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3rd and 4th Grade
Enrichment Clusters
Catalog Offerings Fall 2014
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Table of Contents
Welcome To Our Enrichment Program 3
How Can I Help My Child Choose? 5
Multiple Intelligences 7
Enrichment Cluster Offerings 13
Phone: 718-548-1717
Fax: 718-601-0082
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“Every child should have the
chance to be exceptional
without exception.”
~Dr. Joseph Renzulli
Dear Parents,
Welcome to the Fall semester of our Enrichment
program of Enrichment Clusters for Grades 3-4, to be-
gin on Wednesday, October 22nd. It will be followed by
a second semester beginning in January. This program
affords every child an opportunity to participate in an
Enrichment slot. This broad enrichment initiative re-
flects our deep commitment to enabling each student to
discover and take pride in the gifts and talents with
which she or he is endowed and in our commitment to
championing a broader conception of giftedness.
Your children will once again have the opportu-
nity to explore an area of interest, talent, or passion in
depth, while in a small multi-age group with other stu-
dents and a facilitator who also share this interest.
Many clusters will engage a visiting speaker, who is a
professional in a related field of study to act as both a
resource for the students’ inquiries as well as to model
what is possible as a 21st Century real world problem-
solver. The challenging learning pursued is grounded in
the production of a product, performance, or service for
an authentic audience.
Our program is based on the Schoolwide Enrich-
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tional without exception.” ~Dr. Joseph Renzulli
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ment Model created by educational researcher, Dr. Jo-
seph Renzulli, director of The National Research Cen-
ter on the Gifted & Talented. In this model, Enrichment
Clusters disseminate enrichment pedagogy to every
student and are founded on the belief that everyone
has the potential to demonstrate gifted behavior. Our
Enrichment Cluster Program also aligns with Multiple
Intelligence Theory, and our many varied enrichment
learning offerings address the diverse abilities and
strengths children possess. Our ultimate goal is to help
children develop their interests and talents and under-
stand how they can share their gifts with the world.
Please fill out the Student Selection
Form by Sunday, September 28th, after
which date some Enrichment Clusters will
become filled.
Feel free to be in touch with Sharon Marson at:
marsos@saracademy.org or at 718-548-1717 x1212 if
you would like to be involved in this program or if you
have any questions.
Enjoy!
Rabbi Binyamin Krauss
Principal
Sharon Marson
Schoolwide Enrichment Program Coordinator
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Student Selection Form For Enrichment Clusters
We are asking the children to think about the 3 Enrichment
Clusters they are most interested in attending. In reading
through our selections with your child, please guide him or
her in recognizing how he/she might be interested in several
different clusters. For example, if your child has logical-
mathematical intelligence (Logic Smart) then “Brainteasers
Think Tank,” “STEM Wonderworks: The Science of Toys,” or
“Augmented Reality Adventure Group” might be exciting
Cluster selections. Or, if their interest lies in the naturalist
arena (Science Smart) then perhaps he or she would be
drawn to “EcoDetectives Consortium,” “Junior Masterchef:
Nutritious Snacks Edition,” or “Kilometer Kids Company.”
It is also OK to explore new disciplines when it is compelling
for your child.
Please make 3 selections on the online form by
Sunday, September 28th, after which date some
Enrichment Clusters will become filled.
Every student is guaranteed a place in one of his or her
three selections. If only one selection is made, we
cannot guarantee placement in that Enrichment Cluster.
Students will receive their cluster registration prior to
the first session.
If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Marson,
our Schoolwide Enrichment Program Coordinator, at
marsos@saracademy.org or 718-548-1717 x 1212.
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26. Institute For Sports Science: Exploring
Human Movement
Who is your favorite athlete? What makes the top
athlete so much better than others in their sport? Are
you interested in the human body, its muscles and
bones? Have you ever wondered about the physiology
of muscles and how they work and which muscle
groups to concentrate on for specific sports? If you
answered yes to any of the above questions, then join
us for “Sports Science: Exploring Human Movement.”
Analyze outstanding plays by your favorite athletes,
and show your friends how those best in the game
make a difference.
Facilitator: Ken Gleason
Mr. Gleason has been around sports and athletes his
entire life. He is a former Division I baseball player at
Manhattan College and current basketball and baseball
coach on the high school level. He looks forward to
sharing his love of athletics with our students.
