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Genius Hour2015-2016
Mrs. TakayamaElementary Learning Specialist
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Walnut ElementaryGenius Hour
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM)
Session I: October 1, 8, 15, 22; November
5, 12, and 19; December 3Session II: January 7, 14, 21, 28; February
4, 11, 18, 25; Session III: March 10, 17, 24; April 7, 14,
21, 28; May 5
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Arts Attack!
Isn’t art fun? Learn the elements of art through drawing and other media explorations!
Learn about famous artists and mimic some of their masterpieces!
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Center Stage
Actors and Actresses wanted! Learn everything that goes into putting on
a stage play including props, scenery, direction, and performance.
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Computer Coding
Learn the language of the future: computer coding!
Explore Python, Hopscotch, and Scratch Jr.
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Eco-friendly Gardening
Work in our eco-friendly school garden. Determine which seeds and plants will be placed in planter boxes, pots, or pockets!
Observe and measure growth. Use compost to feed the plants. Don’t forget to weed!
Bring home fruits and vegetables to share.
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Fun with Math
Play fun math games, explore
patterns, and just enjoy the marvelous world of numbers!
No tests, no homework, just fun
with math!
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Mixing Science and Mandarin
Mix hot science with your cool ideas! Perform hands-on science experiments & learn
Mandarin vocabulary from Ms. Jia! Blend different elements and languages as you
discover scientific properties.
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International Art
Origami is the traditional art of paper folding which started over 400 years ago in Japan.
Learn how to transform a flat piece of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and
sculpting techniques.
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Poetry Slam!Do you like to perform or wish that you did? If so, this is the group for you! Discover a side of
yourself that you never knew you had. Act, sing, dance, and learn how to make the
spoken word come alive!
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Precision! Precision! Precision!
Nurses and doctors need to cut and stitch with great accuracy.
Have fun learning skills to help you with a medical career.
Work with other students in small groups to create projects.
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Puzzles, Problems, and Projects
Give your brain a workout! Get hooked on math through games, interactive
projects, art & puzzles. You will have so much fun, you won’t even
realize you are actually doing math!
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Student LeadershipIf you enjoy public speaking,
community outreach, and have a ton of school spirit, Student Leadership is the
group for you! Participate in team building
activities, be part of the planning process for our
school’s events, and show your spirit as a student
leader!