Lovejoy ISD – GATE 10Lovejoy ISD – GATE 10Gifted and talented curriculumGifted and talented curriculum
Developing gifts and talents;Connecting the pieces…..
GATE 10 StaffGATE 10 Staff
Hart Elementary:
Cynthia AndersonShelley Cano
Martha FitzgeraldTraci Reagan
Hart Elementary:
Cynthia AndersonShelley Cano
Martha FitzgeraldTraci Reagan
GATE 10 StaffGATE 10 Staff
Lovejoy Elementary:
Shelley CanoMartha Fitzgerald
Nancy GreerPenny Meyer
Lovejoy Elementary:
Shelley CanoMartha Fitzgerald
Nancy GreerPenny Meyer
GATE 10 StaffGATE 10 Staff
Puster Elementary:
Eva LoganDebbie Rohlmeier
Deanne Shaw
Puster Elementary:
Eva LoganDebbie Rohlmeier
Deanne Shaw
What is Gifted Curriculum?
What is Gifted Curriculum?
Curricula for the gifted and talented: Focus on interpretation of material being
investigated Hone summative skills Foster creativity - divergent thinking Refine decision making and independent inquiry
While instructional units for both the gifted and talented and regular curriculum can be similar, the breadth, depth, and intensity of learning activities within the gifted and talented curriculum mark it as distinctive.
(OFFICE OF GIFTED AND TALENTED, U.S. OFFICE OF EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE BY THE COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN.)
Curricula for the gifted and talented: Focus on interpretation of material being
investigated Hone summative skills Foster creativity - divergent thinking Refine decision making and independent inquiry
While instructional units for both the gifted and talented and regular curriculum can be similar, the breadth, depth, and intensity of learning activities within the gifted and talented curriculum mark it as distinctive.
(OFFICE OF GIFTED AND TALENTED, U.S. OFFICE OF EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE BY THE COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN.)
GT CurriculumGT Curriculum
New to GT?
Challenged – some for the first time
Class (es) with intellectual peers
Opportunities for intellectual & creative growth
New to GT?
Challenged – some for the first time
Class (es) with intellectual peers
Opportunities for intellectual & creative growth
Incorporates Elements ofDepth …..
Incorporates Elements ofDepth …..
Language of the discipline – opening the door to the discipline by using real vocabulary and specific terms
Rules governing the discipline -understanding the stated and unstated rules within the discipline
Important details – using details to elaborate on larger questions, unique to subject area
Language of the discipline – opening the door to the discipline by using real vocabulary and specific terms
Rules governing the discipline -understanding the stated and unstated rules within the discipline
Important details – using details to elaborate on larger questions, unique to subject area
Incorporates Elements ofDepth …..
Incorporates Elements ofDepth …..
Patterns – examining the body of knowledge for events, elements and ideas that are repeated over time
Trends – looking for connections outside the topic and noting factors that influence or contribute to a discipline
Big ideas – stating the founding theories and principles of a discipline looking for connections and interrelationships
Patterns – examining the body of knowledge for events, elements and ideas that are repeated over time
Trends – looking for connections outside the topic and noting factors that influence or contribute to a discipline
Big ideas – stating the founding theories and principles of a discipline looking for connections and interrelationships
Incorporates Elements ofDepth …..
Incorporates Elements ofDepth …..
Ethical issues – tackling the tough issues of the discipline; identifying dilemmas and controversies and the impact on people
Unanswered questions – identifying inconsistencies, incompleteness or what may be unknown within a discipline
Ethical issues – tackling the tough issues of the discipline; identifying dilemmas and controversies and the impact on people
Unanswered questions – identifying inconsistencies, incompleteness or what may be unknown within a discipline
….and Complexity….and Complexity
Exploring changes within the discipline over time; interpretations of events over time
Making connections across disciplines
Examining multiple perspectives of issues; different points of view of stakeholders
Exploring changes within the discipline over time; interpretations of events over time
Making connections across disciplines
Examining multiple perspectives of issues; different points of view of stakeholders
Lovejoy ISD – Gate 10Lovejoy ISD – Gate 10
Early Primary Program – K-2Shelley Cano, Martha Fitzgerald, Eva Logan
Early Primary Program – K-2Shelley Cano, Martha Fitzgerald, Eva Logan
K-2 Program GoalsK-2 Program Goals
Emphasis on higher level thinking skills
Emphasis on product-oriented learning to develop creativity
Develop decision-making and problem solving
Peer Relationships; Team Work
Emphasis on higher level thinking skills
Emphasis on product-oriented learning to develop creativity
Develop decision-making and problem solving
Peer Relationships; Team Work
In-class enrichment program:
Creative thinking skills and critical thinking skills are taught to the entire class
- 30 min./week – each Kindergarten class
- 45 min./week – 1st & 2nd grade
Differentiated lessons, center activities, and support are provided by GT teacher to classroom teacher.
