trail of socrates video dodge ball tournament (video)
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Trail of Socrates Video
Dodge ball tournament(Video)
Back to School NightBack to School NightBack to School NightBack to School NightAcademic Enrichment and Academic Enrichment and
Pre-AlgebraPre-Algebra
• David Martys– Bachelors degree in Health and Physical
education– Masters degree in counseling psychology– 6 years teaching in Neshaminy School
District– Third year teaching AE– Golf Pro at Makefield Highlands for 3 years
prior to teaching
6th Grade AE Curriculum
• Future Problem Solving International• Trial of Socrates and Philosophy• Survival Simulation• Junior Great Books• Touchtone Discussions• Math Problem Solvers
Future Problem Solving• Analyze the Situation• Brainstorm Challenges• Identify Underlying Problem• Brainstorm Solutions• Evaluate Solutions• Develop Action Plan for Best Solution
FPS Topics 2013-2014• Social Isolation- October 18th• Desertification- December 13th• Surveillance Society- January 6th
• Land transportation- April 11th (state comp)
- TBA- International, June 6th• http://www.pafps.org/#!news-and-
events/c24vq
Trial of Socrates• Research• Develop Character Roles• Create Costumes/Props• Conduct Trial
Discussions/Essays• Junior Great Book Short Stories• Touchtones
– “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut
– “The Velt” by Ray Bradbury
Survival Simulation• Co-operative Team Work• Requiring Group Consensus• In a Life or Death Situation• Stressing Effective Decision-
making Skills
7th Grade Curriculum• Who am I?• Architecture• Community Service• Junior Great Books• Touchstones Discussions • Math Problem Solvers• Survival Simulation
Who am I• Genealogy Study• In-depth Analysis of Self• Brain Research/Left/Right• Learning Styles• Multiple Intelligences• Psycho-Analysis • Sociology
Architecture• Dream House• Exterior/Interior• Landscape• Region/Climate• “Green” and Eco Friendly; working
with HS science dept.
Discussions/Essays• Junior Great Book Short Stories• Touchtones
Survival Simulation• Co-operative Team Work• Requiring Group Consensus• In a Life or Death Situation• Stressing Effective Decision-
making Skills
8th Grade Curriculum • Decades Project• Formal Debates• Trial/Law• Independent Research Project and
Presentation• Survival Simulation• Junior Great Books• Touchstones Discussions• Math Problem Solvers
Decades Project• Partner Up and pick a Decade• Research Decade using 18
categories from Future Problem Solving
• Presentation Using Technology/Online Resources– NSD wiki
Formal Debates• Partner Up with “Hot Topic”• Research Pro/Con of “hot topic”• Resolve• 5 minute Speech• 2 Minute Rebuttal• Conclusion• Classroom Vote
Trial/Law• Application of Study on
Constitution• Courtroom Procedures• Study of Famous Law Cases• Presentation of Law Case that
impacted America
Research Project• Topic of Choice (ok’d by teacher and
parent)• Formal Research Using New Library
Resources• Gathering Information, Sources, Quotes• Writing Essay on Topic Using MLA
Format• Project for Class
Survival Simulation• Co-operative Team Work• Requiring Group Consensus• In a Life or Death Situation• Stressing Effective Decision-
making Skills
Discussions/Essays• Junior Great Book Short Stories• Touchtones
GIEPs• Conferences Coming soon• Look for Formal Invitation
Contact Information• Dave Martys• 215-809-6210• [email protected]