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Trail of Socrates Video. Dodge ball tournament (Video). Back to School Night. Academic Enrichment and Pre-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
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Back to School Night Academic Enrichment and Pre-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