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Fourth Grade TAG 
Technology Unit

The fourth grade TAG students are beginning a research journey with a 
focus on technology.  Using 
Microsoft Publisher, each student will learn how to create a Newsletter, 
Brochure, and PowerPoint 
presentation.  Each student will then choose one of these three applications 
to create a product or 
presentation on a topic of his or her choice.

Students will choose a research topic and develop 10 – 15 focus 
questions to answer.  Next, students 
will find credible evidence using a minimum of three resources to help answer 
their questions.  Students 
will then synthesize and revise their research findings and import this 
information into their 
presentation.  Our goal for teaching this unit is for the students to become 
fluent in new computer 
skills that they can apply with ease and confidence in other areas of their 
life.

Students will work on these projects at school each week during our 
scheduled TAG sessions.  In 
some cases, the students will also need to conduct research and work on their 
project outside of 
school.  In January, the students will present their finished products and 
presentations with their 
classmates.

This research and technology unit will be invaluable to students living 
in this technologically astute 
world.   The lessons and experiences incorporated into this unit promote 
leadership capabilities, public 
speaking, problem solving and critical thinking.

Fifth Grade TAG
Service Learning Project

The fifth grade TAG students will be working on Service Learning 
Projects through January 2010.  You may be wondering what service learning 
is, how it is different from community service and whether it is appropriate 
for academically gifted students.  The core concept of service learning is a 
powerful connection between service to the community and specific academic 
goals.  With service learning, students identify a true need in the 
community, create a plan of action for addressing the need,   implement the 
plan and reflect on what they’ve learned.

Benefits of Service Learning Include:
• Increased retention of academic skills
• Development of leadership and responsibility
• Empowerment of students
• Increased involvement in community
• Increased relevancy of education to real world
• Authentic opportunities for career exploration
• Enhancement of creative problem solving
					(NAGC )
Steps of Service Learning:
1. Self Assessment
2. Community Assessment
3. Choose an Issue
4. Conduct Research
5. Create a Plan
6. Implement the Plan
7. Celebration 
8. Evaluation

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