This session focuses on teaching and learning models that can be used to help young gifted children develop conceptual understanding in science. This session provides participants with the opportunity to use a vocabulary development model to understand “What is a scientist?” Participants use the Taba Model of Concept Formation as a means to develop understanding of the macro-concept change. Participants explore concept mapping as a means to help students integrate understanding of change to form relationships across topical concepts in science. The presenter discusses how to use each strategy for instruction and assessment.