Back to School at

Scholar University

“65% of grade school kids will end up at jobs that haven’t been invented yet.” ! -US Department of Labor: Futurework-

Trends and Challenges for Work in the 21st Century.

Common Core

“O-Week”Day 1- The Brain

Day 2- The Right Brain

Day 3- Growth Mindset

Day 4- Creativity

Day 5- Sketchnoting

Day 6- Global Citizens

Day 7- Design Thinking

Be More Dog

2 1 S T C E N T U R Y S K I L L S

Communicate Clearly Collaborate with Others Think Interdependently Think Creatively Work Creatively with Others Implement Innovations Apply Past Knowledge to New Situations Think Critically Make Judgments and Decisions Ask Questions Solve Problems Guide and Lead Others Be Responsible to Yourself and Others

Solve Problems Metacognition Reflect and Synthesize Adapt to Change Think and Learn Flexibly Manage Goals and Time Be a Risk-Taker Be Self-Directed Learners Persist Despite Setbacks

Be Curious Learn Continuously Interact Effectively with Others Work Effectively in Diverse Teams Find Humor Manage Projects

ScheduleRotations

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Homeroom Math Morning Meeting/PE Writing Recess!Reading Workshop Lunch!Science Rotations M, W, Th

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Art !Attack

Innovation Lab!

T H E 2 0 M I N U T E B E G I N N I N G

In One School Year

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450000

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Stamina

(Nagy & Herman, 1987)

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Reading/Writing Workshop

1. Read Aloud2. Reading Letters3.

3. Groups

1,000,000

2 ARs!a month

Word Challenge

Social Studies/Science

Ecosystems Rocks/Minerals

Electricity & Magnetism

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CA Missions

• Gold Rush Day • Rancho • Torrey Pines/BizTown (11/5) • Boomers (5th)

“What was the last international collaborative project

you were involved in?”~Google

This YearHolidays Around!

the WorldCA Regions

Global Read Aloud

Volunteers

Big/Little Buddies

OREOS

Email/Blog

Wish List