Trail of Socrates Video
Dodge ball tournament
(Video)
Back to School Night
Academic Enrichment and
Pre-Algebra
• David Martys
– Bachelors degree in Health and Physical
education
– Masters degree in counseling psychology
– 6 years teaching in Neshaminy School District
– Third year teaching AE
– Golf Pro at Makefield Highlands for 3 years
prior to teaching
6th Grade AE Curriculum
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Future Problem Solving International
Trial of Socrates and Philosophy
Survival Simulation
Junior Great Books
Touchtone Discussions
Math Problem Solvers
Future Problem Solving
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Analyze the Situation
Brainstorm Challenges
Identify Underlying Problem
Brainstorm Solutions
Evaluate Solutions
Develop Action Plan for Best Solution
FPS Topics 2013-2014
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Social Isolation- October 18th
Desertification- December 13th
Surveillance Society- January 6th
Land transportation- April 11th
(state comp)
- TBA- International, June 6th
• http://www.pafps.org/#!news-andevents/c24vq
Trial of Socrates
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Research
Develop Character Roles
Create Costumes/Props
Conduct Trial
Discussions/Essays
• Junior Great Book Short Stories
• Touchtones
– “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut
– “The Velt” by Ray Bradbury
Survival Simulation
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Co-operative Team Work
Requiring Group Consensus
In a Life or Death Situation
Stressing Effective Decision-making
Skills
7th Grade Curriculum
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Who am I?
Architecture
Community Service
Junior Great Books
Touchstones Discussions
Math Problem Solvers
Survival Simulation
Who am I
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Genealogy Study
In-depth Analysis of Self
Brain Research/Left/Right
Learning Styles
Multiple Intelligences
Psycho-Analysis
Sociology
Architecture
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Dream House
Exterior/Interior
Landscape
Region/Climate
“Green” and Eco Friendly; working
with HS science dept.
Discussions/Essays
• Junior Great Book Short Stories
• Touchtones
Survival Simulation
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Co-operative Team Work
Requiring Group Consensus
In a Life or Death Situation
Stressing Effective Decision-making
Skills
8th Grade Curriculum
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Decades Project
Formal Debates
Trial/Law
Independent Research Project and Presentation
Survival Simulation
Junior Great Books
Touchstones Discussions
Math Problem Solvers
Decades Project
• Partner Up and pick a Decade
• Research Decade using 18 categories
from Future Problem Solving
• Presentation Using
Technology/Online Resources
– NSD wiki
Formal Debates
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Partner Up with “Hot Topic”
Research Pro/Con of “hot topic”
Resolve
5 minute Speech
2 Minute Rebuttal
Conclusion
Classroom Vote
Trial/Law
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Application of Study on Constitution
Courtroom Procedures
Study of Famous Law Cases
Presentation of Law Case that
impacted America
Research Project
• Topic of Choice (ok’d by teacher and
parent)
• Formal Research Using New Library
Resources
• Gathering Information, Sources, Quotes
• Writing Essay on Topic Using MLA Format
• Project for Class
Survival Simulation
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Co-operative Team Work
Requiring Group Consensus
In a Life or Death Situation
Stressing Effective Decision-making
Skills
Discussions/Essays
• Junior Great Book Short Stories
• Touchtones
GIEPs
• Conferences Coming soon
• Look for Formal Invitation
Contact Information
• Dave Martys
• 215-809-6210
• dmartys@neshaminy.k12.pa.us