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Story Shorts: The Giver
Grades: 6-8
Novel units: Students explore popular novels through advanced-level activities. Each Story Short includes scheduled meetings, vocabulary, discussion questions and many extension activities. Activities will excite students about reading the novel!
Novel units: Students explore popular novels through advanced-level activities. Each Story Short includes scheduled meetings, vocabulary, discussion questions and many extension activities. Activities will excite students about reading the novel!
Story Shorts: Night
Grades: 8-12
Novel units: Students explore popular novels through advanced-level activities. Each Story Short includes scheduled meetings, vocabulary, discussion questions and many extension activities. Activities will excite students about reading the novel!
Novel units: Students explore popular novels through advanced-level activities. Each Story Short includes scheduled meetings, vocabulary, discussion questions and many extension activities. Activities will excite students about reading the novel!
Story Shorts: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Grades: 4-7
Novel units: Students explore popular novels through advanced-level activities. Each Story Short includes scheduled meetings, vocabulary, discussion questions and many extension activities. Activities will excite students about reading the novel!
Novel units: Students explore popular novels through advanced-level activities. Each Story Short includes scheduled meetings, vocabulary, discussion questions and many extension activities. Activities will excite students about reading the novel!
Projects & Foldables: Improving Learning Through Interactive Lessons A Teacher's Guide
Grades: K-12
Get ready for implementing foldables into your curriculum. Many foldables, instructions as to how to make them and examples of how to use them in your class are included in the book. All the foldables presented in the book have been used in a classroom.
Get ready for implementing foldables into your curriculum. Many foldables, instructions as to how to make them and examples of how to use them in your class are included in the book. All the foldables presented in the book have been used in a classroom.
Story Shorts: The Pearl
Grades: 6-12
Novel units: Students explore popular novels through advanced-level activities. Each Story Short includes scheduled meetings, vocabulary, discussion questions and many extension activities. Activities will excite students about reading the novel!
Novel units: Students explore popular novels through advanced-level activities. Each Story Short includes scheduled meetings, vocabulary, discussion questions and many extension activities. Activities will excite students about reading the novel!
Story Shorts: The Outsiders
Grades: 6-12
Novel units: Students explore popular novels through advanced-level activities. Each Story Short includes scheduled meetings, vocabulary, discussion questions and many extension activities. Activities will excite students about reading the novel!
Novel units: Students explore popular novels through advanced-level activities. Each Story Short includes scheduled meetings, vocabulary, discussion questions and many extension activities. Activities will excite students about reading the novel!
A Creative Look at Lots of Different Cinderellas: Teacher's Manual Only
Grades: 1-4
Over the past years, many different versions of Cinderella have been written. A Look at Lots of Different Cinderellas presents 8 different versions of Cinderella from a variety of cultures. Each version is
accompanied by advanced-level questions and activities. Students will end the unit by creating their own
version of Cinderella. They will put their story into a book and illustrate it. The versions include: The Golden Sandal, The Irish Cinderelad, Cindy Ellen, The Egyptian Cinderella, Adelita, The Rough-Faced Girl, Seriously, Cinderella Is So Annoying! The Story of Cinderella as Told by the Wicked Stepmother, and Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China. Includes TEKS and National Standards
Over the past years, many different versions of Cinderella have been written. A Look at Lots of Different Cinderellas presents 8 different versions of Cinderella from a variety of cultures. Each version is
accompanied by advanced-level questions and activities. Students will end the unit by creating their own
version of Cinderella. They will put their story into a book and illustrate it. The versions include: The Golden Sandal, The Irish Cinderelad, Cindy Ellen, The Egyptian Cinderella, Adelita, The Rough-Faced Girl, Seriously, Cinderella Is So Annoying! The Story of Cinderella as Told by the Wicked Stepmother, and Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China. Includes TEKS and National Standards
A Creative Look at Lots of Different Cinderellas The Complete Teachers Manual & Books
Grades: 1-4
Over the past years, many different versions of Cinderella have been written. A Look at Lots of Different Cinderellas presents 8 different versions of Cinderella from a variety of cultures. Each version is accompanied by advanced-level questions and activities. Students will end the unit by creating their own
version of Cinderella. They will put their story into a book and illustrate it. The versions include: The Golden Sandal, The Irish Cinderelad, Cindy Ellen, The Egyptian Cinderella, Adelita, The Rough-Faced Girl,
Seriously, Cinderella Is So Annoying! The Story of Cinderella as Told by the Wicked Stepmother, and Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China. Includes TEKS and National Standards.
Over the past years, many different versions of Cinderella have been written. A Look at Lots of Different Cinderellas presents 8 different versions of Cinderella from a variety of cultures. Each version is accompanied by advanced-level questions and activities. Students will end the unit by creating their own
version of Cinderella. They will put their story into a book and illustrate it. The versions include: The Golden Sandal, The Irish Cinderelad, Cindy Ellen, The Egyptian Cinderella, Adelita, The Rough-Faced Girl,
Seriously, Cinderella Is So Annoying! The Story of Cinderella as Told by the Wicked Stepmother, and Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China. Includes TEKS and National Standards.
A Creative Look at Legends & Tales: Teacher's Manual Only
Grades: 1-4
Teacher will read from nine different legends and tales to the students. Advanced-level questions and activities accompany each story. Students make predictions, comparisons, answer higher-level questions, and create their own book of a unique legend or tale. A Creative Look at Legends and Tales include the following stories: The Legend of the Bluebonnets, The Rough-Faced Girl, The Legend of the Paintbrush, Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters, Ming-Lo Moves the Mountain, The Legend of the Poinsettia, The Talking Eggs, The Legend of Johnny Appleseed, and The Bunyans. Activities included in the book range from grades 1-4. Includes TEKS and National Standards.
Teacher will read from nine different legends and tales to the students. Advanced-level questions and activities accompany each story. Students make predictions, comparisons, answer higher-level questions, and create their own book of a unique legend or tale. A Creative Look at Legends and Tales include the following stories: The Legend of the Bluebonnets, The Rough-Faced Girl, The Legend of the Paintbrush, Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters, Ming-Lo Moves the Mountain, The Legend of the Poinsettia, The Talking Eggs, The Legend of Johnny Appleseed, and The Bunyans. Activities included in the book range from grades 1-4. Includes TEKS and National Standards.
