Dig It!

The Center for Gifted Education at The College of William and Mary, a research and development center, was established in 1988 under the direction of Dr. Joyce VanTassel-Baska. The center provides services to educators, policy makers, graduate students, researchers, parents, and students in support of the needs of gifted and talented individuals. Located in Williamsburg, VA, the center has established a national reputation for excellence in research, curriculum development, and service. Several major grants, including funding from the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act, have provided significant support for the work of the Center.

• Part I: Unit Overview Introduction to the Clarion Units Teacher’s Guide to Content Unit Glossary Teaching Resources Part II: Lesson Plans Lesson Plans Overview of Lessons Preassessment: Directions for the Teacher Lesson 1: What Is a Scientist? Lesson 2: What Is Change? Lesson 3: What Scientists Do Lesson 4: Preservation Park Lesson 5: Natural Resources, Part I Lesson 6: Natural Resources, Part II Lesson 7: Renewable Energy Resources Lesson 8: What Is Soil, Anyway? Lesson 9: Soil, Water, and Plants Lesson 10: Soil Erosion Lesson 11: Land Pollution: Garbage! Lesson 12: Oil Spill! Lesson 13: Planning Preservation Park Lesson 14: Preservation Park Planning Committee Lesson 15: Wrap It Up! Postassessment Directions for the Teacher Appendix A: Concept Paper on Change Appendix B: Teaching Models Appendix C: Materials List References Next Generation Science Standards Alignment