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CURRICULUM DIFFERENTIATION FOR THE GIFTED
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Mathematics
[http://www.connections-nc.com/mathematics.htm]
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Interdisciplinary
Unit Interdisciplinary unit based around the Lost Colony that
models the use of learning contracts, independent study, simulations, Web
Quests, and seminars, infusing principles of differentiation for grades
four through twelve. [http://www.thelostcolony.org]
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Curriculum
Topics on Curriculum Differentiation include compacting, inclusion,
grouping debates, middle school gifted, and reading strategies.
[http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/curriculum.htm]
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Learning
Styles vs. Teaching Styles This site links to an on-line learning
style inventory through NCSU, but also includes research concerning
teaching and learning styles and their relationship.
[http://www.sosu.edu/cidt/briefs/tb1.htm]
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Parallel
Curriculum Modeling (PCM) Parallel curriculum modeling is explained,
with a PowerPoint slide show and follow-up questions that correlate with
the text. [http://www.nagc.org/pcmlearning/pcmindex.htm]
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Activities
and Lesson Plans and Curriculum Differentiation Checklist The
Department of Education and Training in Western Australia provides an
incredible web site that addresses issues from identification to
inclusivity to parent and student resources. It has a wealth of
lesson plans using various models and strategies in gifted education at
multiple grade levels and across multiple disciplines. [http://www.eddept.wa.edu.au/gifttal/index.htm]
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Product
Differentiation and Evaluation
This site explores project-based learning with multimedia products,
critical evaluations and rubrics. It provides ideas and
possibilities for long-term individual and small group investigations, as
well as ways to evaluate products.
[http://pblmm.k12.ca.us/PBLGuide/Activities/Activities.html]
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Consultation
in Gifted Education This site, through Creative Learning Press,
gives good definitions and explanations of the collaboration process.
[http://www.creativelearningpress.com/excerpts/rcc_ch1.html]
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Articles
for Educators Articles written by Bertie Kingore with very practical suggestions for meeting the needs of and identifying gifted learners.
[http://www.bertiekingore.com/articlesed.htm]
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Dr.
Kingore's Learning Experiences Practical strategies for differentiating, including biography study incorporating George Betts' Autonomous Learner model, developed by Dr. Bertie Kingore. Also includes terrific chart about advantages and disadvantages of flexible grouping in mixed-ability classroom.
[http://www.bertiekingore.com/learning.htm]
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Principles
of Differentiation Great overview of the concept of differentiation for all learners. Good introduction to terminology. Not specific only to gifted learners, but addresses their needs as well.
[http://www.manteno.k12.il.us/curriculumdiff/principles.htm]
SAMPLE LESSON PLANS AND UNITS
INTERDISCIPLINARY CONNECTIONS
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Molecular
Expressions Superb interdisciplinary unit around abstract theme of Perception gives lessons on perspectives around the Powers of 10, Robert Hook, Jack and the Beanstalk and
The Borrowers for a secondary science class!
[http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/optics/activities/teachers/perspectives.html]
RUBRICS FOR ASSESSMENT
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Rubric Builder [http://www.landmark-project.com/classweb/tools/rubric_builder.php3]
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S.C.O.R.E.
Language Arts A valuable bank of rubrics is offered on this site
for collaboration, web page design, Hyperstudio projects, biographical
projects and more. [http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/actbank/trubrics.htm]
MATH
- Mathematicians
are People Too! This site is invaluable! Students can take a
survey to see which historical mathematician they are most similar to,
design a survey or a graph of any type with their own data, and lots
of other challenging activities. [http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/MathQuiz/index.asp]
- Project
M3 Math units combine the latest research
in gifted education and mathematics education. [http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/projectm3/teachers.htm]
- NCTM:
Illuminations Lessons The
National Council of the Teachers of Mathematics has a terrific site
with a wealth of lesson plans for all ability levels, ages and topics
in mathematics. Course participants are asked to carefully review the
lesson plans to determine what elements might be appropriate for
gifted learners, and what might need to be modified to meet their
needs. [http://illuminations.nctm.org/index.aspx]
SCIENCE
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Howard Hughes
Medical Institute The Howard Hughes Medical Institute offers
lessons in biology, and a "Cool Science for Curious Kids" site
for kindergarten through grade four, with science lessons and experiments
from museums around the globe. [http://www.hhmi.org/index.html]
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Molecular
Expressions Tutorials and terrific resources are provided on this
site for the study of science, optics and the power of ten. Photos of the
Milky Way are terrific! Also gives great ideas for incorporating the abstract theme of perception in a multidisciplinary way, and for developing centers in secondary science classes.
[http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/powersof10/]
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Bag
the Beans This
site, sponsored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science
(AAAS), offers lesson plans at all grade levels in science and frequently
integrated with other subject areas. Course participants are asked
to carefully review the lesson plans to determine what elements might be
appropriate for gifted learners, and what might need to be modified to
meet their needs. [http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/lessons.cfm?DocID=249]
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North Carolina
Science Curriculum Web Site for Grades 3 - 5 While not specifically
differentiated, this web site, created by a sophomore at UNC-CH, links web
sites related to the Standard Course of Study in Science for Grades 3 - 5
in a very easy to use manner. Teachers can determine what sites and
activities might meet the needs of gifted learners. [http://www.nckidscience.com/]
LANGUAGE ARTS
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Teaching
Gifted Reading This site has multiple links to resources for
teaching Language Arts/English to the gifted learner. [http://www.child-reading-tips.com/teaching-gifted-reading.htm]
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Literature
Studies to Foster Critical Thinking Literature
units to foster critical thinking in elementary gifted learners, including
rubrics for evaluation, alignment with Bloom's taxonomy, and internet
connections. [http://www.kyrene.org/schools/brisas/sunda/litpack/litstudy.htm]
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LPS.ORG
Gifted Curriculum Thematic Literature-based webs for
Kindergarten-Grade Six, with sample lessons. [http://gifted.lps.org/curr]
LEARNING
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COLLABORATIVE TEACHING
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