A Creative Look at Legends & Tales The Complete Teacher's Manual & Books
Grades: 1-4
Teacher will read from nine different legends and tales to the students. Advanced-level questions and
activities accompany each story. Students make predictions, comparisons, answer higher-level questions, and create their own book of a unique legend or tale. A Creative Look at Legends and Tales include the following stories: The Legend of the Bluebonnets, The Rough-Faced Girl, The Legend of the Paintbrush, Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters, Ming-Lo Moves the Mountain, The Legend of the Poinsettia, The Talking Eggs, The Legend of Johnny Appleseed, and The Bunyans. Activities included in the book range
from grades 1-4. Includes TEKS and National Standards.
Teacher will read from nine different legends and tales to the students. Advanced-level questions and
activities accompany each story. Students make predictions, comparisons, answer higher-level questions, and create their own book of a unique legend or tale. A Creative Look at Legends and Tales include the following stories: The Legend of the Bluebonnets, The Rough-Faced Girl, The Legend of the Paintbrush, Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters, Ming-Lo Moves the Mountain, The Legend of the Poinsettia, The Talking Eggs, The Legend of Johnny Appleseed, and The Bunyans. Activities included in the book range
from grades 1-4. Includes TEKS and National Standards.
Gifted & Talented Foundations: Volume V, Grade 5 Teacher's Manual Only
Grade: 5
Finally a book that addresses the needed skills of gifted students in an organized way. It includes a scope & sequence of skills and activities that address those skills. Foundations for the Gifted (Grade 5) offers a curriculum for identified gifted students, which uses literature to teach advanced-level questioning, depth and complexity, critical thinking skills, research skills, and many other curriculum strategies. Foundations for the Gifted (Grade 5), the Teacher's manual, includes a list of stories, activities and resources for the teacher to use with students.
Finally a book that addresses the needed skills of gifted students in an organized way. It includes a scope & sequence of skills and activities that address those skills. Foundations for the Gifted (Grade 5) offers a curriculum for identified gifted students, which uses literature to teach advanced-level questioning, depth and complexity, critical thinking skills, research skills, and many other curriculum strategies. Foundations for the Gifted (Grade 5), the Teacher's manual, includes a list of stories, activities and resources for the teacher to use with students.
Gifted & Talented Foundations: Volume V, Grade 5 The Complete Teacher's Manual and Kit
Grade: 5
Gifted & Talented Foundations: Volume V, Grade 5, The Complete Teacher's Manual and KIt, a includes all the literature books that are used to teach lessons in the Teacher's manual. The Teacher's manual includes activities, fold-ables, and resources that can be used with students. Books Included: Esperanza Rising (5) · Rosa Parks My Story (5) · My Dog is a Hero (5) · Stories of Heroes (5) · Children of the Longhouse (5) · A Creative Look at Native Americans and the Foundations Volume V Teacher’s Manual.
Gifted & Talented Foundations: Volume V, Grade 5, The Complete Teacher's Manual and KIt, a includes all the literature books that are used to teach lessons in the Teacher's manual. The Teacher's manual includes activities, fold-ables, and resources that can be used with students. Books Included: Esperanza Rising (5) · Rosa Parks My Story (5) · My Dog is a Hero (5) · Stories of Heroes (5) · Children of the Longhouse (5) · A Creative Look at Native Americans and the Foundations Volume V Teacher’s Manual.
Gifted & Talented Foundations: Volume IV, Grade 4
Grade: 4
Finally a book that addresses the needed skills of gifted students in an organized way. It includes a scope & sequence of skills and activities that address those skills. Foundations for the Gifted (Grade 4) offers a curriculum for identified gifted students, which uses literature to teach advanced-level questioning, depth and complexity, critical thinking skills, research skills, and many other curriculum strategies. Foundations for the Gifted (Grade 4), the Teacher's manual, includes a list of stories, activities and resources for the teacher to use with students.
Finally a book that addresses the needed skills of gifted students in an organized way. It includes a scope & sequence of skills and activities that address those skills. Foundations for the Gifted (Grade 4) offers a curriculum for identified gifted students, which uses literature to teach advanced-level questioning, depth and complexity, critical thinking skills, research skills, and many other curriculum strategies. Foundations for the Gifted (Grade 4), the Teacher's manual, includes a list of stories, activities and resources for the teacher to use with students.
Gifted & Talented Foundations: Volume IV, Grade 4 The Complete Teacher's Manual and Kit
Gifted & Talented Foundations: Volume IV, Grade 4, The Complete Teacher's Manual and KIt, a includes all the literature books that are used to teach lessons in the Teacher's manual, plus the Teacher's manual, includes stories, activities and resources for the teacher to use with students.
Books Included: · Julie of the Wolves (5) · Any Small Goodness (5) · I Am Harriet Tubman (5) · I Am George Washington (5) · Joan of Arc · Cultures and Traditions From Around the World
Books Included: · Julie of the Wolves (5) · Any Small Goodness (5) · I Am Harriet Tubman (5) · I Am George Washington (5) · Joan of Arc · Cultures and Traditions From Around the World
Let's Create A Civilization A Mini Unit for Creative Thinking
Grades: (2-5)
Let's Create a Civilization is a mini-unit that uses the book, "Weslandia" by Paul Fleischman as a springboard for students creating their own civilization. Many activities are included in the unit such as: designing shelters found in the newly created civilization, creating a flag, clothing, food crops, money or bartering system, language, and many more. Let's Create a Civilization and Weslandia are sold as a set. Students will enjoy listening to the story, then creating their own special civilization.
Let's Create a Civilization is a mini-unit that uses the book, "Weslandia" by Paul Fleischman as a springboard for students creating their own civilization. Many activities are included in the unit such as: designing shelters found in the newly created civilization, creating a flag, clothing, food crops, money or bartering system, language, and many more. Let's Create a Civilization and Weslandia are sold as a set. Students will enjoy listening to the story, then creating their own special civilization.
Gifted & Talented Foundations: Volume III, Grade 3
Grade: (3)
Finally a book that addresses the needed skills of gifted students in an organized way. It includes a scope & sequence of skills and activities that address those skills. Foundations for the Gifted (Grade 3) offers a curriculum for identified gifted students, which uses literature to teach advanced-level questioning, depth and complexity, critical thinking skills, research skills, and many other curriculum strategies. Foundations for the Gifted (Grade 3), the Teacher's manual, includes stories, activities and resources for the teacher to use with students.
Finally a book that addresses the needed skills of gifted students in an organized way. It includes a scope & sequence of skills and activities that address those skills. Foundations for the Gifted (Grade 3) offers a curriculum for identified gifted students, which uses literature to teach advanced-level questioning, depth and complexity, critical thinking skills, research skills, and many other curriculum strategies. Foundations for the Gifted (Grade 3), the Teacher's manual, includes stories, activities and resources for the teacher to use with students.
