Washington GT Magnet Elementary School

K-2 Electives

ANIMALS IN ART
Students interested in animals will have the opportunity to research, draw, paint, model, and cut to portray prehistoric, real, and imaginary animals.

CLAY SCULPTURE
Using a variety of techniques, students will learn the clay process and discover the possibilities of the uses of natural clay.

MAKING RAINBOWS
Students will learn to mix secondary colors using primary colors, and mix tints and shades for use in paintings. Tempera, watercolors, and finger paints will be used.

MODERN ART: ART ON THE COMPUTER
This course is designed as an introductory course for our young students to learn how to create art using the computer. In an effort to integrate art and technology, students will complete traditional art lessons in a very 21st century way! The course will address curriculum goals in writing, math, science and social studies while simultaneously addressing fine art standards. (Recommended for first and second graders.)

Music

CHORUS K-2
Students will learn to produce a good singing tone with their voices. Students will be exposed to a variety of pieces from different styles and periods. These prepared pieces may be performed for school programs and functions.

MAKING THE CLASSICS CONNECT
Roll over Beethoven! This is a course designed to make learning about classical music fun and exciting. Students will create, listen, illustrate, move, conduct works by, and read about the masters of classical music.

MUSIC WE CAN PLAY AND SING
Through a sequential, vocal/instrumental approach, children will be introduced to music reading skills. Emphasis will be on both rhythmic and melodic notation.

RHYTHM BAND
Students will learn to play various rhythm instruments correctly. They will experience a variety of activities using the fundamentals of rhythm. Students will learn to read simple percussion scores.

Drama

CREATIVE DRAMA
This course will give students the opportunity to learn about acting and the stage. They will explore their own experiences through acting, improvisation, and short plays. Students will expand their senses in developing characters and situations. It is suggested that they take this course before selecting INTRODUCTION TO THE STAGE.

INTRODUCTION TO THE STAGE
In this introductory drama course students will learn about various aspects of the theater. Students will discover the role of the actor, director, and stage technician, and will become familiar with makeup, costumes, sets, and props. They may also produce a short play.

Dance

EXPLORING DANCE STYLES
In this introductory course to the basic movement principles that pertain to all dance styles, students will begin to develop strength, coordination, and flexibility.

STORYBOOK DANCE
How would famous storybook characters tell their tale if they could only communicate through dance? Many stories such as The Little Red Hen, The Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks and the Three Bears will be used for students to explore and communicate meaning through movement.

1,2,3,4 TAP, TAP, TAP
Did you know that anyone can tap dance? If you like to make noise and can count to four, you can learn too! In this elective, students will learn how to recognize and demonstrate basic tap dancing technique. At the same time, this course will reinforce primary math skills such as patterning, spatial and number sense.

Washington GT Magnet Elementary School
Phone: (919) 856-7960 / Fax: (919) 856-7985