curriculum+units

The units were developed include a minimum of 5 lessons and address all 7 goals from the Florida Frameworks for Gifted Learners. All units were implemented before these units were shared.

Here are some units and other resources that have been developed by members of the latest Curriculum Development for the Gifted.

Heal the World Unit

- This unit is intended to be a rigorous experience for students to identify real world problems, learn about pertinent cultural/historical situations, and begin to take positive action in various ways toward the resolution of those problems inspired by global philanthropy. Plan includes links to websites that show kids and adults solving real world problems.

Finding the Area of Polygons -For high school, this geometry unit helps students find the area of a polygons and understand how the area of triangle is related to areas of polygons. Includes big ideas, essential questions, extension questions, activities, formative assessments, and extension discussions.

Energy -This upper elementary unit will know and demonstrate information about a renewable energy source,compare and contrast conventional energy and renewable energy, and learn about ethical and environmental issues.