Changing Tomorrow 1: Leadership Curriculum for High-Ability Elementary Students

by Joyce L. VanTassel-Baska, Linda Avery

The current clarion call in education to prepare students for the 21st century operates as an incentive to rethink elements of the curriculum that will best serve the interests of high-ability learners. "Changing Tomorrow 1" offers instructional activities for high-ability elementary students in grades 4 5 based on the Common Core State Standards that emphasize critical and creative thinking skills and give gifted students an opportunity to apply these skills in an integrative and substantive way. The book includes 10 lessons that address leadership skill development and includes assignments that require students to research and compile biographical information on seven influential men and women drawn from multiple disciplines and diverse backgrounds. Instructional questions, pre- and post assessments, and appropriate rubrics are also included.

144 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2012

About the author

Joyce Lenore Van Tassel-Baska
Joyce Van Tassel-Baska

Reviews

[S · Rating 5 out of 5]

great! Won this in the free drawing- so very pleased that I did- THANKS!! and the teachers and kids thank you as well! Have passed it on to the elementary school and they are using it in all of their 4-5th grades. Impressive ! Thanks!

[Marcela Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This review is based on an advance copy provided by Goodreads. It is a great asset to my classroom as a new teacher. I have shared with fellow teachers as well. Thank you!