These activities were
created by gifted students ranging in grades from 1st -8th
that are placed into our Gifted Cluster Program. Cartwright
has in place a school wide cluster model at all 20 of their
schools. Students placed in this program in addition to
daily tiered classroom instruction are provided enrichment
services during which they completed the following
activities. Alien Road Rally Newspaper Bridges Golf Course These photos have been
provided with parents' permission by:
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Phoenix, Arizona
ENGAGING
CREATIVE THINKING:
Activities to
Integrate Creative Problem Solving
In this task, students work in groups primarily using
recyclable materials to build a three-dimensional alien that
is exactly two feet tall and free standing. This task
incorporates concepts and skills from art, language arts,
math, science, social studies, and thinking
skills.
Students work in groups to design and construct a
self-propelled vehicle using materials the team "purchases"
with allotted money.
In this task, students use newspapers and tape to build a
standing bridge that is minimum of six inches tall, twelve
inches long, and supports a minimum of four pounds for sixty
seconds. This task incorporates concepts and skills from
language arts, math, science, social studies, and thinking
skills.
In this task, students work in teams using trash and
recyclable materials to construct one section of a miniature
golf course while operating within a budget. This task
incorporates concepts and skills from language arts, math,
science, social studies, and thinking skills.
Melissa Stockton
Gifted Education Specialist
mstockton@mail.cartwright.k12.az.us
623-691-3970