1. At Keene Middle School Jan. 10, 2013
Art & Technology
At Keene Middle School
Jan. 10, 2013

2. Art Curriculum
The art curriculum at Keene Middle School supports, and continues to build upon, the district’s elementary programs.
Grade 6
1-point perspective
Learning activities and assignments in Art class are based on the New Hampshire and National Visual Arts Standards. These Standards focus on:
the unique opportunities for learning
development of personal skills & interests
making meaningful connections inherent in understanding and making art

3. Art Curriculum Focus
The Elements and Principles of Design are explored more in depth. In each grade, students will have opportunities to explore two- and three-dimensional design using a variety of media and techniques including:
drawing
painting
clay work
sculpture
In addition to studio art activities, students will:
be introduced to exemplary art works and artists from our own and different cultures
learn a vocabulary of art terms
work to develop an appreciation for the formal and expressive qualities in their own art and that of others.
printmaking
collage
bookmaking

4. Art – Grade 6 Projects Clay Ice Cream Dishes Using the pottery wheel
Print Making

5. Art – Grade 7 Projects 2-point Perspective Watercolor Painting Chalk
Drawing

6. Art – Grade 8 Projects
Clay
Tea
Pots
Painting
Pop-Art
Portraits

7. Technology Curriculum Standards
The Nature of Technology:
characteristics & scope.
core concepts
relationships & connections between technology & other topics
Technology and Society:
cultural, social, economic, and political effects
effects of technology on the environment
role of society in the development & use of technology
influence of technology on history.
Design:
design process
engineering design methods & equipment
troubleshooting, research and development, invention and innovation, experimentation and problem solving.

8. Technology Curriculum Standards
Abilities for a Technological World: Students will develop abilities to:
Apply the design process.
Use and maintain technological products and systems.
Assess the impact of products and systems.
The Designed World: Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use:
medical technologies
agricultural and related biotechnologies
energy and power technologies
information and communication technologies
transportation technologies
manufacturing technologies
construction technologies

9. Industrial Applications
Industrial Applications is a required course taken for one quarter in either grade 7 or Grade 8 at Keene Middle School. The course includes:
Industrial Safety
Design & Engineering Units
Bridge Design/Building
CO2 Dragster Design/Manufacturing
Drafting Fundamentals
Modular Unit work
Students select and complete 3 units from the choices below
Video Production
Forensics Technology
CNC Milling
Electricity/Electronics
Woodworking
Graphics/Monogramming
Video Game Development
Architecture
Environmental Water Testing
Aerodynamics/Flight
Plastics Manufacturing
Lasers & Fiber Optics
Lego Robotics

10. Industrial Applications
As a study, students learn how technology can be defined as our human ability to shape and change the physical world…
This course provides an opportunity for students to learn about and use tools, processes, and materials related to the technology of the 21st century.
Bridge
Testing
CO2 Dragsters 

11. Exploring Industry Applications Real World Learning
Hands-on activities
Exploring
Industry
Applications
Small group
Modular work

12. Computer Applications
Computer Applications is a required course taken for one quarter each year at Keene Middle School. Each grade level of the course includes:
Acceptable Use Policy
Keyboarding skills
Basic productivity tools (Microsoft Office)
Graphic design fundamentals
Presentations
The courses begin with exploratory concepts that transition to more challenging skill building activities and projects from year to year.
Touch-Typing is tested to help them reach the high school’s entry-level requirement of 25 words-per-minute.

13. Computer Applications
Grade 6
Intro to Touch-Typing
MicroType
QWERTY Keyboard
MS Word
Block Letters
1-page Essay Formatting
MS Excel
Spreadsheet Data Entry
Simple Charts
MS PowerPoint
Visual Presentations
Portfolio Artifacts

14. Computer Applications
Grade 7
Touch-Typing Practice
MicroType
Speed & Accuracy
MS Word
Business Letters
Academic Formatting
Graphics Integration
MS Excel
Spreadsheet Data Entry
Charts/Graphs
MS PowerPoint
Visual Presentations
2-D Animated Slide Shows
Portfolio Artifact

15. Computer Applications
Grade 8
Touch-Typing Applied
MicroType
Speed & Accuracy 50wpm
MS Word
Business Applications
Academic Formatting
Graphics Integration
MS Publisher
Tri-fold Brochures
Newsletters
MS Excel
Spreadsheet Data Entry
Formulas
Charts/Graphs
MS PowerPoint
Informational Presentations
3-D Presentations
Portfolio Artifact

16. New Hampshire ICT Literacy Standards for K-12 Students
Computer Applications focus curriculum on NH ICT (Information & Communication Technology) standards
Develop knowledge of ethical, responsible use of technology tools in a society that relies heavily on knowledge of information in its decision-making.
Become proficient in the use of 21st century tools to access, manage, integrate, evaluate, and create information within the context of the core subjects.
Use 21st century tools to develop cognitive proficiency in:
Literacy; Numeracy; Problem solving; Decision making; and
Spatial / visual literacy

17. New Hampshire ICT Literacy Standards for K-12 Students
Use 21st century tools to develop technical proficiency at the foundational knowledge level using:
Hardware; Software applications; Networks;
and Elements of digital technology
Create digital portfolios which represent proficiency, knowledge of ethical issues, and the responsible use of 21st century tools throughout the district’s curriculum.
Student Artifact Example:
Internet Safety &
KMS Acceptable Use Policy
Formatted as Top-Down Web 