In-class enrichment program:
Creative thinking skills and critical thinking skills are taught to the entire class
- 30 min./week – each Kindergarten class
- 45 min./week – 1st & 2nd grade
Differentiated lessons, center activities, and support are provided by GT teacher to classroom teacher.
K-2 Program DescriptionK-2 Program Description
K-2 Program DescriptionK-2 Program Description
Pull-out Program:
1st & 2nd grade students meet with GT teacher – 3 hrs./week
Curriculum is accelerated, enriched, and interdisciplinary
Pull-out Program:
1st & 2nd grade students meet with GT teacher – 3 hrs./week
Curriculum is accelerated, enriched, and interdisciplinary
K-2 Program DescriptionK-2 Program Description
Curriculum includes: advanced levels of creative and critical
thinking, group dynamics and independent
study, research skills, problem solving, oral & written communication skills,
and decision making
Curriculum includes: advanced levels of creative and critical
thinking, group dynamics and independent
study, research skills, problem solving, oral & written communication skills,
and decision making
K-2 Pull-out (Sample)K-2 Pull-out (Sample)
Folders:---Logic, Deductive Reasoning---Matrix---Brainteasers---Perplexors
Journal Activities
Curriculum (will culminate in a mid to year-end presentation)
Folders:---Logic, Deductive Reasoning---Matrix---Brainteasers---Perplexors
Journal Activities
Curriculum (will culminate in a mid to year-end presentation)
1st GRADE CURRICULUM
1st GRADE CURRICULUM
FLIGHT PART I: Flights of Nature
Concepts: Students will understand the study of flight in nature through an in-depth study of bats.
PART II: Flights of Fiction Concepts: Students will understand writing patterns and styles of authors and illustrators. Tall tales will be emphasized. Students will publish at unit’s end.
PART III: Flights of Man Concepts: Students will understand the various aspects of flight---space travel, airplanes, rocketry. Unit will culminate in a rocket launch.
FLIGHT PART I: Flights of Nature
Concepts: Students will understand the study of flight in nature through an in-depth study of bats.
PART II: Flights of Fiction Concepts: Students will understand writing patterns and styles of authors and illustrators. Tall tales will be emphasized. Students will publish at unit’s end.
PART III: Flights of Man Concepts: Students will understand the various aspects of flight---space travel, airplanes, rocketry. Unit will culminate in a rocket launch.
2ND GRADE CURRICULUM
2ND GRADE CURRICULUM
INVESTIGATIONS PART I: Investigations of Fairy Tales
Concepts: Points of view and cultures from around the world.
PART II: Investigations of Ancient Egypt Concepts: Geography, literature, communicating mathematically, and culture. Unit culminating in an Egyptian feast exhibiting students’ knowledge and research.
• PART III: Investigations in Architecture Concepts: Students will investigate elements of architecture, periods in architecture, and applications for architecture in the future.
INVESTIGATIONS PART I: Investigations of Fairy Tales
Concepts: Points of view and cultures from around the world.
PART II: Investigations of Ancient Egypt Concepts: Geography, literature, communicating mathematically, and culture. Unit culminating in an Egyptian feast exhibiting students’ knowledge and research.
• PART III: Investigations in Architecture Concepts: Students will investigate elements of architecture, periods in architecture, and applications for architecture in the future.
