The electives below are options available to Powell Students during the second semester of the 2013-2014 school year. All of the electives listed below are taught by Ms. Fox!

Third Quarter Options

Geometric Construction- This elective will focus on geometric understanding of two and three dimensional shapes. Students will also use their knowledge to create their own designs. This will be taught during first period for fourth and fifth grade students.

Science Olympiad- This elective will focus on many different scientific topics. Students will explore ideas before deciding on topics to become experts in. Some students in this elective will continue during fourth quarter in preparing for the Science Olympiad competition. This will be taught during second period for third, fourth, and fifth grade students.

Authors in the Making- This elective will focus developing the talents of young writers as they explore different genres. It will be taught by Mrs. Mbalia, but Ms. Fox will be coteaching the elective for part of each week. This will be taught during fifth period for kindergarten and first grade students.

Introduction to Engineering- This elective will focus on developing an understanding of the creative design engineering process. This will be taught during sixth period for first and second grade students.

Fourth Quarter Options

Scholastic Pursuit- This elective will focus on learning information and becoming experts in different topics to support a team competition. Some students in this elective will participate in the WCPSS Scholastic Pursuit competition. It will be taught by Mr. Lakeman, but Ms. Fox will be coteaching the elective. This will be taught during first period for fourth and fifth grade students.

Chess I- This elective will focus on learning the basics of chess. This is designed for students who have little to no knowledge of the game of chess. This will be taught during second period for third, fourth, and fifth grade students.

Chess II- This elective will focus on developing advanced strategy around the game of chess. This is designed for students who already have a good knowledge of the game of chess (although chess I is not a prerequisite). There will be no instruction on the basic moves of chess, but will move into more advanced knowledge. This will be taught during second period for third, fourth, and fifth grade students.

Junior Science Olympiad- This elective will focus on developing and nurturing a love of science for the younger students. Students will explore different scientific topics and will participate in mock Science Olympiad events. However, no students in this elective will participate in an official tournament during this school year. This will be taught during sixth period for first and second grade students.