Atlanta Public Schools Gifted Programs Curriculum Map

Atlanta Public Schools Gifted Programs Curriculum Map

School-Mary Lin / Gifted Program Teachers: Smith/ Snyder/ Manning / Date: 2011-2012
Grade / Advanced Research Skills and Methods / Creative Thinking & Problem Solving Skills / Higher Order & Critical Thinking Skills / Advanced Communication Skills
2 / Unit Title: Mummies and Math
Duration: Semester 1
Theme: Ancient Egypt and Geometry
GPS: M2D1, M2G2, M2G3, M2P1, M2P3, M2P4, M2P5, S2CS1, S2CS2, S2CS3, S2CS4, S2CS5, S2CS6, S2CS7, SS2G2, SS2G3
TSW Know: There are a variety of ways to research and obtain information about Ancient Egypt.
TSW Understand: The Ancient Egyptian culture has a major influential impact on the development of all civilizations.
TSW Be able to do: Uses technology, such as Google earth, to discover geographic details of modern day Egypt and compare to Ancient Egypt.
Performance Task: Recreates a 3-D map of upper and lower Ancient Egypt. / Unit Title: Mummies and Math
Theme: Ancient Egypt and Geometry
Duration: Semester 1
GPS: M2D1, M2G2, M2G3, M2P1, M2P3, M2P4, M2P5, S2CS1, S2CS2, S2CS3, S2CS4, S2CS5, S2CS6, S2CS7, SS2G2, SS2G3
TSW Know: Pentominos, tangrams and geoboards can be manipulated to make new shapes and figures.
Symmetry is a part of everyday shapes and objects.
TSW Understand: How to manipulate geometric shapes to create new shapes.
There are different types of symmetry: rotational and reflectional.
Tessellations are repetitive patterns that create intricate designs.
TSW Be able to do: Explore and experiment with varied levels of geoboard, tangrams and pentomino puzzles.
Performance Task:
Utilizes individual checklists and assessments to progress through tiered levels of puzzles.
Students complete pre-post assessments.
Manipulates puzzle pieces to solve puzzles or design new objects/shapes from existing pieces.
Creates a symmetrical piece of art using magazines. / Unit Title: Mummies and Math
Theme: Ancient Egypt and Geometry
Duration: Semester 1
GPS:M2D1, M2G2, M2G3, M2P1, M2P3, M2P4, M2P5, S2CS1, S2CS2, S2CS3, S2CS4, S2CS5, S2CS6, S2CS7, SS2G2, SS2G3
TSW Know: Ancient Egypt paved the way for current cultures.
Pentominos, tangrams and geoboards can be manipulated to make new shapes and figures.
Symmetry is a part of everyday shapes and objects.
TSW Understand: Ancient cultures have similarities and differences to modern times.
How to manipulate geometric shapes to create new shapes.
There are different types of symmetry: rotational and reflectional.
Tessellations are repetitive patterns that create intricate designs.
TSW Be able to do: Investigate Egyptian rituals.
Compare and contrast ancient and modern burial techniques
Explore and experiment with varied levels of geoboard, tangrams and pentomino puzzles.
Performance Task: Simulates the mummification process through an experiment following the scientific method.
Build a tomb by designing a blueprint of an Egyptian pyramid.
Utilizes individual checklists and assessments to progress through tiered levels of puzzles.
Students complete pre-post assessments.
Manipulates puzzle pieces to solve puzzles or design new objects/shapes from existing pieces.
Creates a symmetrical piece of art using magazines. / Unit Title: Genre Study: Folk Literature
Duration: Semester 1
GPS: ELA2LSV1, ELA2W1, ELA2R3
TSW Know: Oral presentation and communication skills based on the elements of a specific genre
TSW Understand: Oral presentation skills are a valuable life-long tool; All genres have specific elements
TSW Be able to do: Create genre related products of choice and will present them orally
Performance Task:
Goal: read a minimum of two genre specific books
Responsibility: Prepare oral presentation on one book
Audience: Classmates and teacher
Performance evaluation: rubric
3 / Unit Title: Caravans of the World
Theme: Exploring the World and Endangered Species
Duration: Semester 1
GPS: ELA3C1, ELA3LSV1, ELA3W1, M3M2, M3N1, M3n2, M3P1, M3M4, S3CS2, SS3E1, SS3E2, SS3E3, SS3E4, SS3G1, S3CS1, S3CS2, S3CS3, S3CS4, S3CS5, S3CS6, S3CS7, S3CS8, S3L2
TSW Know: There are a variety of ways to research information about a given topic.
