Welcome to TARGET Fall Open House 5 th

Welcome to TARGET Fall Open House 5 th Grade Mary Jo Groeneveld Ashley Dorsey Anna Dickinson

Gifted Standards (“what” we are teaching/assessing) Cognitive Growth Strand • • • Critical Thinking Convergent Thinking Algebraic Thinking Divergent Thinking Evaluative Thinking Relationships and Connections Affective Growth Strand • • • Communication Collaboration Self-Reflection Respect for Others Self-Directed Learner

Typical Target Day Cognitive Growth Activities • • Problem Solving Hands On Equations Creative Thinking Brainstorming Affective Growth Activities • • • Goal setting Collaboration with other students Learning Styles Communication with others Self-Reflection Inquiry Research Connections Debate

Expectations of Target Students Has necessary materials n Has completed assignments n Returns signed papers (Tally) in a timely manner n Is prepared to work when class begins n Demonstrates independent learning (Critical component of Robotics Unit) n https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=QLp NTg. N 7 Hro n

BYOD - Optional We appreciate technology! Having an answer only a click away is exciting and motivating! We have laptops available for our class use, but your child can bring their own research device. If interested, please fill out a form specific to Target and go over the BYOD rules with your child.

unication Target Tallies n E-mail n Progress reports n Comm

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Prevailing Practices n Gifted students should not be expected to make up missed regular classroom work or homework on scheduled Target day n Target homework permitted on Target day

Fall 2014 – For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology

Students will be involved in: • Designing, building, testing and programing robots using LEGO MINDSTORMS® technology • Applying real-world math and science concepts • Researching challenges facing today’s scientists critical thinking, team-building and presentation skills

Hold the date… All 5 th grade Target students will participate in the Kemp Robotics Expo on October 31 st at 8: 30 am in the cafeteria. Students will be sharing their research & innovative solutions, their mission solving abilities & robotic skills and their team enthusiasm & gracious professionalism.

The competition team is selected from interested student applicants that have demonstrated motivation, commitment and core values throughout the unit.

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