Atkins Elementary School
Gary Roberts, Principal 5903 Lee Highway Atkins, VA 24311 (276) 783-3366 http://www.scsb.org/aes/ |
AES ERP 2021-2022
2021-2022 Units of Study
Social Studies: Ancient Cultures
Students will explore Ancient Cultures such as Greece, Rome, Egypt, and the Americas. Individuals or groups will choose one ancient civilization to research. Interest driven projects will be created with information pertaining to the geography, economic relationships, power, technology, and attributes of their chosen culture.
Language Arts: Psychology/The Museum of I
Students will engage in self-reflections through the “Museum of I. “ recognizing psychological characteristics found in themselves and others. Instruction will focus on exploration of attitudes, learning styles, and much more.
Math: Personal Finances/Cost of Living
Students will gain a deeper understanding of money management with practical money skills. They will look at the different aspects of the cost of living, credits, debt, paying bills, savings, and investing. The goal is for students to discover what is required to obtain financial independence.
Science: Ecosystems
Ecosystems are the basis of survival for all living things. In order for us to exist, we need to cultivate and nurture other organisms. It’s very important that an ecosystem meets the basic needs of every living thing in order to survive. Students will discover the importance of the many components of an ecosystem. Students will choose an ecosystem. They will construct a model that best represents the elements that make their chosen ecosystem unique.
Social Studies: Ancient Cultures
Students will explore Ancient Cultures such as Greece, Rome, Egypt, and the Americas. Individuals or groups will choose one ancient civilization to research. Interest driven projects will be created with information pertaining to the geography, economic relationships, power, technology, and attributes of their chosen culture.
Language Arts: Psychology/The Museum of I
Students will engage in self-reflections through the “Museum of I. “ recognizing psychological characteristics found in themselves and others. Instruction will focus on exploration of attitudes, learning styles, and much more.
Math: Personal Finances/Cost of Living
Students will gain a deeper understanding of money management with practical money skills. They will look at the different aspects of the cost of living, credits, debt, paying bills, savings, and investing. The goal is for students to discover what is required to obtain financial independence.
Science: Ecosystems
Ecosystems are the basis of survival for all living things. In order for us to exist, we need to cultivate and nurture other organisms. It’s very important that an ecosystem meets the basic needs of every living thing in order to survive. Students will discover the importance of the many components of an ecosystem. Students will choose an ecosystem. They will construct a model that best represents the elements that make their chosen ecosystem unique.
Smyth County Schools 2019
AES ERP 2018-2019
Unit 3 - The Smyth County Enrichment Resource Program Barn Quilt Trail Begins
Unit 2 Project PreviewERP students are working on final projects in our Language Arts Unit. Just look at those "precious pumpk'ns!"
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ERP students have been working on their barn quilts.
The Smyth County Enrichment Resource program will showcase their barn quilt trail all over Smyth County through the Summer. |
On October 2, 2018, AES and SGES ERP students went with the Blue Ridge Discovery Center on a Field Experience to explore a portion of the Appalachian Mountains. Our guide, Ms. Lisa took us on an expedition through the woods to observe different habitats. We recognized different plants and animals and recognized how they changed with elevation. As expert observers, we used our senses to help us identify and encourage wonder. Students had an amazing time being in nature.
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AES ERP 2017-2018
Coat of Arms and Snapchat Filters
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"Insta-famous"
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AES ERP 2016-2017
Please see home page for unit reflections and other program pictures and medial elements
As part of National Computer Science Week, ERP students participate in the Hour of Code.
Students have been working with different components of computer coding over the last few weeks. Students are currently working on creating an animated winter story that require specific elements from a coding program called Scratch.
Lip PrintsStudents researched Cheiloscopy and the different classifications. We investigated our own prints and used the data to determine the most common classification.
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CSI Field Experience at Smyth County Career and Technology CenterStudents traveled to the Smyth Career and Technology Center to explore CSI with Mr. Keith Hagy and his Criminal Justice students.
The Smyth County Enrichment resource program staff and students extend their gratitude to Mr. Hagy and his students for the work put into making the CSI experience such a success |
AES ERP 2015-2016
Unit 3: Civil War |
Civil War Projects |
Students are taking a journey through the Civil War and looking at different aspects of the War and time period. As they explore different areas of interest, students are also looking at modern technologies and how they might have changed any given element therein.
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Unit 2: Poetry
Students have been showcasing some very heartfelt and creative pieces of poetry. Students are looking forward to sharing their completed pieces with their families.
Unit 1: Culinary Math
Final Project: ERP Students cook for their family
Students are going to cook for their family. They have chosen their favorite dish and would like to treat family members to a nice home cooked meal. As students may need an "assistant chef," parents or adults at home are asked to help prepare and assist in safety. We would like to have pictures of students cooking and the meal when it is finished and presented to the family. You can send these pictures to [email protected] Pictures can be taken on any device. Just make sure you put "AES-Student Name" in the subject line. Or, you can send pictures to school for our next class.
I would like students to write about their cooking experience that would include step-by-step instructions, any recipes, special instructions, and how much fun it was. Parents are encouraged to write a review on, what I am sure to be a JOB WELL DONE!!!!! . I look forward to seeing your family meal!
I would like students to write about their cooking experience that would include step-by-step instructions, any recipes, special instructions, and how much fun it was. Parents are encouraged to write a review on, what I am sure to be a JOB WELL DONE!!!!! . I look forward to seeing your family meal!
AES ERP visit Dip Dog |
AES ERP students went to Dip Dog on October 14, 2015. We were able to look and the business aspects of Culinary Arts and how it is applied to run a successful business. Students had a dip dog, (some having their very first) a drink, and an ice cream cone. At the end of the trip, students received a drinking cup and a bumper sticker. Students were asked to take their "Got Dip Dog?" bumper stickers with them wherever they travel and send the picture to Dip Dog where it will rest on the walls for all to see. |
Fun Concoctions |
AES ERP students make the best Kool-Aid mix drink |
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AES ERP Website Begins its Second Year!
AES ERP Students will continue to grow and learn as web developers as they continually design, redesign, and create their own unique website. As we learn more about various computer programs and technology that we incorporate into our units of study, we will use our web pages to showcase what we have learned and things that we are working on.
*Current viewing reflects web design progress from 2014-2015 school year
2014-2015
On October 24, 2014, Atkins Elementary - ERP students participated in an Archaeological dig in Chilhowie, Virginia. With equipment contributions made by Mildred Surber, students were able to make Archaeological discoveries and apply excavation practices that were explored in the classroom.
AES ERP students took a trip to the Museum of the Middle Appalachians in Saltville, Virginia on September 24, 2014 to explore Archaeology with Harry Haynes and Janice Orr.
Pictures 2013-2014
Leaf Creatures
Research and Development
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Tanya Hall from Hungry Mother State Park, came to deliver a field experience on Adaptation.
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