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Page | 1 Course Syllabus The English Program for Talented Students Course Code: SCI23102 Subject: Basic Science 6 Type of Course: Basic □Additional □Elective Course □Major Subject □Activities............... 3 Period/Week/Semester Credit: 1.5 Subject Teacher: Craig Wardman Matayom: 3 Semester: 2 Academic Year: 2016 Course Description The purpose of this course is to give students an understanding the components of electric circuits and how those components work together in DC circuits. Hands-on lab activities and computer simulations will be used throughout the course. Students will practice taking measurements using a multi-meter and then will compare their results to those predicted by the theory. Troubleshooting open and shorted circuits will also be covered throughout the course. This course starts with a review of scientific notation, metric prefixes, and unit conversion. The students will then be introduced to voltage, current, and resistance. That knowledge will then be applied using Ohm’s law and Watt’s law. Series and parallel circuits will then be studied in detail. Combination series-parallel circuits will then be covered to thoroughly test the student’s knowledge. Learning Outcomes 1. Give students an understanding of the components of electric circuits 2. Understand series DC circuits 3. Be able to take voltage, current, and resistance measurements using a multi-meter. 4. Be able to use a computer program to simulate electric circuits. 5. Understand different ways of generating electricity. Teaching Schedule / Content / Learning Activities Week Dates Contents/Topics Learning/Teaching Activities 1 Oct 10 - 14 Quantities and Units 1-1 Scientific and Engineering Notation 1-2 Units and Metric Prefixes 1-3 Metric Unit Conversation 1-4 Measured Numbers 1-5 Electrical Safety 2 Oct 17 - 21 Voltage, Current, and Resistance 2-1 Atoms 2-2 Electrical Charge 3 Oct25 - 28 Voltage, Current, and Resistance 2-3 Voltage 4 Oct31 - Nov 4 Voltage, Current, and Resistance 2-4 Current 5 Nov 7 - 11 Voltage, Current, and Resistance 2-5 Resistance 6 Nov 14 - 18 Voltage, Current, and Resistance 2-6 The Electrical Circuit

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Course Syllabus

The English Program for Talented Students

Course Code: SCI23102 Subject: Basic Science 6

Type of Course: ☑ Basic □Additional □Elective Course □Major Subject □Activities............... 3 Period/Week/Semester Credit: 1.5 Subject Teacher: Craig Wardman Matayom: 3 Semester: 2 Academic Year: 2016 Course Description The purpose of this course is to give students an understanding the components of electric circuits and how those components work together in DC circuits. Hands-on lab activities and computer simulations will be used throughout the course. Students will practice taking measurements using a multi-meter and then will compare their results to those predicted by the theory. Troubleshooting open and shorted circuits will also be covered throughout the course. This course starts with a review of scientific notation, metric prefixes, and unit conversion. The students will then be introduced to voltage, current, and resistance. That knowledge will then be applied using Ohm’s law and Watt’s law. Series and parallel circuits will then be studied in detail. Combination series-parallel circuits will then be covered to thoroughly test the student’s knowledge. Learning Outcomes 1. Give students an understanding of the components of electric circuits 2. Understand series DC circuits 3. Be able to take voltage, current, and resistance measurements using a multi-meter. 4. Be able to use a computer program to simulate electric circuits. 5. Understand different ways of generating electricity.

Teaching Schedule / Content / Learning Activities

Week Dates Contents/Topics Learning/Teaching Activities

1 Oct 10 - 14 Quantities and Units 1-1 Scientific and Engineering Notation 1-2 Units and Metric Prefixes 1-3 Metric Unit Conversation 1-4 Measured Numbers 1-5 Electrical Safety

2 Oct 17 - 21 Voltage, Current, and Resistance 2-1 Atoms 2-2 Electrical Charge

3 Oct25 - 28 Voltage, Current, and Resistance 2-3 Voltage

4 Oct31 - Nov 4 Voltage, Current, and Resistance 2-4 Current

5 Nov 7 - 11 Voltage, Current, and Resistance 2-5 Resistance

6 Nov 14 - 18 Voltage, Current, and Resistance 2-6 The Electrical Circuit

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7 Nov 21- 25 Voltage, Current, and Resistance 2-7 Basic Circuit Measurements

