SECOND AND THIRD GRADE
Many gifted resources are designed around unit themes or essential questions. Multidisciplinary units may incorporate any or all of the following: science, social studies, math, research, literature, and the arts. If you have any questions about any of these resources or have suggestions for additions, please send a MESSAGE.
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RECOMMENDED MATERIALS / CURRICULUM
Chesterfield Township Elementary School (NJ) GATE Curriculum Units for K – 6 – the district’s rationale, philosophy, and curriculum units are detailed in this PDF
The Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP)– Tasks and assessments in unit form for G/T students, K-12
Intel Teaching Idea Showcase – teaching ideas that showcase the integration of technology into classroom projects for all ages and most subjects
Chrome Music Lab – music experiments that connect to science, math, art, and more
2nd Grade G/T: STRUCTURES ~ (year-long thematic unit ~ sample / see blog post)
3rd Grade G/T: SYSTEMS ~ (year-long thematic unit ~ sample / see blog post)
Science News for Students ~ nonfiction science articles to incorporate into thematic units
LESSON and UNIT IDEAS
Alien Animal Taxonomy: Binomial Nomenclature for Kids! – science, math and a little art
Biomimicry for Kids ~ (blog post with videos and resources for use with younger students)
Structures Around the World ~ Hands-On Learning (2nd GT)
Building a Business- Games and Toys – (unit)
Digital Scavenger Hunts, Goose Chases and Virtual Challenges (blog post)- Click here TO PREVIEW “Scavenger Hunt for Homebound Scholars,” and here TO MAKE A COPY.
You’ve Got a Lot of Nerve! …and Other Fascinating Things to Learn About the Brain
“Connect-the-Dot” Research: Zooming from One Topic to the Next (blog post)
A Board Game Project with Depth for “Little Scholars”
Utopian Destination – (unit)
Kids With Class: Student-Created Videos for Extended Learning -“To teach is to learn twice.”
Introduction to Color (Mensa for Kids – 4 lessons with extensions)
Wildlife Protection Program – (unit)
Building Big – (includes Educators’ Guide; engineering behind large structures such as bridges and domes / intended for Grades 5 -8 but suitable for use with younger students)
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