Real-World Applications in Education

The video is a presentation for seventh-grade parents, led by team leaders Veronica Moy and Karen Raymond. It provides updates on the curriculum for various subjects, including science, math, social studies, English, and media studies. Teachers discuss upcoming topics and activities, such as dissections in science, equations in math, and sentence structure in English. The guidance counselor, Joelle Sobin, offers advice on supporting students through the challenging second half of the year, emphasizing the importance of balancing academics with extracurricular activities.

What is one of the main challenges for students in the second half of seventh grade?

• Memorizing historical dates

• Learning to read

• Improving handwriting

• Developing abstract thinking skills

Which body systems will students study in the upcoming science term?

• Plant biology

• Human anatomy and body systems

• Chemical reactions

• Solar system

What mathematical concept will students explore through real-world applications?

• Statistics

• Percents

• Algebra

• Geometry

What is the focus of the upcoming short unit in Social Studies after the Africa unit?

• Asia

• Australia

• Latin America

• Europe

What writing skill will students develop in English class?

• Writing multiple paragraph essays

• Writing short stories

• Writing poems

• Writing plays

What current event is being analyzed in Media Studies?

• Climate change

• Political elections

• Childhood obesity

• Space exploration

What is one of the marketing strategies students will analyze in Media Studies?

• Social media trends

• Advertising of junk food

• Celebrity endorsements

• Product placement in movies

What is the role of the guidance counselor in supporting students?

• Helping maintain academic and extracurricular balance

• Teaching math

• Conducting science experiments

• Organizing sports events

Who should parents contact if their child is on Team Thunder?

• Joanne Draper

• Veronica Moy

• Adam Wisconsin

• Karen Raymond

What should students do if they struggle to maintain a balance between academics and extracurricular activities?

• Ignore the problem

• Contact their guidance counselor or team leader

• Drop all extracurricular activities

• Focus only on academics