GT Model for Middle Schools GT Specialists: Erica Flores and Pacer Swan

GT Content Teachers 6th/7th Grade Social Studies: Mrs. Flores 8th Grade Social Studies: Ms. Markovich 6th/8th Grade ELAR: Mrs. Swan 7th Grade ELAR: Mrs. Bertie 6th Grade Science: Mr. Laymon 7th Grade Science: Mrs. Curtis 8th Grade Science: Mr. Wall

NISD’S Middle School GT Model of Service Priorities: High levels of learning and rigor Choice based on interest Opportunities for advanced research, product design and presentation of work Standardized model across middle school campuses Creativity, collaboration, and problem solving

Goals for Genius Hour explore an area of interest and passion; develop confidence in their abilities to complete an independent research project; use their own research to produce an innovative product; stretch to discover what they are capable of doing academically; learn to accept challenges in order to perform at a high academic and intellectual level; perform research outside of the traditional curriculum improve communication and presentation skills.

SAVE THE DATE! April 16, 2019

Examples of Jet Fuel Activities Escape Rooms Arts and Crafts Brain Teasers Logic Puzzles Transformations Team Building Creative Thinking

GTEAC Gifted & Talented Enrichment Advisory Council