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UTS F1 Program
Curriculum Night2017-2018
HistoryHISF1
Course:Canada from the Sixteenth Century to the Early Nineteenth Century
Code: HIS F1
Teachers: Mr. Vince [email protected]. Maureen [email protected]
UTS – University of Toronto Schools
Department of Canadian and World Studies
To what extent have major stakeholders and world conditions during this time contributed to what Canada looks like
today?
Unit 1: In The Beginning:Setting the Context
Unit 2: New France
Unit 3: British North America
Unit 4: Conflict & Change
Health & Physical Education
PHFF1, PHMF1
UTS - University of Toronto SchoolsHealth and Physical Education (HPE) Department
Course: Health and Physical Education
Course Code: PHFF1 (girls), PHFM1 (boys)
Grade: 7 (F1)
Kris EwingDepartment Coordinator, HPE
Jeff KennedyAthletic Director
Virginia [email protected]
416-946-3597
Mike [email protected]
416-946-3597
F1 HPE TEACHERS
Fall/WinterTERM
WinterTERM
Winter/SpringTERM
BasketballSoccer
VolleyballFootball
Self-DefenseHealthy Eating
Junior Sport Ed’n (Co-ed)
Mental HealthYoga
BadmintonHandball
Strength TrainingTchoukball
Sexual HealthObstacle Course Challenge
(FMS/Physical Literacy)
Choice Days UnitTrack & Field
Substance Use/AbusePersonal Safety
UltimatePool
Kickball
Physical Literacy AssessmentActive Participation Fitness Skills Living SkillsMovement Skills
Fundamental Movement
Skills
Movement Competence
Movement Confidence
ACTIVE FOR LIFE
F1 HPE Program Highlights:● Variety of traditional and non-traditional physical activities ● Junior Sport Education Unit (8 days/Co-Ed)● Self-Defense (4 classes)● Enriched Mental Health and Growth Mindset Unit
MOVE MORE, HAVE FUN, BE SAFE, BE KIND TOWARDS SELF & OTHERS
• RESPONSIBILITY (e.g. safety for self & others)
• ORGANIZATION (e.g. “readiness” for HPE)
• INDEPENDENT WORK (e.g. stays on task)
• COLLABORATION (e.g. teamwork)
• INITIATIVE (e.g. participates in ALL activities, helpful)
• SELF-REGULATION (e.g. growth mindset)
LEARNING SKILLS EVALUATION (on report card):
Special Considerations in F1 HPE…● HPE Clothing/Shoes● Change Rooms / Valuables● Sun Safety / Water● Sustainable Nutrition● Healthy Active Living @ Home
ScienceSNCF1
UTS – University of Toronto SchoolsScience DepartmentCourse: F1 Science, Grade 7 & 8 Ontario Curriculum
Code: SNCF1
Teachers:
Daniel Genesee [email protected]
Alan Kraguljac [email protected]
Jennifer Pitt-Lainsbury [email protected]
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)■ Cells (8)■ Interactions in the Environment (7)
Cool stuff this Unit in F1 Science
■ Testing Column Strength■ Building Solar Cars■ Experimenting with the
Centre of Gravity ■ Analyzing Engineering
Challenges■ Designing Pods for an Egg
Drop Challenge
Skills Development
■ Working with Others■ Executive Skills
“What can I do at home?”■ - Homework support
- Help organize materials (binder, agenda, supplies)
- - Help them understand success criteria
■ - Let your child explain concepts to you- Ask open-ended questions- Get involved in what they are learning
DramaADAF1
Course: F1 Dramatic ArtsCode: ADAF1
Teachers: Ms. Janice [email protected]
Ms. Sheena [email protected]
UTS – University of Toronto Schools
Expressive Arts Department
Why take Drama?
F1 Drama Overview● Team-building and The Ensemble● Physical Theater and Pantomime● Working with Scripts● Improvisation (guest artist)● Movement and Stage Combat (guest
artist)● Choral Speaking (Shakespeare)● Playbuilding and Appreciating
Professional Theatre ● Field Trip: The Curious Incident of the
Dog in the Night-Time (Nov. 15)● Junior Drama Night on May 10
Assessments● Observations of rehearsals● Written script and character
work● Written reflections● Oral reflections● Rehearsed and spontaneous
performances● Analytical reviews of
performances● Self and peer evaluation
EnglishENGF1
Course: F1 EnglishCode: ENGF1
Teachers: [email protected]
UTS – University of Toronto Schools
English Department
F1 ENGLISHTEACHERS
▪ Sandeep Sanghera
▪ Julie Stoyka
▪ James Campbell
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
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 of adaptations of Homer’s 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 child reading, reading, reading
• Talk to your child about the interesting things we are reading and doing in class
• Binder checks & UTS Agenda
• Communicate with your child’s teacher if you have questions or concerns
MathematicsMATF1
Course: F1 MathematicsCode: MATF1Teachers: Mr. Jon Bitidis
[email protected] Mr. Mark Sunderland
[email protected] Mr. Andrew Wilson
UTS – University of Toronto Schools
Mathematics Department
“Foundation”Grade 7&8
Grade 9● 100 students from 70+ 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 Topics1. 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 Optional Challenges
Safety NetsUnit Test Rewrite ● Core topics only
Math “Parties”● Mr. Bitidis: Tuesdays and Fridays (before school)● Mr. Wilson: Mondays and Wednesdays (after school)● Mr. Sunderland: Mondays and Wednesdays (after school)
In-school Tutoring● Apply through student services (guidance)
Math Contests:
AMC 8: November 14 (25 multiple choice questions, 40 minutes)Jr. CNML: February 20 (35 multiple choice questions, 30 minutes)Pascal Contest: February 27 (25 multiple choice questions, 1 hour, special day schedule)Gauss 7: May 16 (25 multiple choice questions, 1 hour)
The AMC 8 is optional
Jr. Math Club:
The Junior Math Club meets 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; such as the Caribou Contest offered six times throughout the year, after school.
