Franklin Junior High School - Kite N Key Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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The art classes work on many projects lor the school. They make posters to put in the cafe- teria and decorate the bulletin boards. The ninth grade students have a choice of taking either algebra or general math. In algebra, the students review some of their eighth grade math problems and then advance to more difficult ones. To arrive at an understanding of these problems, the students spend much of their time in study- ing the structure. They learn what certain steps are taken and why. The seventh, eighth and ninth grade art classes worked on projects for Franklin. They helped decorate the bulletin boards and showcases. They also made some of the posters that go in the cafeteria and halls. The seventh and eighth grade students were taught modern math. The x and y lanes were taught the methods of modern math. The z lanes were taught the techniques of the traditional math. In general math, ninth graders studied the traditional math and reviewed the eighth grade math. Students Study Modern, Traditional Math The seventh grade x and y lane math, study the modern math. The z lanes work on the refresher math. Only ninth grade students are eligible to take algebra. The problems seem easy to the students at first but then become more difficult.

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These students of Mr. Phillips eighth grade history class are observing the election returns. Much time was spent on the election. The students learned all about the voting process and the electoral college. Knowledge of World Gained Through Studies The eighth grade history classes study United States history. They study the discovery of the settle- ment, and the establishment of the government. The students learned about historical pieces of literature and some gave reports on great people and important facts in history. The seventh grade geography classes studied about the world. The students studied many coun- tries some of which were Canada, Mexico, and America. They also made maps and gave reports on the people and land. Earlier in the year many classes made notebooks on a certain country or state. During the last nine weeks of the year the students studied Indiana history. One part of the world the seventh grade geography classes study is Latin America. In Mr. Hines classes the students made maps.

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Climbing the pegboard is one of the three requirements of making the Triple Threat Club in physical education. These ninth grade students are learning how to sew. In home econom- ics they also learn how to prepare different foods. Students Learn Skills Physical education is taken by all students at Franklin. It helps them to build strong bodies and a sense of sportsmanship. Every eighth grade girl is required to take home eco- nomics for one semester. Many girls also elect to take it in their ninth grade year. These classes teach them the basic skills of homemaking. In industrial arts, students learn the art of building and using tools in the correct manner. Eighth grade boys are introduced to industrial arts for one semester. Several students also benefit from taking shop in their ninth grade year. Students learn the fun- damentals of working with metals and woods.