Multiple Intelligences: Naturalist, Kinesthetic,
Interpersonal
Driving Question: How can what we discover about
athletes help us understand how to achieve
greatness?
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How Can I Help My Child Choose?
To help your child explore his or her interests
and strengths, you may want to consider the following
Venn Diagram and the list of Multiple Intelligences.
Along with each multiple intelligence description is a
numeric list of the Enrichment Clusters in which that
intelligence is engaged.
We are asking that each child select 3
enrichment learning opportunities in which he or she is
interested.
Please fill out the online Student Selection
Form for each of your children in grades 3-4, by
Sunday, September 28th, after which date some
Enrichment Clusters will become filled.
Every student is guaranteed a place in one of
his or her three selections. If only one selection is
made, we cannot guarantee placement in that
Enrichment Cluster.
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Here is a Venn Diagram that can be used to
consider your child’s strengths and
interests:
Talent Interest
What did you discover?
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25. Design Detectives: Adventures In
Architecture
Do you ever wonder about the buildings you see?
When were they built? Why do they look a certain way?
What are all of those interesting features called? Have
you ever thought about how you would design a
building of your own? Come discover basic design
elements of building structures and consider the
process of designing a building. We’ll take walks in the
neighborhood to explore the architecture around SAR,
and sketch buildings, explore building materials
through observation and “rubbings.” Perhaps you
would like to create a unique building of your own or
with members of your cluster!
Facilitator: Danny Hammerman
SAR Grandparent, Danny Hammerman, became an
architect after graduating from Cooper Union. He is
president of his own architectural firm and is excited to
share his expertise with our students.
Multiple Intelligences: Linguistic, Logical-
Mathematical, Spatial, Kinesthetic, Interpersonal
Driving Question: How can we as architectural
designers create living spaces to meet various
needs?
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24. i-Book Publishing Company:
Photographs And Memories*
Tell your personal story in a creative way! Do you have
photographs of a time or place or people that you
cherish? Would you like to create a photo book of that
favorite part of your life? Then you will enjoy using an
on-line publishing program to turn your favorite
memories into a custom-made book! Explore various
ways to arrange your photographs in a unique layout,
design and embellish your backgrounds, and add some
text. Come preserve and publish in the Photographs &
Memories Enrichment Cluster!
Facilitators: Beth Pepper & Alana Gelnick
Morah Beth, General Studies Principal, has a passion for stories and books that chronicle people’s lives and record personal as well as collective history. Morah Alana, Bank Street Reading Specialist, looks to capture special moments throughout her life. She found designing photo books makes memories come alive and is a way to revisit them over and over again.
Multiple Intelligences: Spatial, Linguistic,
Intrapersonal
*25-35 personal photographs related to a theme are
required. Photos need to be brought in digitally on
a USB flash drive.
Driving Question: How can pictures tell a story?
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Linguistic Intelligence (Word Smart)
Using language, spoken or written, to make connec-
tions and derive meaning.
You may like to read, play word games, tell stories, dis-
cuss ideas, or learn foreign languages.
See Enrichment Clusters: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10,
13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25
Logical-Mathematical Intelligence (Logic Smart)
Using numbers and reasoning to make sense of infor-
mation.
You may like to play chess, decipher strategy games,
brainteasers, or logic puzzles.
See Enrichment Clusters: 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 14, 15,
18, 19, 20, 25
Spatial Intelligence (Picture Smart)
Using mental pictures to learn and remember informa-
tion.
You may like puzzles, mazes, creating art, or building
models.
See Enrichment Clusters: 1, 6, 7, 9, 11, 16, 17,
18, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25
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23. Multimedia Studio: Monoprints, Photo
Transfer And Paper Design
What do Matisse, Picasso, Jean Arp, Ezra Jack Keats,
and now you, have in common? Multimedia works of
art! Did you know that this technique was first used
when paper was invented in China? Did you know
collage can include monoprints, a form of printmaking
that has images and lines that can only be made once,
a technique used by Rembrandt and Degas? Or that it
can also include photographs that are transferred onto
a canvas? We’ll paint our own paper, create texture in
it, and turn the ordinary into the extraordinary! Discover
how paper is made. Combine unusual papers,
monoprints, photographs, and words to create
multimedia artworks for display. Think big. Think
surprising. Think fun.
