Washington GT Magnet Elementary School

K-2 Electives

Media

PHOTOGRAPHY: TAKE A LOOK
Students will be introduced to photography as a means of communication. Their visual perception will be enhanced through exciting class projects. Students will create photograms, practice basic camera skills, and learn how to take pictures.

STORYBOOK FRIENDS
This course will introduce many types of characters in favorite storybooks. It will focus on the importance of characters and their character traits. Students will learn about fairy/ folk-tale, animal, and real-life characters. Students will communicate their understanding of these characters in a variety of literature extension activities such as puppets, character sketches, illustrations, published books, and dramatizations.

Contemporary Arts

CHESS I
Students will study the history and fundamentals of chess. Time will be provided for them to develop skills in chess.

FINE FOR ME
This course will provide engaging skill-building activities to enhance fine-motor and eye-hand coordination skills. Experiences will be provided in cutting, pasting, coloring, tracing, folding, and painting. Students will improve their ability to use art tools and materials.

Washington GT Magnet Elementary School
Phone: (919) 856-7960 / Fax: (919) 856-7985