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Inquiry, Creativity, and Critical Thinking

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Inquiry, Creativity, & Critical Thinking

for the Science & Social Studies Classroom
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These  good for all kids

but ESSENTIAL for gifted kids

Differentiation

Does the word make you want to scream?
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...but what about the monkey?

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How do we ensure gifted students are learning?

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Ways to Differentiate

  • Tiered/ Sel Differentiated Assignments
  • Multiple Pathways
Content- reaching above the verb & more engaging input
http://byrdseed.com/differentiator/

Process- workshops, tiered assignments, multiple pathways

Product- self differentiation- MLK example/ type of product


1- Think about the ideals expressed in MLK's speech. Create a visual representation of the ideas and write a paragraph (CER) that explains these ideals.
2- Think about the U.S. today. What other dreams of social justice have surfaced in response to political, economic, or social inequalities? Create a visual representation of the ideas and write a paragraph (CER) that explains these ideals.


I can explain the origins of World War I (all loaded to google drive)
Multi media, poster, essay, speech, etc.


Tiered Assignments

MLK Example

Multiple Pathways

I can explain the origins of World War I
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Inquiry in Science

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Inquiry in Social Studies

Mini Research

The Dolphin Effect

Human-Environment Interaction

  • How do the Japanese construct buildings to withstand earthquakes?
  • Why are so many dolphins killed in Japan?
  • Why do the Japanese have to import fish when they live on an island?
  • How did the 2011 tsunami impact Japan?
  • How do Japanese cities deal with water and air pollution?
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GT Strategies

  • Drawing Starts
  • RAFT
  • Depth & Complexity
  • SCAMPER
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