8 Nov25 - Dec 2 Ohm’s Law, Energy, and Power 3-1 Ohm’s Law 3-2 Application of Ohm’s Law 3-3 Energy and Power

9 Dec 6 - 19 Midterm Exam

10 Dec 13-16 Ohm’s Law, Energy, and Power 3-4 Power in an Electric Circuit 3-5 Power Rating of Resistors

11 Dec 19-23 Ohm’s Law, Energy, and Power 3-6 Energy Conversion and Voltage drop 3-7 Power Supplies 3-8 Introduction to Troubleshooting

12 Dec 26-28 Ohm’s Law, Energy, and Power 3-8 Introduction to Troubleshooting

13 Jan 2-6

Break

Dec29-Jan18 No School/Satit Samakkee

14 Jan 9-13

15 Jan 16-18 Military Camp, boy Scout & Girl Guide Camp

Jan 19-20 Series Circuits 4-1 Resistors in Series 4-2 Total Series Resistance 4-3 Current in a Series Circuit 4-4 Application of Ohm’s Law 4-5 Voltage Sources in Series

16 Jan 23-27 Series Circuits 4-6 Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law 4-7 Voltage Dividers 4-8 Power in Series Circuits 4-9 Voltage Measurements 4-10 Troubleshooting

17 Jan 30 -Feb 3 Parallel Circuits 5-1 Resistors in Parallel 5-2 Total Parallel Resistance 5-3 Voltage in a Parallel Circuit 5-4 Application of Ohm’s Law

18 Feb 6-10 Parallel Circuits 5-5 Kirchhoff’s Current Law 5-6 Current Dividers 5-7 Power in Parallel Circuits 5-8 Troubleshooting

19 Feb 13-17 Series-Parallel Circuits 6-1 Identifying Series- Parallel Relationships 6-2 Analysis of Series-Parallel Circuits

20 Feb 20-27 Final Exam

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Evaluation & Assessment: During Semester: Final Exam = 80:20 Quiz during semester:

- Quiz1: November Topic: Ch1, Ch2 10 points - Quiz2: January Topic: Ch4 10 points

Midterm Test: December Topic: Ch1, Ch2 20 points Class Activities: Homework, Labs 20 points Integrated Project: All Semesters 10 points Project: Electricity Generation Project 10 points Final Exam: February Topic: Ch1-Ch6 20 points References

- Electric Circuits Fundamentals by Floyd. Labs and Projects

- Metric Prefixes, Scientific Notation, and Graphing - Measurement of Resistance - Ohm’s Law - Series Circuits - Electricity Generation Project - Parallel Circuits - Series-Parallel Combination Circuits - Power in DC Circuits - The Voltage Divider

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The English Program for Talented Students

Course Code: SCI20206 Subject: Science in Problem Solving

Type of Course: □Basic ☑ Additional □Elective Course □Major Subject □Activities............... 2 Period/Week/Semester Credit: 1.0 Subject Teacher: Eduard Van Walchren Matayom: 3 Semester: 2 Academic Year: 2016 Course Description The second semester is about “Beyond Earth” and looks at aspects of our solar system, galaxy, and universe. This semester starts with the tools of astronomy and the basic physics of it, including lenses, the electromagnetic spectrum, and units of distance. Students will also discover theories about the Sun-Earth-Moon system. Planets, planetoids, and satellites in our solar system will also be covered. After the midterm, students will look outside of our solar system and study star classification, properties, activity, and evolution of stars. Similar to stars, students will learn about galaxy classification, properties, and evolution as well as theories on the formation of space. Goals/ Expected Learning Outcomes The students will be able to:

● Describe the Moon’s phases and explain why one side of the Moon always faces Earth. ● Describe how solar and lunar eclipses occur. ● Describe the relative sizes of the planets and their distances from the Sun. ● Describe characteristic features of the Sun. ● Describe characteristic features of the inner planets of the solar system. ● Describe characteristic features of the outer planets of the solar system. ● Distinguish among asteroids comets and meteoroids. ● Explain constellations as historic and cultural views of star groups. ● Define the light-year as a unit of distance. ● Describe how stars are born. ● Describe how stars evolve and die. ● Explain the conditions that produce a supernova. ● Explain current thinking about black holes. ● Describe features of galaxies. ● Explain the concept of the Big Bang.

Teaching Schedule / Contents/ Learning Activities

Week Dates Contents/Topics Learning/Teaching Activities

1 Oct 10 - 14 Earth’s Moon Classroom lectures using our textbook, worksheets, additional handouts, powerpoint presentations, supplemental videos.

