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Student Challenge: And Justice For All-Equity on Trial
Tuesday, Oct 23, 2018, 06:30 PM
Klein Forest High School, Misty Valley Drive, Houston, TX, USA
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By Carrie Raiyawa-Advanced Academic Program Coordinator
Research Milestones - Development of Questions
Part 1
During the month of October, our GT students should be asking a ton of questions when it comes to research! And so should teachers! This is the time to really get to know our GT kids by name, strength and need. There is a whole page on the Research Pathways Website that has resources for Developing Questions!
During station time, pride intervention, or student conferencing, sit down with your GT students and ask them questions. What is your favorite subject in school? What do you like to do outside of school? How can we combine your interests and talents? How can your talents or interests benefit others? What makes you curious?
Here’s an example: A fourth grade student loves cats. She also says she likes history and social studies. Maybe she could research the history and importance of cats through time and culture. Maybe specifically Ancient Egyptians and their reverence of cats? Maybe she could research trends of cat adoptions, strays, etc and create an awareness campaign? Maybe she could partner with an animal shelter and help create a solution to a problem they are having?
Students can collaborate together to come up with ideas. Here is an activity from John Spencer, author of The Launch Cycle, to get your students to brainstorm!
Don’t forget to ask “why?” Sometimes students want to please us, and they give us answers they think we want to hear. Make sure when a student tells you his or her topic choice you ask them, in a supportive way, “Why do you want to research that topic?”
Encouraging your students to invest in their interests and passions is one of the best parts of teaching - HAVE FUN WITH IT!
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Who is going into space? Stay tuned!!!
The Origins of Halloween
Although it only became popular in America in the early 1900's, Halloween dates back almost 2,000 years when it marked the Celtic New Year. Originally known as Samhain, which means "summer's end" in Gaelic, many Halloween customs and traditions have roots in pagan beliefs and Irish folklore. These customs became popular in America when many Irish fled their country to escape the potato famine of 1846.
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International Baccalaureate Information Session-Klein Oak
Wednesday, Nov 7, 2018, 06:30 PM
Klein Oak High School, Northcrest Drive, Spring, TX, USA
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International Baccalaureate Informational Meeting-Wunderlich
Tuesday, Nov 13, 2018, 06:30 PM
Wunderlich Intermediate School, Misty Valley Drive, Houston, TX, USA
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International Baccalaureate Informational Meeting-Doerre
Thursday, Nov 15, 2018, 06:30 PM
Doerre Intermediate School, Theiss Mail Route Road, Spring, TX, USA
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United States Patent and Trademark Office Video Contest
Entrants can participate in one of five categories:
• Grade school students ages 10 – 13
• High school students ages 14 – 18
• Undergraduate college students
• General public
• Federal government employees and their spouses and domestic partners
Prizes for the winning contestants include:
• Cash prizes ($500-2500)
• Use of winning entries in a 2019 public awareness campaign
• Paid trip to the awards ceremony in the Washington, D.C. area