From A Long Walk to Water to real-world research! Our 7th-grade advanced English students used Kaplan Icons & Frames to analyze the global water crisis, bridging fiction and reality. 💧🌍Check out some of their amazing work!📝✨ @VBGifted @KatieCirilli @ShanaRemian @catgadzinski
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WOW! Such an incredible work of art for the Reflections Contest by a very talented 8th grade Gifted Artist! The theme: "Accepting Imperfect". Simply BEAUTIFUL! @vbschools
6th-grade Social Studies students tackled a debate on the effects of European exploration! This rigorous activity pushed them to think critically about history’s complexities. I was SO impressed by their thoughtful arguments! 🌍🗣️
Students used their creative strengths and transformed their understanding of To Kill a Mockingbird into incredible ad designs! Their work showcases both talent and deep insight. 🎨📚 #Sternberg
As a culminating project, students are connecting To Kill a Mockingbird to Sternberg’s Theory of Intelligence, using their strengths to approach performance tasks that deepen their understanding.
6th grade students analyzed art through a historical lens in an exciting collaboration with the @vmfamuseum! Their insights brought history to life through art! 🎨🖼 @VBMiddle @vbschools @VBGifted @ShanaRemian @KatieCirilli
A huge congratulations to our amazing 8th graders in the gifted art program for claiming the top three spots at the Neptune Festival Youth Art Show! Your artistic talents are truly inspiring! @VBMiddle @ART_jprovow @castiglioni_art @vbschools @ShanaRemian @VBGifted @KatieCirilli
Our 6th grade social studies students had a blast conducting an archaeological dig simulation! 🏺🔍 They uncovered artifacts and learned about the past through hands-on exploration! @KatieCirilli @ShanaRemian @VBMiddle
6th grade social studies students did an amazing job on their Waterways project! 🌊💡 Using Sternberg's theory, they showcased analytical, creative, and practical thinking to explore the importance of rivers and oceans in U.S. history. @KatieCirilli @ShanaRemian @VBGifted
7th grade gifted lunch was a blast! 🎉 We welcomed some new faces and had a great time playing Apples to Apples! 🍏🙌 @ShanaRemian @KatieCirilli @VBGifted
6th grade brought so much energy to our gifted lunch today! @KatieCirilli @ShanaRemian @VBGifted
Advanced English 8 students took part in a TABA to deepen their understanding of empathy, making powerful connections to "To Kill a Mockingbird." Their insightful conversations blew my mind! 🧠🤯📖 @KatieCirilli @ShanaRemian @VBGifted
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Students created stunning paintings onto donated surfboards inspired by client requests. (A specific place, 2D technique, color scheme, & more!) Such fantastic problem solving & collaboration among all! @VBAggie93 @mrgshoe @VBMiddle @WRV1967 @annebaker83 @castiglioni_art
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Hey teachers, have you ever tried protobot.org?
It randomly generates ideas for product & services…but it could also be used for creative writing!
#STEM #DesignThinking
