Centennial in the Aquarium
2016-2017 Gifted and Talented Classes
Infinite Possibilities
Centennial Academy and the Georgia Aquarium have forge a partnership that re-imagines what the "classroom" can look like through curriculum, resources, and space.
This year, Centennial's Gifted and Talented Education classes will create a Community Classroom at the Georgia Aquarium to provide our scholars with real-world, real-life experiences to enhance our Project-Based Learning Curriculum.
Mrs. Pollard and Mrs. Chadwick in collaboration with the Education Department of Georgia Aquarium have planned an innovative, engaging, and life changing educational adventure.
Weekly Schedule
Tuesday: 5th Grade
Wednesday: 3rd and 4th Grade
Thursday: 2nd Grade
Daily Schedule
8:45-11:00- Class Instruction
11:00-11:30- Lunch
11:30-2:00- Class Instruction
2:00- Depart from Georgia Aquarium
Heroes Making Moves
First Semester Curriculum
1st Grade: Aquatic Plants and Animals
2nd Grade: Chemistry
3rd and 4th Grade: Marine Ecosystems and Conservation
5th Grade: Neuroscience
First Semester Special Projects
Georgia Aquarium Initiative:
- Student Docent Program (3rd-5th Grade)
Centennial Academy iCurate:
- Eco-Effect (3rd and 4th Grade)
1st Week
Did you know that Georgia Aquarium was voted #1 aquarium in the world?
Whale Shark Day
Did you know that Whale Sharks eat krill because their throats are only the size of a quarter?
Visit from Mrs. Shelton
Through the use of Georgia Aquariums Coral Communities lesson plan, students were introduced to Georgia's very own marine sanctuary, Gray's Reef. The students learned about the plants and animals that live in a coral reef and then took a walk downstairs to see them in person. How nice to have class in the Aquarium!
1st Grade
Did you know that dolphins have a beard at birth and it fades away 2 weeks later?