Facilitator: Chani Jaskoll
Morah Chani Jaskoll, a professional artist, has been
SAR’s art teacher for many years. Her personal
passion lies in bringing the beauty of art to all children
through experimenting with different mediums.
Multiple Intelligences: Linguistic, Spatial,
Kinesthetic, Intrapersonal
Driving Question: How can our work as multimedia
artists impact positively on our world?
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22. The Tzahal Project: Making A Difference
One Soldier At A Time
What happens when you go into the Israeli army? Is it cool being a chayal? Is it hot wearing a uniform and boots? How’s the food? What do chayalim use as a pillow? How many push-ups do they need to be able to do? How many can you do? Find out what goes into training a soldier and how a person gets ready to serve in Tzahal. Do you wonder what soldiers miss most from home and how you might be able to help? We will hear from young people who served in Tzahal, from SAR parents of chayalim serving right now, and from someone who runs an organization that helps soldiers. Let’s discover what our chayalim do to keep Israel safe and what we can do to give back to them. We’ll brainstorm thoughtful ways to thank them for protecting our country including baking for them, raising money to supply them with what they need, being creative with technology to be in touch with them, and more.
Facilitator: Tova Gilbert
Tova has joined our 3rd grade team after graduating
from Queens College with a degree in psychology. She
has visited Israel many times and is excited to share
her love of Israel and concern for chayalim with our
students.
Multiple Intelligences: Linguistic, Interpersonal,
Existential
Driving Question: How can we as thoughtful givers
design a plan to help members of Tzahal?
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Kinesthetic Intelligence (Body Smart)
Using movement to express thoughts and ideas.
You may like physical activity, sports, dance, role-
playing, acting, or hands-on activities including building
things.
See Enrichment Clusters: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13,
16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 26
Interpersonal Intelligence (People Smart)
Understanding and caring about relationships and
people and their moods and feelings.
You may like group games, working cooperatively in a
group, or have the ability to motivate people and
communicate well with them.
See Enrichment Clusters: 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14,
15, 16, 21, 22, 25, 26
Intrapersonal Intelligence (Self Smart)
Using thought and reflection to understand information.
You may like to be alone, are self-motivated, enjoy
your independence, and know yourself very well.
See Enrichment Clusters: 5, 8, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 21,
23, 24
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Naturalist Intelligence (Nature/Science Smart)
Understanding natural patterns and cycles to explain
how things work in nature and science.
You may like to learn about nature, enjoy being
outside, or appreciate the environment.
See Enrichment Clusters: 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 15, 17, 19, 21,
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Musical Intelligence (Music Smart)
Using rhythm, musical patterns, tones, sounds, or
melody to understand information.
You may like to sing, play an instrument, compose
songs, remember songs, or are sensitive to noises or
sounds, and typically have strong language skills.
See Enrichment Clusters: 8, 12
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21. Kilometer Kids Company
Calling young athletes! Come develop your technique
at running with a major focus on fun while at SAR’s
field and on the HS’s oval track! The activities will
inspire a love for running and being active, and
promote a healthy lifestyle. With running, consider the
basics of proper form, stride, stretching, running
etiquette, hydration, and cool-down techniques. From
speed, starts, passing baton in relays, fun running
games, intervals, some longer runs, and simple body
conditioning for core strength (and the importance of
that in running) you will experience this and more in the
world of Kilometer Kids! Develop fitness, confidence,
and build teamwork. Discover inspirational stories of
track stars including the story of Wilma Unlimited.
Maybe even decide with this Cluster to run for a cause.
Bring your running shoes!
Faciltator: Reena Cohen
Reena is part of the 3rd grade team. She has run
competitively and has experience coaching track. She’s
excited to share her passion for running with our kids!
Multiple Intelligences: Kinesthetic, Interpersonal,
Intrapersonal, Spatial, Naturalist
Driving Question: How can we as athletes promote
a healthier lifestyle for ourselves and others?
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20. BRAINTEASERS Think Tank
Do you like to eat "esgg sgeg gegs gsge" for
breakfast?
Do you like to
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your room?
Let's stretch our brains as we explore, solve, and
create brainteasers! What makes puzzles challenging
and challenges puzzling? We will sharpen our brains
by focusing on “brainteaser skills” such as deductive
reasoning, classification, and perspective. Then, we will
use these skills to create our own puzzles!