2 Oct 17 - 21 Eclipses: Solar and Lunar

Classroom lectures using our textbook, worksheets, additional handouts, powerpoint presentations, supplemental videos.

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3 Oct25 - 28 Introduction to the Solar System

Classroom lectures using our textbook, worksheets, additional handouts, powerpoint presentations, supplemental videos.

4 Oct31 - Nov 4 The inner planets

Classroom lectures using our textbook, worksheets, additional handouts, powerpoint presentations, supplemental videos.

5 Nov 7 - 11 The outer planets

Student lab dealing with energy flow through ecosystems, classroom lectures using our textbook, worksheets, additional handouts, powerpoint presentations, supplemental videos.

6 Nov 14 - 18 The Sun Classroom lectures using our textbook, worksheets, additional handouts, powerpoint presentations, supplemental videos.

7 Nov 21- 25 Asteroids, Comets and Meteoroids

Classroom lectures using our textbook, worksheets, additional handouts, powerpoint presentations, supplemental videos.

8 Nov25 - Dec 2 Content Review I will review all of the content discussed from the semester, students will also have an opportunity to ask questions regarding content they do not fully understand.

9 Dec 6 - 19 Midterm Exam

10 Dec 13-16 Introduction to Stars and the Light-year

Classroom lectures using our textbook, worksheets, additional handouts, powerpoint presentations, supplemental videos.

11 Dec 19-23 Introduction to Stars and the Light-year

Classroom lectures using our textbook, worksheets, additional handouts, powerpoint presentations, supplemental videos.

12 Dec 26-28 Introduction to Stars and the Light-year

Classroom lectures using our textbook, worksheets, additional handouts, powerpoint presentations, supplemental videos.

13 Jan 2-6

Break

Dec29-Jan18 No School/Satit Samakkee

14 Jan 9-13

15 Jan 16-18 Military Camp, boy Scout & Girl Guide Camp

Jan 19-20 The birth of stars Classroom lectures using our textbook, worksheets, additional handouts, powerpoint presentations, supplemental videos.

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16 Jan 23-27 The evolution and death of stars

Classroom lectures using our textbook, worksheets, additional handouts, powerpoint presentations, supplemental videos.

17 Jan 30 -Feb 3 Possible fates of stars

Classroom lectures using our textbook, worksheets, additional handouts, powerpoint presentations, supplemental videos.

18 Feb 6-10 Galaxies Classroom lectures using our textbook, worksheets, additional handouts, powerpoint presentations, supplemental videos.

19 Feb 13-17 The Big Bang Classroom lectures using our textbook, worksheets, additional handouts, powerpoint presentations, supplemental videos.

20 Feb 20-27 Final Exam

Assessments (i.e. Assignments , score breakdown, tests)

Quizzes: 20 points School project (academic fair): 10 points Science Department project: 10 points Class activities (homework, labs etc): 10 points Class activities (Integrated project): 10 points Mid-term exam: 20 points Final exam: 20 points

Websites, Learning Management Tools Moodle

References/ Textbooks/ Other Resources Hewitt, Lyons, Suchocki, Yeh; Conceptual Integrated Science Explorations Various resources located on Moodle Various websites supporting classroom content

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Course Syllabus

The English Program for Talented Students

Course Code: MATH23102 Subject: Basic Mathematics 6

Type of Course: ☑Basic □Additional □Elective Course □Major Subject □Activities............. 3 Period/Week/Semester Credit: 1.5 Subject Teacher: Andrew Stanford Matayom: 3 Semester: 2 Academic Year: 2016 Course Description In this course students will study Unit 1: Trigonometry

- Identifying sides of the triangle used in the trigonometric ratios: hypotenuse, opposite side, adjacent side.

- Defining sine, cosine, and tangent of an angle. - Finding sine, cosine, and tangent of an angle using the ratio of sides, a table, and a calculator. - Sine and cosine of complementary angles. - Tangents of complementary angles. - Defining secant, cosecant, and cotangent of an angle. - Finding measurements of right triangles using the trigonometric ratios. - Using trigonometric ratios in problems involving angles of elevation and angles of depression. - Using the Pythagorean identities.

Unit 2: Inequalities

- Graphing inequalities on a number line. - Properties of inequality. - Using the addition property of inequality to solve linear inequalities. - Using the multiplication property of inequality to solve linear inequalities.

Unit 3: Statistics

- Classifying types of data. - Interpreting and creating pie graphs, histograms, frequency tables, and stem-leaf diagrams. - Calculating mean, median, and mode from a list of data. - Calculating mean, median, and mode from frequency tables. - Comparing the mean, median, and mode and deciding which is best to use with various types of

data. - Standard deviation and distribution.

