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Milo the Mantis Shrimp
This interdisciplinary unit study introduces students to the extraordinary mantis shrimp through the story Milo the Mantis Shrimp. Students explore how animals use specialized structures, adaptations, and behaviors to survive in complex environments, with a strong emphasis on structure and function. The unit begins with an engaging informational narrative set in a coral reef ecosystem in the Pacific Ocean. As students follow Milo’s daily life, they analyze how his powerful claws, advanced
4th - 6th
General Science, Informational Text, Measurement
Pippa the Pangolin
This interdisciplinary unit study introduces students to the pangolin, one of the most unique land mammals in the world, through the story Pippa the Pangolin. Students explore how animals use adaptations, behaviors, and protective structures to survive in their environments. The unit begins with an engaging informational narrative set in forest and grassland habitats, where students follow Pippa as she searches for insects and protects herself by curling into a ball. Through close reading, s
4th - 6th
General Science, Informational Text, Measurement
Aero the Peregrine Falcon
This interdisciplinary unit study introduces students to the peregrine falcon through the story Aero the Peregrine Falcon. Students explore how birds use adaptations, behaviors, and physical forces to survive and hunt in diverse environments. The unit begins with an engaging informational narrative that follows Aero as he hunts from high cliffs and city skyscrapers. Through close reading, students build science vocabulary, identify cause-and-effect relationships, and explain how structure a
4th - 6th
General Science, Informational Text, Measurement
Everest the Eagle: Master of the Sky
This interdisciplinary unit study introduces students to eagles—powerful birds of prey—through the story Everest the Eagle. Students explore how adaptations, behavior, and forces of motion allow eagles to soar, hunt, and survive in diverse land environments. The unit begins with an engaging informational narrative that follows Everest as he glides on warm air currents, spots prey from high above, and uses strong talons to hunt. Through close reading, students build science vocabulary and exp
4th - 6th
General Science, Informational Text, Measurement
Niko the Narwhal
This interdisciplinary unit study introduces students to the narwhal—often called the “unicorn of the sea”—through the story Niko the Narwhal. Students explore how animals survive in extreme environments by examining adaptations, behaviors, and ecosystem relationships within the Arctic Ocean. The unit begins with an engaging informational narrative that follows Niko as he swims beneath Arctic ice, uses echolocation to find food, relies on blubber for warmth, and travels with his pod for
4th - 6th
General Science, Informational Text, Measurement
Gifted and Talented Bundle | Reading | Science | GATE PBL Full Year of Lessons
This Gifted and Talented Bundle provides a comprehensive year's worth of lessons designed specifically for your gifted and talented students. Each project is structured for a 9-week term but can be easily adapted to suit your curriculum needs. These self-guided projects can be seamlessly integrated into Google Classroom or printed for immediate classroom use. I've successfully implemented these with my 3rd and 4th grade gifted and talented students, who have shown great enthusiasm for these eng
3rd - 6th
Math, Reading, Science
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