Mrs. Weaknecht - Teacher of the Gifted

Science At Play​

• Exploration of basic scientific principles and scientific method through playground science, toys, and the study of simple machines

• Creation of 3D design/print of a simple machine model

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Inventors and Inventions

• Discussion of different types and purposes of inventions

• Research and analysis of existing inventions

• Research of famous inventors

• Activities on the inventive process:  reversing, designing, re-designing, improving, finding new uses, and inventing

• Creation of an original invention/journal of process

 

 

 

Greek Mythology

• Literature-based activities on a variety of myths

• Research and role-play of a greek god or goddess and Heroes of Greek Myths

• Dramatic presentation/interpretation of a myth

• Creation of myth via Bloxels video-game creator