Unit 2: Probability

- Defining probability and what it means in real life. - Theoretical probability vs. experimental probability. - Defining experiments, events, and outcomes. - Finding the sample space of an experiment and finding the number of outcomes in a certain event. - Finding the probability of an event. - Properties of probability (e.g. impossible events, sure events, complements, etc.) - Using probability to make informed decisions

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Goals/ Expected Learning Outcomes The students will be able to

1. To gain an understanding of how mathematics is an integral part of all aspects of life. 2. To further develop calculating skills and problem solving strategies. 3. To build a strong mathematical background which can be utilized in future mathematics and science courses. 4. To encourage the application of mathematical concepts and a logical thought process to situations encountered in daily life

Teaching Schedule / Contents/ Learning Activities

Week Dates Contents/Topics Learning/Teaching Activities

1 Oct 10 - 14

2 Oct 17 - 21

3 Oct25 - 28

4 Oct31 - Nov

4

5 Nov 7 - 11

6 Nov 14 - 18

7 Nov 21- 25

8 Nov25 -

Dec 2

9 Dec 6 - 19 Midterm Exam

10 Dec 13-16

11 Dec 19-23

12 Dec 26-28

13 Jan 2-6

Break

Dec29-Jan18 No School/Satit Samakkee

14 Jan 9-13

15 Jan 16-18 Military Camp, boy Scout & Girl Guide Camp

Jan 19-20

16 Jan 23-27

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17 Jan 30 -Feb

3

18 Feb 6-10

19 Feb 13-17

20 Feb 20-27 Final Exam

Assessments (i.e. Assignments , score breakdown, tests)

First Quiz 10 points Midterm 25 points Second Quiz 10 points Final 25 points Integrated Project 20 points

Activities (class work, assignments, etc.) 10 points Total 100 points

Websites, Learning Management Tools

Geogebra

Mathematica

Graphcalc

References/ Textbooks/ Other Resources

Shinglee 2

Shinglee 3

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The English Program for Talented Students

Course Code: MATH23202 Subject: Additional Mathematics 6

Type of Course: □Basic ☑Additional □Elective Course □Major Subject □Activities............. 3 Period/Week/Semester Credit: 1.5 Subject Teacher: Andrew Stanford Matayom: 3 Semester: 2 Academic Year: 2016

Course Description In this course students will study

Unit 1: Two-Column Proofs

- Applying definitions, postulates, and theorems to two-column proofs - Proofs regarding parallel lines - Proofs regarding parallelograms - Proofs regarding congruent triangles

Unit 2: Circles

- Properties of circles - Chords and tangent lines - Arcs and inscribed angles - Secants and tangent lines - Regular polygons inscribed inside circles

Unit 3: Systems of equations

- Solving systems of equations of quadratic equations. - Applying systems of equations to problem solving.

Unit 4: Algebraic Fractions

- Additions, subtraction, multiplication, and division of algebraic equations. - Solving equations with algebraic equations. - Solving problems by using equations with algebraic equations.

Goals/ Expected Learning Outcomes

The students will be able to 1. To gain an understanding of how mathematics is an integral part of all aspects of life. 2. To further develop calculating skills and problem solving strategies. 3. To build a strong mathematical background which can be utilized in future mathematics and science courses. 4. To encourage the application of mathematical concepts and a logical thought process to situations encountered in daily life.

Teaching Schedule / Contents/ Learning Activities

Week Dates Contents/Topics Learning/Teaching Activities

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1 Oct 10 - 14 Trigonometry Functions

2 Oct 17 - 21 Trigonometry Angles and Sides

3 Oct25 - 28 Trigonometry Elevation/ Depression

4 Oct31 - Nov 4 Trigonometry Further Trig

5 Nov 7 - 11 Inequalities Graphing

6 Nov 14 - 18 Inequalities Adding/ Subtracting

7 Nov 21- 25 Inequalities Multiplying / Dividing

8 Nov25 - Dec 2 Inequalities Review & Quiz

9 Dec 6 - 19 Midterm Exam

10 Dec 13-16 Review Review

11 Dec 19-23 Review Review

12 Dec 26-28 Review Review

13 Jan 2-6

Break

Dec29-Jan18 No School/Satit Samakkee

14 Jan 9-13

15 Jan 16-18 Military Camp, boy Scout & Girl Guide Camp

Jan 19-20 Statistics Basic Stats

16 Jan 23-27 Statistics Frequency Tables

17 Jan 30 -Feb 3 Statistics Measures of Center

18 Feb 6-10 Probability Basic

19 Feb 13-17 Probability Conditional

20 Feb 20-27 Final Exam

Assessments (i.e. Assignments , score breakdown, tests) First Quiz 10 points Midterm 25 points Second Quiz 10 points Final 25 points

