This compendium of 10 curriculum resource units offers interdisciplinary activities to develop critical and creative thinking skills in gifted students. "Life Is Becoming: Can You Find the Way?" by Vicki Miller, uses American literature to help youth make the transition to adulthood. "Coming to America," by Deborah Cornwell, deals with American immigrants of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. "2001, an Earth Odyssey: Industrialization and Culture Conflict with the Third World," by W. L. Snow, Jr., uncovers the moving forces within economic upheavals. "Learning from the Composers," by Susan Poteat, helps students to understand their talents. "People Who Changed History," by Mickey Parks, evaluates goals and accomplishments of famous people. "Pieces or Peace? A Study of Destructive Aggression and Its Alternatives," by Meredith Ebert, focuses on the causes and effects of violence. "Risky Monopoly: The Struggle for Power--A Study of 'Macbeth' and 'Animal Farm,' by Eric Burgess, explores the concept of power. "'The Scarlet Letter': An Investigation into the Changing Concepts of God and Man," by Harriet Gilbert, develops literature analysis skills. "Thomas Jefferson: A Great American's Life and Ideas," by Charles Bolick, analyzes Jefferson's contributions. "Writing as Therapy," by Kay Overcash, includes activities to improve self-knowledge and self-concept, deal with frustrations, and help social acceptance. (JDD)