GYC educational resources
Finding new activities for local groups of Young Mensans is often challenging for Gifted Youth Coordinators. Sponsored by the Mensa Foundation, we provide a selection of lesson and activity plans that our GYCs can utilize at the local level. These plans can be scaled up or down depending on number of attendees, desired level of complexity, etc.
Activity plans for gifted youth
- Challenge Night
Kids and grown-ups alike will have fun with a variety of building and code-breaking challenges. -
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- Character Tea Party
Mensans of all ages will enjoy this activity, which involves dressing up as your favorite character from a book and getting together for a little afternoon refreshment. It’s not complicated to do, and it’s inexpensive, too. -
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- Duct Tape Bonanza
A duct tape activity is a natural for Mensans — it’s fun, it’s creative and it’s smart. -
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Lesson plans for gifted youth
- May 1, 2013
- General: Quotation Station
Meta-cognition (thinking about thinking) often fascinates gifted learners, and quotations are an accessible and time-effective way to introduce this in the classroom. Quotes lend themselves easily to critical thinking skills, and they are as useful in the home as conversation starters as well.
- General: The Power of Invention
Virtually everything we use had to be invented, and behind every invention is a person who saw a problem or an opportunity and invented a solution or a new device. Through this lesson plan, students will describe the development process, evaluate the usefulness of various inventions, and devise a solution to a problem through their own invention. -
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- Grade 1: The Moon
The moon incites children’s curiosity from a very young age. Although it’s a space object, it’s more accessible to children because of its dependability and proximity. Through this short unit, children will develop a deeper understanding of the moon. -
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Gifted Children Coordinator Resources
- January 13, 2011
- Background Authorization Check (Gifted Youth)
- Gifted Youth Program Handbook
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- September 23, 2008
- GYC: Gifted 101
- GYC: Gifted Youth Photo Release
- January 18, 2011
- GYC: Gifted Youth Program Mini-Grant Application
- February 1, 2013
- GYC: Mensa Honor Society Application
- September 23, 2008
- GYC: Permission Form for Minors
- September 23, 2008
- GYC: Safety Essentials Handout
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