CURRICULUMCURRICULUM
Bob Eisenberg’s “The Big Six” steps for gathering information and creating research projects (big6.com)---Task Definition---Information Seeking Strategies---Location/Access---Use of Information---Synthesis---Evaluation
Group research projects based on eight multiple intelligences
Creative dramatics/presentations
Bob Eisenberg’s “The Big Six” steps for gathering information and creating research projects (big6.com)---Task Definition---Information Seeking Strategies---Location/Access---Use of Information---Synthesis---Evaluation
Group research projects based on eight multiple intelligences
Creative dramatics/presentations
Evaluation, Conferencing, Communication
Evaluation, Conferencing, Communication
Beginning with the 2nd six-weeks grading period, each child in the program will receive a Gate 10 evaluation inserted into their report cards
Parent/Teacher Conferences are held yearly and additionally as needed or requested
Newsletters and curriculum outlines
Beginning with the 2nd six-weeks grading period, each child in the program will receive a Gate 10 evaluation inserted into their report cards
Parent/Teacher Conferences are held yearly and additionally as needed or requested
Newsletters and curriculum outlines
Lovejoy ISD – Gate 10Lovejoy ISD – Gate 10
3rd - 5th Integrated Studies ProgramCynthia Anderson, Nancy Greer,
Debbie Rohlmeier
3rd - 5th Integrated Studies ProgramCynthia Anderson, Nancy Greer,
Debbie Rohlmeier
3rd-5th Integrated Studies3rd-5th Integrated Studies
Definition:
Making connections with text from personal, world, and other literary experiences
Weaving, blending, and connecting reading, writing, art, music, science, math, and social studies in pursuit of a common goal
Definition:
Making connections with text from personal, world, and other literary experiences
Weaving, blending, and connecting reading, writing, art, music, science, math, and social studies in pursuit of a common goal
3rd-5th Integrated Studies3rd-5th Integrated Studies
Purpose:
To create an awareness of enduring understandings and essential questions through a framework of depth and complexity
To increase learning potential and understanding for students
To enable students to evaluate and synthesize new learning opportunities
Purpose:
To create an awareness of enduring understandings and essential questions through a framework of depth and complexity
To increase learning potential and understanding for students
To enable students to evaluate and synthesize new learning opportunities
3rd-5th Integrated Studies3rd-5th Integrated Studies
Collaboration: Collaboration is the key to success for an
integrated gifted program.
The GATE 10 teachers partner and plan together on a weekly basis to ensure the learning opportunities, goals, and objectives are uniform across the district.
Collaboration: Collaboration is the key to success for an
integrated gifted program.
The GATE 10 teachers partner and plan together on a weekly basis to ensure the learning opportunities, goals, and objectives are uniform across the district.
Components of a GATE 10 Integrated Studies
Components of a GATE 10 Integrated Studies
Universal theme for each grade level3rd – Establishing Identities within Various Communities4th – Adaptations to Adversity5th – Diversity and Conflict Enable Opportunity
Continuous connection to other academic disciplines (Science, Art, Music, Social Studies)
Curriculum developed through the lens of Social Studies TEKS
Universal theme for each grade level3rd – Establishing Identities within Various Communities4th – Adaptations to Adversity5th – Diversity and Conflict Enable Opportunity
Continuous connection to other academic disciplines (Science, Art, Music, Social Studies)
Curriculum developed through the lens of Social Studies TEKS
Components of a GATE 10 Integrated Studies
Components of a GATE 10 Integrated Studies
Literature - Novel Studies
- Multiple Genres - Independent Reading (self-selection)
Opportunities for metacognition- Bloomin’ Journals
- Life Collections- Rigorous, relevant research- personal choice reading product
Literature - Novel Studies
- Multiple Genres - Independent Reading (self-selection)
Opportunities for metacognition- Bloomin’ Journals
- Life Collections- Rigorous, relevant research- personal choice reading product
Novel Studies for Fifth GradeDiversity and Conflict Enable
Opportunity
Novel Studies for Fifth GradeDiversity and Conflict Enable
Opportunity
Bridge to Terabithia, by Paterson
George vs. George, by Schanker
Red Moon at Sharpsburg, by Wells
The Cay, by Taylor
Bridge to Terabithia, by Paterson
George vs. George, by Schanker
Red Moon at Sharpsburg, by Wells
The Cay, by Taylor
Novel Studies for Fourth GradeAdaptations to Adversity
Novel Studies for Fourth GradeAdaptations to Adversity
Esperanza Rising, by Ryan
Pictures of Hollis Woods, by Giff
Bud,Not Buddy, by Curtis
Sign of the Beaver, by Speare
Esperanza Rising, by Ryan
Pictures of Hollis Woods, by Giff
Bud,Not Buddy, by Curtis
Sign of the Beaver, by Speare
Novel Studies for Third GradeEstablishing Identities within Various
Communities
Novel Studies for Third GradeEstablishing Identities within Various
Communities
Harriet the Spy, by Fitzhugh
Year of the Dog, by Lin
Poppy, by Avi
Castle in the Attic, by Winthrop
Harriet the Spy, by Fitzhugh
Year of the Dog, by Lin
Poppy, by Avi
Castle in the Attic, by Winthrop
Curriculum SourcesCurriculum Sources
Using TEKS to guide skill inclusion
William & Mary Integrated Curriculum for Gifted Students
Caesar’s English, by Michael Clay Thompson
Reviving the Essay, by Gretchen Bernabei
Deeper Reading, by Frank Gallagher
Teaching Grammar Through Writing, by Keith Polette
Using TEKS to guide skill inclusion
William & Mary Integrated Curriculum for Gifted Students
Caesar’s English, by Michael Clay Thompson
Reviving the Essay, by Gretchen Bernabei
Deeper Reading, by Frank Gallagher
Teaching Grammar Through Writing, by Keith Polette
Lovejoy ISD – Gate 10Lovejoy ISD – Gate 10
3rd - 5th Math ProgramShelley Cano, Penny Meyer, Traci Reagan, Deanne Shaw
3rd - 5th Math ProgramShelley Cano, Penny Meyer, Traci Reagan, Deanne Shaw
Goals
For students to finish the elementary GT Math program ready for success in Pre-Algebra in 6th grade.
