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Farristown Middle School. What begins here will change the world. Creating Innovative and Creative Thinkers 2011-2012. Middle School. Think back….. What are the biggest changes in our society?. What skills are needed to address the changes in our society?.
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Farristown Middle School What begins here will change the world Creating Innovative and Creative Thinkers 2011-2012
Middle School Think back….. What are the biggest changes in our society?
What skills are needed to address the changes in our society?
Farristown Middle School What begins here will change the world Creating Innovative and Creative Thinkers 2011-2012
Do you sense the urgency?
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Students say……. 94% of our students say possessing 21st Century skills would be critical to their future success. Yet 42% of them say they engage in 21st Century Learning experiences 2 or fewer times a week. 40% say their teachers do not talk with them about careers and career opportunities within their content areas.
global awareness effective speaking critical thinking problem solving adaptability information literacy collaboration creativity media fluency analytical skills entrepreneurialism innovation effective writing synthesis curiosity
“The only way to raise overall standards is to engage the energies and imaginations of every student in the system.”Sir Ken Robinson Out of Our Minds: Learning to be Creative
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Farristown Middle School What begins here will change the world Creating Innovative and Creative Thinkers 2011-2012
6 5 4 3 2 1 D C HOW WE TEACH A B Knowledge(Rigor) 1 2 3 4 5 Application (Relevance)
6 5 4 3 2 1 D C HOW STUDENTS LEARN A B Knowledge(Rigor) 1 2 3 4 5 Application (Relevance)