Grade 7 Programs
At grade 7 Westmount offers our students three focused core programs. Parents and students need to consider the student’s learning needs / styles, desired areas of growth, Multiple Intelligence strengths and personal interests when considering these programs. There are additional course fees for this grade to allow for a greater than typical field trip / excursion component.
Students need to indicate on the course selection sheet their first, second and third choice.
Innovations
This course has a science and math focus, encompassing real-life problems for students to solve and apply their science/math skills. The program is problem-based and inquiry-based with an infusion of technology skills grade seven students will utilize throughout the year. Students will have opportunities to become involved in the community through various fieldtrips as they help solve these real-life sustainability issues. Throughout the year, students will contribute ideas and by integrating the grade seven science and math units of studies for the entire year, universal sustainability solutions will be created.
Some of the questions we may explore in this program include:
- How can you reduce your environmental footprint to sustain life on Earth?
- How can you sustain life on Mars?
- How can we provide sustainable shelter for individuals who are less fortunate?
- How can buildings be designed to sustain an earthquake?
“Footprints”
This course offers an integrated approach to grade 7 curriculums utilizing a social sciences focus. Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Math are integrated into an active, applied inquiry approach. Students will be engaged in creative opportunities involving service learning and experiential activities. Primary goals of the program are to develop the students’ self and social awareness, and expose them to a worldview of issues. Students will be experiencing the world through action – both inside and outside of the school walls.
Project Earth
This course offers an integration of grade 7 curriculums utilizing an environmental sciences focus. Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, Science, Physical Education and an Environmental Science option are integrated into active, applied learning. Students are involved in numerous off-campus activities which provide hands-on opportunities and enhance classroom learning. This course involves a significant amount of time spent outdoors in all weather conditions and will include such activities as winter / wilderness camping, mountain biking, and hiking.