To create mathematicians that are competent in their skills as well as confident in their abilities as problem solvers who can communicate and reason mathematically.
Goals
For students to finish the elementary GT Math program ready for success in Pre-Algebra in 6th grade.
To create mathematicians that are competent in their skills as well as confident in their abilities as problem solvers who can communicate and reason mathematically.
3rd – 5th Math Program3rd – 5th Math Program
3rd – 5th Math Program3rd – 5th Math Program
Main Features
90 minutes daily in the GT Math classroom
GT Math teacher is the teacher of record and is responsible for the student’s math grade
Compacted and accelerated curriculum Current grade level TEKS taught and reviewed
to mastery Next grade level TEKS taught
simultaneously
Main Features
90 minutes daily in the GT Math classroom
GT Math teacher is the teacher of record and is responsible for the student’s math grade
Compacted and accelerated curriculum Current grade level TEKS taught and reviewed
to mastery Next grade level TEKS taught
simultaneously
3rd – 5th Math Program3rd – 5th Math Program
Curriculum Resources
GT Math Scope & Sequence which includes current and next grade-level TEKS
M3 Gifted Math Curriculum
Newly adopted textbook – using current and next grade level books
Marcy Cook resources
Math Olympiad
Curriculum Resources
GT Math Scope & Sequence which includes current and next grade-level TEKS
M3 Gifted Math Curriculum
Newly adopted textbook – using current and next grade level books
Marcy Cook resources
Math Olympiad
3rd – 5th Math Program3rd – 5th Math Program
Collaboration between GT teachers
GT math teachers will collaborate weekly to ensure that goals, objectives, and activities are uniform across district.
Collaboration will allow for spiraling, complexity, and deepening of concepts across grade levels.
Collaboration between GT teachers
GT math teachers will collaborate weekly to ensure that goals, objectives, and activities are uniform across district.
Collaboration will allow for spiraling, complexity, and deepening of concepts across grade levels.
3rd – 5th Math Program3rd – 5th Math Program
Problem Solving
What you do when you don’t know what to do
Learn to value the process as much as the solution
If you already know the answer or how to solve it, then it’s not a real problem. It’s just practice.
Problem Solving
What you do when you don’t know what to do
Learn to value the process as much as the solution
If you already know the answer or how to solve it, then it’s not a real problem. It’s just practice.
3rd – 5th Math Program3rd – 5th Math Program
Challenge We learn the most when we are put into a state of
disequilibrium, which brings confusion and frustration and causes a strong desire to “figure it out.”
Frustration is a good thing when it’s within a safe environment where support and guidance is abundant.
By learning how to handle frustration and confusion now in a safe setting, they will know how to handle challenging situations later in their lives.
Challenge We learn the most when we are put into a state of
disequilibrium, which brings confusion and frustration and causes a strong desire to “figure it out.”
Frustration is a good thing when it’s within a safe environment where support and guidance is abundant.
By learning how to handle frustration and confusion now in a safe setting, they will know how to handle challenging situations later in their lives.
GATE 10 Program GATE 10 Program
Bringing the pieces together for total talent development