Gifted and Talented Lesson Plans

From Using Abiotic and Biotic Parameters to Monitor Air Quality to Sharing Talents, find teacher approved gifted and talented lesson plans that inspire student learning.

[PDF] Using Abiotic and Biotic Parameters to Monitor Air Quality

13 Views: 7th - 8th Grade; 5.0/5.

Students identify the abiotic factors that influence a river or stream and the organisms that live in it. They measure several abiotic and biotic parameters to gauge water quality. Students examine the biotic environment by identifying the aquatic organisms the collect. They then write a scientific paper.

[PDF] Mammal Teeth and Skulls-Adaptations and Identification

20 Views: 6th - 8th Grade; 5.0/5.

Student study the differentiation of teeth and skull adaptations in mammals in general and 14 common terrestrial mammals. They explore more about these mammals, their natural history, their adaptations and their identification through an interactive CD. Student given a case of 14 mammals skulls and they make inferences about the animal's natural history based on the skull and tooth characteristics . They idenitfy the skull using a dichotomous key.

Sing a Song of Community: Art from the Heart

28 Views: 3rd - 5th Grade; 5.0/5.

Students understand the problems Marian Anderson had singing to a large group. In this philanthropic lesson, students relate the racial experiences of Marian Anderson to others who try philanthropic pursuits and are stopped. Students study the effects of those who helped Marian Anderson be able to perform.

Biospheres

32 Views: 2nd Grade; 5.0/5.

Students create models, practice inquiry skills, work with fellow students in teams, and reinforce concepts discussed in class all by using the theme of BIOSPHERES.

Down the Drain

20 Views: 3rd Grade; 5.0/5.

Students collect data on the amount of water they use at home. We do some experiments to give students some background knowledge, and then analyze and compare our data on how much water other students used in different parts of the world.

[PDF] A Person in Time Online

30 Views: 6th - 12th Grade; 5.0/5.

Students conduct research on a historical figure and then design a web page based on how this person would want to be represented on the Internet. They explore primary and secondary resources and note the importance of citing all research.

Under the Sea

20 Views: 6th - 12th Grade; 5.0/5.

Students imagine and describe fictitious sea animals that might live in the ocean. After reading an article, they reflect on new discoveries found in the ocean recently. Using the internet, they research the interdependence and adaptations of animals they use to survive. They also write a short science fiction story to end the lesson.

Spend, Save, Invest or Donate Newly Added

48 Views: 6th - 8th Grade; 5.0/5.

Students recognize the importance of making wise money choices. In this economics and philanthropy lesson, students create their personal spending program including what they can donate. Students answers questions and complete worksheets to evaluate if they have a wise plan.

Makes Cents to Me: Penny Drive Newly Added

12 Views: 3rd - 5th Grade; 5.0/5.

St that people have wants and must find ways to get them. In this philanthropy lesson, students understand the ways people get things and arrange a penny drive to help others. Students arrange an artistic project to reflect on their fund raising event.

Sharing Talents Newly Added

5 Views: 6th - 8th Grade; 5.0/5.

Students tell story to younger children and have them respond to the story. In this service project lesson, students , prepare to read stories with a philanthropic theme to younger students. Older Students write about their experiences telling the stories and create a web page.