TSW Understand: The research process.
TSW Be able to do: Utilize almanacs,
encyclopedias and other reference tools to produce a country presentation and a report on its’ endangered species
Performance Task:
Collects and organizes data from a variety of sources including technology. / Unit Title: Caravans of the World
Theme: Exploring the World and Endangered Species
Duration: Semester 1
GPS: ELA3C1, ELA3LSV1, ELA3W1, M3M2, M3N1, M3n2, M3P1, M3M4, S3CS2, SS3E1, SS3E2, SS3E3, SS3E4, SS3G1, S3CS1, S3CS2, S3CS3, S3CS4, S3CS5, S3CS6, S3CS7, S3CS8, S3L2
TSW Know: Every country has a different monetary system, language and produces different products when compared to the United States.
TSW Understand: All countries have varied political, economic and social aspects.
TSW Be able to do: Interpret artifacts from other countries.
Performance Task: Create an oral and written presentation on a chosen country and an endangered species of their choice / Unit Title: Caravans of the World
Theme: Exploring the World and Endangered Species
Duration: Semester 1
GPS: ELA3C1, ELA3LSV1, ELA3W1, M3M2, M3N1, M3n2, M3P1, M3M4, S3CS2, SS3E1, SS3E2, SS3E3, SS3E4, SS3G1, S3CS1, S3CS2, S3CS3, S3CS4, S3CS5, S3CS6, S3CS7, S3CS8, S3L2
TSW Know: Individuals and groups work together to utilize a variety of new information.
TSW Understand: The importance of making individual and group decisions.
TSW Be able to do: Apply new information to a variety of tasks.
Performance Task: Create an authentic meal that represents the culture of your country and share it with the class.
Creates an awareness poster for the endangered species.
Completes a variety of mapping activities that deepen geographic understanding. / Unit Title: Genre Study: Realistic Fiction
Duration: Semester 1
GPS: ELA3R2, ELA3W1, ELA3C1, ELA3LSV1
TSW Know: Oral presentation and communication skills based on the elements of a specific genre
TSW Understand: Oral presentation skills are a valuable life-long tool; All genres have specific elements
TSW Be able to do: Create genre related products of choice and will present them orally
Performance Task:
Goal: read a minimum of two genre specific books
Responsibility: Prepare oral presentation on one book
Audience: Classmates and teacher
Performance evaluation: rubric
4 / Unit Title: Super Sleuths
Theme: Investigating Cases/ Investigating the Human Body
Duration: Semester 1
GPS: ELA4R1, ELA4R2, ELA4W3, ELA4LSV2, ELA4W4, ELA4LSV1, M4P5, S4CS1, S4CS2, S4CS3, S4CS4, S4CS5, S4CS6,S4CS7, S4CS8, S4L1, S4L2
TSW Know: There are many ways to research information about a given topic.
TSW Understand:
The anatomy and functions of the human body.
The research process.
TSW Be able to do: Utilizes technology and resources to draw conclusions about how the human body works.
Utilizes technology and resources to draw conclusions about the history and theories surrounding various enigmas.
Performance Task:
Collects and organizes data from a variety of sources including technology.
Performs virtual surgery.
Investigates and researches a selected enigma and instructs peers through a presentation. / Unit Title: Super Sleuths
Theme: Investigating Cases/ Investigating the Human Body
Duration: Semester 1
GPS: ELA4R1, ELA4R2, ELA4W3, ELA4LSV2, ELA4W4, ELA4LSV1, M4P5, S4CS1, S4CS2, S4CS3, S4CS4, S4CS5, S4CS6,S4CS7, S4CS8, S4L1, S4L2
TSW Know: Evaluates information and applies it in a new way.
TSW Understand: There are many ways to work together to solve problems.
TSW Be able to do: Work in teams to form a hypothesis, interpret clues and analyze data to solve cases.