Gifted & Talented Foundations: Volume III, Grade 3 The Complete Teacher's Manual and Kit
Gifted & Talented Foundations: Volume III, Grade 3, The Complete Teacher's Manual and KIt, a includes all the literature books that are used to teach lessons in the Teacher's manual, plus the Teacher's manual, includes stories, activities and resources for the teacher to use with students.
Books Included: Marco Polo · The Revolutionary War on Wednesday (5) · Can’t You Make Them Behave, King George (5) · American Revolution · Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt (5) · Weslandia · A Creative Look at Colonial Life · Let’s Create a Civilization
Books Included: Marco Polo · The Revolutionary War on Wednesday (5) · Can’t You Make Them Behave, King George (5) · American Revolution · Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt (5) · Weslandia · A Creative Look at Colonial Life · Let’s Create a Civilization
Gifted & Talented Foundations: Volume I, Grades K-2 The Complete Teacher's Manual and Kit
Grades: (K-2)
Finally a book that addresses the needed skills of gifted students in an organized way. It includes a scope & sequence of skills and activities that address those skills. Foundations for the Gifted (K-2) offers a curriculum for identified gifted students, which uses literature to teach advanced-level questioning, depth and complexity, critical thinking skills, research skills, and many other curriculum strategies. Foundations for the Gifted (K-2), The Complete Teacher's Manual and KIt, a includes all the previous plus 11 literature books that are used to teach lessons in the Teacher's manual, 5 teacher resource books and 4 problem solving kits with materials for 5 groups in each problem. The kit is a self-contained curriculum for grades K-2. It comes in a plastic file box that will keep all the materials neat and organized.
Finally a book that addresses the needed skills of gifted students in an organized way. It includes a scope & sequence of skills and activities that address those skills. Foundations for the Gifted (K-2) offers a curriculum for identified gifted students, which uses literature to teach advanced-level questioning, depth and complexity, critical thinking skills, research skills, and many other curriculum strategies. Foundations for the Gifted (K-2), The Complete Teacher's Manual and KIt, a includes all the previous plus 11 literature books that are used to teach lessons in the Teacher's manual, 5 teacher resource books and 4 problem solving kits with materials for 5 groups in each problem. The kit is a self-contained curriculum for grades K-2. It comes in a plastic file box that will keep all the materials neat and organized.
Gifted & Talented Foundations: Volume I, Grades K-2
Grades: (K-2)
Finally a book that addresses the needed skills of gifted students in an organized way. It includes a scope & sequence of skills and activities that address those skills. Foundations for the Gifted (K-2) offers a curriculum for identified gifted students, which uses literature to teach advanced-level questioning, depth and complexity, critical thinking skills, research skills, and many other curriculum strategies. Foundations for the Gifted (K-2), the Teacher's manual, includes stories, activities and resources for the teacher to use with students.
Finally a book that addresses the needed skills of gifted students in an organized way. It includes a scope & sequence of skills and activities that address those skills. Foundations for the Gifted (K-2) offers a curriculum for identified gifted students, which uses literature to teach advanced-level questioning, depth and complexity, critical thinking skills, research skills, and many other curriculum strategies. Foundations for the Gifted (K-2), the Teacher's manual, includes stories, activities and resources for the teacher to use with students.
Learning Centers that Count: U.S. History
Grades: (5-8)
Differentiation for the gifted is increasingly being addressed in the regular classroom. Strategies and activities presented in this book will build an understanding of what true enrichment activities are and how to incorporate them into the regular curriculum. Students will gain a new understanding of animals as they participate in activities that encourage creative thinking. Multi-level activities are included in Learning Centers that Count! U.S. History.
Differentiation for the gifted is increasingly being addressed in the regular classroom. Strategies and activities presented in this book will build an understanding of what true enrichment activities are and how to incorporate them into the regular curriculum. Students will gain a new understanding of animals as they participate in activities that encourage creative thinking. Multi-level activities are included in Learning Centers that Count! U.S. History.
Learning Centers that Count: U.S. History SPANISH EDITION
Learning Centers that Count: Animals
Grades: (1-3)
Differentiation for the gifted is increasingly being addressed in the regular classroom. Strategies and activities presented in this book will build an understanding of what true enrichment activities are and how to incorporate them into the regular curriculum. Students will gain a new understanding of animals as they participate in activities that encourage creative thinking. Multi-level activities are included in Learning Centers that Count! Animals..
Differentiation for the gifted is increasingly being addressed in the regular classroom. Strategies and activities presented in this book will build an understanding of what true enrichment activities are and how to incorporate them into the regular curriculum. Students will gain a new understanding of animals as they participate in activities that encourage creative thinking. Multi-level activities are included in Learning Centers that Count! Animals..
Learning Centers that Count: Solar System
Grades (2-5)
Differentiation for the gifted is increasingly being addressed in the regular classroom. Strategies and activities presented in this book will build an understanding of what true enrichment activities are and how to incorporate them into the regular curriculum. Students will gain a new understanding of our solar system as they participate in activities that encourage creative thinking. Multi-level activities are included in Learning Centers that Count! Solar System.
Differentiation for the gifted is increasingly being addressed in the regular classroom. Strategies and activities presented in this book will build an understanding of what true enrichment activities are and how to incorporate them into the regular curriculum. Students will gain a new understanding of our solar system as they participate in activities that encourage creative thinking. Multi-level activities are included in Learning Centers that Count! Solar System.
Learning Centers that Count: Insects
Grades (2-5)
Differentiation for the gifted is increasingly being addressed in the regular classroom. Strategies and activities presented in this book will build an understanding of what true enrichment activities are and how to incorporate them into the regular curriculum. Students will gain a new understanding of insects as they participate in activities that encourage creative thinking. Multi-level activities are included in Learning Centers that Count! Insects.
Differentiation for the gifted is increasingly being addressed in the regular classroom. Strategies and activities presented in this book will build an understanding of what true enrichment activities are and how to incorporate them into the regular curriculum. Students will gain a new understanding of insects as they participate in activities that encourage creative thinking. Multi-level activities are included in Learning Centers that Count! Insects.
A Creative Look at The Middle Ages
Grades (5-8)
Castles, knights in shining armor, myths of the Knights Templars hidden treasures, the Black Death are are all topics associated with the Middle Ages. Let students explore the Middle Ages through 8 stories, discussion questions and tasks that will excite them into wanting to research and find out more about this time in history. A Creative Look at the Middle Ages is a book written for grades 5-8 that explores one of the greatest time periods in history. The book also includes a unit over research skills and foldable activities with examples.
