I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, It's a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. Which is what I do, And that enables you to laugh at life's realities.
– Dr. Seuss
April
The students have begun creating their own "Alternate Educational Activities" (GAMES!). Topics range from the Holocaust to Endangered Animals...and everything in between. The thinking involved in creating these 3 dimensional, one-of-a-kind games includes both critical and creative skills. (Analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing information as well as original, elaborate, and flexible ideas).
Stop down and Play!
Game Night is May 1st, 2008
@ Central Campus - Gymnasium
1121 Jackson Street
Visit us anytime between the hours of 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM
January/February/March
Games Galore!
After analyzing and evaluating the variety of "Thinking" games available, the students will choose a category to research in more depth. Using what they have learned, they will develop and create their own Thinking Game!
STUDENTS - Click on the following link to see your assignments:
November/December
The students will be working on - "My World". These activities provide an opportunity for the students to think creatively and critically, then show their thinking in various formats.
"My World": You are 'given' a new planet. You decide what to call the new planet, what lifeforms are on the planet, what the planet looks like, what patriotic symbols they have, and the different laws/rules/regulations of the planet.
After thinking and imagining, the students will then create a product (booklet, brochure, poster...) to share their activity with the class.
October/November:
BRAIN Structures and Functions (First 3 weeks of Unit) - General Knowledge/Information {Notes/Lecture/Basic Model}, Comprehension/Understanding {Reading/Graphic Organizer/Discussion}, and Application {Games/Activities}.