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Power of Chocolate Description This is an in depth study of a nonfiction book entitled Chocolate: Riches from the Rainforest by Robert Burleigh. This unit is written with the gifted or high potential learner at the 3rd-5th grades in mind. It seeks to address the needs of second language learners of English. The unit is multidisciplinary. The unit incorporates the CCSS and includes 5 rubrics which address learning logs, collaborative work, and project based activities. There is also a parent let

Addison and the Advent Calendar - For Highly Able Math Students Looking for problems that promote group discussion and team work? How about data gathering, organization and analysis? Or, the really important one, using writing in math to explain solutions! These are problems that do just that! The investigations can be used with students in kindergarten through 5th grade. Students will problem solve at different levels using different strategies. Less experienced students should be encouraged

This annotated bibliography will serve as a great resource for anyone looking for materials to support the instruction of children with high potential. It is intended for teachers, counselors, mentors and parents. The materials address the needs of high ability children from early education through high school. The bibliography is a suggested starter list that springs from many years of developing gifted services in a K-8 setting! It includes books, contests and websites. These resources provide