Units of Instruction for Gifted Learners [Paperback]

Diana Brigham (Author), Jessica Fell (Author), Constance Simons (Author), Kathy Strunk (Author), Anthony Yodice (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2006

Looking for innovative, successful, and engaging units to use in your gifted elementary classroom or pull-out program? Look no further than Units of Instruction, the latest in Prufrock's collection of easy-to-apply units for the classroom.

Developed by seasoned teachers in the field of gifted education, the five in-depth units of study in this book cover everything from elementary geometry, to a study of slavery, to the inclusion of a media unit in the social studies curriculum. Worksheets, handouts, answer keys, and teacher guides are included with every lesson, making this book an efficient, easy-to-use part of classroom instruction.

Students in grade 2–8 will enjoy taking part in these engaging and interesting units, as they practice their math, science, language arts, and social studies skills in these interdisciplinary studies. Engage your students and capture their interest—include in-depth study in your gifted classroom with Units of Instruction!

Grades 2–8

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Units of Instruction for Gifted Learners is a useful resource for teachers of gifted children in grades 2–8. Focusing on the core content areas, this book contains five in-depth units of instruction that are easy to implement and offer meaningful learning experiences for children of varying ability levels. --Gifted Child Today, Vol. 29, No. 3, Summer 2006

About the Author

Diana Goodwin Brigham earned a bachelor's degree in education from Texas Tech University, and a master's degree in education from Arizona State University. She also received a master's degree in gifted education from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, TX. She has taught gifted elementary students, been a part-time instructor at Hardin-Simmons University, and published articles in Tempo magazine. She was honored as Teacher of the Year at Austin Elementary and the Region 13 teacher of the year for gifted students in 1998.

Jessica Fell lives and teaches in beautiful British Columbia. She received both a bachelor's and master's degree from the University of British Columbia.

Constance Simons works as a gifted education facilitator and teacher in a public school program for gifted students. Her role includes working with small groups of mathematically talented fourth- and fifth-grade students. She received a bachelor's degree from Drake University and a master's degree from the University of Nebraska.

Kathy Strunk has a master's degree in education as a reading and writing specialist. She is currently the reading coach at two schools in Scott County, TN.

Anthony Yodice has been at Metrolina Regional Scholar's Academy, a public charter school for highly gifted students in Charlotte, NC, since 2001. He received his bachelor's degree in secondary education and history at the State University of New York at Cortland and his gifted certification from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Prufrock Press (April 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593631960
• ISBN-13: 978-1593631963
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,368,703 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Classroom Resource, October 6, 2010

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This review is from: Units of Instruction for Gifted Learners (Paperback)

Units of Instruction for Gifted Learners is practical and informative. Designed for professionals working with the gifted and talented, this book provides five well-designed, ready-to-use units that will both challenge your students and save you valuable planning time.