1. Diane Moore, GT Specialist for Chandler Elementary
4th Grade AIM
Diane Moore, GT Specialist for Chandler Elementary
Welcome
Students participate and develop an Independent Research Model aligned with TEA (Texas Performance Standards Project). The projects, or “tasks,” are based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and focus on the foundation content areas of English language arts and reading, mathematics, science, and social studies with interdisciplinary connections.
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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.
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.
Fourth Grade Supply List:
One , 1 ½ or 2 inch binder with clear pocket insert on the cover.
5-6 tab/ dividers
Clorox wipes
CHOOSE any 2 from the list:
2 black sharpies
Sponge paint brushes (cheapest ones)
Package Tape or Duct Tape
Chenille Sticks or pipe cleaners
Magnets
Clear pkg. tape or double sided tape
Model magic
Dice
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.