GT: SY 19/20 Projects and Pictures
Year in Review and Summer
Project-Based Learning Showcase, Returns in May!
Bring all your awesome projects that you have been working on throughout the year to this online event. You can show your projects on the camera, tell others about your creations, and join a fun celebration of each others creativity and innovation. I hope to see you there!
Check out the pictures below for past projects presented by students at the in-person PBL showcase. It's never too late to start a project of your own!
Student Choice Winner Tulsa
Student Choice Winner OKC
Student Choice Winner OKC
Student Choice Award - Ravinn H.
Ravinn's Resin Project!
Keira's Art!
Sara's Poems
Sara's Poem
Sam's Hydroponic Garden
Natalie and ASL
Natalie's ASL Books
Natalie's Project Form
Kody's Rube Goldberg's Machine
Kody's Project Form
Mariah is an Artist!
Hunter-Denise - Artist
Hunter-Denise - Project Form
Hunter-Denise, Art
Madilyn and Lorelie
Kameron
Anneamie
Little Sister
Lemonade Math!
Lemonade Math!
Project-Based Learning Information
If you didn't get a chance to share your project at an in-person event, plan on showing your project in May during our online project showcase and/or talent show. Day and time to be determined.
You will want to choose a project that is special and unique to you and your interests. This should be something that gets you out of bed in the morning because you are so excited about working on it. Is there something that you want to learn more about? Do you have an individual interest that you would like to focus on this semester?
• Take a look at this video about “genius hour” and some of the cool ideas that you could use for your project: https://safeYouTube.net/w/tj4s
• Your project can be ANYTHING you want it to be!
• Writing (blogs, novels, writing contest, etc…)
• Video (script writing, video creation, video editing, etc…)
• Audio ( music writing, performing, editing, mixing, audio podcasts, etc..)
• Coding (learn code, write code, create a game, create a website, create an app, etc..)
• Art (create an art portfolio, a painting, drawings, crafts, etc..)
• Engineering (Mechanical, electrical, construction, etc…)
• Design Thinking (Solve a problem and serve your community – see below)
• Science Experiments (Science experiments can move on to the Tulsa Regional Science Fair and compete at higher levels if placed)
You can also choose to create a project that helps other people or those in your community. This is called “Design Thinking”
· Video about Design Thinking: https://safeyoutube.net/w/Ir4s
· Check out this video about students that used their talents to help others: https://safeYouTube.net/w/xdcu
Here are instructions and resources for students in K-3:
Oklahoma Association for the Gifted, Creative, and Talented
The OAGCT has a monthly newsletter that you can sign up to receive through their website, but I will also post it in this newsletter for your convenience.
The yearly conference is held every February and is for parents as well as educators. Parents are welcome to join me at this conference (sorry, this is not a kid friendly event). This is a time for parents to learn about how to help and support students that are gifted and talented. Please see the OAGCT newsletter for more information. I hope to see you there next year!
Also, please email if you plan to attend so we can sit together.
College Planning Guides for Gifted Students
Chess Club
Join us for Elementary, Middle School, and High School Chess Club! These will take place at the following times and will show up in your OLS. These are optional for all gifted students.
Free Lessons and Play Online:
All About Robot Basic!
Do you want to learn coding and practice robotics from the comfort of your own home? This resource is for you! You can download the free program and resources/lessons to get started. Mrs. Wyers has purchased the books that go along with learning this program, so you can also reach out to Mrs. Wyers for resources and help as needed.
Do you want to start an online robotics club?
We can start one with RobotBasic if there is interest.
Please email me if you are interested in an online robotics club through RobotBasic!
Gifted Kids Book and Resources
Your Gifted Student's Emotional Needs are Important
BitBox
Write the World Competition
Each month Write the World holds a new competition for writers ages 13-18, developed around a particular idea or genre of writing, such as poetry, fantasy, sports journalism, or flash fiction. Competitions encourage students to dig deeper into the writing process, try out new genres, and share their work with a sea of eager readers.
And because a first draft is never perfect, students have the chance to receive peer and expert feedback before submitting their final piece.
2019-2020 Topics:
- November: Novel
- December: Creative Nonfiction (December Reflection)
- January: Writing for Children
- February: Environmental Journalism
- March: Op-Ed
- April: Poetry & Spoken Word
- May: One-Act Play
- June: Creative Nonfiction (Food)
- July: Sports
- August: Flash Fiction
- PDF of all the topics
What's Different about Write the World Competitions?
- Free Entry and Cash Prizes: The winning entrant receives $100, and the runner-up and best peer-reviewer receive $50.
- Professional Recognition: All three winners will be featured on our blog, with commentary from our guest judge.
John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
Mensa for Kids
National Association for Gifted Children
K12 Clubs!
K-8 Coding with CSFirst!
Elementary, Middle, and High School Coding!
Enjoy learning all about coding at code.org.
- Elementary Class Code: SKQHSN
- Middle School Class Code: BZXTHM
- High School Class Code: HCPBCR
Scratch Coding!
Get Epic!
