Instructional seminars are designed to extend student interests beyond general exploratory experiences. Students develop a broad range of advanced-level skills in preparation for in-depth study and creation of a product on a chosen interest. G/T Resource Teachers provide advanced-level instruction and schedule these opportunities for interested students. Skill development might include written, oral, and visual communication skills, critical and creative thinking skills, research skills, technology skills, and skills in visual and performing arts. Seminar topics may include consultation with professionals involved in the field of study who provide students with additional instruction and guidance as they engage in product development. Instructional seminar products will be displayed for community viewing at the school enrichment fairs in the spring. Teachers, students, or parents may nominate students to participate in an instructional seminar.
NEW Instructional Seminars to start in February - We have some new, exciting seminars that will be starting up in February. - All instructional seminars are open to all students in grades 2 - 5.
Grade 2 “Mystery Festival” Wednesdays before school (8:00 – 8:45) Have you ever wondered how scientists solve mysteries? In this seminar you will learn about what forensic scientists do to solve a mystery, including how to analyze fingerprints and shoe prints.
“50 Nifty States” Thursday at recess (11:35 – 12:05) Did you know that the first public school opened in Maryland in the late 1600s? Learn about Maryland and the other states in the U.S. Find out about their capital cities, flags, flowers and important places.
Grade 3 “Mystery Festival” Wednesdays before school (8:00 – 8:45) Have you ever wondered how scientists solve mysteries? In this seminar you will learn about what forensic scientists do to solve a mystery, including how to analyze fingerprints and shoe prints.
“Endangered Animals” Tuesdays at recess (12:50 – 1:20) Did you know that some animals could become extinct, throughout the world? Create your own book and learn about endangered animals on earth and in the sea. Spread the word, what we can do to save our favorite creatures.
“code.org” Thursdays before school (8:00 – 8:45) Did you enjoy the work you did during the Hour of Code? If so, this seminar is for you. You will learn about the basics of computer programming and create interactive games, stories, and art that you can share with others.
Grade 4 “Tech Club” Tuesdays before school (8:00 - 8:45) Do you like to work on the computer? In this seminar you will learn about some new software programs, like Comic Life, Power Point and iMovie. Use that software to create products, which will be shared with others.
“Rubik’s Cube Mosaics” Tuesdays at recess Did you enjoy being part of the Rubik’s Cube seminar? Do you like to create geometric pictures? If so, this seminar is for you. You will use cubes to create various patterns and pictures. (Students MUST have already taken the Rubik’s Cube seminar)
“code.org” Thursdays before school (8:00 – 8:45) Did you enjoy the work you did during the Hour of Code? If so, this seminar is for you. You will learn about the basics of computer programming and create interactive games, stories, and art that you can share with others.
“Sports Games” Thursdays at recess (2:05 – 2:35) Are you a fan of an athletic sport? Do you love to watch the Olympics? Learn about your favorite team or athlete. Create you own board game, that you can have fun creating and playing.
Grade 5 “Tech Club” Tuesdays before school (8:00 - 8:45) Do you like to work on the computer? In this seminar you will learn about some new software programs, like Comic Life, Power Point and iMovie. Use that software to create products, which will be shared with others.
“Sports Games” Thursdays at recess (1:35 – 2:05) Are you a fan of an athletic sport? Do you love to watch the Olympics? Learn about your favorite team or athlete. Create you own board game, that you can have fun creating and playing.
* Please note that before school seminars do NOT meet if school is delayed due to inclement weather.