Facilitator: Shira Irwin
Shira Irwin is completing a Masters Degree in General
and Special Ed at Bank Street College. She has fond
memories of spending Shabbat meals and long car
rides playing math and word games with her family.
Multiple Intelligences: Linguistic, Logical-
Mathematical, Spatial
Driving Question: Can we discover what makes
brainteasers fun and interesting, and use that
information to create brainteasers for students our
age?
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Existential Intelligence (Religious Smart) Some proponents of multiple intelligence theory proposed spiritual or religious intelligence as a possible additional type. It certainly reflects our learning community and environment. You may like to learn Torah, think about G-d, pursue dedication to mitzvot, consider the workings of the universe, and make connections between Torah and life. See Enrichment Clusters: 4, 8, 22
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Welcome to our Enrichment Cluster Program!
Semester Dates: October 22nd-
January 7th
Have fun selecting among the
offerings!
Please remember to fill out the
Selection Form by Sunday, September
28th.
Please make 3 selections, not in
priority order.
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19. STEM Wonderworks: The Science Of
Toys
Energy, Physics, Chemistry . . . .Toys! Do you love
exploring science and doing experiments? Do you ever
wonder what makes toys work? We will explore how
science is in toys and how toys can be science. Let’s
build or take apart several popular toys and explore the
mechanics inside: forces, motion, density, buoyancy,
and more! Let’s see what’s behind all that piece of fun!
What if you used the results of your experiments to
think of an original plaything? With your recently
acquired knowledge you may want to sketch a design
for a new toy that includes science principles. Spark
your imagination by seeing what happened when one
motivated child built “Cain’s Arcade.” Could your design
be the next big craze in toys?
Facilitator: Jennifer Sokol
Jennifer Sokol is our Program Coordinator and Middle
School Science Teacher with a Masters Degree in
Science Education. She loves hands-on science
experiments and delving into the scientific mysteries
found in all aspects of life.
Multiple Intelligences: Logical-Mathematical,
Linguistic, Naturalist, Spatial
Driving Question: What are toy designers thinking?
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18. PC Builders’ Academy How do computers work? What’s inside of them? Are you curious about what makes computers intelligent? Would you like to build a brand new computer? Let’s explore what it takes to actually assemble a personal computer and figure out how to build a working one from scratch. Understand what makes computers connect and have the hands-on experience of building those connections. Discover how to upload software to PCs and then run them. Come have fun and express your passion for computers and technology in PC Builders’ Academy. Warning! Mastering this cluster will keep you busy with family and friends!
Facilitator: Caleb Fitzsimmons
Caleb is part of SAR’s tech team and has worked in the
computer industry for the past 20 years. This career
reflects his passion for technology. Caleb has built
many computers from scratch and enjoys sharing the
excitement and fun of building a PC from the ground up
with our students.
Multiple Intelligences: Logical-Mathematical,
Spatial, Kinesthetic
Driving Question: How can we as computer
technicians build working computers for someone
else’s benefit?
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1. BIG SHOT ALLIANCE: Engineer Your Own
Digital Camera
Make a camera! A true combination of technology and
the arts! Bigshot, the world’s first D.I.Y. digital
camera built for STEM learning, invented by Shree
Nayar, a Columbia U. Professor of Computer Science,
is a kit for assembly that provides the opportunity to
learn the art of building a camera. In putting the kit
together with a partner, you will experience science
and engineering concepts including optics,
electromagnetism, image processing, mechanics, as
well as consider the history of cameras. You’ll create a
fully functioning digital camera! Then compose and
capture moments from everyday life, while
experimenting with framing, lighting, and motion. At the
end of the Cluster our cameras will be sent to children
in Sderot with the hope they too will find beautiful,
interesting moments in their world.
Facilitator: Melissa Rothwax
Morah Melissa, has always had a passion for taking
pictures. You can count on her to “snap-in!” with her
camera at every photo-op. She is excited to explore Big
Shot with young camera aficionados.
Multiple Intelligences: Logical-Mathematical,
Linguistic, Spatial, Kinesthetic, Interpersonal
Driving Question: How can building a camera
change how we understand design?
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2. RUFFF!!! Dog Lovers Society
Calling all dog lovers!! There is nothing more exciting
than owning a puppy or dog. Dogs are fun, friendly,
and make great companions. They are happy to be
active when you’re full of energy, and sit quietly when
you just need a friend. But owning a dog means taking
responsibility for the health and happiness of another
living being. All dogs need food, water, shelter, and
comfort. Let’s consider what social creatures they are,
their need for companionship, and how they
communicate. You will meet a dog trainer, a
veterinarian, and someone from the Humane Society.
