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| Winter 2004 | Page 2 | Volume 8, Number 1 |
| Delving into Monsters, Myths, & Mysteries-Monster Ball by Doris Ingle, Colbert County Schools On December 10-12, gifted students from five school systems celebrated their knowledge of mythology by attending a "Monster Ball." This event was planned to complement a unit ("Myths, Monsters, and Mysteries") that all five systems were teaching. The systems participating were Colbert County, Lawrence County, Russellville, Tuscumbia, and Haleyville. On December 10, the gifted 8th grade class from Florence presented an original play based on their study of mythology.  Some students came dressed as Greek gods and goddesses. Activities were Mythology Jeopardy; Monster Match, (students had to match their creative writing descriptions to drawings completed by other students based on the writing); Build-a-Monster, (using KÕnex); Mythology Bingo; Mythology mobiles, (creative craft work); and solving mysteries via the Internet. Detectives and a storyteller also visited with the students. There were approximately 450 gifted students involved over the three-day period. Everyone present had a great time as they learned together!Some students came dressed as Greek gods and goddesses. Activities were Mythology Jeopardy; Monster Match, (students had to match their creative writing descriptions to drawings completed by other students based on the writing); Build-a-Monster, (using K'nex); Mythology Bingo; Mythology mobiles, (creative craft work); and solving mysteries via the Internet. Detectives and a storyteller also visited with the students. | Spotlighting
Mary has taught in higher education for more than 12 years. Previously she was an elementary and middle school teacher. Dr. Landrum is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association for Gifted Children, and won the Early Leader Award from that organization in 1997. Mary is co-author of two books published collaboratively by Prufrock Press and NAGC, Staff Development: The Key to Effective Gifted Education Programming and Aiming For Excellence: Implementing the Pre-K-12 Programming Standards. Mary's most recent book, Consultation in Gifted Education, is published by Creative Learning Press. Mary has presented more than 200 inservices to teachers, administrators, and parents. Dr. Landrum directs the online program of studies in gifted education at the University of Virginia. Change is a Journey: High points of Dr. Landrum's leadership institute: | President's Corner As we begin a new calendar year, we are already midway through another school year-which for many of us has been a challenging task. One goal set forth in the platform of this leadership team was that of building a stronger organization, capable of assisting G/T teachers, parents, administrators, and classroom teachers serving gifted children. In order to help the membership, we must hear from YOU, so please take time to complete the Questionnaire and return it as soon as possible. A component of any viable organization is communication. We need to know if you are not already included in the E-mail cache for AAGC. If you did NOT receive a copy of this newsletter by electronic means, then you are NOT included in the AAGC group cache. Please send your E-mail address so you may be added to the cache! Another goal was to create a handbook for new teachers of the gifted. We hope to begin that process this spring and continue into the next year until it is completed. If you would like to participate as a member of this Handbook Committee please contact me. AAGC really wants to hear from you, so please contact us!
E-mail: kgsimpson@fcs.k12.al.us Mail:
c/o Hibbett Middle School 1601 Appleby Boulevard Florence, Al 35630  |
