Mrs. Haynes February 2016 GE News
Gifted Education News for Rice Lake Elementary
3rd-5th Grade Pull Outs
3rd Grade
NON-VERBAL NBC:
Students will know:
- The steps of the Scientific Method
- How “load” affects the strength of bridge structures
Students will understand:
- How to use the scientific method to conduct experiments
- That trusses strengthen beam bridge structures.
- That the strength of a truss comes from its triangular shape.
Students will do:
- Modify a structure to increase its strength.
- Successfully worked as part of a team to complete assigned investigations
- Use creative thinking, critical thinking, and problem solving to design and build load-bearing K’NEX bridges.
4th Grade
QUANTITATIVE NBC:
Students will know:
- How to collect the necessary data.
- How to determine averages and predictions with data.
- How to create different graphs
Students will understand:
- How data can be used to make predictions by looking for trends and anomalies
Students will do:
- Create the required graphs to represent my collected
- Write an analogy representing the data I collected.
- create an appropriate visual representation of my original analogy.
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5th Grade
NON VERBAL NBC:
Students will know:
- Scientific method
- Specific forensic techniques such as chromatography, pH testing and fiber analysis
Students will understand:
- The need for inductive and deductive reasoning in forensics
Students will do:
- Distinguish between evidence and inference as they conduct a crime scene investigation
- Conduct experiments with evidence
- Create a theory to explain the evidence
Winter Conferences
Tuesday, Feb. 23 from 3:40-6:0
Monday, Feb. 29 from 3:40-7:40
While it is not possible to schedule a time with me using the online system, you are welcome to email me with a time to meet or just stop by! (These times are subject to change based upon the availability of child care)
Schoology Reminder
https://support.schoology.com/hc/en-us/articles/201000873-Parent-Guide
Young Scientist Roundtable
Please join us on:
Tuesday, February 2, 2016 7—8 p.m.
at Wayzata Central Middle School
305 Vicksburg Lane Plymouth MN 55447
Presenter: Dr. James Luby
Department of Horticultural Science, University of Minnesota
“Honeycrisp Apples”
Apple breeding at the University of Minnesota has been ongoing since 1908 and has produced 27 varieties including Minnesota favorites such as Honeycrisp and Haralson. Apple breeding involves both the science of genetics and the craft of identifying fruit with desirable properties such as taste, flavor, color and texture. This presentation will discuss how breeders develop new apple varieties that are adapted to our region and provide delightful fruit for apple consumers and apple processors.
http://www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/ysr
Your FREE participation in each month’s Young Scientist Roundtable is funded by Gifted Education 279.
West Suburban Summer School Information
The West Suburban Summer School brochure is available to preview online beginning February 17th at: http://www.district287.org/page.cfm?p=519
Registration begins February 24, 2016. West Suburban Summer School is a program of Intermediate District 287's Gifted Education Services. The program serves identified Gifted and Talented in our district as well as others. Instructors design classes in their area of expertise to provide gifted students with unique experiences to challenge their abilities. Classes are held for one week (8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) at 2 different sites.
Access to the brochure requires a code printed on a postcard. I will be sending home those postcards with any students that have or will participate in a pull out group this year. The URL to access the brochure online, plus directions for registration, will be included on the postcard. Returning registrants will not need a postcard.
Summer Sessions for 2016: June 20-24, June 27-July 1, July 11-15, July 18-22, & July 25-29
Minnesota Institute for the Talented & Gifted – MITY
Grades 1-4 Spring Classes for MITY are now open for registration. Classes are held on Saturdays: 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, & 3/19 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Parent Seminars are available during that time as well. Tuition is $175.
GE Monthly District Parent Forums
Join us for monthly Gifted Education parent meetings. The purpose of these meetings is to provide parent support for students participating in gifted education needs based classes. There are monthly meetings throughout the year with various topics – see schedule below. These sessions will be facilitated by several of our #279 Gifted Education Teachers. All meetings will be held at Oak View Elementary and will be from 6:30-7:30 pm. Childcare for children 4+ and a light snack will be provided.
February 9th, 2016
6:30-7:30 PM
Idealism, Unhappiness and Depression
March 29th, 2016
6:30-7:30 PM
Communication: The Key to Relationships
April 12, 2016
6:30-7:30 PM
Not Just Gifted? Twice-Exceptional Children, Organization Issues
May 10th, 2016
6:30-7:30 PM
Advocating for Your Gifted Child Gifted Child
materials from past presentations
Previous Newsletters From Mrs. Haynes
December: https://www.smore.com/n33kh
January: https://www.smore.com/p3m1q