Trail of Socrates Video

Dodge ball tournament(Video)

Back to School NightBack to School NightBack to School NightBack to School NightAcademic Enrichment and Academic Enrichment and

Pre-AlgebraPre-Algebra

• David Martys– Bachelors degree in Health and Physical

education– Masters degree in counseling psychology– 6 years teaching in Neshaminy School

District– Third year teaching AE– Golf Pro at Makefield Highlands for 3 years

prior to teaching

6th Grade AE Curriculum

• Future Problem Solving International• Trial of Socrates and Philosophy• Survival Simulation• Junior Great Books• Touchtone Discussions• Math Problem Solvers

Future Problem Solving• Analyze the Situation• Brainstorm Challenges• Identify Underlying Problem• Brainstorm Solutions• Evaluate Solutions• Develop Action Plan for Best Solution

FPS Topics 2013-2014• Social Isolation- October 18th• Desertification- December 13th• Surveillance Society- January 6th

• Land transportation- April 11th (state comp)

- TBA- International, June 6th• http://www.pafps.org/#!news-and-

events/c24vq

Trial of Socrates• Research• Develop Character Roles• Create Costumes/Props• Conduct Trial

Discussions/Essays• Junior Great Book Short Stories• Touchtones

– “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut

– “The Velt” by Ray Bradbury

Survival Simulation• Co-operative Team Work• Requiring Group Consensus• In a Life or Death Situation• Stressing Effective Decision-

making Skills

7th Grade Curriculum• Who am I?• Architecture• Community Service• Junior Great Books• Touchstones Discussions • Math Problem Solvers• Survival Simulation

Who am I• Genealogy Study• In-depth Analysis of Self• Brain Research/Left/Right• Learning Styles• Multiple Intelligences• Psycho-Analysis • Sociology

Architecture• Dream House• Exterior/Interior• Landscape• Region/Climate• “Green” and Eco Friendly; working

with HS science dept.

Discussions/Essays• Junior Great Book Short Stories• Touchtones

Survival Simulation• Co-operative Team Work• Requiring Group Consensus• In a Life or Death Situation• Stressing Effective Decision-

making Skills

8th Grade Curriculum • Decades Project• Formal Debates• Trial/Law• Independent Research Project and

Presentation• Survival Simulation• Junior Great Books• Touchstones Discussions• Math Problem Solvers

Decades Project• Partner Up and pick a Decade• Research Decade using 18

categories from Future Problem Solving

• Presentation Using Technology/Online Resources– NSD wiki

Formal Debates• Partner Up with “Hot Topic”• Research Pro/Con of “hot topic”• Resolve• 5 minute Speech• 2 Minute Rebuttal• Conclusion• Classroom Vote

Trial/Law• Application of Study on

Constitution• Courtroom Procedures• Study of Famous Law Cases• Presentation of Law Case that

impacted America

Research Project• Topic of Choice (ok’d by teacher and

parent)• Formal Research Using New Library

Resources• Gathering Information, Sources, Quotes• Writing Essay on Topic Using MLA

Format• Project for Class

Survival Simulation• Co-operative Team Work• Requiring Group Consensus• In a Life or Death Situation• Stressing Effective Decision-

making Skills

Discussions/Essays• Junior Great Book Short Stories• Touchtones

GIEPs• Conferences Coming soon• Look for Formal Invitation

Contact Information• Dave Martys• 215-809-6210• dmartys@neshaminy.k12.pa.us