Introducing a Basic Debate to Gifted Students
Gifted kids love to debate, and a short unit covering the basics helps build research skills, presentation comfort levels, and an understanding of how to argue.
Apr 1, 2010
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Alex Sharp
Facing Bias Against Gifted Education
People involved in gifted education - whether they are the teachers, the students, the parents, or the administrators - should actively promote gifted programming.
Mar 21, 2010
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Alex Sharp
Magic Tree House Moonlight on the Magic Flute
Mary Pope Osborne's 41st "Magic Tree House Book" is one of her best offerings for gifted readers. Music and toys can complete an enrichment center based on the book.
Nov 29, 2009
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Alex Sharp
Using Sydney Scandal in Elementary Enrichment
Judy Katschke's tween surfer's adventures present a great teachable moment about environmental noise and how it impacts the world that gifted students live in and around.
Mar 2, 2009
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Alex Sharp
Using Manhattan Menace in Elementary Enrichment
The linguistic patterns of a New York girl's imaginative slang will appeal to gifted readers as they help Zoe solve mysteries and debate some hard questions.
Mar 1, 2009
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Alex Sharp
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