SVSD Highly Capable Program
2014-2015
Fifth Grade Overview
EXPLORATION
First Trimester-
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Caravans Simulation-integrates world geographical activities, critical thinking, research,
and a creative historical fiction presentation, “Invent an Explorer”!
Math Quest-Integrating math computation and problem solving
Math League Contest
Mental Math Quizmo Competition
SVSD 5th Grade High-C Math Team Competition-Trophies awarded
Extension Trip-Pacific Science Center-View IMAX and Outer Limits Planetarium Show
December 8-FCES
December 10-OES/NBES
December 11-SES/CVES
Second Trimester-
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Robotics- integrates the Scientific Method, critical thinking, hands-on exploration,
technology, and teamwork. Dancing Robot Challenge!
Extension Trip-Museum of Flight-Robotics Garage
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Return to the Moon- takes the students through the entire process of astronaut training.
Skills in language arts, social studies, mathematics, critical thinking, and
science/technology are applied.
Extension Trip-Museum of Flight Challenger Learning Center- “Return to the Moon Mission”
March 23-OES/NBES
March 24-FCES
March 26-SES/CVES
Third Trimester-
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Science Fair Mystery Simulation- integrates scientific inquiry, hands-on science
experimentation, application of critical thinking, and teamwork.
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Imagination Celebration-Students prepare a hands-on math, science, technology or
problem solving project for the event scheduled at the end of the third trimester.
Dates-TBA
The Highly Capable Program instructor presents the curriculum ninety minutes per
week. Each student is required to keep a notebook for reflection and evaluation of their
work in High-C. There are no grades or homework but make-up work may be assigned
by the classroom teacher.
The culminating activity each year is the Imagination Celebration!! Every elementary
High-C program will present a Celebration at their school. It is our way of giving back to
the school and providing a unique learning experience for all students. The Highly
Capable students create a hands-on math, science, technology or problem-solving
game or activity to share at the thinking carnival held in the spring. All third, fourth, and
fifth grade classrooms are invited to attend. Everyone has a fantastic time while
applying their critical thinking skills.