Why this is elementary grade-level appropriate unit of study

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Homework

A thematic unit is the organization of curriculum around a central theme to 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 homework, you will plan a unit that focuses on the academic area of your choice and integrates a minimum of 2 different forms of art into the instruction, student activities, and assessments.

Part I: Unit Outline

Create a 2-page outline for your unit that includes the following:

1) Unit summary:
2) Grade level and overarching theme for unit
3) Academic subject of focus:
4) Language Arts
5) Mathematics
6) Science
7) Social Studies
8) Arts integrated (minimum of 2):
9) Visual Arts
10) Performing Arts (drama)
11) Dance and/or Movement
12) Music
13) Selected academic content and arts content standards
14) Lesson summaries for 3 lessons:
15) Topic and brief description
16) Objective(s) for each lesson
17) Activities that support academic subject and the arts being integrated
18) ALL lessons must integrate the arts
19) Accommodations and/or modifications for diverse learners
20) Materials needed
21) Assessment summary:
22) Formative assessment options for each lesson (must vary in delivery)
23) Summative assessment options for unit

Part II: Unit Overview

Write a 2-page overview for your unit that includes the following:

1) Unit statement that describes the following:
2) Connection between the academic subject and the arts integrated
3) Relevance of each lesson to the overarching unit theme
4) Unit plan for incorporating the following:
5) Online, technology, and community resources
6) Opportunities for display or performance
7) Unit justification that explains the following:
8) How the arts integration enhances or deepens student understanding and learning
9) Why this is an elementary grade-level appropriate unit of study
10) Compile the following for submission:
11) Unit Outline
12) Unit Overview.

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