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The Gifted and Talented Program in
Lakeland School District is called S.T.R.I.V.E. This acronym stands for
Strengthening Talents, Reasoning, and
Intellect through Varied Experiences. The
S.T.R.I.V.E. Program meets the needs of highly-capable students in a
pull-out format in grades 4-8 by allowing them to study in greater depth
those subjects and areas of interest in which they excel.
The S.T.R.I.V.E. Gifted and Talented
Program focuses on developing problem-solving skills, enhancing
communication and leadership techniques, and promoting creative thought.
Students also develop independence in learning and improve their
research skills through Advanced Learning Projects on topics ranging
from computer programming with LEGOS, learning Spanish, conducting
scientific research, and robotics to movie making and service learning
projects.
Eligibility for the S.T.R.I.V.E.
Program is based on criteria established by the state of Idaho. Students
are referred for testing by teachers or parents, who notice their
exceptional abilities. Students must score at or above the 98% on
individual intelligence measures, achievement tests, and creativity
assessments to participate in the gifted program.
Placement in S.T.R.I.V.E. allows
highly-capable students to challenge themselves in areas of interest and
to develop their thinking skills to the fullest capacity.
S.T.R.I.V.E. Goals:
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To increase convergent thinking skills:
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To increase research skills:
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To increase divergent thinking skills:
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To complete at least one Advanced Learning Project:
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Set own goals
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Set own deadlines
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Self-evaluation
S.T.R.I.V.E. Gifted and Talented Program
Qualification Criteria:
The student must meet at least 3 of the 4 criteria for
placement in the Gifted and Talented Program:
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Scores at or above the 98th percentile on an
individually administered test of intellectual ability
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Scores at or above the 98th percentile in TWO or more
total areas of academic achievement
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Scores at or above the 90th percentile on a test of
creativity
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Was nominated by two or more persons knowledgeable
about the student’s abilities
Sample S.T.R.I.V.E. Activities:
MYSTERY MANIA
Use your observation skills to examine the clues and your logical
thinking skills to solve the “Who Dun It?” mystery. Become embroiled in
the “Caught By a Kiss” mystery. Research the solutions to History
Mysteries. Participants will write and film a group video mystery, using
MovieMaker in a student version of CLUE VCR. Solve mysteries in the
morning session and create a Junior CLUE video mystery in the afternoon
session. September – November all day.
DESTINATION IMAGINATION
Teams of 5-7 students allow their creativity to shine as they conquer
amazing problems (see enclosed problem briefs). Participants will be
expected to perform at the State Destination Imagination competition on
a Saturday in the spring IF their team qualifies, according to new,
stringent criteria. Funding for State qualifiers is paid by Lakeland
District. However, teams, who qualify for Global Finals must provide
their own funding IF parents choose to have their team participate in
Global Finals; teams should decide this critical factor by October for
fund raising purposes. Check out the website
destinationimagination.org and
idodi.org. Note:
true dedication to creative problem solving and DI is
critical this year since state is in the far southeastern corner of
Idaho, not Boise.
HISTORY DAY
Are you a History buff? Do you love learning about the past? What a
wonderful opportunity to improve your research and analytical skills!
Following a central theme, students conduct extensive research to
produce a display, report, multi-media presentation, or creative
performance, working as individuals or on a team. This year’s theme is:
“Conflict and Compromise in History”
Check out the website:
nationalhistoryday.org
Note: parents provide transportation and entry fee to
Regional History Day competition in Kellogg, ID in the spring, and to
State if your child qualifies.
Note: Choose Destination Imagination OR History Day
for morning session. (Nov.-April).
MARS ROVER
Winners! Several Lakeland teams placed at the 2007 Mars Rover North
Idaho competition in Moscow. You could be part of the next winning team!
Sponsored by the Idaho TECH Consortium and NASA, the Mars Rover
competition enables teams of students to work cooperatively as young
engineers to design and build LEGO rovers, which will navigate various
obstacle courses and perform tasks, such as picking up rocks and
climbing a hill. Team members will be expected to participate in the
final competition, which is held at the University of Idaho, on a
Saturday, in the spring. Check it out:
isgc.uidaho.edu/idahotech Note: Choose Mars Rover
OR Advanced Learning Project November – April afternoons. If you want to
do both, see Mrs. Brubaker to arrange.
LOGICAL AND VISUAL- SPATIAL PUZZLES
Do you love “hands-on” puzzles and visually-intriguing challenges? Do
you love to use your logical thinking powers? Then, these activities
will be for you with puzzles and thinking games galore!. We will also
explore the lives of famous intellectuals, such as Plato and Aristotle,
and learn to think like philosophers. (April – May mornings).
CHESS
Why chess? In this age of fast-paced electronic games, why play chess?
Chess education teaches life strategies, including critical thinking,
visualization skills, problem solving, concentration, self-discipline,
determination, perseverance, patience, and socialization skills. Perfect
for beginners and advanced players alike! Try TEAM chess or giant chess!
(April – May afternoons)
Where are they Today?
Former S.T.R.I.V.E. students
S.T.R.I.V.E. Students in Action
Photos
Links:
History Day -
idahohistory.net
(Programs and Events)
Destination Imagination -
destinationimagination.org
Invent Idaho -
scidaho.org/Educate/Invent_Idaho.php
SENG: Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted -
sengifted.org
ITAG: Idaho Talented and Gifted Association -
idaho-sage.org
State Department of Education -
sde.idaho.gov/GiftedAndTalented/default.asp
Mars Rover -
isgc.uidaho.edu/idahotech
Mars Rover Exploration -
marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/gallery/video/animation.html
Hoagies Gifted Education Page -
hoagiesgifted.org
Bird Aviation and Invention Museum -
birdaviationmuseum.com
National Museum of Education -
nmoe.org
Exploratorium -
exploratorium.edu
First Lego League -
firstlegoleague.org
Vocabulary Development -
freerice.com
National Science Bowl -
scied.science.doe.gov/nmsb/default.htm
National Association for Gifted -
nagc.org
Future City competition -
futurecity.org
National Gallery for America’s Young Inventors -
nmoe.org/gallery/index.htm
Student Ideas for a Better America -
nmoe.org/students/siba.htm
Contact Beth
Brubaker at
bbrubaker@lakeland272.org for more info.
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