inquiry through investigation orientation structures 2012-2013
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FUTURA. Inquiry Through Investigation Orientation Structures 2012-2013. U nderstanding. F acilitating. Genius can only breathe freely in an atmosphere of freedom. John Stuart Mill. T hrough. U tilizing. R eal life. A pplication. Welcome To FUTURA “Developing The Intellect”. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Inquiry Through InvestigationOrientation
Structures2012-2013
Facilitating
Understanding
Through
Real life
Application
Genius can only breathe freely in an atmosphere of
freedom. John Stuart MillUtilizing
Welcome To FUTURA“Developing The
Intellect”Weekly Schedule
Monday: FHR 5thTuesday: FHR 4th
Wednesday: LeesburgThursday: Seldens
LandingFriday: Balls Bluff &
Lucketts
Students arrive at FUTURA at approximately 9:00-9:15 and depart at
1:45 to return to their homerooms/home schools.
FUTURA Daily Routine
A Typical FUTURA day9:15 Warm Up/Creative Problem Solving9:30 Snack in Cafeteria (classrooms are food free)9:45 Interest Centers10:45 Structures Lesson A ~ Interactive Learning11:50 Diversions (Recess) ~ Lunch12:50 Assessment Portfolio development ~ Ketchup
Presentations ~ Stories with Holes ~ Read Aloud1:30 Wrap Up ~ Exit Pass ~ Dismissal
Program Goals To become divergent creative thinkers
who recognize problems and solve them.
To construct personal meaning and understanding of others and of the world around them.
To develop the capacity of self-assessment and take ownership of one’s learning.
Expectations Academic Rigor
Has Qualitatively Different Academic Environments (More In-Depth, Complex and Abstract Concepts and Ideas)
Builds Upon Interests, Strengths and Personal Goals Engages Consistently in Sophisticated Investigations of Materials, Texts,
Interactive Technologies and Learning Activities Employs Advanced Critical and Creative Processes Investigative and Open-Ended Learning Processes Utilizes Effectively Existing Knowledge and Creates New Knowledge Develops and Applies Deep Understanding of Significant Concepts,
Generalizations and Essential Questions to Problem Finding and Problem Solving
Sets No Predetermined Limits Creates Life-Long Learners and Thinkers Capable of Independent Reflection,
Self-Evaluation and Reasoning
Within the program of study, we offer advanced, sophisticated curriculum which consistently builds upon and extends beyond a standard course of study through universal concepts, complex levels of generalizations and essential questions from multiple perspectives within the topic. Students consistently engage in multiple, complex, thought-provoking and ambiguous texts/materials that challenge their thinking and feelings.
FUTURA 2012-2013School Year
Curriculum~StructuresTopics of Study Architecture Natural Structures Ancient Structures Cultures Design Structures in
Language
Throughout the Year
Problem Solving Critical Thinking Creative Thinking Evaluative
Thinking Deductive
Thinking Communication
Skills Analytical Skills Application of
Technology
ESSENTIAL UNDERSTANDINGS
• Structures are self-supporting• Structures meet the need of the builder• Structures provide a framework• Structures can be modified• Structures are a meaningful arrangement of elements • Structures obey the laws of nature
Through This Curriculum…Students become aware
of…ScientificTechnical
MathematicalSocial Science
CommunicationFine Arts
Real World
Hands on Learning!
Sometimes questions are more important than answers. Nancy
Willard
Interest Development Centers
Traditional Centers Extreme Math Sudoku Awesome Algebra Game Strategist Culture Coming to America Shakespeare Medieval Time ETC…
Non-traditional Cartooning Weather Natural Disasters Famous People Constellations Optical Illusions Challenging Projects for Creative
Minds Enigmas Student-developed Independent
Study
Coming together is a beginning.Keeping together is progress.Working together is success! Henry Ford
TEAMWORK
Assessments Student Portfolios Interest
Development Daily Exit Pass Formal County
FUTURA assessments will be given at the end of each semester.
Performance AssessmentThinker Skills
Problem Solving/Decision Making, Critical & Creative Thinking
Worker Skills Pursuing Challenges, Managing Time,
Producing Quality Work
Connector Skills Communicating
Making Real World Connections
Reflector Skills Goal Setting, Self-Assessing Product or Performance
Communication
Communication is the key to success in FUTURA.
Please review your child’s binder weekly to find out what topics were covered and important information.
Communication
EXIT PASS
Regular Classroom Make-Up Work Policy
All students have two days to make-up essential base school work.
Students will not have assigned homework in FUTURA but they may choose to continue
research work at home.
Supplies
Binders, dividers, composition journals, and folders are provided for new students. Returning 5th graders are asked to use binders and folders during their second year.
Additionally, our classroom could use…
Pencils Glue sticks Colored pencils Markers Tissues Wipes Straws Sharpies Erasers
Field Trip Under Construction… ? Building Museum ? DC Scavenger Hunt ? Luray Caverns ???? Falling Water, Frank
Lloyd
Withdrawals or Changes in Placement
If, for any reason, a student needs to withdraw from the program, a parent
conference is required.
Questions?