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6 th Grade GTT. Curriculum Council 5-22-12. 6 th Grade Schedule (2012-13). All six grade students will be taking World Language (Spanish) World Language will alternate every other day with 3 specials.
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6th Grade GTT Curriculum Council 5-22-12
6th Grade Schedule (2012-13) • All six grade students will be taking World Language (Spanish) • World Language will alternate every other day with 3 specials. • Challenge: 30 instructional days for content specific instruction 6th grade GTT, Adolescent Studies, and Art. • Provide introduction to design and modeling. • Provide experience in hands on learning environment. • Focus on building tool/skill competency. • Student engagement and challenge.
Collaboration • National Fluid Power Association • Steve Rogers • Jerry Merz
Need for STEM • Wauwatosa should continue to expand Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) opportunities for students at all levels.
GTT 30 Day Challenge http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4_YuPWrc8k&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1 • See it in action • All skills are developed over the first 25 day of instruction. • Teams use these skills during final challenge. • Safety and skills are learned and continually revisited. • Integration of 21 Century, STEM, critical thinking, and team building.
Costs • Longfellow – 250 Students • Whitman – 235 Students • $20 per Student Cost