CATALOG 0910.pdf - Martin Gifted & Talented Magnet Middle ...

IT’S IN THE NEWS (Q) 4010CM­How aware are you? In­class competitions, information
gathering, and scintillating conversation revolve around current events in this exciting elective.
On­line news agencies, newspapers, magazines, and news stories are just some of the mediums
that are used in the classroom to promote awareness and help build a 21st century learner.
KNIGHTS AND KINGS­THE HISTORY AND GAME OF CHESS I(Q) 2001CF/4010CB2­Learn about
and play this game that challenges your brain to analyze and synthesize. Study/research the history and
rules of chess, and gain insight into the nature of competition within this game. LEVEL II (Q )2001CO­
Prerequisite­Teacher nomination, and/or demonstration of advanced skills, or Level I. For advanced
players.
MAKING THE LAW (Q) 4010CF­Accelerated study of how students come in contact with the
U.S. Constitution and the legal system. Course is hands­on, activity­oriented, and real world
based. Process of law making in N.C. and the U.S. is explored.
NC LIGHTHOUSES­SHINING A LIGHT ON THE OUTER BANKS (OBX)­(Q) 4010CT
­We have numerous treasures here in North Carolina, including the “shining” gems we call our
lighthouses. In this elective, learn about the lighthouses themselves, and the community,
geography, myths and stories of the location in which you will find these great structures.
Discover why our coast is the “Graveyard of the Atlantic”, and the history lost beneath the sea.
Learn about lighthouse construction, as well as the historic move of the Hatteras light tower.
NEWSPAPER PRODUCTION (Q or S, determined by the elective schedule) 4140CAS­
Students will acquire the skills needed to produce the school newspaper. Writing news and
sports stories, editorials, interviews and other news related writing will be emphasized.
Proofreading, layout, editing and artwork are also incorporated. This course may be offered as a
quarter or semester­long elective, which will be determined by the elective schedule set at the
school. Registration materials will indicate if it is being offered as a quarter­long or semester­
long course.
NEWSPAPER PRODUCTION­ ELECTRONIC “HOOF PRINT” (Q or S, determined
by the elective schedule) 4041CA Produce an electronic version of our newspaper, the “Hoof
Print”. Students will acquire the skills needed to produce this document as an on­line copy.
These skills will include researching current on­line newspapers and other new media
(blogging and podcasting), learning about the various editing and layout options, and how
multimedia plays a part in creating a dynamic media source. Collaborative opportunities with
the “hard copy” class will expand and cross­educate students to all processes related to the
newspaper, when appropriate. Registration materials will indicate if it is being offered as a
quarter­long or semester­long course.
NIFTY FIFTIES (Q) 4001CV­How is your life now directly related to the decade of the 50’s?
Learn the important events that took place during the 50’s, and how they shaped history. A
new teen culture emerged­how does it affect you now?
OLD WEST (Q) 4010CG­The reality of life in these times, such as: westward expansion,
geographical factors, natural resources, social climate­are part of this elective. Daily lives of
pioneers, miners, ranchers, Native Americans, African Americans, and women are also a part
of this course.
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