Independent Study Option

Grade 7

Subject Name	Subject Code	Subject Designation	ISO Designation
English Language Arts 7	0001	007	002
Basic French 7	0403	007	001
Mathematics 7	0080	007	001
Science 7	0120	007	002
Social Studies 7	0042	007	001

Each listing of a subject name is followed by a unique 10-digit code made up of three parts:

• Subject code. A 4-digit number that identifies each subject.
• Subject level. A 3-character code that identifies the grade and level of a course.
• ISO designation. A 3-digit number that identifies the course version, course option, a textbook, audiotapes, or videotape.

English Language Arts 7 (2001)
Course Code 0001 007 002
This course will help facilitate the language development of Grade 7 students.

It is structured as follows:

• Module 1 Relationships
• Module 2 Rights
• Module 3 Responsibilities
• Module 4 Reflections

The final course mark is based on work completed during the course and, in particular, on the demonstration of the knowledge, skills and strategies, and attitudes identified in the Specific Learning Outcomes targeted in each sequence.

Novel
O’Dell, Scott. Island of the Blue Dolphins. (17514) MTBB

Reference Books
Gage Canadian Dictionary. (6204) MTBB
Gage Canadian Thesaurus. (6206) MTBB

Textbooks
Barlow-Dedves, O’Grady, Onody, Mathiew, and Tywoniuk. SightLines 7. (7697) MTBB
(various authors). ResourceLines 7/8. (7698) MTBB
Kamann. Nelson Language and Writing 7. (6854) MTBB

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Basic French 7 (2004)
Course Code 0403 007 001
Based on Passeport Français, this course covers components one through four of the textbook, En Route. The lesson material is enriched by oral practice topics so that equal time is given to listening/speaking skills and reading/writing skills. One cassette contains listening exercises for all the tests. Students will record some of their work on a standard-sized audicassette. Other recording options can be discussed with the Tutor/Marker.

Evaluation is based on:

Assignments & Tests	30%
Midterm Examination	20%
Assignments & Tests	30%
Final Examination	20%
Total	100%

Audio CD
(0403 007 010) $5.50 plus GST and PST

Textbook
Kenney. Passeport Français 1/En Route. Toronto, ON: D.C. Heath Canada, 1973.(0403 007 005) $12.30 plus GST (reprint)

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Mathematics 7 (2000)
Course Code 0080 007 001
The Independent Study Option is presently using the Alberta Learning Resources Centre courses for Mathematics 7. Please conact the ISO office for further details.

Mathematics 7 is based on the Common Curriculum Framework for K-12 Mathematics: Western Canadian Protocol for Collaboration in Basic Education.

Each module booklet is accompanied by an assignment booklet that is completed after the student has finished reading and doing the exercises in the module booklet. It is structured as follows:

• Module 1 Number Theory
• Module 2 Fractions and Decimal Numbers
• Module 3 Ratio and Proportion
• Module 4 Patterns and Relations
• Module 5 Integers
• Module 6 Shape and Space
• Module 7 Statistics and Probability

The evaluation is based on assignment booklets completed at the end of each module. The seven assignment booklets are weighted equally in determining a final mark out of 100 percent.

Resources

• Scientific Calculator
• Geometry Set

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Science 7 (2002)
Course Code 0120 007 002
Science 7 is structured into modules as follows:

• Module 1 Particle Theory of Matter - Heat
• Module 2 Particle Theory of Matter - Matter
• Module 3 Forces and Structures
• Module 4 Earth’s Crust
• Module 5 Interactions within Ecosystems

Evaluation is based on:

5 Assignments (15% each)	75%
Final Exam (after Module 5)	25%
Total	100%

Throughout the course, the student will be asked to perform several laboratory activities (labs) related to the course material. Students will require materials that are either available around the home or can be purchased in local stores.

Textbook
Nelson Science and Technology Skills Handbook. Nelson Thomson Learning, 2000. (8372) MTBB
or
the above information can be found in the Nelson Science and Technology Textbook 7 (8371) MTBB.

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Social Studies 7 (1990)
Course Code 0042 007 001
This course has been created to match the current Manitoba curriculum, and uses the Ontario Independent Study Social Studies course.

Topics covered include:

• Physical Geography
• Environment
• Community
• Manufacturing
• Resources
• Tourism
• Human Geography, with a look at Patterns in Our Community

Evaluation is based on:

Midterm: 5 Assignments	50%
Final Term: 5 Assignments	50%
Total	100%

Textbooks
Goodfellow, et al. Physical Geography: a World Perspective. Toronto, ON: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1988. (0042 007 005) $15.00 plus GST (reprint)
Knox and Smith. Human Geography: a World Perspective. Toronto, ON: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1989. (51760) MTBB
Stanford, ed. Canadian Oxford School Atlas, 8th Edition. Don Mills, ON: Oxford University Press, 1998. (51945) MTBB (useful Grade 7–Senior 4)

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