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Integrated Project 20 points Activities (class work, assignments, etc.) 10 points Total 100 points

Websites, Learning Management Tools

Geogebra

Mathematica

Graphcalc

References/ Textbooks/ Other Resources

Shinglee 2

Shinglee 3

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Course Syllabus

The English Program for Talented Students

Course Code: ENG23102 Subject: Basic English 6

Type of Course: ☑Basic □Additional □Elective Course □Major Subject □Activities............. 3 Period/Week/Semester Credit: 1.5 Subject Teacher: Robert Burch Matayom: 3 Semester: 2 Academic Year: 2016 Course Description In this course students will study BasicCore English is an upper-intermediate English course based on the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students learn English through exploration and development of a series of themes (ex: art, entertainment, environment, history, psychology, technology, current events, etc.). Students learn about cultures of English-speaking nations through literature projects and Internet research activities. Students develop creativity and critical thinking skills, as well as develop a greater enthusiasm for the English language. Essays and public speaking presentations are a regular feature of the course. Goals/ Expected Learning Outcomes

- Learn information and develop ideas about a specific theme/topic - Learn advanced grammar through an active, systematic approach - Develop a variety of high-level listening and speaking techniques - Develop high-level critical reading skills - Develop knowledge of advanced English vocabulary and idioms - Improve general and academic writing skills (essays, newsletters, free writing) - Learn and refine research skills with an emphasis on using the Internet - Gain an awareness of different features of the English language (register, tone, pronunciation, etc.) - Develop test-taking skills for English exams - Instill greater confidence in the students’ usage of English

Teaching Schedule / Contents/ Learning Activities

Week Dates Contents/Topics Learning/Teaching Activities

1 Oct 10 - 14 Unusual

Achievements

Vocabulary

Reading—Remarkable Achievements

2 Oct 17 - 21 Unusual

Achievements

Grammar—Pres. Perfect Simple/Continuous

3 Oct25 - 28 Unusual

Achievements

Amazing Achievements Presentations

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4 Oct31 - Nov

4

Unusual

Achievements

Present Perfect Comic Strips

Talk Show Planning

5 Nov 7 - 11 Unusual

Achievements

Talk Show Filming and Viewing

6 Nov 14 - 18 Worse Case

Scenarios

Vocabulary

Reading—Worse Case Scenarios

How to Survive Brochures

7 Nov 21- 25 Worse Case

Scenarios

Notetaking Skills

Grammar—Articles

8 Nov25 - Dec

2

Worse Case

Scenarios

Review

9 Dec 6 - 19 Midterm Exam

10 Dec 13-16 Big Events Reading and Vocabulary about Festivals

11 Dec 19-23 Big Events Grammar: Extreme Adjectives

Memorable Event--Individual Speaking Test

12 Dec 26-28 Big Events Grammar: Relative Clauses

Relative Clause Story

13 Jan 2-6

Break

Dec29-Jan18 No School/Satit Samakkee

14 Jan 9-13

15 Jan 16-18 Military Camp, boy Scout & Girl Guide Camp

Jan 19-20 Inventions Brainstorm and Design an Invention

16 Jan 23-27 Inventions Inventions Presentations and Subject Integration

17 Jan 30 -Feb

3

Grammar: Gerund/Infinitive

Reading and Vocabulary--Fame and Fortune

18 Feb 6-10 Song: “Do you Know the way to San Jose?”

Writing: Soap Opera

19 Feb 13-17 Review

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20 Feb 20-27 Final Exam

Assessments (i.e. Assignments , score breakdown, tests)

25 %--Homework Assignments, behavior/effort 10%--Presentations/Group Work 10%--Critical Reading 20%--Integrated Project 15%--Midterm Exam 20%--Final Exam

References/ Textbooks/ Other Resources Cutting Edge Upper Intermediate Course book, Work book, CDs, various websites and handouts posted on Moodle.

