Fourth and Fifth

If your child is fourth or fifth grader receiving gifted services this year:

Isn't It a Wonder? This unit includes the exploration of the 7 Wonders of the World, research of some not-so-well-known wonders, and finally students are challenged to nominate a new Wonder of the World as well as brainstorm/create a model of an original Wonder. (STEM)

Enigmas-Gifted learners get to explore enigmas through an investigative process, they must then develop a hypothesis and solution to a chosen mystery. (TPSP)

Egg Drop Challenge-Students utilize engineering skills to create a structure that will allow for the safe drop of an egg from at least 10 feet. (STEM)

Designing Bridges-students explore the connections between force, balance, stability and the design of bridges and then follow the steps of the Engineering Design Process to imagine, plan, create, test, and then improve their own bridge designs. (Engineering is Elementary.)