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The pullout portion of the Lakeland
K-12 gifted/talented program 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.
In addition to the pullout portion of S.T.R.I.V.E., the needs of gifted
students in grades K-12 are also met through a wide variety of
opportunities, including acceleration, differentiation, flex groups,
enrichment, and honors classes, as well as concurrent enrollment.
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:
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INVENTING!
Students will explore modern day
inventors and inventions.
Using LEGO sets, we will create innovations
emphasizing simple machines.
Students will conduct reverse engineering,
or “take apart” an old appliance, such as a VCR or video camera,
which they
will bring to S.T.R.I.V.E., and create a
Rube Goldberg contraption from its parts.
The expectation is that each student will
enter Invent
Idaho,
at least to the Lakeland District Invention Convention level.
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE
GIFTED?
Students
will discover their various “intelligences” from Howard
Gardner’s
“Multiple Intelligences”, as well as explore many social/emotional
issues of giftedness.
Students will also practice team building
skills to master the all-important skills of leadership and cooperation.
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INQUIRY—DEVELOP YOUR
CURIOSITA!
One common characteristic of
gifted individuals is their sense of
curiosity, or, as Leonardo da Vinci would have
called it in Latin, “curiosita”.
Students will learn to ask well-focused
questions and develop their inquiry skills as they explore unique
scientific experiments.
THE GLOBAL VILLAGE
Based on the best-selling book entitled The Global Village, students
will develop a sense of “World-Mindedness” through simulations and
research about a foreign country of their choice. Students will have an
opportunity to participate in the Heifer International Read To Feed
Program, communicate with a pen pal, as well as read and write folktales
about their chosen country. There will be a strong emphasis on art, as
students create their own shadow puppets and masks, highlighting their
chosen country.
DESTINATION IMAGINATION
Teams of 5-7 students allow their creativity to shine as they conquer
amazing problems! Tackle instant challenges and tap into your team’s
artistic, acting or musical talents as you solve problems in unique and
creative ways! Check out the website
www.destinationimagination.org and
www.idodi.org.
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.
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
MYSTERY MANIA
Use your observation skills to examine the clues and your logical
thinking skills to solve CLUE and Science Sleuth mysteries!
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!
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!
(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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