{"product_id":"space-structure-and-story-integrated-science-and-ela-lessons-for-gifted-and-advanced-learners-in-grades-4-6-9781618216946","title":"Space, Structure, and Story: Integrated Science and Ela Lessons for Gifted and Advanced Learners in Grades 4-6","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the 2017 NAGC Curriculum Studies Award\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpace, Structure, and Story\u003c\/i\u003e integrates Earth and space science with science fiction and nonfiction texts, poetry, and art. This unit, developed by Vanderbilt University's Programs for Talented Youth, is aligned to the Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. Students explore advanced science and ELA content through the lens of structure--its parts, purpose, and function.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMobius strips, the hero's journey, dystopian fiction, black holes, Einstein's relativity, stars, and moons are just a few of the captivating in-depth topics explored through accelerated content, engaging activities, and differentiated tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for gifted classrooms or gifted pull-out groups, the unit features poetry from Carl Sandburg, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and C. S. Lewis; art from M. C. Escher, Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, and Salvador Dali; a novel study featuring \u003ci\u003eA Wrinkle in Time\u003c\/i\u003e by Madeleine L'Engle; short stories from Isaac Asimov and Ray Bradbury; speeches from President John F. Kennedy and President Barack Obama; and informational texts about gravity, orbits, and black holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrades 4-6\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTamra Stambaugh, Ph.D., \u003c\/strong\u003e is an assistant research professor in special education and Executive Director for Talented Youth at Vanderbilt University. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmily Mofield, Ed.D., \u003c\/strong\u003e is an assistant professor in the College of Education at Lipscomb University. Her background includes 15 years experience teaching gifted students and leading gifted services.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50360663867666,"sku":"9781618216946","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_04451c8c-64a0-4144-9da8-97b0a2da60be.jpg?v=1728364760","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/space-structure-and-story-integrated-science-and-ela-lessons-for-gifted-and-advanced-learners-in-grades-4-6-9781618216946","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}