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Veteran's Day Essays for Gifted Advisory Classes

An advisory class can increase student understanding of issues facing veterans who are returning home from war by listening to or reading about interesting experiences. more...

Teaching the 2nd Amendment to Gifted Students

When teaching a controversial topic, teachers should allow students expansive room to draw their own conclusions. more...

James L. Swanson's Options for Gifted Readers

Gifted teachers should hope that James L. Swanson will start an adaptation trend. His bestseller, Manhunt, is now available as a book for students. more...

Using The Man in the Well in Gifted Advisory

It is amazing how many issues are packed into one short story. Students can have some deep talks about responsibility and identity. more...

How to Play Common Differences Game

Students can use the problem solving skills they learn in enrichment to get better acquainted in this fun ice breaker that takes pairs about 20 minutes. more...

Kaleidoscopic Mirroring Activity

Back to school is often the favorite part of a gifted student's year. An activity that involves thinking, measuring, drawing, and writing has something for everyone. more...

Inventive Activities From Wallace and Gromit

Every gifted class has different personalities, but there are, guaranteed, kids who wants to invent. The Wallace and Gromit Invention Lessons are written for many ages. more...

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Finding the Density of Liquids

By: Feature Writer David R. Wetzel

Students use inquiry-based investigative strategies to find the density of unknown liquids and the relationship of temperature, barometric pressure, and other concepts. more...

What is the Difference between Mass and Weight?

By: Feature Writer David R. Wetzel

An inquiry-based investigation in which students' misconceptions about explanation of mass and weight are challenged through a hands-on, minds-on exploration. more...

Literary Scavenger Hunt

By: Adrienne Wilson

Let those voracious readers see how much they know of literature. A first lines quiz is a great way to introduce gifted readers to the joys of the classics. more...

Gifted Study of the History of Neighborhoods

By: Douglas Parker

Gifted students plan for visiting their chosen neighborhoods to prepare information for inclusion in a technologically supported display to learn more about history. more...

The Fibonacci Sequence in Gifted Classes

By: Jodie Wells-Slowgrove

Gifted students use the Fibonacci Sequence in simple equations to discover unexpected connections and explore the relationship between numbers and the natural world. more...

Hands-On History

By: Douglas Parker

Gifted students can learn more about the history of their communities and cultural diversity by using technology to help them explore their neighborhoods. more...

Assessing a Written Speech

By: Douglas Parker

Before the students get to the podium, taking time to make sure the speech is well written can help to ensure a smooth delivery. more...

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