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Course Syllabus

The English Program for Talented Students

Course Code: Eng 20206 Subject: The English for Life Skill 6

Type of Course: ☑Basic □Additional □Elective Course □Major Subject □Activities.............

2 Period/Week/Semester Credit: 1.0

Subject Teacher: Aaron Neugeboren

Matayom: 3 Semester: 2 Academic Year: 2016

Course Description

In this course students will study and practice skills for academic enquiry and response in preparation for

M4. Students will use Reading Explorer 3 to learn and practice high-level academic reading skills. Students

will build on their understanding of literary forms and be introduced to basic concepts and devices in poetry,

to be applied through reading and discussion across a range of poems and poetic forms. Students will

explore their own creativity by producing poetry of their own, and will build independent study skills

through completion of a guided external reading project.

Goals/ Expected Learning Outcomes

- Students will learn and practice effective study skills

- Students will be introduced to key terms and concepts for study of poetry

- Students will improve their critical thinking skills through practicing critical reading strategies

- Students will explore their own unique writing talent

- Students will broaden their reading horizons and build an appreciation for English language literature

and poetry

Teaching Schedule / Contents/ Learning Activities

Week Dates Contents/Topics Learning/Teaching Activities

1 Oct 10 - 14 S1 Exam Review Review and Discuss S1 Content in context of S2 Learning

/ Content

2 Oct 17 - 21 Short Story In-Class Reading ‘Flatcar’ / Discussion / Cultural and

Historical Contexts

3 Oct25 - 28 Short Story Reading ‘Flatcar’ / Discussion-research --- Cultural and

Historical Contexts

Literary Concepts (‘Show vs. Tell’)

4 Oct31 - Nov 4 Short Story Reading / Research (compare/contrast - short stories

and paintings)

Creating stories from art

Theme

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5 Nov 7 - 11 Short Story StoryTelling using photography

(reading / group projects)

6 Nov 14 - 18 Short Story Group Projects

Reading Record

7 Nov 21- 25 Short Story Group Projects / Presentation / Display

8 Nov25 - Dec 2 Short Story Peer Review - Group Projects

Exam Review

9 Dec 6 - 19 Midterm Exam

10 Dec 13-16 Midterm???

11 Dec 19-23 Midterm???

12 Dec 26-28 Poetry Forms of Poetry

13 Jan 2-6

Break

Dec29-Jan18 No School/Satit Samakkee

14 Jan 9-13

15 Jan 16-18 Military Camp, boy Scout & Girl Guide Camp

Jan 19-20

16 Jan 23-27

17 Jan 30 -Feb 3

18 Feb 6-10

19 Feb 13-17

20 Feb 20-27 Final Exam

Assessments (i.e. Assignments, score breakdown, tests)

External reading project 10%

Analysis and creative work 35%

Classwork & behaviour 10%

Integrated project 10%

Midterm & final exam 35%

Websites, Learning Management Tools

A variety of supplementary websites

References/ Textbooks/ Other Recourses

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Reading Explorer 3

Great Writing

Student's external reading text

A variety of supplementary fiction, non-fiction and poetry texts

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The English Program for Talented Students

Course Code: SOC 23102 Subject: Social studies 6

Type of Course: ☑ Basic □Additional □Elective Course □Major Subject □Activities...............

2 Period/Week/Semester Credit: 1.0

Subject Teacher: A. Richard Beattie

Matayom: 3 Semester: 2 Academic Year: 2016

Course Description

In this course, students will study the traditions and economic activities of the different regions of

Thailand in order to understand how the Economic, Social and Cultural life of the Country is interlinked.

Students will also Study the principle of resources management in effectiveness and efficiency. Explain the

principles of economics for consumers, economics for manufacturers, financial policy, maintaining economic

stability and economic development as important factors in economic development. The course will also look

at the concept of international trade and the movement of capital, comparison of the exchange rate and the

importance of financial planning, conservation and personal financial management as well as analyzing the

importance and benefits of financial management in daily life.

Goals/ Expected Learning Outcomes

The students will be able to

1. Understand the main point of Thai constitution, the origin of Thai traditions and be able to compare

the difference in tradition and culture in different regions of the country.

2. Understand resource management, consumption, manufacturing, financial planning and conservation

to apply in daily life.

3. Understand the financial policy, Thailand’s financial development, Thailand’s economic condition,

situation of trading and comparison of exchange rate.

