF-REGULATION

Special Considerations in F1 HPE…

• HPE Clothing/Shoes• Change Rooms• Sun Safety• Sustainable Nutrition• Healthy Active Living @ Home

ScienceSNCF1

UTS – University of Toronto SchoolsScience Department

Course: F1 Science, Grade 7 & 8 Ontario Curriculum

Code: SNCF1

Teachers: Mary Hall mhall@utschools.ca

Daniel Genesee daniel.genesee@utschools.ca

Jennifer Pitt-Lainsbury jpittlainsbury@utschools.ca

UTS – University of Toronto SchoolsScience Department

Units of Study (Grade Level)

■ Structures: Form and Function (7)■ Systems in Action (8)■ Pure Substances and Mixtures (7)■ Fluids (8)■ Water Systems (8)■ Heat in the Environment (7)■ Interactions in the Environment (7)■ Cells (8)

Cool stuff we are doing this Unit in F1

■ Building solar cars ■ Engineering disasters■ Egg drop

Skills Development

■ Working with others■ Executive Skills

“What can I do at home?”■ Homework support

- helping organize materials (graph paper? binder?)

■ - Let your child explain things to you (a great way to study)- Don’t just give the answer

■ Ask open ended questions… - “why do you think…?”- “where’s the science in…?”

HistoryHISF1

Course: Canada from the Sixteenth Century to the Early Nineteenth Century

Code: HIS F1

Teachers: Mr. Vince Dannettavdannetta@utschools.ca

Mr. Jonathan Bitidisjonathan.bitidis@utschools.ca

UTS – University of Toronto Schools

Department of Canadian and World Studies

Canadian and World Studies –Cross-Curricular Themes in Foundation Years:

1. Systems 2. Identity and Character3. Power and Justice4. Sustainability5. Methods of Enquiry and Communication

Unit 1: In THe Beginning:Setting the Context

Unit 2: New France

Unit 3: British North America

Unit 4: Conflict & Change

GeographyGEOF1Richard Cook (01, 04)racook@utschools.ca

Mike Farley (02, 03)mfarley@utschools.ca

Big Ideas■ “What is where, why there, and

why care?” (Charles Gritzner)■ Lithosphere, Hydrosphere,

Atmosphere, Biosphere

Selected Learning ActivitiesStop Disasters! digital game project

Framing Question: “Why was the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami so much more destructive than the 2011 Japanese tsunami?”

Selected Learning Activities (cont.)River Eco-Tourism website design project

Framing Question: “What are the best and most ecologically sustainable ways to explore our major global river systems?”

Selected Learning Activities (cont.)Storm Comic project

Framing Question: “What are the causes and effects of various types of storms, and what can we do to lessen their damage?”

Selected Learning Activities (cont.)Life Cycle Assessment year-end project

Framing Question: “What are the environmental impacts associated with all of the stages of a product’s life from ‘cradle to grave’?”

Field Trip - Royal Ontario Museum● Thursday, Oct.15 (all-

day)● in coordination with

the Visual Arts and History courses

● Mineral and Dinosaur galleries (and possibly the Pompeii exhibit)

Contest - Canadian Geographic Challenge● Wide variety

of geographic knowledge

● All F1, F2 and M3 Geo students participate

MusicAMUF1S & AMUF1W

Course: Foundation 1 MusicCode: AMU F1S/W

Teachers: Judith Kay (winds) jkay@utschools.ca

Ron Royer (strings) rroyer@utschools.ca

UTS – University of Toronto SchoolsExpressive Arts - Music

The “Big” questions: What is music? What tools do I need to learn about music effectively?

F1 Music Students…

● Develop as musicians, no matter what level of musical training they bring with them to UTS.

● Study performance, theory, composition, and music history.

● Perform at Junior Music Night on May 12th, 2016

Students are also invited to join the wide range of co-curricular music ensembles, performance opportunities, and student-run concerts throughout the year.

F1 Course Units:1. Instrumental Technique and

Development 2. Foundations of Music theory

and Creative Composition3. Critical listening and The

Elements of Music 4. Large and Small Ensemble

Performance5. Music History

Being a Successful Student in F1 Music

SKILL DEVELOPMENT

* ORGANIZATION * INDEPENDENT WORK * TAKE INITIATIVE * RESPONSIBILITY

* COLLABORATION * SELF-REGULATION

AT-HOME CONNECTIONS

PRACTICE: 3- 4 times a week for 20-30 minutes PERFORM: with/for friends and family

LISTEN: perform or share music

Special considerations for the F1 Music Student:■ All wind students should purchase a

mouthpiece

■ It is important that students bring mouthpieces, shoulder rests, instruments and method books to class

■ Co-curricular Ensembles

LESSONS: please contact us for more information (students can apply for a private lesson subsidy through The Withrow Fund)

CO-CURRICULAR ENSEMBLES:

Junior Strings: Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 AM

Junior Jazz: Thursdays 7:39-8:30 AM

Choir: Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 AM

Concert Band: Tuesdays 4:00-5:00 PM

Taiko : Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 PM

“Education in music is most sovereign, because more than anything else, rhythm

and harmony find their way to the inmost soul and take strongest hold upon it, bringing with them and

imparting grace, if one is rightly trained.”

- Plato

Athletics ProgramFOUNDATION SPORTS

UTS AthleticsFoundation Sport Procedures

Types of Sport Programs

1. Intramural - House Based2. Clubs3. School wide - House Based4. Interschool - Competitive

Interschool

SSAF website - www.ssaf.caUTS Athletics Websiteutsblues.org

Hot News and Consent FormsCalendar of practices and gamesPreseason Tryout Meeting

UTS_Athletics (on twitter)

Sport Offerings - Fall Season

Fall Sports

Cross Country October 16 at Sunnybrook ParkCoed Ultimate September 28 at Sheppard’s

BusBoys Volleyball October to end of NovemberGirls Basketball October to end of November

Sport Offerings - Winter Season

January to March

Boys BasketballGirls VolleyballOpen Ski/Snowboard, tentative

Sport Offerings - Spring

March to June

Girls SoccerBoys SoccerBadmintonTable TennisTrack and Field