Let’s figure out what we can do to make the lives of
dogs happier. Whether you want to learn how to be the
best dog owner you can be or you just want to learn
how to behave around dogs then this Cluster is for you!
Facilitator: Rachel Jetter
SAR mom, Rachel Jetter has always been a dog lover
and advocate for homeless/abandoned dogs, taking in
and caring for stray dogs. She and her family live in
Riverdale with 4 dogs: Kelvie, a one eyed "pirate"
German shepherd, Mabel, an English bulldog, Daniel
(aka Cuddles) a King Charles Spaniel, and their newest
addition, Carly, a 4 month old Maltese/Yorkie mix; all
adopted from the Humane Society of NY.
Multiple Intelligences: Linguisitic, Kinesthetic,
Naturalistic, Interpersonal
Driving Question: How is a dog like a person?
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17. Paint Your HeART Out: Fine Arts Studio
Would you like to work like a fine artist and paint with
on your own professional canvas? Then roll up your
sleeves and come sketch and then paint a landscape in
a traditional style using watercolor mediums and mixed
media. What landscape lays outside SAR or at Wave
Hill? You will paint in both locations. Explore the work
of great impressionist painters through modern artists
to deepen your visual vocabulary and develop your
skill. Explore elements of arts, composition, color
mixing, and your eye for how you look at nature.
Perhaps you would like to display your artwork at Wave
Hill’s Family Art Studio. Come enjoy expressing
yourself at “Paint Your HeART Out.”
Facilitator: Wave Hill Educator Ivy Garcia
Ivy Garcia joined the staff as Family Art Project
Assistant Leader, fall 2013. Ivy worked as Family
Programs Coordinator/Artist Educator at El Museo del
Barrio, where she planned and organized art-making,
storytelling, musical performances and gallery tours for
families and groups, and at the Lower East Side
Tenement Museum, where she led museum and
neighborhood walking tours.
Multiple Intelligences: Spatial, Intrapersonal,
Naturalist
Driving Question: How can we as landscape artists
deepen our appreciation for our beautiful world?
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16. Project Adventure: Team Building
Through Physical Challenges
Individuals are usually more capable (mentally,
emotionally, and physically) than they perceive
themselves to be. When given the opportunity to try
and be challenged in a supportive environment,
students will discover excellence within themselves and
each other. Individuals achieve simply by experiencing
the process of team building. Learn skills like listening,
communication, decision-making, leadership, conflict
resolution, and risk taking and teach others. Work with
your peers to complete tasks and challenges like
Group Juggling, group support activities such as
Partner Pull-Up, and cognitive challenges like Traffic
Jam and Minute Mysteries, all while having fun!
Facilitator: Shoshana Cohen
Shoshana Cohen (aka Ms. C) is a Physical Education
assistant teacher and Sports Team Coordinator at SAR
Academy with a degree in Physical Education. She
was Director of Bnei Akiva, NY and NJ, and held
various administrative roles at Camp Moshava. In
those roles, she ran team building activities for children
of all ages.
Multiple Intelligences: Lingistic, Spatial,
Kinesthetic, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal
Driving Question: In what ways does team-building
prepare us to meet challenges?
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3. Snap, Crackle, Pop! Kitchen Chemistry
Lab
Ever wonder what makes soda fizz, candy crystallize,
brownies stay soft, and hot pretzels rise? A kitchen is
one big chemistry lab! Use common kitchen chemicals
and think like a young scientist and kitchen chemist to
problem-solve, probe scientific principles, and think
creatively. Observe. Record. Hypothesize. Experiment.
Consider Results. Create some delicious chemistry
experiments of your own with some dramatic results.
You will explore the “hows,” “whys,” and “what-ifs” of
basic scientific principles by combining kitchen
chemistry, a little bit of magic, and lots of fun!
Facilitators: Marci Kirschner and Rachel Raskas
Marci is a member of the 3rd grade team. She has
Masters degrees in Special Education and Literacy.
She loves to cook and learn about the chemistry of
food.
Morah Rachel is also part of the 3rd grade team. It is
her 6th year at SAR. She loves to cook, bake, and
discover why things work the way they do in the
kitchen. She is excited to find out with her students!
