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Gifted ServicesGlenwood Intermediate School
2011-2012
Social Studies Instruction
Co-teaching model (core teacher & Mrs. Burchfield)Differentiated instruction in content and pacingFocus on higher order thinking skillsResearch and presentation skills embeddedLetter grade will appear on report card
Social Studies ContentWe are following the newly released model curriculum from the Ohio Department of Education.Instruction will cover the history, geography, economics and government of the following developments in the Western Hemisphere (North and South America):
Ancient People and Land Exploration and SettlementColonization
What happens next year?
Automatic placement into at least one of the following:
Enriched Language ArtsEnriched MathEAGLE enrichment offerings
Helpful WebsitesNational Association for Gifted Children(NAGC) Information and resources to support the needs of high potential learners. www.nagc.org Ohio Association for Gifted Children (OAGC) OAGC advances the understanding of the needs of the gifted and promotes the establishment of programs and services for gifted students. www.oagc.com ODE- Gifted Education State guidelines and information pertaining to Gifted Education in Ohio http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEPrimary.aspx?page=2&TopicRelationID=503
Helpful WebsitesDr. Sylvia Rimm Parenting Specialist, Psychologist & Gifted Children Advocate who offers outstanding resources on parenting and teaching gifted children. Her Cleveland office is home to the Family Achievement Clinic and the Educational Assessment Service, Inc. Super information on parenting for success and dealing with underachievement. She also answers questions posted online. www.sylviarimm.com Mindware Super catalogue of brainy toys and materials for kids of all ages. www.midware.com
