Celebrating Gifted Education Month

Grades 6-8:

1. Gifted Education Timeline
   Project: Students create a timeline that traces the history and development of gifted education, including key events, people (like Dr. Mary Frasier), and policies. The timeline can be visual, digital, or interactive, showing how gifted education has evolved.

Objective: Help students understand the historical context of gifted education and the changes that have made it more inclusive and accessible.

1. Talent Showcase
   Project: Students will design a talent showcase where they can share a unique talent (not necessarily academic), such as music, drama, or visual art. They can create posters to promote the event and invite the school community to attend.

Objective: Celebrate the diverse types of talent gifted students possess, reinforcing the idea that giftedness isn’t just academic.

1. Giftedness and Problem-Solving
   Project: Students tackle a complex real-world problem (e.g., creating a more sustainable school) in groups, applying their creative thinking and problem-solving skills. They can present their solutions in a written report, video, or presentation.

Objective: Encourage students to use their critical thinking skills and apply them to solving problems, emphasizing the importance of gifted education in developing future leaders.