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
Visual ArtsAVIF1
Course: F1 Visual ArtsCode: AVIF1
Teachers: Ms. Robin [email protected]
Mr. Charlie [email protected]
Ms. Janet [email protected]
UTS – University of Toronto Schools
Expressive Arts Department
F1 Visual ArtRobin MichelCharlie PullenJanet Williamson
F1 Visual ArtFour strandsCreative ThinkingVisual LiteracyCritical AnalysisCollaboration
How do you get from A to B?
An innovative solution
A problem or challenge
Inopportune: Stage One, by Cai Guo-Qiang
Lights, Camera, Action:
VideoProduction
May
UTS ArtExhibition
GeographyGEOF1Richard Cook (01, 02)[email protected] Ross (03, 04)[email protected]
Course: F1 GeographyCode: GEOF1
Teachers: Mr. Richard [email protected]
Ms. Laura Ross (formerly Lowther)[email protected]
UTS – University of Toronto Schools
Canadian and World Studies Department
In a few words...
What is where, why there, and why
care?
LithosphereStop Disasters! digital game project
Framing Question: “Why was the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami so much more destructive than the 2011 Japanese tsunami?”
HydrosphereLake Eco-Tourism website design project
Framing Question: “What are the most engaging and ecologically sustainable ways to explore our major global lakes?”
AtmosphereStorm Comic project
Framing Question: “What are the causes and effects of various types of storms, and what can we do to lessen their damage?”
Year-End ProjectLife Cycle Assessment 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 - ROM● October (all-day)● In coordination with
the Visual Arts, History, and Science course teams
● Mineral and Dinosaur galleries
Contest - Canadian Geographic Challenge● Wide variety
of geographic knowledge
● All F1, F2 and M3 Geo students participate
Athletics ProgramFOUNDATION SPORTS
Director of Athletics: Mr. Jeff [email protected]
UTS – University of Toronto Schools
Athletics Program
utsblues.org
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.orgwww.utsblues.org
Hot News and Consent FormsCalendar of practices and gamesPreseason Tryout Meeting
Sport Offerings - Fall Season
Fall Sports
Cross CountryBoys Volleyball Oct to end of NovemberGirls Basketball Oct to end of November
Sport Offerings - Winter Season
January to March
Boys BasketballGirls VolleyballCoed Ice HockeyOpen Ski/Snowboard, tentative
Sport Offerings - Spring
March to June
Girls SoccerBoys SoccerBadmintonTable TennisTrack and Field
MusicAMUF1S & AMUF1W
Course: F1 Music - Strings and WindsCode: AMUF1S and AMUF1W
Teachers: Mr. Mark Laidman (Winds)[email protected]
Ms. Sarah Shugarman (Strings)[email protected]
UTS – University of Toronto Schools
Expressive Arts Department
F1 Music Students:practice perform participatecreatebuild skills build community
IQIn a study
conducted through U of T, researchers
showed greater increases in
full-scale IQ scores among children in
music lessons versus children in no lessons at all
Royal Conservatory Of Music
SUCCESS IN F1 MUSIC
● INSTRUMENTS: Provided by UTS ○ Instruments can be signed out
to be returned the morning of the next school day
- Wind students are each given a mouthpiece for the year (and can be purchased if desired)
- Violin and Viola players can purchase a shoulder rest through their teacher
Student Supports
At-Home Connections to F1 Music include:
PRACTICING 3-4 times a week for 20-30 minutes
PLAYING music with/for friends and family
LISTENING to and sharing music
� Rental information is available � Private lessons are available
� Music teachers are available for extra help at lunch and after school
COURSE UNITS 1. Instrumental Technique and
Development
2. Foundations of Music Theory & Composition
3. Critical Listening & The Elements of Music
4. Large & Small Ensemble Performance
5. Music History
Royal Conservatory Of Music
Junior Strings: Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 AM
Junior Band: Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Choir: Fridays 7:30-8:30 AM
Taiko Drumming : Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 PM
HOLIDAY CONCERT: Wed., Dec 20, 2017 @ 6:30pm
JUNIOR MUSIC NIGHT: Friday, April 27th @ 6:30pm
JUNIOR MUSIC NIGHT:
CO-CURRICULAR ENSEMBLES
AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
Core FrenchFSF F1
Special French Presentation in Room 104
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” Textbook & 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 the film La Belle Verte
■ A comic book Vélo: in-class reading; oral and written activities
■ Independent reading/study of Planète en péril (including audio files)
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 on Google Classroom) and review class work at home
■ Read and speak out loud while
practicing at home
https://sites.google.com/a/utschools.ca/french-resources-for-uts-students/
Daily homework, handouts, mp3 audio files & assessment dates will be
posted online
Extra help is availablefrom
Mme Guillemot (Office 209)Mme Shayan (Office 221)
Free peer tutoring is also available with a UTS student (Contact your child’s teacher or the Student Services Office)
Special French FSF F1S
General Information● All communication in class is in French● 10-15 mn reading at the beginning of every
class● Grammar and language structures are taught
in context● Students participate in discussions,
presentations, dialogues
Google Classroom
Essential in French Class● Punctuality● Active Contribution : in French only● Completion of all on-going assigned work● Work on Organization Skills
Learning Skills● Responsibility● Organization● Independent Work● Collaboration● Initiative● Self-Regulation
BooksGrammaire: Lecture:
Films
Book Report
Independent Reading
