Unit Sample
Here is a quick example of some activities a basic unit might include:
Theme- The Great Depression and Dust Bowl
Activities
- Math- Discuss and do an activity dealing with the economy of the time period
- Science- Discuss and do an activity dealing with causes of the Dust Bowl (drought, etc.), trying to include a lab of sorts
- History- Do a project gathering historical info about the Great Depression......maybe a collage with a time line of important events, pictures, articles from the era, etc. (use library and internet for research)
- Writing- Create (on the computer) a mini-newspaper from that time period, including fictional news stories, weather forecasts, breaking news, etc.
- Reading- Read a pre-determined novel relating to the theme....ex. "Out of the Dust" by Karen Hesse and complete vocabulary, comprehension, and spelling exercises. Do a "book talk" to discuss the book.
- Fun- Go on a field trip relating to the theme