Castles, knights in shining armor, myths of the Knights Templars hidden treasures, the Black Death are are all topics associated with the Middle Ages. Let students explore the Middle Ages through 8 stories, discussion questions and tasks that will excite them into wanting to research and find out more about this time in history. A Creative Look at the Middle Ages is a book written for grades 5-8 that explores one of the greatest time periods in history. The book also includes a unit over research skills and foldable activities with examples.
Learning Centers that Count: Historical Figures
Grades (2-5)
Differentiation for the gifted is increasingly being addressed in the regular classroom. Strategies and activities presented in this book will build an understanding of what true enrichment activities are and how to incorporate them into the regular curriculum. Students will gain a new understanding of historical figures as they participate in activities that encourage creative thinking. Multi-level activities are included in Learning Centers that Count! Historical Figures.
Differentiation for the gifted is increasingly being addressed in the regular classroom. Strategies and activities presented in this book will build an understanding of what true enrichment activities are and how to incorporate them into the regular curriculum. Students will gain a new understanding of historical figures as they participate in activities that encourage creative thinking. Multi-level activities are included in Learning Centers that Count! Historical Figures.
Learning Centers that Count: Plants
Grades (2-5)
Differentiation for the gifted is increasingly being addressed in the regular classroom. Strategies and activities presented in this book will build an understanding of what true enrichment activities are and how to incorporate them into the regular curriculum. Students will gain a new understanding of our plants as they participate in activities that encourage creative thinking. Multi-level activities are included in Learning Centers that Count! Plants.
Differentiation for the gifted is increasingly being addressed in the regular classroom. Strategies and activities presented in this book will build an understanding of what true enrichment activities are and how to incorporate them into the regular curriculum. Students will gain a new understanding of our plants as they participate in activities that encourage creative thinking. Multi-level activities are included in Learning Centers that Count! Plants.
A Creative Look at Arcade Games Mini-Unit for Creative Thinking
Grades (5-8)
Arcade games is a mini-unit designed to encourage creativity through research, arcade game creation, and presentation. Students find out about the history of arcade games, then plan and create their own arcade game from cardboard boxes. They open up the classroom for an arcade to be shared with classmates. Instructions and all materials needed to implement the unit are included in the mini-unit.
Arcade games is a mini-unit designed to encourage creativity through research, arcade game creation, and presentation. Students find out about the history of arcade games, then plan and create their own arcade game from cardboard boxes. They open up the classroom for an arcade to be shared with classmates. Instructions and all materials needed to implement the unit are included in the mini-unit.
Learning Centers that Count: Literature Genres
Grades (3-5)
Differentiation for the gifted is increasingly being addressed in the regular classroom. Strategies and activities presented in this book will build an understanding of what true enrichment activities are and how to incorporate them into the regular curriculum. Students will gain a new understanding of literature as they participate in activities that help them to experience a story's characters and challenges in a way that encourages creative thinking. Multi-level activities are included in Learning Centers that Count! Literature Genres.
Differentiation for the gifted is increasingly being addressed in the regular classroom. Strategies and activities presented in this book will build an understanding of what true enrichment activities are and how to incorporate them into the regular curriculum. Students will gain a new understanding of literature as they participate in activities that help them to experience a story's characters and challenges in a way that encourages creative thinking. Multi-level activities are included in Learning Centers that Count! Literature Genres.
Learning Centers that Count: Literature Genres SPANISH EDITION
A Creative Look at Pecos Bill Mini-Unit for Creative Thinking
Grades (2-4)
A Creative Look at Pecos Bill is a mini-unit that incorporates creative thinking and advanced level skills with a folk tale. Activities include student research topics from the frontier days including the cattle industry, a cowboy's like, or ranches that were such an important part of the old west. Some of the advanced-level skills found in the book include Bloom's Taxonomy, depth & complexity, thinking and research skills, and creative writing
A Creative Look at Pecos Bill is a mini-unit that incorporates creative thinking and advanced level skills with a folk tale. Activities include student research topics from the frontier days including the cattle industry, a cowboy's like, or ranches that were such an important part of the old west. Some of the advanced-level skills found in the book include Bloom's Taxonomy, depth & complexity, thinking and research skills, and creative writing
Learning Centers that Count! Texas History
Grades (3-5)
Differentiation for the gifted is increasingly being addressed in the regular classroom. Strategies and activities presented in this book will build an understanding of what true enrichment activiites are and how to incorporate them into the regular curriculum. Students will gain a new understanding of Texas history as they participate in activities that help them experientialize daily life of early Texans as well as evaluate struggles still effect people today. Multi-level activities are included in Learning Centers that Count! Texas History edition.
Differentiation for the gifted is increasingly being addressed in the regular classroom. Strategies and activities presented in this book will build an understanding of what true enrichment activiites are and how to incorporate them into the regular curriculum. Students will gain a new understanding of Texas history as they participate in activities that help them experientialize daily life of early Texans as well as evaluate struggles still effect people today. Multi-level activities are included in Learning Centers that Count! Texas History edition.
Learning Centers that Count! Texas History SPANISH EDITION
Learning Centers That Count! Weather
Grades (K-5)
Differentiation for the gifted is increasingly being addressed in the regular classroom. Strategies and activities presented in this book will build an understanding of what true enrichment activities are and how to incorporate them into the regular curriculum. Multi-level activities are included in Learning Centers the Count: Weather for grades K-5.
Differentiation for the gifted is increasingly being addressed in the regular classroom. Strategies and activities presented in this book will build an understanding of what true enrichment activities are and how to incorporate them into the regular curriculum. Multi-level activities are included in Learning Centers the Count: Weather for grades K-5.
A Creative Look at....The Renaissance
Grades (5-8)
A Creative Look at the Renaissance covers six broad topics related to the Renaissance: Art, Architecture, Literature, Science and Technology, Exploration and Trade, and Renaissance Cities. Students read and discuss the story. Answers to the discussion questions are provided. Following the story and discussion questions are tasks that include research, higher-level thinking, technology, and creativity. Each unit includes a unit test.
A Creative Look at the Renaissance covers six broad topics related to the Renaissance: Art, Architecture, Literature, Science and Technology, Exploration and Trade, and Renaissance Cities. Students read and discuss the story. Answers to the discussion questions are provided. Following the story and discussion questions are tasks that include research, higher-level thinking, technology, and creativity. Each unit includes a unit test.
A Creative Look at CinderellaMini-Unit for Creative Thinking
Grades (1-4)
A Creative Look at Cinderella is a mini-unit that taps into the use of advanced-level questions and activities to explore the story of Cinderella. Many activities are included in the unit such as creating a pop-up pet mouse and Cinderella's carriage. Skills included in the unit are compare and contrast, depth and complexity, and Bloom's Taxonomy questions and task.
