First+Quarter

The following brochure provides an overview of the various activities that will engage your GT student this year. We are still exploring options that will encompass the research portion of the curriuculum during Third Quarter.



The content of our collage defines who we are and provides us with a sense of being similar to some people and different from others.

On a piece of construction paper (or alternative media described in the assignment), (include your name) arrange 20 specific items which are a part of your own Cultural Bag. It will be called “Our Culture Collage.” You can use photos, drawings, magazine clippings, etc. Be creative, remember: “the content of our bag defines who we are!”



The cultural collage assignment is described in detail in the following document:



Clan of the Cave Bear reading for the comparative essay.

Assignment Description for Comparative Essay

Assignment Description for Create Your Own Fantasy World. Rough Draft due Friday, September 13. Final Project Due Wednesday, September 18. Presentations and "gallery walk" are on Thursday and Friday, September 19-20.