Invitation to Invent

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 Preteaching Lesson: Science Safety Preassessment Lesson 1: What Is a Scientist? Lesson 2: What Is a System? Lesson 3: What Scientists Do—Observe, Question, Learn More Lesson 4: What Scientists Do—Experiment, Create Meaning, Tell Others Lesson 5: Creative Problem Solving Lesson 6: The Process of Invention Lesson 7: The Mother of Invention Lesson 8: Introduction to Simple Machines Lesson 9: The Screw and the Wedge Lesson 10: The Inclined Plane and the Wheel and Axle Lesson 11: The Lever Lesson 12: The Pulley Lesson 13: Compound Machines Lesson 14: Final Touches Lesson 15: Invention Fair Lesson 16: Wrap It Up! Postassessment Appendix A: Concept Paper on Systems Appendix B: Teaching Models Appendix C: Materials List References Next Generation Science Standards Alignment

Don't be mislead by the subtitle. This book describes many opportunities for students of wide-ranging abilities to experience quality instruction and critical thinking. It's applicable to all learners, with adaptations and modifications. ,Diana Wiig,National Science Teachers Association, 4/26/10