A Creative Look at Cinderella is a mini-unit that taps into the use of advanced-level questions and activities to explore the story of Cinderella. Many activities are included in the unit such as creating a pop-up pet mouse and Cinderella's carriage. Skills included in the unit are compare and contrast, depth and complexity, and Bloom's Taxonomy questions and task.
Sticky Business: How to Teach the Concept of Entrepreneurship and Business with Duct Tape
Grades (5-8)
Sticky Business teaches the principles of business to students in grades 5-8 by using duct tape products such as wallets, coin purses, pen holders, cell phone covers, purses and many more. The book includes: teacher direction on how to implement the unit, steps to creating a business, duct tape product patterns and directions, and forms for a business plan, advertising, sales, parent letters and more. At the end of the unit, students collect a paycheck for their work, which is a life experience.
Sticky Business teaches the principles of business to students in grades 5-8 by using duct tape products such as wallets, coin purses, pen holders, cell phone covers, purses and many more. The book includes: teacher direction on how to implement the unit, steps to creating a business, duct tape product patterns and directions, and forms for a business plan, advertising, sales, parent letters and more. At the end of the unit, students collect a paycheck for their work, which is a life experience.
Response to Intervention (RTI) for the Gifted
By Vowery Carlile and Cecelia Boswell
Grades (Elementary to Highschool)
Gifted/Talented learners struggle in a different way. They struggle against sameness, repetitive content and practice, and boredom as a result of learning that is inappropriate in strategy and content. This resource reviews the RTI process and explains how it applies to G/T learners. It is divided into 5 sections, including Best Practices for Differentiation, Research-Based Strategies, Classroom-Management Strategies for Differentiation, Products and Their Assessment, and Forms. Examples for elementary grades, middle school and high school are included with each strategy.
Grades (Elementary to Highschool)
Gifted/Talented learners struggle in a different way. They struggle against sameness, repetitive content and practice, and boredom as a result of learning that is inappropriate in strategy and content. This resource reviews the RTI process and explains how it applies to G/T learners. It is divided into 5 sections, including Best Practices for Differentiation, Research-Based Strategies, Classroom-Management Strategies for Differentiation, Products and Their Assessment, and Forms. Examples for elementary grades, middle school and high school are included with each strategy.
Ready to Research...Dinosaurs
Grades (K-3)
This series is designed to encourage youngsters to work independently and to teach them the process of research. The books take them step-by-step through the research process: using sources, citing sources, taking notes, organizing data, writing a paper, producing a product that reflects the research, and presenting the product orally. These skills are vital to their future success.
This series is designed to encourage youngsters to work independently and to teach them the process of research. The books take them step-by-step through the research process: using sources, citing sources, taking notes, organizing data, writing a paper, producing a product that reflects the research, and presenting the product orally. These skills are vital to their future success.
Ready to Research...Weather
Grades (K-3)
This book is designed to encourage youngsters to work independently and teach them the process of research. It will take them step by step throuth the research process: using sources, citing sources, taking notes, organizing data, writing a paper, producing a product that reflects the research, and presenting the product orally. These skill are vital to their future success.
This book is designed to encourage youngsters to work independently and teach them the process of research. It will take them step by step throuth the research process: using sources, citing sources, taking notes, organizing data, writing a paper, producing a product that reflects the research, and presenting the product orally. These skill are vital to their future success.
Ready to Research...Animals
Grades (K-3)
This series is designed to encourage youngsters to work independently and to teach them the process of research. The books take them step by step through the research process: using sources, citing sources, taking notes, organizing data, writing a paper, producing a product that reflects the research, and presenting the product orally. These skills are vital to their future success.
This series is designed to encourage youngsters to work independently and to teach them the process of research. The books take them step by step through the research process: using sources, citing sources, taking notes, organizing data, writing a paper, producing a product that reflects the research, and presenting the product orally. These skills are vital to their future success.
Ready to Research...Our Solar System
Grades (1-3)
This series is designed to encourage youngsters to work independently and to teach them the process of research. The books take them step by step through the research process: using sources, citing sources, taking notes, organizing data, writing a paper, producing a product that reflects the research, and presenting the product orally. These skills are vital to their future success.
This series is designed to encourage youngsters to work independently and to teach them the process of research. The books take them step by step through the research process: using sources, citing sources, taking notes, organizing data, writing a paper, producing a product that reflects the research, and presenting the product orally. These skills are vital to their future success.
Ready to Research...Famous People
Grades (2-4)
This series is designed to encourage youngsters to work independently and to teach them the process of research. The books take them step by step through the research process: using sources, citing sources, taking notes, organizing data, writing a paper, producing a product that reflects the research, and presenting the product orally. These skills are vital to their future success.
This series is designed to encourage youngsters to work independently and to teach them the process of research. The books take them step by step through the research process: using sources, citing sources, taking notes, organizing data, writing a paper, producing a product that reflects the research, and presenting the product orally. These skills are vital to their future success.
Ready to Research...Ancient Civilizations
Grades (5-8)
This series is designed to encourage youngsters to work independently and to teach them the process of research. The books take them step by step through the research process: using sources, citing sources, taking notes, organizing data, writing a paper, producing a product that reflects the research, and presenting the product orally. These skills are vital to their future success.
This series is designed to encourage youngsters to work independently and to teach them the process of research. The books take them step by step through the research process: using sources, citing sources, taking notes, organizing data, writing a paper, producing a product that reflects the research, and presenting the product orally. These skills are vital to their future success.
Ready to Research Set (6 Books)
This series is designed to encourage youngsters to work independently and to teach them the process of research. The books take them step by step through the research process: using sources, citing sources, taking notes, organizing data, writing a paper, producing a product that reflects the research, and presenting the product orally. These skills are vital to their future success.
Included are Animals (Grades K-3), Famous People (Grades 2-4), Ancient Civilizations (Grades 5-8), Dinosaurs (Grades K-2), Weather (Grades K-2), and Our Solar System (Grades 1-3).
Included are Animals (Grades K-3), Famous People (Grades 2-4), Ancient Civilizations (Grades 5-8), Dinosaurs (Grades K-2), Weather (Grades K-2), and Our Solar System (Grades 1-3).
Creative Experiences in Mythology Series
Creative Experiences in Roman Mythology
Grades (5-8)
Each resource presents 10 myths. Following each myth are vocabulary exercises, comprehension questions, higher-level thinking questions, and creative-writing activities. Each unit of study culminates with a Research Project.
Each resource presents 10 myths. Following each myth are vocabulary exercises, comprehension questions, higher-level thinking questions, and creative-writing activities. Each unit of study culminates with a Research Project.
