2D Media Artwork
2D Media Artwork (1 of 1) introduces concepts and methods used in the creation of digital art and design. The course explores design principles, common applications of digital artwork, and techniques for brainstorming and developing an artistic idea. Topics include artistic mediums such as digital photography, 2D computer graphics, web design, and digital illustration, relevant tools, techniques, and skills of each medium. Supporting topics include meaning, audience, impact, and ethics in the creation and use of digital media. Course projects include the creation of a digital photograph and a web page.
3D Graphics and Video
3D Graphics and Video (1 of 1) explores digital art and design, how life relates to art, and how individual works of art are interpreted. Topics include design principles, types and common applications of digital artwork, and techniques for brainstorming and developing an artistic idea, artistic mediums (3D computer graphics, animation, digital video, and digital audio). Supporting topics include expression, purpose, meaning, ethics, testing, critique, improvement, presentation, and distribution in the creation and use of digital media. Course projects include the creation of a digital animation and a piece of digital audio.
Keyboarding
Keyboarding (1 of 1) focuses on the skills needed to improve typing speed and accuracy in order to format, type, and edit letters, articles, and reports. Topics include the proper hand and finger placement, posture, the touch-typing technique, file management, reliable electronic sources, as well as keyboarding and computer terminology. Course projects include a log to track typing progress and typing a research article.
Physical Education - Grade 4
Physical Education - Grade 4 (1 of 2) promotes well-being through physical activity and includes practice skills used in sports like basketball and volleyball. Sport and game topics include moving and balancing the body; catching, throwing, dribbling, volleying, and striking; combining actions to play complex games; carrying out simple offensive strategies; and game experiences with peers. Personal fitness topics include setting fitness goals and developing routines with skills such as running and jumping rope.
Physical Education - Grade 4
Physical Education - Grade 4 (2 of 2) combines foundational movements and motor skills to combine elements of jumping, landing, traveling, and balancing to create and perform a gymnastics sequence. Topics include manipulative skills needed in baseball (throwing, catching, and batting,) and in field hockey and soccer (passing, dribbling, and scoring), elements of folk and partner dances, as well as offense and defense strategies, good sportsmanship, hydration, analyzing fitness assessment results, and the benefits of exercise.
Scratch Coding
Scratch Coding (1 of 1) introduces the basics and logic of programming language in Scratch. Topics include introducing and using the different tools in Scratch; creating programs that include loops, variables, lists, or conditionals; and identifying and fixing errors in a program. The course concludes with putting the tools and concepts altogether to create a larger program.