Introduction

This lesson was developed to be used in the West Des Moines Community School District elementary Extended Learning Program. The gifted education program utilizes the Autonomous Learner Model by Dr. George Betts, of the University of Northern Colorado, and Jolene K. Kercher.

The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand the concept of giftedness and what it means to themselves and others. By examining the lives and personalities of eminent individuals, students will develop their own theories about what causes someone to achieve greatness.