Multiple Intelligences: Logical-Mathematical,
Naturalist, Linguistic
Driving Question: How can our exploration as
kitchen chemists help us organize our knowledge
and understand our world?
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4. EcoDetectives Consortium
Have you ever wanted to observe like a detective?
Well, it takes a detective’s level of observation to make
environments “Eco” friendly. The techniques of
EcoDetectives will be revealed in your quest to solve
eco-crimes. By using your eyes and experimenting with
simple tools, measure and find tire pressure, electricity
over-usage, water waste, and pollution. Observational
skills are needed as you collect and record evidence.
Choices people make every day, impact on the world. If
you care about the environment and want to make a
difference at SAR, then let’s find ways to fix things.
Let’s create a proposal to advocate for change! During
this Shmita year, when all of SAR students will focus
on protecting nature, we will discover Torah’s
perspective on caring for the environment. Using
science to gather clues and your smart thinking to
solve eco-problems is great EcoDetective fun!
Facilitator: Jessica Haller
SAR mom, Jessica Haller is an entrepreneur, a
consultant, a Sustainability Professional, a LEED
Accredited Professional, and a Leader with the Climate
Reality Project. She cares deeply about the welfare of
the environment and is excited to share this passion
with our students.
Multiple Intelligences: Naturalist, Existential,
Interpersonal, Kinesthetic
Driving Question: How can we hone observational
skills to make a difference in the environment?
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15. Junior MasterChef: Nutritious Snacks
Edition
Are you interested in discovering which ingredients can
be used to create delicious, nutritious snacks? Are you
wondering which vegetable besides potato would make
good chips? Do you want to get creative with food?
Then join Junior MasterChef: Nutritious Snacks Edition
to explore these questions and more. There’s
chemistry and science and nutrition concepts in food
preparation . We’re going to experiment with and
compare and contrast sprouted flour and regular flour
as well as various sweeteners, including palm sugar
and dried fruit paste. Not only will the recipes we follow
and innovate with be nutritious, they will also be
delicious! Come create snacks and treats that kids will
love, including you!
Facilitator: Beth Schwartz
SAR mom Beth Schwartz is interested in finding
delicious and nutritious snacks for kids. She is excited
to share her passion for this with our students and
making discoveries together.
Multiple Intelligences: Linguistic, Logical-
Mathematical, Naturalist, Interpersonal
Driving Question: How can we use and combine
ingredients to create healthy snacks that also are
delicious?
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14. Augmented Reality Adventure Group
Augmented Reality. What’s that? Augmented
Reality lets you turn ordinary things around you into
triggers to reveal secret treasures of digital information.
Scan an innocent looking picture of a person and watch
the person talk to you. Scan a movie poster and see
the trailer. We will use the app Aurasma and an iPad to
create an Augmented Reality display generated from
our work as roving digital reporters. iMovie will be used
to film our interviewees and create an Augmented
Reality byte (an aura) from the questions we decide to
ask people around the school. Their “live” responses
will be located all around the Academy on
posterboards. Look out SAR! Augmented reality is
changing the way we will view the world. Come join
the adventure!
Facilitator: Rabbi Moshe Rosenberg
Rabbi Rosenberg is an author, congregational rabbi,
and educator who loves technology.
Multiple Intelligences: Linguistic, Logical-
Mathematical, Interpersonal
Driving Question: How can we as digital enquirers
enhance our environment?
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5. FOUR STAR DINING FORUM* Yes, we’ll be sampling the food at area restaurants, but we’ll be doing much more than that! Be prepared to learn about nutrition, practice math facts, and explore different parts of the world. Then we’ll be revving up our writing so that our reviews are as tasty and exciting as the food. Restaurant reviewers are well-respected professionals, who take pride in their work. Their reviews can help determine if a restaurant becomes popular or not, and the reviews themselves are sometimes the most widely read column in newspapers and magazines. Facilitator: Kathy Kafer While she has never been a professional restaurant reviewer, Mrs. Kafer has enjoyed dining & writing since she can remember. Before coming to SAR, Mrs. Kafer worked as a newspaper reporter, and she has also written plays and screenplays. She is looking forward to working together with SAR's new restaurant reviewers. Multiple Intelligences: Linguistic, Logical-Mathematical, Intrapersonal, Naturalist Driving Question: In what ways can thinking analytically and creatively hone our “Restaurant Review” writing skills?
