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Perkins Gifted Program 2009- 2010 George Potts
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2009-2010 Gifted Class Schedule TBA
Architectural Adventures & Green Sustainable Designs
A Year-long Unit of study for Gr. 1-5 gifted students of
George Potts at Perkins Elementary
Pinellas County Schools 2009-2010
pottsg@pcsb.org
893-2117 ext. 137
3 Relevant Areas :
Architecture history and use of higher thought processes.
( mastery of content, investigation, creative problem-solving, elaboration and originality )
National / State / Local citizen participation and awareness how the
2009 US Government Stimulus Plan Money is spent on Infrastructure.
( research National, State and Local infrastructure projects and analyze progress )
Knowing, understanding, performing and accomplishing Student Outcomes.
( Individual planning/building a five (5) star model home & Future City Jr. group project )
Issue of Significance:
How can this year long study of Architecture offer an effective means for students to learn and practice many � hands-on � skills
that provide an understanding of their environment and how it effects their lives. How can studying Architecture improve
visual literacy skills, empower kids to make critical aesthetic judgements, apply their creative skills and gain confidence
in their ability to solve � real-life � problems ?
Key Question:
How will the teaching of this year-long unit on Architecture promote the process of learning through visual thinking, problem-solving,
creative thought, group interaction, presentation and communication skills ?
Activities:
Each day students will read, write, use math skills and develop thinking skills in six different center activities.
Students will work independently, with a partner and in a small group of five students on architecture.
One center will be teacher-directed the others will promote responsible work habits and quality workmanship
Each Center Activity will present and reinforce monthly concepts of :
Structure and Elements of Architecture
Famous Landmarks and Architects
Hand drafting, 3D CAD, perspective
Landscapes, Exterior & Interior design
Individual Home design & Team City Model building, presentation and assessment
Assessments:
Each student will maintain a Notebook with all their work periodically checked by the teacher and shared with parents at
the end of the school year in a Student-Led conference.
Pre and Post Architecture test that graphs individual scores that show mastery of the content.
Six (6) different daily student center activities that require multiple intelligence skills.
Homework assignments that are graded and part of overall student's grade in Gifted Program.
Two Projects that demonstrate architectural concepts.
Resources:
Architecture and Children by Anne Taylor, Ph D, ISBN # 0-913947-06-7
Various support materials, software and internet resources.
Teacher generated Internet research and investigative websites.
Math, Science, Reading, Writing and Art related supplemental materials..
Program Information 2009 - 10
I. Syllabus
II. Eligibility
III. Assessment
Gifted Websites
Textbook :
" Architecture and Children " by Anne Taylor, Ph D. ISBN # 0-913947-06-7
I. Scope and Sequence
Architecture and Green Sustainable Designs
Perkins Magnet, Gifted Program , George Potts 2009 - 10
Month Concepts/Topic(s)
August to October- Structure & Elements of Architecture
November- Famous Landmarks and Architects
Dec. & February 2010- Hand drafting, 3D CAD and perspective drawing
March to April- Landscapes, Exterior and Interior design
May- Individual and Team model project presentations
Classroom Expectations of Gifted Students
1) Maintain a Notebook of all student work for Student Led-Conference.
2) Attend class each day prepared to learn and participate in Center tasks.
3) Homework will be assigned to reinforce curriculum concepts.
4) Gifted Report Cards will evaluate student progress each semester.
5) Individual & Team projects throughout the year to show mastery of curriculum.
Gifted Classroom Issues
(Attendance :
Lunch / Arts / Instrumental & P.E. schedules for Gifted day will be incorporated.
Positive Behavioral expectations meet, will be rewarded with incentives.
Regular Classroom conflicts that may arise will be negotiated
Creativity, Imagination, Effort and FUN are encouraged and fostered !
Gifted students that are struggling in the regular classroom
In the past the program has informally worked with the regular classroom teacher to best meet the needs of struggling students and that practice should continue. The structured framework pace of Essential Learning skills continues in the district this year and making immediate decisions without working through the Professional Learning Community grade level meeting process may be premature. * Individual struggling student cases can be discussed and appropriate action taken.
II. Steps to be considered for the Gifted Program, Pinellas County Schools
There are three (3) distinct steps for possible placement in the gifted program:
1. Initial Referral [ teacher or parent ]
2. Evaluation Charateristics checklist, Justification/need and IQ Evaluation
3. Eligibility 3 Criteria above must be met, then possible placement in gifted program
* Please see the Gifted Specialist at your school for complete information or communicate with the school Guidance Counselor.
III. Assessments
Assessments & Grading :
60 % Participation
20% 2 Major Projects
10% Leadership and Cooperation
5% Online Pre and Post Test
5% Homework completed
IV. Resources and websites
http://www.webspawner.com/users/perkinspotts/index.html
http://www.ikeepbookmark.com/perkinsgifted
Another Potts Gifted website
Send E-Mail to: pottsg@pcsb.org
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