Creative Experiences in Egyptian Mythology
Grades (5-8)
Each resource presents 10 myths. Following each myth are vocabulary exercises, comprehension questions, higher-level thinking questions, and creative-writing activities. Each unit of study culminates with a Research Project.
Each resource presents 10 myths. Following each myth are vocabulary exercises, comprehension questions, higher-level thinking questions, and creative-writing activities. Each unit of study culminates with a Research Project.
Creative Experiences in Greek Mythology
Grades (5-8)
Each resource presents 10 myths. Following each myth are vocabulary exercises, comprehension questions, higher-level thinking questions, and creative-writing activities. Each unit of study culminates with a Research Project.
Each resource presents 10 myths. Following each myth are vocabulary exercises, comprehension questions, higher-level thinking questions, and creative-writing activities. Each unit of study culminates with a Research Project.
Creative Experiences in Mythology Set (3 Books)
Grades (5-8)
Each resource presents 10 myths. Following each myth are vocabulary exercises, comprehension questions, higher-level thinking questions, and creative-writing activities. Each unit of study culminates with a Research Project.
Each resource presents 10 myths. Following each myth are vocabulary exercises, comprehension questions, higher-level thinking questions, and creative-writing activities. Each unit of study culminates with a Research Project.
Creative Experiences in Social Studies
A Creative Look at Famous Explorers
Grades (3-5)
Famous Explorers provides a brief biography about the lives and accomplishments of several explorers. The book provides several stories on the subject and each story is followed by a vocabulary lesson, discussion questions, creative questions and extra activities. At the end of the book an optional research unit is provided.
Famous Explorers provides a brief biography about the lives and accomplishments of several explorers. The book provides several stories on the subject and each story is followed by a vocabulary lesson, discussion questions, creative questions and extra activities. At the end of the book an optional research unit is provided.
A Creative Look at Native Americans
Grades (3-5)
Native Americans teaches students about the great diversity among early Americans. It provides stories about several tribes, 2 from each region of the present-day United States. Each story is followed by a vocabulary lesson, discussion questions, creative questions and extra activities. At the end of the book an optional research unit is provided.
Native Americans teaches students about the great diversity among early Americans. It provides stories about several tribes, 2 from each region of the present-day United States. Each story is followed by a vocabulary lesson, discussion questions, creative questions and extra activities. At the end of the book an optional research unit is provided.
Creative Experiences in Social Studies: Pioneer Life
Grades (3-5)
Settlers traveled great distances to start a new life in America. They traveled from faraway places such as France, England, Scotland, Italy, Germany and other European countries. Many families settled in the Easter cities of America and later moved to other parts of America in search of better places to live. These pioneers had great courage and helped build the foundation of this great country. These stories and activities are meant to educate readers about those brave settlers who helped build America. The activities also encourage the use of creativity in thinking and writing about their lives with a unique perspective of how the pioneers helped to change America.
Settlers traveled great distances to start a new life in America. They traveled from faraway places such as France, England, Scotland, Italy, Germany and other European countries. Many families settled in the Easter cities of America and later moved to other parts of America in search of better places to live. These pioneers had great courage and helped build the foundation of this great country. These stories and activities are meant to educate readers about those brave settlers who helped build America. The activities also encourage the use of creativity in thinking and writing about their lives with a unique perspective of how the pioneers helped to change America.
Creative Experiences in Social Studies: Colonial Life
Grades (3-5)
This book is designed to teach students in grades 3-5 to think and learn creatively about Colonial America. It took great courage for European immigrants to travel across the ocean in order to create a new like for themselves and their families. Colonial America is an exciting topic for children of all ages. This book includes eight stories, each followed by discussion questions, creative questions, and learning-center activities that can provide differentiation for gifted students in the regular classroom. There is also a research unit which includes the steps to a successful research project and how to implement the unit.
This book is designed to teach students in grades 3-5 to think and learn creatively about Colonial America. It took great courage for European immigrants to travel across the ocean in order to create a new like for themselves and their families. Colonial America is an exciting topic for children of all ages. This book includes eight stories, each followed by discussion questions, creative questions, and learning-center activities that can provide differentiation for gifted students in the regular classroom. There is also a research unit which includes the steps to a successful research project and how to implement the unit.
Creative Experiences in Social Studies Set (4 Books)
Grades (3-5)
Includes Creative Experiences in Social Studies: Native Americans, Famous Explorers, Pioneer Life, & Colonial Life
Includes Creative Experiences in Social Studies: Native Americans, Famous Explorers, Pioneer Life, & Colonial Life
Creative Experiences in Social Studies: Customs & Traditions Around the World
Grades (1-4)
The 8 countries featured include Mexico, India, Ethiopia, China, Israel, Russia, Spain and Jamaica. Each background story is followed by discussion and creative-thinking questions and creative activities, which provide differentiation for gifted students. A recipe from each country is also included. A culminating activity is a research unit which includes the steps to a successful research project.
The 8 countries featured include Mexico, India, Ethiopia, China, Israel, Russia, Spain and Jamaica. Each background story is followed by discussion and creative-thinking questions and creative activities, which provide differentiation for gifted students. A recipe from each country is also included. A culminating activity is a research unit which includes the steps to a successful research project.
Creative Experiences in State and National History
A Creative Look at Texas History: Book 1
Grades (3-5)
The state of Texas has a colorful history that intrigues children of all ages. The book provides stories about the various chapters in the history of the state, each followed by a vocabulary lesson, discussion questions, creative questions and extra activities. At the end of the book is an optional research unit.
The state of Texas has a colorful history that intrigues children of all ages. The book provides stories about the various chapters in the history of the state, each followed by a vocabulary lesson, discussion questions, creative questions and extra activities. At the end of the book is an optional research unit.
A Creative Look at Texas History: Book 2
Grades (6-8)
The state of Texas has a colorful history that intrigues children of all ages. The book provides stories about the various chapters in the history of the state, each followed by a vocabulary lesson, discussion questions, creative questions and extra activities. At the end of the book is an optional research unit.
The state of Texas has a colorful history that intrigues children of all ages. The book provides stories about the various chapters in the history of the state, each followed by a vocabulary lesson, discussion questions, creative questions and extra activities. At the end of the book is an optional research unit.
Creative Experiences in U.S. History
Grades (5-8)
Creative Experiences in U.S. History teaches students to think creatively about the history of their country. It provides stories about the various chapters in the history of our nation, each followed by a vocabulary lesson, discussion questions, creative questions and extra activities. At the end of the book is an optional research unit.
Creative Experiences in U.S. History teaches students to think creatively about the history of their country. It provides stories about the various chapters in the history of our nation, each followed by a vocabulary lesson, discussion questions, creative questions and extra activities. At the end of the book is an optional research unit.
