WNY G & T Program - Schoolwide Enrichment

Model (SEM)

"The SEM provides enriched learning experiences and higher learning standards for all children through three goals:

developing talents in all children,
providing a broad range of advanced-level enrichment experiences for all students, and
providing advanced follow-up opportunities for young people based on their strengths and interests.

The SEM focuses on enrichment for all students through high levels of engagement and the use of enjoyable and challenging learning experiences that are constructed around students’ interests, learning styles, and preferred modes of expression."

-Excerpt from www.gifted.uconn.edu

Coding

Extended Day Coding is used to challenge our students to learn how to Code, and incorporate it into their daily education. When students learn to Code, they are learning valuable life skills such as problem solving, teamwork, and creativity. More importantly it’s helping them to be authentic learners.

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Performing Arts

The major types of performing arts include music, opera, dance, drama, and spoken words. The performance creation, significance and definition of this art form depends on the social context and culture. Students explore these skills by navigating through the artistic process of creating and performing.

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Robotics

We offer our students an engaging experience with Robotics. Through the use of Robotics, students are developing skills for their future. It also stimulates students to build their engineering intuition, and emphasizes the meaningful problem-based learning. A strong foundational benefit of our Robotics program is that it is teaching our students how to communicate across different technology platforms.

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CSI: FOrensic Science

Students receive the opportunity to participate in gaining a basic understanding of how a crime scene is evaluated for evidence. Using deductive reasoning and research to problem solve, students will investigate mock crime scenes and evidence. Students will develop an awareness of the many components of the analysis of any crime scene and understand that solid evidence must be used in order to prove the theory of what has taken place. Students will develop an understanding of how scientific progress has impacted the solving of crimes by participating in science labs that focus on fingerprinting, chromatography, DNA extraction, fiber and hair analysis.

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Augmented
Reality

Google's Augmented reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) add a new dimension to classroom instruction and our curriculum. Google Expeditions VR allows our G&T teachers to take students on hundreds of virtual reality trips without ever leaving the classroom. Google's AR technology is also used to help students observe content related objects in the classroom. With the use of a handheld devise, students have the ability to walk around objects and examine details up close.

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Makerspace

MakerSpace allows students to tap into their creative abilities. Students connect between MakerSpace lessons and the real world. It teaches basic problem solving, rethinking of concepts, and builds perseverance. Students take what is in front of them and create what they see in their minds. These hands-on activities allow students to learn at a deeper level and retain what they have learned. This connection also encourages creative thinking allowing for deeper learning.

3D Printing

3D printing

Students use 3D technology to become designers and creators. Through the Tinkercad platform, students bring their concepts from the imagination phase into a real life model.

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