The curriculum guide for Project ESURG (Exemplary Systems Unique for Rural Gifted) provides sample curriculum units appropriate for intellectually gifted students in elementary and junior high schools in rural areas. Underlying principles of the units include providing opportunities for creative expression, critical thinking, self assessment, and evaluation. Given for each unit are purpose, major objectives, special materials, and various teaching strategies. Units cover the following topics: an international airport in Nebraska, Middle East crisis (a simulation game), futurism in Nebraska, local history, inventing products, self assessment, dramatic arts, career exploration, law as a logical system, and advertising. Sample evaluation forms are appended. (DB)