This session will explore curriculum writing strategies that will inspire your students beyond the classroom. Using Space Exploration as a springboard, we will experience the building of a new unit; how to write essential questions, choose lessons and hands-on activities. Curriculum today must go beyond facts and learning must reach across disciplines and cultures. Because gifted students crave depth not breadth, keeping units specific enough is critical to effective unit writing. Curriculum must also provide opportunities for students to explore global implications in the specific unit. Further considerations include real-world and career applications. Come take a look at leaders in the field as we together attempt to create the unit in this audience participation session.