Biology Curriculum, Gifted

Since the discovery of the structure of DNA, the biological sciences have made major strides in discovering the basic processes and structures of life. A biology curriculum designed with the needs of the gifted in mind is the key to that realm of knowledge. An effective biology curriculum consists of four elements: concepts and principles; conceptual change; inquiry; and metacognition. Many people think of the first element, concepts and principles, as conveying 98 percent of the value of a curriculum. The other three elements, however, are what distinguish a great and valuable curriculum for the gifted.