Objectives ( Individual criteria, conditions, and evaluation are determined by indivdual teachers.) | ||||||||
4.1 Research at least one social studies topic and learn to write a research paper following guidelines 4.2 Analyze and test hypothesis to solve 5 different multi-intlligence activities requiring problem solving skills 4.3 Solve at least 20 complex, multi-stepped math enrichment activities. 4.4 Develop questioning skills by inducting needed information and converging from global to specific solution. 4.5 Futher develop visual and spatial skill by manipulation objects in one design to form another design. 4.6 Develop visual perspective by analyzing a 3-D model and reconstruct the model on one dimentional grid. 4.7 Decide the verdict by analyzing actual criminal cases through written words and visual evidence. 4.8 Complete at least 15 deductive resoning activities involving comparison and analysis of given information. 4.9 Futher develop higher order thinking skills: organize and gather data, combine, order, reason, analyze, and evaluate. 4.10 Explore the world of forensic science and practice needed skills to analyze evidence and solve at least 1 crime. 4.11 Utilize available software to complete at least 6 activities to extend cognitive and creative communication skills. 4.12 Operate available computers and utilize software to complete at least 6 activities designed to reinforce/extend academic knowledge. 4.13 Solve at least 15 problems using creative reasoning. 4.14 Manage a small business by making critical decisions regarding inventory purchases, weather infuency, customer satisfaction, and popularity. |
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Resources | ||||||||
Books Smarty Pants Math Wollygoggles REACH Math Series Problem Solving Kids Care About Pattern Blocks Beginners Algebra Algebra Thinking SMATH Game of Equations Paint by Numbers Mental Math pp.49-61 Mind-Movers and Brainteasers Solve It Task Cards Mindbenders Book A3 Word Benders Book A1 You Be The Jury Series Scratch Your Brain Where It Itches Book B-1 pp. 32-61 Thinkathon 1 - (4.9) Analogies pp16-22, Language Skills pp.31-38, Categories pp. 47-51, Brainstorming pp.59-64, Memory Skills pp.72-77, IQ. Testers pp. 86-93 Technology Mavis Beacon Teachers Typing Dr. Brain Lemonade Stand Evertt Kaser Softward - Sherlock, Honeycomb, Descarte |