8th Grade GT

Problem Solving

8th grade students will be presented with  global issues and will work in groups to design solutions by incorporating different points of view.  The students will work collaboratively and will be given choices about how they want to solve or raise awareness about the issue from the perspective of their groups.  

World Peace Game

 Each 8th grade class will participate in an amazing problem solving activity called "The World Peace Game".   It takes a 12-15  days to explain and play the game, so usually one class will play in the Fall semester and the other will play during the Spring semester.  The World Peace Game focuses on critical thinking, strategy, collaboration, and communication skills in order to help students resolve and transform the conflicts presented to them. It requires students to compromise, be  creative, and consider different perspectives and interests.

Please visit worldpeacegame.org for more information!

STEAM Days

All 8th grade GT students will present at an elementary campus STEAM Day. Students will choose a topic, form groups, and create their presentations during GT class.