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.
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