4th Grade AIM Welcome Curriculum Fourth Grade Supply List: Diane Moore, GT Specialist for Chandler Elementary Diane_Moore@allenisd.org 469-467-1400 ext. 234 Welcome This is going to be an exciting year! I am so thrilled to be back at school and can’t wait until AIM begins. This year the students will be involved in a research project. (TPSP) Phase 1 will be taught during the first semester and Phase 2 the second semester. At the end of the school year, we will have a Gallery showing the great products the students created from their research. Please return the class supplies and updated student information sheet , during the first week of school. Class Times Friday The 4th grade AIM students will meet every Friday. We will begin AIM the second week of school. If possible, please try to schedule Dr. appointments on another day. Curriculum TPSP Project The 4th grade AIM students will have the benefit of participating in the Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP). The TPSP gives students a framework for successfully completing an independent research project. These TEKS-based projects are cross-curricular, with components from English language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science.  Each TPSP project targets two phases of implementation: Phase I presents developmental and instructional lessons using advanced content and a discipline-based research model to gain an understanding of the background knowledge for the task. Phase II provides an opportunity to delve into independent research. Students will synthesize learning, apply knowledge to a novel situation, and provide an advanced, high quality demonstration of their knowledge. Fourth Grade Supply List: One , 1 inch binder with clear pocket insert on the cover. 4-6 tab/ dividers Duct Tape or clear packaging tape Notebook paper Clorox wipes AIM Wish List If you would like to donate 1-2 for projects. (optional) Sponge paint brushes (cheapest ones) Package Tape or Duct Tape Chenille Sticks or pipe cleaners Magnets Clear pkg. tape Model magic Dice Metal washers Toilet paper and paper towel rolls STEAM Guidelines The engineering design process is the driver for finding solutions in the identified problem. Engaging, inquiry based instructional approaches are used and research is incorporated. Students work in teams to find solutions, and multiple right solutions are possible. The definition of technology is anything created by humans in response to a need or want.