Curriculum Standards

National Curriculum Standards that are addressed through this lesson include the following Life Skills Standards:

Self Regulation Standard

• Demonstrates perseverance.

Thinking and Reasoning Standards

• Understands and applies the basic principles of presenting an argument.
• Effectively uses mental processes that are based on identifying similarities and differences (compares, contrasts, classifies).

Working With Others Standards

• Contributes to the overall effort of a group.

• Works well with diverse individuals and in diverse situations.
• Displays effective interpersonal communication skills.

In the process of addressing these National Standards, students will learn about individuals who are widely considered to be exceptional in their fields, thus learning about the characteristics of gifted people. The students will then be able to compare these characteristics to themselves and others, and learn more about giftedness and how to deal with it.