EXTEND Program
The following classes will be offered to EXTEND students for 2007 - 2008:
4th -8th EXTEND Class Description
Art Media Explore while creating an art project using any of a variety of media.
Astronomy A visiting astronomer and a web quest will give students the opportunity to learn the basics of astronomy. Students will have the opportunity to view the night sky through a telescope at the astronomer’s home observatory. This voluntary evening experience will require students to have their own transportation.
Citizenship Plan and carry out a community service project.
Create A Culture Students explore “outside the box” to create a unique, imaginary culture complete with holidays, celebrations, dance, food, clothing, and more.
*Envirothon Learn about soil, wildlife, aquatics, and forestry as you prepare to compete at the district Envirothon competition. (We may also work with the H.S. Envirothon team.)
Everyday Math Haven’t you ever wondered if there is more than one way to solve a problem? In this class, participants are challenged by trying to solve everyday problems when there is more than one way.
Independent Study Choose the method of study as you explore a topic related to your area of giftedness (music, science, art, etc.) Final creations for 4th & 5th graders will be a filamentality. For 6th through 8th graders it will be web design.
Literature Circle Read, do activities, and critically discuss a literature book in a small group.
*Model United Nations Represent a country, write a resolution, prepare a cultural display, and compete at the two-day Southeastern Ohio Model United Nations competition on November 29th and 30th. In addition, students will work with Mrs. Kasler and Mrs. Redefer at arranged times during lunch or after school. (Cost is approximately $90 for lodging, food, awards, and t-shirt.)
*Power of the Pen Learn literary concepts related to creative writing. Prepare and compete in this creative writing competition. In addition, students will work with the Power of the Pen coach during lunch and after school. The competition will take place in February. Winners will advance. (There will be a fee for the competition.)
*Science Fair Follow the scientific method, prepare a display, and compete at the district Science Fair.
Song Writing Students will study the basic structure of a song and create an original composition, complete with music and words. Prerequisites: Must be able to read and interpret music, as well as have a good understanding of chord progressions.
Visual Media Explore photography and video techniques by producing a creation of the group’s choice.
What’s the Verdict Become part of a trial in this real-to-life simulation.
An asterisk (*) represents a competition.
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