*Please be careful in selecting this Enrichment Cluster for children with food allergies as the
establishments visited may not be nut free, etc.
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6. Gears! Gears! Gears! Lights In Action
Academy
Do you like to build things? Are you interested in
creative construction? Would you like to have parts of
what you build light up when your construction is in
motion? Plan a layout for gears on a template using
your mechanical creativity and design a unique
configuration. What are the principles of gears? What
do mechanics and what does physics have to do with
them? We will also have the opportunity to explore
various tools including: screwdrivers, pliers, drills,
hammers, and drill bits and what they do. Come
experiment and be creative with gears and lights, from
the simple to the complex.
Facilitator: Nick Fadda
Nick loves to build and fix things and help all of SAR
work. He is a sports coach for his children’s teams and
a soccer and baseball player himself. Nick is looking
forward to coaching our kids at building things and the
excitement of making them light up in motion.
Multiple Intelligences: Logical-Mathematical,
Spatial, Kinesthetic
Driving Question: How can our understanding of
construction guide our creativity?
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13. Improv Theater Arts Ensemble
Do you love theater and improv? Are you creative?
Would you like to know the secrets and tricks of the
improv trade? In this cluster, you will improve your
storytelling skills, develop techniques to think quickly
on your feet, explore the craft of Improv, and become
more creative. This spirited, fun cluster is designed for
anyone who wants to improve teamwork and
communication skills, develop the ability to take risks,
and work at overcoming shyness. You will learn how to
be more spontaneous, trusting, and cooperative, and
how to listen in a fun, creative atmosphere. Come
laugh out loud with this improvisational fun!
Facilitator: Melissa Bulman
Melissa Bulman is the proud mother of SAR children, Ariella and Avishai. For the past two years she has visited our Theater Improv Cluster as a guest expert. With a BA in Theater and an MA in Drama Therapy from N.Y.U., her specialty and love is improvisation, and she is thrilled to be able to lead this year’s Cluster. She is really looking forward to working together to create a fun and supportive space to laugh, learn how to think on your feet, and connect with others!
Multiple Intelligences: Kinesthetic, Linguistic,
Interpersonal, Intrapersonal
Driving Question: How can we work as a group
while still maintaining our individual sense of
humor and creativity?
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12. Drumming And The “World” of Percussion Group
What is percussion? What kinds of instruments are considered percussion instruments? What different kinds of percussion are used around the world? This is a hands-on and unique approach to studying rhythm in all its forms. Let’s make music as we explore rhythms and musical instruments from diverse cultures and explore the history of percussion, from ancient times to today. We will play on congas, shakers, cowbells, tambourines, hand drums, keyboards, and more. Let’s apply what we discover to create a percussion instrument of your very own using a variety of materials. Then we’ll record a CD of ourselves playing an original percussion piece that we write together.
Facilitator: David Glazer
David Glazer has a Masters in Educational Admin. from
Fordham U and recently completed a certificate
program in Experiential Jewish Education from YU.
David also studied at Jerusalem School of Cantorial Art
& Music and is a regular Baal Tefillah. David has been
musical director at Camp Moshava for 14 years and
enjoys singing, playing keyboard, guitar, and
harmonica. He is now learning to play the bagpipes.
Multiple Intelligences: Musical, Kinesthetic,
Interpersonal, Intrapersonal
Driving Question: How can drumming and
percussion instruments tell a story?
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7. Project Runway: Designing A Fashion
Collection
Calling all fashionistas! Budding designers will focus on
fashion, traveling the 20th Century through the
interesting world of fashion. Look at different trends of
each era to sketch similar fashion designs as well as
original ideas for your portfolio, and include swatches.
Understand what a collection is and how to build a
theme. Explore anatomy, color theory, working with a
template, organizing thoughts and ideas into a
collection, exploring other designers to generate ideas,
and create an interest board as your personal
inspiration. Walk on the runway yourself with an outfit
you choose from your wardrobe, applying the theory
you have learned. Hear from someone in the fashion
industry. Then as a group, we will create an outfit to
donate to a worthy organization.
Facilitator: Adina Fand
Adina Fand, SAR mom, studied Fashion Design at FIT
on the graduate level. She has modeled, as well as
worked at Harper’s Bazaar and Mademoiselle. Adina is
presently working as a make-up artist.
