Budding Botanists: A Life Science Unit for High-Ability Learners in Grades 1-2

Synopsis

Budding Botanists, a life science unit for grades 1-2, engages students in an investigation of plant life as they assume the role of botanists. Team members seek to understand the structure, nature, and life cycle of plants, and to answer questions such as “How can plants be used to fuel cars?”Winner of the 2008 NAGC Curriculum Studies Award, Budding Botanists was developed by the Center for Gifted Education at The College of William and Mary, to offer advanced curriculum supported by years of research. The Center's materials have received national recognition from the United States Department of Education and the National Association for Gifted Children, and they are widely used both nationally and internationally.Each of the books in this series offers curriculum that focuses on advanced content and higher level processes. The science units contain simulations of real-world problems, and students experience the work of real science by using data-handling skills, analyzing information, and evaluating results. The mathematics units provide sophisticated ideas and concepts, challenging extensions, higher order thinking skills, and opportunities for student exploration based on interest. These materials are a must for any teacher seeking to challenge and engage learners and increase achievement.Grades 1-2

Copyright:

2010

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

150 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781000490824

Related ISBNs:

9781003233381, 9781593633868, 9781032142067

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

12/13/23

Copyrighted By:

Center for Gifted Education, The College of William and Mary

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Science, Technology, Education

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

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This is a copyrighted book.