Using Primary Literature to Encourage Creative Thinking and Writing
Using Children's Literature
Grades (K-3)
Beloved tales, including several Caldecott Medal winners, are the basis for activities to improve reading and writing skills and to encourage critical and creative thinking. There are a total of 40 literature units, 10 per book! Each unit begins with a series of discussion questions based upon Bloom’s Taxonomy. Following these questions are project ideas developed to encourage creative thinking and writing. Charming illustrations and stimulating activities motivate youngsters. USING CHILDREN’S LITERATURE: The books used are The Sweet Touch, by Lorna Balian; Patrick’s Dinosaurs, by C. Carrick; Just Me and My Dad and There’s a Nightmare in My Closet by M. Mayer; Mousekin’s Golden House, by E. Miller; The Gigantic Balloon, by R. Park; A Giraffe and a Half, by S. Silverstein; Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, by J. Viorst; Owl Moon, by J. Yolen; and Hey, Al, by A. Yorinks
Beloved tales, including several Caldecott Medal winners, are the basis for activities to improve reading and writing skills and to encourage critical and creative thinking. There are a total of 40 literature units, 10 per book! Each unit begins with a series of discussion questions based upon Bloom’s Taxonomy. Following these questions are project ideas developed to encourage creative thinking and writing. Charming illustrations and stimulating activities motivate youngsters. USING CHILDREN’S LITERATURE: The books used are The Sweet Touch, by Lorna Balian; Patrick’s Dinosaurs, by C. Carrick; Just Me and My Dad and There’s a Nightmare in My Closet by M. Mayer; Mousekin’s Golden House, by E. Miller; The Gigantic Balloon, by R. Park; A Giraffe and a Half, by S. Silverstein; Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, by J. Viorst; Owl Moon, by J. Yolen; and Hey, Al, by A. Yorinks
A Pot Full of Tales
Grades (K-3)
A Pot Full of Tales uses 10 popular folk tales to build important thinking and writing skills. Each tale has a moral that gently runs through it. As children become aware of the consequences of the characters’ decisions, they become aware of the importance of making their own value judgments. The following tales are included:
The Golden Goose, Such Is the Way of the World, The Bremen Town Musicians, Snow White and Rose Red, The Funny Little Woman, Stone Soup, Ming Lo Moves the Mountain, The Three Little Pigs, Caps for Sale, The Emperor’s New Clothes
A Pot Full of Tales uses 10 popular folk tales to build important thinking and writing skills. Each tale has a moral that gently runs through it. As children become aware of the consequences of the characters’ decisions, they become aware of the importance of making their own value judgments. The following tales are included:
The Golden Goose, Such Is the Way of the World, The Bremen Town Musicians, Snow White and Rose Red, The Funny Little Woman, Stone Soup, Ming Lo Moves the Mountain, The Three Little Pigs, Caps for Sale, The Emperor’s New Clothes
Under the Fairy Tale Tree
Grades (1-3)
Beloved tales, including several Caldecott Medal winners, are the basis for activities to improve reading and writing skills and to encourage critical and creative thinking. There are a total of 40 literature units, 10 per book! Each unit begins with a series of discussion questions based upon Bloom’s Taxonomy. Following these questions are project ideas developed to encourage creative thinking and writing. Charming illustrations and stimulating activities motivate youngsters. UNDER THE FAIRY TALE TREE: The fairy tales used are Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Sleeping Beauty, Red Riding Hood, The Princess and the Pea, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rumpelstiltskin, Cinderella, Jorinda and Joringel, Hansel and Gretel, and The Little Match Girl.
Beloved tales, including several Caldecott Medal winners, are the basis for activities to improve reading and writing skills and to encourage critical and creative thinking. There are a total of 40 literature units, 10 per book! Each unit begins with a series of discussion questions based upon Bloom’s Taxonomy. Following these questions are project ideas developed to encourage creative thinking and writing. Charming illustrations and stimulating activities motivate youngsters. UNDER THE FAIRY TALE TREE: The fairy tales used are Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Sleeping Beauty, Red Riding Hood, The Princess and the Pea, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rumpelstiltskin, Cinderella, Jorinda and Joringel, Hansel and Gretel, and The Little Match Girl.
Multicultural Legends & Tales
Grades (1-3)
Beloved tales, including several Caldecott Medal winners, are the basis for activities to improve reading and writing skills and to encourage critical and creative thinking. There are a total of 40 literature units, 10 per book! Each unit begins with a series of discussion questions based upon Bloom’s Taxonomy. Following these questions are project ideas developed to encourage creative thinking and writing. Charming illustrations and stimulating activities motivate youngsters.
Multicultural Legends and Tales The books used are The Legend of the Bluebonnet, by T. De Paola, Arrow to the Sun, by G. McDermott; The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses, by G. Goble Strega Nona, by T. De Paola;Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters, by J. Steptoe, Anansi the Spider, by G. McDermott; Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears, by V. Aardema; Lon Po Po, by E. Young; Once a Mouse, by M. Brown; and The Talking Eggs, by R. Sans Souci.
Beloved tales, including several Caldecott Medal winners, are the basis for activities to improve reading and writing skills and to encourage critical and creative thinking. There are a total of 40 literature units, 10 per book! Each unit begins with a series of discussion questions based upon Bloom’s Taxonomy. Following these questions are project ideas developed to encourage creative thinking and writing. Charming illustrations and stimulating activities motivate youngsters.
Multicultural Legends and Tales The books used are The Legend of the Bluebonnet, by T. De Paola, Arrow to the Sun, by G. McDermott; The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses, by G. Goble Strega Nona, by T. De Paola;Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters, by J. Steptoe, Anansi the Spider, by G. McDermott; Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears, by V. Aardema; Lon Po Po, by E. Young; Once a Mouse, by M. Brown; and The Talking Eggs, by R. Sans Souci.
Monsters, Magic and Make Believe
Grades (1-3)
Beloved tales, including several Caldecott Medal winners, are the basis for activities to improve reading and writing skills and to encourage critical and creative thinking. There are a total of 40 literature units, 10 per book! Each unit begins with a series of discussion questions based upon Bloom’s Taxonomy. Following these questions are project ideas developed to encourage creative thinking and writing. Charming illustrations and stimulating activities motivate youngsters.
Monsters, Magic and Make-Believe The books used are Where the Wild Things Are, The Popcorn Dragon, Hershel & the Hanukkah Goblins, Princess Furball, Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, Magic Growing Powder, The Paper Bag Princess, Alexander & the Wind-up Mouse, The Snow Child, and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.
