What's buzzin' in GT???: September 2011

Friday, September 30, 2011

Photo of the Day - Friday, Sept. 30th

The DJ Mas Cafe crew is getting ready for MarketPlace Grand Prairie!

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Decisions and Puzzles... on September 27th!

Fifth graders met in their shop teams today and made advertising decsions for MarketPlace Grand Prairie.

They found out that teamwork can be challenging.

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Second graders were challenged with a puzzle from a Japanese quiz show! See how they turned "300" into "ONE" by moving only two toothpicks!

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See pictures of each below:

The TV station group puts their heads together!

Brainstorming....

Ideas...

Let's hear it for DJ MAS!!!

Is solving this puzzle possible?

It's all a matter of perspective!

We finally did it!

Awesome!

Go second grade!

Monday, September 26, 2011

Big Day for 5th Grade GT!

Fifth grade GT students have been working hard preparing for MarketPlace Grand Prairie. They have learned what goes into getting a job! Each student completed an application as well as a personal resume. A former teacher wrote each student a letter of recommendation. Then it was time for interviews with Ms. Biggers! Today the students received their job offers! We now have our two shops fully staffed! Everyone seemed very pleased with their new positions. Way to go, fifth grade! Now it is time to choose shop names and themes, make advertising choices, and learn how to manage a checking account!

Thursday, September 22, 2011

3rd Grade Logical Thinking!

Whitt 3rd grade GT students are thinking logically to solve some tough problems!
They must examine all the clues and use the grids to help them!

Friday, September 16, 2011

Shapes in Nature Scavenger Hunt

Whitt's GT students are hard at work!
Check out these photos taken today during our third graders' Shapes in Nature scavenger hunt! The students have learned the six shapes scientists say are found again and again in the natural world: