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Abbott, Barbara; And Others – 1977
One in a series of teaching units for gifted high school students, the document discusses humanities instruction for gifted students in grades 9-12. It is explained that the syllabus suggests a focus on three themes throughout the year: the search for meaning in a personal and larger context, the study of prejudice, and the pursuit of utopia. A…
Descriptors: Bias, Gifted, High Schools, History
Abbott, Barbara; Kolman, Peter – 1981
One in a series of instructional units designed for gifted students, this booklet describes a humanities unit for students in middle and secondary grades. The specific focus of the unit is on truth as it is perceived and expressed in philosophy, literature, art, music, drama, and the social sciences. The study of truth and its surrounding concepts…
Descriptors: Gifted, Honesty, Humanities Instruction, Learning Activities
Abbott, Barbara; Diers, Russell – 1981
One in a series of units of instruction for gifted students, the booklet focuses on humanities and science. Three sample units are offered for students in grades 9-12. In "Man's Origins: Where Did He Come From?" students examine the conflicts over evolution versus creationism, impacts of genetic control, and the ecomonics and politics of the…
Descriptors: Creationism, Death, Evolution, Futures (of Society)