Multiple Intelligences: Linguistic, Spatial,
Interpersonal
Driving Question: How can we design a fashion
forward outfit for donation to an organization?
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8. Window To The Wild Workshop:
Connecting Kids To Wonder
Do you like nature? Are you creative? Do you love to
explore? Then this cluster is for you. Through hands-on
outdoor adventures, science experiments, art, and
music activities we will explore the sounds and sights
of the elements: earth, wind, fire, and water. In creative
exploration of the outdoors, we will hike outside, collect
samples of earth around the school, catch the wind in
kites we design, work with Park Rangers to build a
small campfire, and walk to the Hudson River and paint
there. This cluster will open your eyes, inspire new
thoughts, and warm your heart to the beauty and
wonder of Hashem’s world.
Facilitator: Adiella Shem Tov
Morah Adiella has a BFA in Art Education with a
specialization in Project Based Education. She has
been teaching for 13 years and loves to incorporate
adventure and self-motivated learning into all her
teaching. Adiella is a fine artist, a singer/songwriter,
and a recording artist.
Multiple Intelligences: Linguistic, Logical-
Mathematical, Musical, Kinesthetic, Naturalist,
Existential, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal
Driving Question: How can connecting with the
elements develop a sense of wonder for creation?
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11. Graphic Design Institute: What If
Picasso Had An iPad? Using Art Apps That
“Real” Artists Use
With iPads we will paint, sketch, and print our artwork
while delving into and exploring art apps like ArtRage.
Did you know that with art apps you can use a virtual
brush and enhance digital images? Imagine what van
Gogh’s Starry Night might have looked like if he used
apps to paint this masterpiece? Let’s explore the work
of various artists and their techniques to imagine what
the design and composition of their art might be if they
were living in the 21st Century and had an iPad. Come
create computer generated masterpieces of your very
own. Perhaps you will choose to put them on gallery-
display!
Facilitator: Debby Schloss
Debby Schloss, a veteran SAR faculty member will be combining her love of art and computers in “What If Picasso Had An iPad?” When Debby isn’t at SAR Academy, she loves spending family time trekking around Manhattan or tiyuling around Israel.
Multiple Intelligences: Spatial, Intrapersonal
Driving Question: How can we as digital artists
transform the way we look at and create art in the
21st Century?
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10. TOP SECRET: Say It With Sign
Can you really speak without using your voice? Come
listen with your eyes & let your fingers do the talking.
Discover how fun & easy it is to learn American Sign
Language. We’ll start with basic vocabulary and
fingerspelling, then develop our conversation skills as
we build fluency. Explore how, when, and why sign
language began. Discover the power of visual
expression and this wonderful and creative way to
communicate with others. Develop the tools necessary
to communicate with the deaf and hard of hearing.
Most of all, empower yourself by learning this visual
language and you can teach others to sign with you.
Facilitator: Lauren Lieberman
Lauren Lieberman holds an M.A. in Cognitive Studies
in Education from Teachers College as well as a B.A.
in Economics & Religion from Columbia University.
She taught at the elementary & high school level in
liberal arts and sciences. Her current interests are in
developing student awareness of the deaf and
disabled population, as well as exploring the benefits
of sign language for the realm of special education.
Multiple Intelligences: Linguistic, Kinesthetic,
Interpersonal
Driving Question: How can sign language get us
thinking about spoken language, connect us with
others, and develop our communication
skills?
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9. CodeKids: Robotics And Video Game
Programming
Have you ever played a video game and wished you
could build one yourself? Are you a Lego lover who
would love to bring your creations to life? Discover how
to write a program (a series of instructions) to make
your computer or robot follow your commands. (It’s so
cool!) Learn to follow a Lego design blueprint to
construct robots that use interlocking gears.
Remember, your robot will not be able to do your
homework for you!
Facilitator: Rivka Heisler
Rivka Heisler, mother of 4 Lego crazy kids, has built
countless constructions. As SAR’s Technology
Integrator she knows several computing languages:
LegoNxt, Scratch, Enchanting. In an educational cohort
at MIT Rivkah learned more about teaching Scratch to
elementary school students. She wishes she could play
video games as well as she can program them.
Multiple Intelligences: Linguistic, Logical-
Mathematical, Spatial, Kinesthetic
Driving Question: How can we write clear
directions that computers can follow and follow
directions to build a specified construction?
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