Download - Manoa School GT Program 2012-1013
MANOA SCHOOL GT PROGRAM 2012-1013
Mrs. Chung & Mr. Leong
Teacher Bios
Mrs. Chung Curriculum
Coordinator 4th grade teacher 5th grade teacher
Mr. Leong Technology
Teacher BS Civil
Engineering AS Information
Technology
The GT Program
Integrated with all content areas Co-taught 2 class sessions per week for 1hour 45
minutes Grades 3/4 Schedule
Fri. 10:45-11:45, Mon. 10:00-10:45 Grades 4/5 Schedule
Tues. 8:45-9:45, Thurs. 9:00-9:45 Project based
What is Project-Based Learning?
a systematic teaching method that engages students in learning essential knowledge and life-enhancing skills through an extended, student-influenced inquiry process structured around complex, authentic questions and carefully designed products and tasks.
Marshmallow Challenge
Create the tallest free standing structure with the following materials:
20 raw spaghetti noodles 1 yard of tape 1 yard of string 1 marshmallow
The marshmallow has to be at the top of the structure
This Year’s Projects
Vermicomposting Waste management, student citizenship,
math & science
This Year’s Projects (cont.)
Yearbook Writing & reporting, photography,
layout/editing, schedules & deadlines, sales/advertising
Toy Design Design/Build, writing & reporting, Proposal
Challenge/Problems Project
Student Expectations
Comes to class prepared Produces work that demonstrates their
level of potential Displays a positive attitude Is able to stay current with GT and
homeroom assignments and projects Maintains acceptable grades in all
classes Consistently demonstrates GLOs
Exit Policy
1st offence Verbal warning from teacher
2nd offence Student meeting with both teachers Parent notification
3rd offence Meeting with parents and student 3 week probation
Dismissal from program Exit meeting (parent, student, teachers and
administrator)
GT Webpage
manoaschool.com