Performance Task: Constructing and labeling a human spine
Detective agencies will develop hypothesis on cases received and will support hypothesis through evidence and data. Agency members will orally present and defend their hypothesis to the class. / Unit Title: Super Sleuths
Theme: Investigating Cases/ Investigating the Human Body
Duration: Semester 1
GPS: ELA4R1, ELA4R2, ELA4W3, ELA4LSV2, ELA4W4, ELA4LSV1, M4P5, S4CS1, S4CS2, S4CS3, S4CS4, S4CS5, S4CS6,S4CS7, S4CS8, S4L1, S4L2
TSW Know:
The human body has multiple systems.
Each person has a unique fingerprint which does not change until the process of death.
There are many types of fingerprints and individuals can possess more than one type.
TSW Understand: The human body is a complex organism.
TSW Be able to do: Investigate human physiology and anatomy.
Performance Task: Dissecting major organs
Sleuths will dust, analyze and compare fingerprint samples. / Unit Title: Genre Study: Mystery Duration: Semester 1
GPS: ELA4R2, ELA4W1, ELA4C1, ELA4LSV1
TSW Know: Oral presentation and communication skills based on the elements of a specific genre
TSW Understand: Oral presentation skills are a valuable life-long tool; All genres have specific elements
TSW Be able to do: Create genre related products of choice and will present them orally
Performance Task:
Goal: read a minimum of two genre specific books
Responsibility: Prepare oral presentation on one book
Audience: Classmates and teacher
Performance evaluation: rubric
5 / Unit Title: The Wonder of National Parks
Theme: Researching National Parks/ Advertising
Duration: Semester 1
GPS: ELA5LSV1, ELA5LSV2, ELA5W1, ELA5W3, ELA5W4, M5D2, S5CS1, S5CS2, S5CS3,S5CS4, S5CS6, S5E1, SS5E2, SS5G1, ELA5R1, ELA5C1
TSW Know: The history and purpose of national parks.
Landforms are features that make up the earth’s surface.
Advertising techniques used by the media for persuasive purposes.
TSW Understand: How landforms are created and change over time
TSW Be able to do: Establishes fact from opinion/evaluates the role of the media in the lives of people.
Synthesize information learned and articulate findings though oral and product presentation.
Performance Task:
Collects and organizes data from a variety of sources including technology.
Writes a research paper about selected National Park. / Unit Title: The Wonder of National Parks
Theme: Researching National Parks/ Advertising
Duration: Semester 1
GPS: ELA5LSV1, ELA5LSV2, ELA5W1, ELA5W3, ELA5W4, M5D2, , S5CS1, S5CS2, S5CS3, S5CS4, S5CS6, S5E1, SS5E2, SS5G1, ELA5R1, ELA5C1
TSW Know: The earth’s forces have created geographic features and draw people to visit national parks.
TSW Understand: How crustal movement and other tectonic activity create landforms.
How to interpret topographical maps.
How wind, water and ice create landforms.
How media is used to persuade and entertain.
TSW Be able to do: Utilize gathered research and technology to create a commercial.
Performance Task:
Uses research materials to create and produce a commercial that represents and features selected park in a unique way. / Unit Title: The Wonder of National Parks
Theme: Researching National Parks/ Advertising
Duration: Semester 1
GPS: ELA5LSV1, ELA5LSV2, ELA5W1, ELA5W3, ELA5W4, M5D2, , S5CS1, S5CS2, S5CS3, S5CS4, S5CS6, S5E1, SS5E2, SS5G1, ELA5R1, ELA5C1
TSW Know: National parks have varied and diverse flora, fauna, wildlife and landforms.
Each state has its own capital, abbreviation and postal code.
Technology can be used to inform, persuade and entertain.
Formal business letters are used when corresponding with government agencies.
TSW Understand: How to use Microsoft Publisher to organize and design a brochure about a national park and its features.
TSW Be able to do: Write a business letter to a national park requesting information.
Performance Task:
Using Microsoft Publisher, designs a trifold brochure containing facts, maps and geological features of selected park. / Unit Title: Genre Study: Historical Fiction
Duration: Semester 1
GPS: ELA5R2, ELA5R4, ELA5W1, ELA5W2, ELA5C1, ELA5LSV2
TSW Know: Oral presentation and communication skills based on the elements of a specific genre
TSW Understand: Oral presentation skills are a valuable life-long tool; All genres have specific elements
TSW Be able to do: Create genre related products of choice and will present them orally
Performance Task:
Goal: read a minimum of two genre specific books
Responsibility: Prepare oral presentation on one book
Audience: Classmates and teacher
Performance evaluation: rubric

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