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Assignment: Thematic Unit Planning

A thematic unit is the organization of curriculum around a central theme that includes a series of lessons that integrate different subjects all while tying into the main theme of the unit. When designing an arts-integrated thematic unit, it takes time and focused planning to find the connections between the academic subject and arts that will enhance and deepen student learning.

In this 2-part assignment, you will plan a 1-week unit that focuses on the academic area of your choice (e.g., language arts, mathematics, science, etc.) and integrates technology and visual or performing arts. Your unit must include 3 lessons with learning activities and provide varying styles of formative assessment.

Part 1: Unit and Lessons Outline

Create a outline for your unit. Complete the following in your outline:

Identify the early childhood age level and academic subject of focus for the unit.

Describe the overarching theme for the unit.

Summarize the 3 lessons in the unit, to include:

Topics and learning objectives

Learning activities to support the academic subject and the arts being integrated

Technology incorporated

Explain the assessments that will be used, to include:

Formative assessment options for each lesson (must vary in delivery)

Summative assessment options for the unit

Present a way for the children to display or perform the art they created.

Part 2: Unit Justification

Write a justification for your unit. Complete the following in your justification:

Explain the relevance of each lesson to the overarching unit theme.

Explain how technology and visual or performing arts enhanced student understanding and deepened student learning.

Explain how the unit and lessons are developmentally appropriate for the early childhood age level.