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Fall 2009 ProgramsStudents should have PC compatible computers with high speed internet access. Registration for Fall Programs has begun. Download Registration forms to pay with a check. To register with a credit card, please register through Paypal below. You will receive confirmation of your registration along with parent permission forms to sign within 48 hours. Questions? email: michelle@giftedkidsnetwork.com Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 Classes Fall Semester September 8th – December 18th
Ancient Civilizations This a full year class. Students should plan to enroll for 2 semesters.
Grades 5-7
Representative Topics: Fertile Crescent, Ancient Egypt, Ancient India, Ancient China, Ancient Americas, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome.
Students expand their understanding of history by studying the people and events that ushered in the dawn of the major Western and non-Western ancient civilizations. Geography is of special significance in the development these civilizations. Emphasis is placed on the daily lives, cultures, and accomplishments of people, their role in developing social, economic, and political structures, as well as in establishing and spreading ideas that helped transform the world. Students develop higher levels of critical thinking by considering why civilizations developed where and when they did, why they became dominant, and why they declined. Students analyze the interactions among the various cultures, emphasizing their enduring contributions and the link, despite time, between the contemporary and ancient worlds.
Astrobiology Full year course offered Fall and Spring
Grades 7-8
Representative Topics: History of Life on Earth, Chemistry of Life, Cells and Cellular Functions, Life in Extreme Environments, Habitability of other Planets/Moons.
The field of Astrobiology asks three main questions: How does life begin and evolve? Does life exist elsewhere in the universe? What is the future of life on Earth and beyond? Through this unit, students will gain an appreciation for the many complexities of life, the basic necessities of life, the habitability of planets in our solar system, and how astrobiologists continue to develop this field. Students will explore how life emerges from cosmic and planetary precursors and understand the evolutionary mechanisms and environmental limits of life. Students will discuss the principles that will shape the future of life, both on Earth and beyond.
Enrichment Classes
Animal Planet One Semester Enrichment class offered Fall and Spring Grades 3 - 6
Is it fair for animals to be raised in captivity or is it better to allow them to roam free in the wild? What’s your opinion? We’ll examine the practices of wild life preserves, zoos, humane societies and more. We’ll be creating a virtual zoo based on what we learn about humane treatment of animals. We’ll be using wikis, discussion forums, VoiceThreads, and Animoto in this fun activity. This program is asynchronous — activities can be completed at any time during the day/evening. Students should plan to spend about 2 hours per week on these fun activities.
Book Clubs One Semester Enrichment class offered Fall and Spring Grades 4 – 5
Books should be obtained by families either by purchasing the book or borrowing the book for the library.
Book Clubs One Semester Enrichment class offered Fall and Spring Grades 2 – 3
Books should be obtained by families either by purchasing the book or borrowing the book for the library.
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