1. Gifted and Talented Education BISD Elementary Curriculum

2. Curriculum Overview

3. Make Connections Within and Across Disciplines Themes Universal Concepts

4. Grade 1 Patterns Grade 2 Systems Grade 3 Change Grade 4 Structures Grade 5 Power All Grades Relationships Universal Concepts by Grade Level

5. Dispositions Mental Qualities Distinctive to an Individual 1 Empathy 3 Leadership 4 Curiosity 2 Resilience 5 Integrity

6. Learning -to- Learn Skills Critical Thinking Creativity CommunicationInquiry Collaboration Goal Setting

7. True Statements About the Universal Concept Increase Depth and Complexity Four Generalizations Generalizations

8. Essential Question How does power affect one’s environment? Stimulates Thought Provokes Inquiry Sparks More Questions

9. Content English Language Arts Reading Social Studies Humanities Science Technology Math Engineering STEM

10. Capstone Project Independent Learning Experiences and Research. Explore and Make Connections Communicate and Present

11. Grade Level Sample Second Grade Systems Essential Question How do systems impact life? Generalizations 1. Systems follow rules. 2. Systems are composed of sub-systems. 3. Systems have parts that work together to complete a task. 4. Systems are interdependent upon one another and form symbiotic relationships. Capstone Project Identify, analyze, create a way in which a system can improve or change a way of life.

12. Student Learning Grades 1-2 One-hour block of time Grades 3-5 Two-hour block of time

13. Student Learning Extend Learning Beyond GT Classroom Cluster ClassroomsHome

14. Student Learning Small Groups Experience student learningLibrary and Classrooms

15. Questions