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Purpose of B.R.I.D.G.E.S

B.R.I.D.G.E.S (Building Relationships to Inspire and Develop Gifted Education Students) Parent Orientation Meeting August 22, 2011. Purpose of B.R.I.D.G.E.S.

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Purpose of B.R.I.D.G.E.S

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  1. B.R.I.D.G.E.S(Building Relationships to Inspire and Develop Gifted Education Students)Parent Orientation MeetingAugust 22, 2011

  2. Purpose of B.R.I.D.G.E.S • Provides an academically focused and supportive environment for students who share similar interests, needs, and abilities • Unique learning activities that support, enrich, and extend the curriculum taught in the regular classroom

  3. Purpose of B.R.I.D.G.E.S • Engaging and challenging “hands-on” and “minds-on” activities for students that promote higher order thinking and critical thinking skills • A full day of uninterrupted learning • Additional opportunities provided for leadership and team building

  4. Benefits of B.R.I.D.G.E.S Over Regular PTP Pullout Program • Building relationships between students across the district • Longer in-depth and enriched lessons • Consolidated pullout program to allow for: • Smaller class sizes • More individualized student instruction • More time for experiments and hands-on activities • Exposure to content across a variety of subject areas

  5. B.R.I.D.G.E.S Daily Schedule 9:15-9:45 Students Transported to T.C. Cherry 9:45-10:15 Leadership/Team Building Activity 10:15-11:45 Science/Math Classes 11:45-12:30 Lunch & Recess 12:30-2:00 Math/Science Classes 2:00-2:30 Students Transported to Home Schools

  6. B.R.I.D.G.E.S Schedule 2011-2012McNeill & Parker-Bennett-Curry 2nd Grade3rd Grade October 21st September 23rd November 18th November 4th January 13th December 9th February 10th January 27th March 16th February 24th April 27th March 30th

  7. B.R.I.D.G.E.S Schedule 2011-2012Potter Gray & T.C. Cherry & Dishman-McGinnis 2nd Grade3rd Grade October 14th September 16th November 11th October 28th January 6th December 2nd February 3rd January 20th March 2nd February 17th April 20th March 23rd

  8. B.R.I.D.G.E.S Content Lessons • 3rd Grade (Life Science) • September 16th & September 23rd • Science • Learn how to use microscopes and prepare slides • Identify parts of cells and discuss their unique functions • Compare and contrast plant and animal cell structures • Math • Design a zoo based on a specific perimeter while meeting specific criteria (budget, space restrictions, etc.) • Use problem solving strategies to place animals in the zoo based on their habitat and space of their enclosure • Use data, measurement, and geometric shapes to solve real world problems

  9. B.R.I.D.G.E.S Content Lessons • 2nd Grade (Earth Science) • October 14th & October 21st • Science • Learn about tectonic plates and continental drift theory • Discuss “Ring of Fire,” how volcanoes are formed, and current events involving volcanoes (Iceland, Mount St. Helens) • Interactive website explaining types of volcanoes and the inside structure of a volcano • Participation in two volcano experiments • Create their own virtual volcano online and watch it erupt • Math • Disaster Math • Use problem solving strategies to solve math problems relating to various natural disasters • Use information given in a chart to develop and create their own math problems for a partner to solve • Explain problem solving strategies used to solve multiple step math problems

  10. Upcoming Tentative Field Trips • Lost River Cave • WKU Planetarium • The Gatton Academy • WKU Science Lab • Guest Speakers

  11. Monthly B.R.I.D.G.E.S Newsletter • The monthly B.R.I.D.G.E.S newsletter will contain the following information: • Educational content students are learning during the B.R.I.D.G.E.S sessions • Upcoming field trip opportunities for students • Pictures of students engaging in activities offered at B.R.I.D.G.E.S in the classroom and during field trip experiences

  12. Question & Answer Session • Are there any questions, comments, or concerns that you would like addressed at this time?

  13. School & Science Lab Tour • We will now offer a tour of T.C. Cherry as well as the science lab and classroom areas where students will be when they attend B.R.I.D.G.E.S! • We look forward to working with you and your children this year!

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