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Holdeman Elementary – The Fitness Club...

Posted by admin in Tucson Schools on June 15, 2010 | No Comments

A different type of afterschool club, the Fitness Club incorporated aspects of math and physical education to create an innovative curriculum for fourth graders. As the children performed various physical activities, their math and reading skills were put to the test through measuring the basketball court and estimating and weighing their partner. They used their map reading skills to complete a fitness "Scavenger Hunt." The students then participated in several sessions about health and nutrition.

Tempe Elementary’s PACE Gifted Program ̵...

Posted by admin in Tucson Schools on April 26, 2010 | No Comments

Third, fourth and fifth graders donned West African story hats as they began their year-long adventure in lessons of cultural diversity, universal morality, mathematical activities and folk art. The students studied the art of storytelling and its oral tradition. Students created "story hats" that represented a West African tradition and even learned five regional stories from around the world. Special emphasis was comparing and contrasting how different cultures express universal morals. Students learned several mathematical games from different cultures. Studying folk art, students gained awareness of art techniques from all over the world.