1. Objectives 1st Grade AIM Welcome Curriculum Supply List
Diane Moore, GT Specialist for Chandler Elementary
ext. 5234
Welcome
This is going to be an exciting year! I love teaching AIM and enjoy having the opportunity to teach the same students each year. If you are new to AIM, WELCOME! AIM will start the second week of school on Tuesday. We will meet in room 234 every Tuesday from 8:30-10:30. You will study Ancient Egypt. If anyone has traveled to Egypt and would like to be a guest speaker to share your knowledge please contact me.
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Curriculum
Allen ISD has implemented the gifted education curriculum by the College of William and Mary which is project based. This year we will continue to focus on critical thinking skills, problem solving, inductive and deductive reasoning, and logic skills. Our integrated unit of study is Ancient Egypt. We will be studying the Ancient Egyptian civilization and culture, the details of their daily life, inventions, systems, monuments, and economy along with the geography of Ancient Egypt. The main goals of the unit are listed below. Each student will have the opportunity to research, contribute to discussions and present various projects throughout the year.
Supply List
Please bring the first day of AIM class.
1 composition
book (any color)
Elmer’s liquid Glue
1 box of Kleenex
1 pkg. flair markers
Pencil top erasers
Objectives
Developing an understanding of the concept of systems and of structure, function, and pattern as key systems elements
Developing reasoning skills with application to social studies
Developing interpersonal and social group process skills
Collaboration, Problem solving skills
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.
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
Index cards
Magnets
Clear pkg. tape
Model magic
Library pockets
Dice
Metal washers