Beloved tales, including several Caldecott Medal winners, are the basis for activities to improve reading and writing skills and to encourage critical and creative thinking. There are a total of 40 literature units, 10 per book! Each unit begins with a series of discussion questions based upon Bloom’s Taxonomy. Following these questions are project ideas developed to encourage creative thinking and writing. Charming illustrations and stimulating activities motivate youngsters.
Monsters, Magic and Make-Believe The books used are Where the Wild Things Are, The Popcorn Dragon, Hershel & the Hanukkah Goblins, Princess Furball, Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, Magic Growing Powder, The Paper Bag Princess, Alexander & the Wind-up Mouse, The Snow Child, and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.
Creative Experiences in Science
Creative Experiences in Science: Insects
Grades (3-5)
Creative Experiences in Science: Insects is designed to teach students in grades 24 to think and learn creatively about insects. It provides ten different stories about insects; each is followed by a vocabulary lesson, discussion questions, creative questions and extra activities. A research unit is included as a culminating activity. The objectives of this book are to encourage students to learn about insects, to use the acquired learning, and to develop something new through a research project. In today's society, research is so important for the student. The skills needed to complete research will be used through elementary school, high school, college and careers.
Creative Experiences in Science: Insects is designed to teach students in grades 24 to think and learn creatively about insects. It provides ten different stories about insects; each is followed by a vocabulary lesson, discussion questions, creative questions and extra activities. A research unit is included as a culminating activity. The objectives of this book are to encourage students to learn about insects, to use the acquired learning, and to develop something new through a research project. In today's society, research is so important for the student. The skills needed to complete research will be used through elementary school, high school, college and careers.
Creative Experiences in Science: Oceans
Grades (3-5)
Creative Experiences with Oceans is designed to help students in grades 35 explore the oceans in a creative way. Use it to introduce students to this fascinating and mysterious world. The objectives of this book are to encourage students to learn about the oceans, to use the acquired learning and to develop something new through a research project. In today's society, research is so important for the students.
Creative Experiences with Oceans is designed to help students in grades 35 explore the oceans in a creative way. Use it to introduce students to this fascinating and mysterious world. The objectives of this book are to encourage students to learn about the oceans, to use the acquired learning and to develop something new through a research project. In today's society, research is so important for the students.
Creative Experiences in Science: Marine Life
Grades (3-5)
Creative Experiences in Science: Marine Life is designed to help students explore marine life in a creative way. Each story is followed by a vocabulary lesson, comprehension questions, and creative-thinking questions and activities. At the end of the book a research unit is included which provides information on how to lead students through the research process. Using this book, students investigate the plants and animals that make their homes in the largest habitat on Earth: the oceans. The students' experiences with this information should encourage them to want to learn more about the mysterious plants and animals that live in and around the oceans.
Creative Experiences in Science: Marine Life is designed to help students explore marine life in a creative way. Each story is followed by a vocabulary lesson, comprehension questions, and creative-thinking questions and activities. At the end of the book a research unit is included which provides information on how to lead students through the research process. Using this book, students investigate the plants and animals that make their homes in the largest habitat on Earth: the oceans. The students' experiences with this information should encourage them to want to learn more about the mysterious plants and animals that live in and around the oceans.
Creative Experiences in Science: The Earth
Grades (3-5)
Creative Experiences: The Earth is designed to teach students to think and learn creatively about our planet Earth. It provides eight different stories about the Earth, each followed by a vocabulary lesson, discussion questions, creative questions and extra activities. A research unit is included at the end of the book.
Creative Experiences: The Earth is designed to teach students to think and learn creatively about our planet Earth. It provides eight different stories about the Earth, each followed by a vocabulary lesson, discussion questions, creative questions and extra activities. A research unit is included at the end of the book.
Enigmas
Grades (3-6)
Students explore unsolved mysteries in science! Each story is followed by questions and activities to help students explore the unsolved phenomenon and to build critical- and creative- thinking skills. A Scientific Process Activity Sheet and Research Unit are included. Topics include the Marfa Lights, the Pyramids, the Bermuda Triangle, the Lost Colony on Roanoke Island, Atlantis, Stonehenge, the Loch Ness Monster, and the Nazca Lines.
Students explore unsolved mysteries in science! Each story is followed by questions and activities to help students explore the unsolved phenomenon and to build critical- and creative- thinking skills. A Scientific Process Activity Sheet and Research Unit are included. Topics include the Marfa Lights, the Pyramids, the Bermuda Triangle, the Lost Colony on Roanoke Island, Atlantis, Stonehenge, the Loch Ness Monster, and the Nazca Lines.
A Creative Look at Water
Grades (2-4)
Students will think and learn creatively about an amazing natural resource-water. The 6 units include Water Sources, Uses, Pollution, Conservation, Properties, and Filtration. Each background story is followed by discussion questions; creative-thinking questions and creative activities, providing differentiation for gifted students in the regular classroom. Also are experiments based upon some of the topics discussed. An explanation of the scientific investigation model and a template are provided. A culminating activity is a research unit which includes the steps to a successful research project.
Students will think and learn creatively about an amazing natural resource-water. The 6 units include Water Sources, Uses, Pollution, Conservation, Properties, and Filtration. Each background story is followed by discussion questions; creative-thinking questions and creative activities, providing differentiation for gifted students in the regular classroom. Also are experiments based upon some of the topics discussed. An explanation of the scientific investigation model and a template are provided. A culminating activity is a research unit which includes the steps to a successful research project.
Creative Experiences in Business
Going Into Business
Grades (3-5)
What is business? How does one start a business? This book addresses these and other concepts, such as advertising techniques and writing a business plan. It also presents the stories of some famous inventions that were turned into productive businesses. Each story is followed by comprehensive questions and fun follow-up activities. The resource culminates with a Create-a-Business Unit.
What is business? How does one start a business? This book addresses these and other concepts, such as advertising techniques and writing a business plan. It also presents the stories of some famous inventions that were turned into productive businesses. Each story is followed by comprehensive questions and fun follow-up activities. The resource culminates with a Create-a-Business Unit.
Research & Learn: Inventors and Their Inventions
Grades (3-6)
This book is designed to teach students in grades 3 to 6 to investigate inventors and their inventions. It provides ten different stories. Each story is followed by discussion questions, creative questions, and extra activities. There are two culminating units: a research unit and an invention unit in which students create their own products through the invention process.
This book is designed to teach students in grades 3 to 6 to investigate inventors and their inventions. It provides ten different stories. Each story is followed by discussion questions, creative questions, and extra activities. There are two culminating units: a research unit and an invention unit in which students create their own products through the invention process.
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