Advanced Learning Program

WE’RE “ON TARGET” THE WEEK OF JANUARY 30, 2012

 ANURANS ON THE RUN

4^th and 5^th  GRADE TARGET

Essential Questions: 

How does the frog’s anatomy enable it to survive in its environment?

What implications does the demise of the anurans have on the environment and humankind?

Discovery:   

Reader’s Theater

• “Just a Bunch of Frogs Standing Around and Talking”
• Teamwork
• Each team writes a conclusion to the play
• Each group will perform their Reader’s Theater for the class

Critical Thinking: 

DiCon

Creative Thinking: 

• Brainstorm
• Create frog puppets for Reader’s Theatre performance

WE’RE “ON TARGET” THE WEEK OF JANUARY 30, 2012

Puzzled by the Past                          

2^ND and 3^RD GRADE TARGET

Essential Question: 

What secrets of the past can be unlocked by archaeologists?

How does an archaeologist go about examining, surveying, and excavating a dig site?

Discovery:   

• What is ancient?
• What is archaeology?
• Homework:  How is an archaeologist like a detective?

Critical Thinking: 

• Chain Reaction
• How do you blow out a birthday candle?
• Two Minute Mystery:  Cave Painting

Creative Thinking: 

• Brainstorm

It’s Time for Target!

 

Second Semester Target Schedule

Monday:    5^th grade:  Cox and Scroggin

Tuesday:   4^th grade

Wednesday:  5^th grade:  Cain and Yarbrough

Thursday:  3^rd grade

Friday:     1^st grade

               2^nd grade

Happy New Year

We will be testing in January and will notify your teachers when we are ready to resume Target.

Mrs. Sawyer and Mrs. Wardrop

WE’RE “ON TARGET” THE WEEK OF December 12

Beyond the Magnifying Glass

2^nd and 3^rd Grade                 

Essential Questions: 

• How can methods used for solving crimes be applied to real life experiences?
• How can solving mysteries help you become a better critical thinker?
• What techniques do scientists use to unravel mysteries?

Discovery: 

• Complete and Share Mystery Story
•  Mystery Manual Entry
• The Case of Flawless Phil    

Creative Thinking:

3^rd Grade:  Share Above and Beyond Projects

Brainstorm

WE’RE “ON TARGET” THE WEEK OF December 12

Knights  and  Castles                       

4^th and 5^th GRADE TARGET  
 

Essential Questions: 

• In what ways have the Middle Ages influenced your world?
• How does the study of the Middle Ages help us better understand our current life?

 Weighty Word:  jeremiad                    

Discovery:  Castles

• The Parts of a Castle:  Computer Lab

Critical Thinking:

4^th Grade:  Renaissance Fair: logic puzzle

                  Nine Men’s Morris

5^th Grade:  Nine Men’s Morris

 Creativity:

1. How do you catch a dragon?
2. How is a king like a tree?

WE’RE “ON TARGET” THE WEEK OF December 5

Beyond the Magnifying Glass

2^nd and 3^rd Grade

Essential Questions: 

• How can methods used for solving crimes be applied to real life experiences?
• How can solving mysteries help you become a better critical thinker?
• What techniques do scientists use to unravel mysteries?

Discovery:

• Forensic Science:  High Touch/High Tech…Forensic Fun!  

Creative Thinking:

• Brainstorm

 

ATTENTION 3^rd GRADERS

 The "above and beyond" project due date has been changed to Thursday, December 15th, because of the High Touch/High Tech in-school field trip.

All other grades' due date will remain the week of December 5.

Upcoming Events for 2^nd and 3^rd Grade

 

Detective Ellis of the Cobb County Police Department will visit us.

December 1^st:  3^rd  Grade                                                    

December 2^nd:  2^nd  Grade

 

High Touch/High Tech:  Forensic Science

December 9^th:  2^nd and 3^rd Grade

 

PERMISSION SLIPS ARE DUE BY DECEMBER 1

The Town Faire at Timber Ridge

4^th Grade Target – November 29

5^th Grade Target – November 30

 

  Our Town Faire is drawing nigh.   Parents, we hope to see you there at 9:00 A.M.

Just a few reminders:

1. Students are making 20 or more wares to barter
2. Students will present a memorized speech to the Fair Folk who will be visiting the Town Faire
3. Students are putting together a table or booth to display their wares for bartering. (Lunchroom tables will not be used.)
4. On the day of the Town Faire, students will deliver booth and wares to the lunchroom between 7:20 and 7:50 A.M. and place in a corner out of the way.  DO NOT SET UP BOOTH AT THIS TIME, OR SHOW YOUR WARES TO OTHERS.
5. Wear regular clothes to school.  

   After arriving at Target, students will be taken to the cafeteria to set up their booth.  Then, they will don their costumes.

DUE TO LIMITED STORAGE SPACE, ALL BOOTHS MUST BE TAKEN HOME ON THE DAY OF THE FAIRE.