Thursday, December 8, 2016
Monday, October 24, 2016
Update - Fourth Grade
Fourth grade just finished their study of astrobiology. They
examined the possibility of life elsewhere in our own solar system as well as
on planets in other solar systems. They are closing out their unit with a
Makerspace design challenge. Using NASA’s Kepler Transit Space Hunt simulation,
they identified an exoplanet and collected information about the exoplanet's
environment. The challenge was to design a home for their planet. A requirement
was that it must manipulate and blend stylistically with its environment,
similar to the techniques of the architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Here are some
photos of the design process in action!
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
5th Grade Rubber Band Car Creation Inspiration
5th grade students,
Below are a list of websites you are welcome to visit to get inspiration for your own unique Rubber Band Car.
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Makerspace + Design Thinking
The Gifted students kicked off the year honing their problem solving skills. They utilized the Design Thinking process and experienced hand-on DIY approach to learning and play through the Makerspace. Since it was their first experience using the Makerspace, our problem prompt was fairly broad. "Create + Design something that will benefit someone in some way." The students needed to first identify the people or person for whom they were designing and then identify the need they wished to address. Check out below some of the innovative solutions they designed!
The Gifted students kicked off the year honing their problem solving skills. They utilized the Design Thinking process and experienced hand-on DIY approach to learning and play through the Makerspace. Since it was their first experience using the Makerspace, our problem prompt was fairly broad. "Create + Design something that will benefit someone in some way." The students needed to first identify the people or person for whom they were designing and then identify the need they wished to address. Check out below some of the innovative solutions they designed!
An underground bus system to eliminate school bus traffic in the morning + increase safety precautions
The Girls Rule Team creating their rubber band car for our 5th grade race car competition!
Buddy - a fully customized friend made with recycled iPhones for children who have experienced trauma
A mobile restorative community center called HPO designed to reinvigorate high-need communities
Friday, September 2, 2016
6th Grade WebQuest Search
Sample WebQuests for students to
choose from:
Bullard, H. (n.d.). WebQuest:
Development of Early Civilizations: Created with Zunal WebQuest Maker.
Retrieved March 20, 2015, from http://zunal.com/webquest.php?w=228969
Head, B. (n.d.). WebQuest:
Creating Utopia: Created with Zunal WebQuest Maker. Retrieved March 20, 2015,
from http://zunal.com/webquest.php?w=247787
Johnson, B. (n.d.). WebQuest:
Sixth Grade Social Studies Expedition: Geography, History & Economics:
Created with Zunal WebQuest Maker. Retrieved March 20, 2015, from
http://zunal.com/webquest.php?w=241464
Keppel, K. (n.d.). WebQuest:
Traveling the World: Five Themes of Geography and More: Created with Zunal
WebQuest Maker. Retrieved March 20, 2015, from
http://zunal.com/webquest.php?w=262070
Martinez, C. (n.d.). WebQuest:
Modern Hunter Gatherers: Created with Zunal WebQuest Maker. Retrieved March 20,
2015, from http://zunal.com/webquest.php?w=219548
Other:
Dewey, C. (2015, March 24). True
or false: The Internet can check for veracity. Retrieved March 25, 2015, from http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/297439271.html
Thursday, August 25, 2016
Friday, August 19, 2016
Gifted Schedule 2016-2017
Below is the schedule for gifted classes this year. It helps if kids get reminders from all sides!
2nd grade: Monday, Wednesday 12:30-1:40
3rd grade: Tuesday, Thursday 12:30-1:40
4th grade: Monday, Wednesday 9:50 -10:55
5th grade: Tuesday, Thursday 9:50-10:55
6th grade: Tuesdays, 1:50 to 3:20
7th and 8th grade: Thursdays, 1:50 to 3:20
2nd grade: Monday, Wednesday 12:30-1:40
3rd grade: Tuesday, Thursday 12:30-1:40
4th grade: Monday, Wednesday 9:50 -10:55
5th grade: Tuesday, Thursday 9:50-10:55
6th grade: Tuesdays, 1:50 to 3:20
7th and 8th grade: Thursdays, 1:50 to 3:20
Monday, May 16, 2016
Welcome!
Welcome to Belle Chasse Academy's Gifted program! Mrs. Gros and I are so excited to meet all of you and get the year rolling. Parents, please reach out to us if you need anything and be sure to scroll through our grade level tabs to see what we have in store for the 2016-2017 school year.
All the best,
Emma Mattesky and Catherine Gros
Welcome!
Welcome to Belle Chasse Academy's Gifted program! Mrs. Gros and I are so excited to meet all of you and get the year rolling. Parents, please reach out to us if you need anything and be sure to scroll through out grade level tabs to see what we have in store for the 2016-2017 school year.
All the best,
Emma Mattesky and Catherine Gros
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