Teaching Schedule / Contents / Learning Activities

Week Dates Contents/Topics Learning/Teaching Activities

1 Oct 10 - 14 Introduction to Economics Chapter 1 Section 1

2 Oct 17 - 21 Factors of Production Section 1, Coffee shop entrepreneurs

3 Oct25 - 28 Opportunity Cost Section 2

4 Oct31 - Nov 4 Economic Systems Chapter 2

5 Nov 7 - 11 The Thai Economy Structure of Thai Economy

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6 Nov 14 - 18 The Thai Economy Economic Forecast

7 Nov 21- 25 Consumer behavior Chapter 3

8 Nov25 - Dec 2 Consumer behavior TV Advertising role play

9 Dec 6 - 19 Midterm Exam

10 Dec 13-16 Measuring the performance

of the Economy

Chapter 13

11 Dec 19-23 GDP Chapter 13

12 Dec 26-28 Inflation /CPI Chapter 13

13 Jan 2-6

Break

Dec29-Jan18 No School/Satit Samakkee

14 Jan 9-13

15 Jan 16-18 Military Camp, boy Scout & Girl Guide Camp

Jan 19-20 Demand and Supply Chapter 13

16 Jan 23-27 Business Cycles Chapter 13

17 Jan 30 -Feb 3 Money and Banking Chapter 14

18 Feb 6-10 Foreign Exchange and

Global trade

Chapter 14

19 Feb 13-17 Foreign Exchange and

Global Trade

Chapter 14

20 Feb 20-27 Final Exam

Assessments (i.e. Assignments, score breakdown, tests)

Score during semester: Final Exam = 80:20 points Points (from Work sheet, report and activities) 20 points Mid-term 20 points Integrated project 10 points ASEAN 5 points Library research activity 5 points King Project 10 points Characteristic (behavior) 10 points Final Exam 20 points Total 100 points Websites, Learning Management Tools

http://moodle.satitpatumwan.ac.th/ References/ Textbooks/ Other Recourses

Economics-Today and Tomorrow- Textbooks

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Course Syllabus

The English Program for Talented Students Course Code: SOC23104 Subject: History 6

Type of Course: ☑ Basic □Additional □Elective Course □Major Subject □Activities............... 1 Period/Week/Semester Credit: 0.5 Subject Teacher: Richard Beattie Matayom: 3 Semester: 2 Academic Year: 2016 Course Description In this course students will study Thai wisdom and Thai culture during the Rattanakosin Period that

has had an influence on the development of the Thai nation to the present day, especially the role of HM

King Bhumibhol and HM queen Sirikitt.

Students will also study briefly about the location and geographic condition in different World regions (except Asia) that has an influence in the development. Study briefly about the development in history, society, economic and politic in different region of the world (except Asia). Study briefly about the influence of western civilization and the development of global civilization. Students will also study about cooperation and conflict in 20th century. such as World War 2, Cold War and International Organization. Goals/ Expected Learning Outcomes The students will be able to ….

1. Understand wisdom and Thai culture in Rattanakosin Period that has an influence in development of Thai nation to the present day especially King Bhumibhol and Queen Sirikitt.

2. Understand briefly about location and geographic condition in different region of the world (except Asia) that has an influence in the development.

3. Understand briefly about historical development in society, economics and politics in different regions of the world (except Asia).

4. Understand briefly about the influence of western civilization and the evolution in Global civilization. 5. Understand cooperation and conflict during the 20th Century such as World War 2, the Cold War and

International Organizations. Teaching Schedule / Contents/ Learning Activities

Week Dates Contents/Topics Learning/Teaching Activities

1 Oct 10 - 14 Introduction

2 Oct 17 - 21 WWI Timeline of WWI

3 Oct25 - 28 WWI Summary writing

4 Oct31 - Nov 4 Russian Revolution Cause and Effect (Revolution)

5 Nov 7 - 11 The Great Depression Economics and History

6 Nov 14 - 18 The Rise of Fascism Nationalism leads to Conflict

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7 Nov 21- 25 WWII Historical Maps

