Lesson Plans
The Mensa Foundation is proud to produce this series of
lesson plans for gifted children. These plans are
appropriate for use in a traditional classroom; they
can be easily used in a homeschool environment; and
they also make good holiday or summer projects. The
content is designed to correlate with the common
curriculum at each grade level. Lessons are written for
children and require a minimum of assistance; any
exceptions to this are noted in the introduction of
each lesson plan. Non-readers will need assistance
but will still be able to enjoy the lessons.
New lessons will be released periodically, and we welcome
suggestions for future lessons. Please send any ideas or feedback to
LessonPlans@mensafoundation.org
Note to Teachers:
These lessons allow for differentiation with minimum
effort by the educator. The grade levels are fluid
and are given primarily to identify reading level
and correlate curriculum. We hope these lessons are
a fun and easy way to help meet the needs of your gifted students.
Note to Parents:
These lessons don't require any prior knowledge or
training, and they use very few supplies, so they
are ideal for doing at home. However, if you would
like your child's teacher to allow your child to
use them as enrichment in a traditional classroom,
please approach this idea gently, making sure it
fits in with the teacher's plan for the class.
Kindergarten grade level - Shapes
1st grade level - The Moon
2nd grade level - Action Fractions
2nd grade level - Storytelling
3rd grade level - Kingdom Animalia: Classifying Animals
4th grade level - Fabulous Fibonacci and His Nifty Numbers
5th grade level - The Cell
7th grade level - Greek Mythology: It's Greek to Me
7th grade level - Put Your Screenplay on Paper in 15 Easy Steps
9th & 10th grade level - Magical Musical Tour: Using Music Lyrics to Teach Literary Elements
11th & 12th grade level - Utopia/Dystopia: The American Dream