This is a free reading site (during school hours only) that will allow your elementary students to have fun with reading. This is a great site that I highly recommend you utilize during school hours: https://www.getepic.com/app/profile-select
Class Code: nnm9448
ACT Prep
There is something for all grade-levels on this ACT Prep Site.
You can also check out the SAT/ACT prep on Khan Academy.
IMPORTANT - Middle and High School Students Start Planning for Your Future and Set Goals!
Duke Talent Search for 4-6th and 7th Grade Students
TIP’s 4th–6th Grade Talent Search
By joining the 4th–6th Grade Talent Search, students gain access to TIP’s support, resources, and community. Enrichment activities, optional testing, and other benefits help participants discover their talents, develop essential skills, and take pride in their accomplishments.
4-6th: https://tip.duke.edu/programs/4th-6th-grade-talent-search
7th Grade: https://tip.duke.edu/programs/7th-grade-talent-search
Applications will open soon and will close by October. Please apply for your students quickly. Please email Mrs. Wyers if you need a form to show that you are reduced lunch eligible, which will qualify your student to be admitted to the program for free.
Please let me know if you have questions or need help with the application process.
CLEP Testing
What is CLEP?
CLEP (the College-Level Examination Program®) offers 34 exams that cover intro-level college course material. With a passing score on one CLEP exam, you could earn three or more college credits at more than 2,900 U.S. colleges and universities.
CLEP was created to help individuals with prior knowledge in a college course subject earn their degree efficiently and inexpensively. That prior learning could have taken place through advanced high school courses, independent reading and study, online courseware or textbooks, noncredit courses, or on-the-job training.
Key CLEP Facts:
- Students take CLEP exams on a computer at official CLEP test centers.
- CLEP exams contain multiple-choice questions.
- CLEP exams take about 90–120 minutes to complete, depending on the exam subject.
- CLEP exams are offered year-round at more than 2,000 CLEP test centers across the country.
- Students receive their CLEP exam scores immediately after completing the exam (except for College Composition and Spanish with Writing).
- More than 2,900 U.S. colleges and universities grant credit for CLEP.
The above information was taken from the CLEP Website
Please visit this site to learn more about CLEP testing and to determine if this is a good option for you.
Attend a Class Connect Session!
Gifted and Talented Class Connects: will begin the week of September 9th. Elementary sessions will take place on Tuesday mornings. Middle School Wednesday afternoons and High school on Monday afternoons.
High School Sessions
Mondays at 3:15pm
National Honor Society (Once a month)
Mondays at 4pm
First – Third Grade CC sessions
Tuesdays at 10am
Fourth – Fifth Grade CC sessions
Tuesdays at 11am
Middle School CC sessions
Wednesdays at 3pm
All Clubs, Academic Competitions, etc..
CC Sessions
Wednesday afternoons
- Outings and Events: All outings and events are advertised in this newsletter for the fall semester. Please be sure to RSVP so we can plan accordingly.
- Project Based Learning and Science/Project Expo: Students will have an opportunity to participate in project based learning assignments with a focus on what they are already learning about in their grade-level courses. These projects will offer an extension activity that is creative and hands on. Students will then be able to display their work at an in-person science/project expo. Winners of the science expo will have the option to move-on to a regional competition in Tulsa, which is the first year this will be offered through the Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance. The expo will be in January 2020.
- Middle School Math Club: Mrs. Thompson in the middle school is working on starting a middle school math club, which will include fun events and competitions. Stay tuned for more information.
- Wednesday Afternoon Sessions: Students will have the opportunity to signup for and participate in academic competitions and clubs throughout the school year.
Holly Wyers, Gifted and Talented Resource Coordinator
Email: hwyers@okvirtual.org
Website: https://hwyers.wixsite.com/ovca-gifted-talented
Phone: 405-259-9478 2076
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1028292917205902/
StemTember
StemTember
Drones and Robotics
Drones
Robotics
Robotics
Middle School and High School Robotics
Tulsa Air and Space Museum
Tulsa Air and Space Museum
Tulsa Air and Space Museum
Tulsa Air and Space Museum
Tulsa Air and Space Museum
Tulsa Air and Space Museum
Robotics and Drones
Robotics and Drones
Robotics and Drones
Robotics and Drones
Robotics and Drones
Star Wars Drone Competition!
Coding and Droning!
Coding and Droning
Flying!
Middle School Drones!
Dino Hug!
Coding it UP!
It will be easy, they said!
Coding Course
I love Drones!
NHS Students!
NHS Students!
Sweet kiddos!
Lovely students at the ice skating outing! Reading and fun in the elementary room!
Drone Competition and Flight Night!
Feed My Starving Children
The above picture is from November 2019 Feed My Starving Children. Our NHS students packed many boxes, totaling over 200 boxes for the weekend and feeding hundreds of starving children for the year in third-world countries.
Book Corner!
I will be adding great books to read for kids, tweens, teens, and young adults. These are books that I have read and loved. I hope you find something interesting here to read as well!
Do you have a book that you want to share with others? Complete this survey with a review of the book and I will add it to our "book corner."
Happy Reading!