8 Nov25 - Dec 2 WWII Effects on people's lives

9 Dec 6 - 19 Midterm Exam

10 Dec 13-16 China Communist Revolution

11 Dec 19-23 The Cold War Korean War

12 Dec 26-28 The Cold War Vietnam War

13 Jan 2-6

Break

Dec29-Jan18 No School/Satit Samakkee

14 Jan 9-13

15 Jan 16-18 Military Camp, boy Scout & Girl Guide Camp

Jan 19-20 The Space Race Technology and New Horizons

16 Jan 23-27 Arab Israeli Conflict Middle East conflict and history

17 Jan 30 -Feb 3 Collapse of Communism Soviet Union and Eastern Europe

18 Feb 6-10 The War on terror 911 and the events that followed

19 Feb 13-17 Review

20 Feb 20-27 Final Exam

Assessments (i.e. Assignments, score breakdown, tests) During Semester: Final Exam = 80: 20 Work 1 (worksheet, exercise) 25 Points Work 2 (presentation) 25 Points Work 3 10 Points Work 4 20 Points Final exam 20Points TOTAL 100 Points Websites, Learning Management Tools

http://www.history.com/ http://moodle.satitpatumwan.ac.th/course/index.php?categoryid=4

References/ Textbooks/ Other Recourses World History (reading book)

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The English Program for Talented Students

Course Code: HPE 23102 Subject: Health 6

Type of Course: ☑ Basic □Additional □Elective Course □Major Subject □Activities............... 1 Period/Week/Semester Credit: 0.5 Subject Teacher: Kimberly Unger Matayom: 3 Semester: 2 Academic Year: 2016 Course Description Health education at this level offers students an opportunity to acquire knowledge, practice skills, and develop attitudes that can benefit them throughout life. Building a solid foundation of good literacy and decision-making skills can contribute to a variety of health choices for self and others. Although the knowledge components are addressed through different content areas, the development of process and life skills and attitudes is incorporated throughout the entire curriculum. Goals/ Expected Learning Outcomes

● Define emotions and explain how they can be expressed in healthy ways ● Explain ways to meet emotional needs in a healthy way ● Recognize stress and how to deal with it ● Identify what constitutes abuse ● Recognize that self-esteem and self concept is related to violence and abuse ● Demonstrate communication skills and how they relate to violence prevention ● Describe why a nutritious diet is important ● Understand what influences our diet choices ● Describe the two main types of diets and which is better

Teaching Schedule / Contents/ Learning Activities

Week Dates Contents/Topics Learning/Teaching Activities

1 Oct 10 - 14 Nutrition Chapter 10, Lesson 1

2 Oct 17 - 21 Nutrition Chapter 10, Lesson 2 and 3

3 Oct25 - 28 Nutrition Sugar vs Fat

4 Oct31 - Nov 4 Nutrition Vegetable Project

5 Nov 7 - 11 Nutrition Chapter 10, Lesson 4, Chapter 11, Lesson

2

6 Nov 14 - 18 Mental & Emotional

Health

Chapter 3, Lesson 1, 2

7 Nov 21- 25 Mental & Emotional Chapter 5, Lesson 1

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8 Nov25 - Dec 2 Mental & Emotional Chapter 5, Lesson 3

9 Dec 6 - 19 Midterm Exam

10 Dec 13-16 Mental & Emotional Chapter 4, Lesson 3, Ch. 5, Lesson 2

11 Dec 19-23 Relationships Chapter 6, Lesson 1

12 Dec 26-28 Relationships Chapter 6, Lesson 2

13 Jan 2-6

Break

Dec29-Jan18 No School/Satit Samakkee

14 Jan 9-13

15 Jan 16-18 Military Camp, boy Scout & Girl Guide Camp

Jan 19-20 Relationships Chapter 6, Lesson 2

16 Jan 23-27 Violence and Abuse Chapter 9, Lesson 1

17 Jan 30 -Feb 3 Violence and Abuse Chapter 9, Lesson 2

18 Feb 6-10 Violence and Abuse Chapter 9, Lesson 3

19 Feb 13-17 Violence and Abuse Chapter 9, Lesson 4

20 Feb 20-27 Final Exam

This schedule is subject to change. Assessments (i.e. Assignments, score breakdown, tests) During the Semester: Final Exam 80: 20 Quizzes during semester: Quiz or Activity 1: 20 points Quiz or Activity 2: 10 points Midterm Exam: 20 points Quiz or Activity 3: 20 points Quiz or Activity 4: 10 points Student’s expected characteristics (Attitude/ organized / systematic working/ responsibility/ confidence and effort) 5 points Activities of Reading, Analyzed Thinking and Writing 10 points Final Exam 20 points Websites, Learning Management Tools

Glencoe Health textbook website Moodle Google National Geographic Discovery Health American Heart Association

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Webmd WHO CDC

References/ Textbooks/ Other Resources Glencoe Health @2011 Series Student workbook Health skills activities Health Education videos Health fast file