Welcome to the Smyth County Enrichment Resource Program
2020-2021 Enrichment Resource Program will be Virtual.
During the 2020-2021 school year, all Enrichment Resource Program (ERP) classes will be held virtually through Google classroom. ERP teachers will be communicating with students and parents.
Please don't hesitate to contact your Enrichment Resource Program teacher should you have any questions
Smyth County Enrichment Resource Teachers
(webpage and email address):
Melanie Garrett melaniegarrett@scsb.org |
SES, RVES, NMS, NHS, CMS, CHS, AES, SCTC
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Crystal Farley crystalfarley@scsb.org |
OPES, MES, MMS, MSHS ,SCTC
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CES, SGES, SCTC
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Smyth County Program Coordinator Amy Wheeler
2020-2021 Units of Study
Science Unit: Students will research and explore current environmental issues as they think deeply about how human activity has impacted land, air, water, and living things on Earth. Participants will choose from a menu of projects that will help develop critical thinking skills, help them become aware of complex environmental issues as they share ideas on how we can influence change in an effort to preserve our beautiful planet.
Language Unit: A Writer’s Journal “In this unit of study, students will use personal journal entries to generate academic and creative writings. Without fear of correction or of being tested, students write their inner feelings and observations in a personal journal divided into several sections. Capturing their natural motivation, the unit leads students to write about their own life experiences; to create dialog between themselves and important people and events in their lives, their bodies, and society; and to explore the inner realm of dreams, ideas, images, and perspectives. Finally, students create a series of "public" writings to be shared with others (Interact Publications).”
Mathematics Unit: Architects of Learning “In Architects of Learning, students apply math skills in geometry, measurement, scale, and proportion to create a campus of pavilions designed to display a theme. The theme may center on a curricular content area or on a student-selected area of interest. Participants will figure area, perimeter and scale, and design floor plans to create a three-dimensional scale model. The many varied activities in Architects of Learning recognize Gardner's multiple intelligence, and encourage students to use their special talents to demonstrate what they know. (Interact).”
History Unit: Virtual Cruises Participants will engage in a global travel simulation. “Students can work alone or choose to become members of six advanced teams, each sent by a cruise line to explore a different travel destination. As they prepare for travel, sail to their destinations, and create promotional brochures, players conduct research, and practice decision-making skills. After keeping a scrapbook throughout the voyage and designing a brochure touting their destination, students celebrate their safe return with an end-of-cruise virtual share event. (Interact. 57 pages. 2018 updated edition).”
Language Unit: A Writer’s Journal “In this unit of study, students will use personal journal entries to generate academic and creative writings. Without fear of correction or of being tested, students write their inner feelings and observations in a personal journal divided into several sections. Capturing their natural motivation, the unit leads students to write about their own life experiences; to create dialog between themselves and important people and events in their lives, their bodies, and society; and to explore the inner realm of dreams, ideas, images, and perspectives. Finally, students create a series of "public" writings to be shared with others (Interact Publications).”
Mathematics Unit: Architects of Learning “In Architects of Learning, students apply math skills in geometry, measurement, scale, and proportion to create a campus of pavilions designed to display a theme. The theme may center on a curricular content area or on a student-selected area of interest. Participants will figure area, perimeter and scale, and design floor plans to create a three-dimensional scale model. The many varied activities in Architects of Learning recognize Gardner's multiple intelligence, and encourage students to use their special talents to demonstrate what they know. (Interact).”
History Unit: Virtual Cruises Participants will engage in a global travel simulation. “Students can work alone or choose to become members of six advanced teams, each sent by a cruise line to explore a different travel destination. As they prepare for travel, sail to their destinations, and create promotional brochures, players conduct research, and practice decision-making skills. After keeping a scrapbook throughout the voyage and designing a brochure touting their destination, students celebrate their safe return with an end-of-cruise virtual share event. (Interact. 57 pages. 2018 updated edition).”
The Enrichment Resource Program Appreciates Our Community
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Smyth County ERP speaks at the "Speaking for the Gifted Children" Conference in Abingdon, Virginia.The Keys to Gifted ChildrenOn June 18, 2019, the annual "Speaking for the Gifted" conference was held in Abingdon, VA at the Higher Ed. Center. Smyth County Enrichment Resource teachers spoke with teachers around the region about the Keys to Gifted Children.
Please click on the presentation link "The Keys to Gifted Children," to see what focal points were discussed. 
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