Interactions in Ecology and Literature integrates ecology with fictional and informational texts. This unit, developed by Vanderbilt University's Programs for Talented Youth, is aligned to the Common
Transformation in Stories and Arguments explores essential questions, such as "How does the development of a character build the reader's understanding? How do the actions of others change the world?
We live in a self-centered world, despite the call from employers and thought leaders for more cooperation and compassion. Empathy, or the ability to understand other people's thoughts and emotions fr
Grit, the combination of passion and perseverance, has more of an influence on success than cognitive ability, and parents want nothing more than to raise happy, successful children. Raising Children
Mindfulness can be used in the classroom as a method to increase overall teacher effectiveness, raise student achievement, and reignite the joy of teaching and learning. Mindfulness in the Classroom i
The unique social-emotional needs of gifted and high-achieving young women rarely are included in schemas of potentially vulnerable populations. Wholehearted Teaching of Gifted Young Women: Cultivatin
Specialized Schools for High-Ability Learners focuses on educational programming offered in nontraditional, publicly approved, and private settings, with important details about how to serve high-abil
Encounters With Archetypes integrates the study of archetypes with the concept of encounters. This unit, developed by Vanderbilt University's Programs for Talented Youth, is aligned to the Common Core
"Talent development" is a phrase often used in reference to the education of gifted children. Recently, it has been presented by researchers to refer to a specific approach to the delivery of gifted e
Teevan, who teaches earth science and biology at a high school, provides lessons and projects to teach students in fifth grade how scientists approach problems, investigations, and research. Aimed
Thinking Like a Engineer focuses on high-interest, career-related topics in the elementary curriculum related to engineering. Students will explore interdisciplinary content, foster creativity, and de
Thinking Like a Mathematician focuses on high-interest, career-related topics in the elementary curriculum related to mathematics. Students will explore interdisciplinary content, foster creativity, a
Teachers are always looking for activities that not only enhance the mechanics of writingTeachers are always looking for activities that not only enhance the mechanics of writing-grammar, spelling, an
There is no successful business in the world that continues to do something that is not working for its customers. Unfortunately, education is not working for today's students. A Meaningful MessHow do
Space, Structure, and Story integrates Earth and space science with science fiction and nonfiction texts, poetry, and art. This unit, developed by Vanderbilt University's Programs for Talented Youth,
The newly revised Identifying Gifted Students: A Practical Guide is aligned with both the updated National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Pre-K?12 Gifted Program Standards and the NAGC and The
The combination of sustained hard work and resiliency, grit is the difference between those who give up and those who don't. This quick reference guide provides educators with an easy-to-read overview
Have you ever thought about your dreams and if you could achieve them? Guess what? You can! You can find your full potential and become more successful than you ever dreamed possible—it just takes cha
Developing Creativity in the Classroom morphs the typical classroom into the exceptional classroom with user-friendly strategies and methods for the modern teacher. This book provides teachers with pr
Curriculum compacting is one of the most well-researched and commonly used ways of differentiating instruction to challenge advanced learners. This quick reference guide provides educators with a brie
This quick reference guide provides educators with an easy-to-read overview of differentiation strategies, such as extension menus, independent study, flexible grouping, and more. The guide includes d
Project-Based Learning in the Math Classroom (grades 6?10) explains how to keep inquiry at the heart of mathematics teaching and helps teachers build students' abilities to be true mathematicians. Thi
10 Performance-Based STEM Projects for Grades 2?3 provides 10 ready-made projects designed to help students achieve higher levels of thinking and develop 21st-century skills while learning about scien
10 Performance-Based STEM Projects for Grades K?1 provides 10 ready-made projects designed to help students achieve higher levels of thinking and develop 21st-century skills while learning about scien
10 Performance-Based STEM Projects for Grades 6?8 provides 10 ready-made projects designed to help students achieve higher levels of thinking and develop 21st-century skills while learning about scien
10 Performance-Based STEM Projects for Grades 4?5 provides 10 ready-made projects designed to help students achieve higher levels of thinking and develop 21st-century skills while learning about scien
Understanding Your Gifted Child From the Inside Out provides an engaging and encouraging look at raising gifted children today. A follow-up to the best-selling "Parenting Gifted Kids: Tips for Raising
Inspired by the popular mindset idea that hard work and effort can lead to success, this quick reference guide provides educators with an easy-to-read overview of ideas for ways to build a growth mind
Space may be the "final frontier"—but how do we learn about it, look deeper into it, and live in it? The infographics in this book will rocket you through a universe of powerful telescopes, distant pr
Teacher preparation programs may not adequately train teachers in how to meet the needs of gifted and talented students in the regular classroom. Several states offer additional teacher preparation pr
Assistive Technology in Special Education presents a wealth of practical, well-organized information to help families, teachers, and therapists find effective solutions for students with learning, lit
In this engaging design thinking adventure, students utilize STEM skills and creative thinking to research, design, and build prototypes of the underwater house of the future! After researching the ef
