Unit Plan Template

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Unit Author

First and Last Name

Haley Oathout, Colvin Pruitt, and Emily Hingle

Authors E-mail Address

Course Name(s)

ELRC

Course Number(s)

2507

Course Section(s)

Instructor(s) Name(s)

Debbie Heroman

Unit Overview
Unit Plan Title

Autumn is Awesome

Curriculum-Framing Questions

Goals

As a whole, the entire class will know everything there is to

know about autumn!

Unit Summary

Students will learn about Autumn through various websites and hands on activities in the
subjects of English, History, and Science. The students will be able to explain many different
things that happen during this season.
Subject Area(s) (List all subjects that apply)

English, History, and Science

Grade Level [Click box(es) of all grade level(s) that your Unit targets]

K-2

3-5

6-8

9-12

ESL

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Targeted State Frameworks/Content Standards/Benchmarks

English/Language ArtsLesson 1:
Standard 4Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization
are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Standard 3Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using
effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
ScienceLesson 2:
Standard 4.4 Understand properties of earth materials, objects in the sky, and changes in
earth and sky
Standard 4.5 Have abilities of technolocial design, have a understanding about science and
technology, and have abilities to distringuish between natural objects and objects made by
humans
HistoryLesson 3:
Standard 1Historical Thinking Skills Students use information and concepts to solve
problems, interpret, analyze, and draw conclusions from historical events.
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Student Objectives/Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to plan and write a short story

Students will have a basic understanding of Autumn
Students will form a clearer view of the world by labeling countries on a world map and
following Christopher Columbus path.
Students will have a understanding of the science behind Autumn

Procedures

English/Language ArtsLesson 1:
Students will be learning about story writing during their English lessons. At the end of the
unit, each student will create a story story book.
ScienceLesson 2:
During science class the students will have better understanding of the concepts of why
tempature changes and leafs change colors after the student complete the web quest.
HistoryLesson 3:
Students will be able to learn the path Chrispoher Columbus traveled, and navigate along the
way.
Approximate Time Needed

Two 45 minute lessons per subject area.

Prerequisite Skills

Prior to starting the unit plan, students should have a basic understanding of:
- Computer skills
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Web browsing
Story writing
Writing/labeling
Reading maps
Hand writing in cursive
Basic knowledge of tempature changing and reading a thermometer

Materials and Resources

Technology Hardware (Click boxes of all equipment needed)

Camera

Laser Disk

VCR

Computer(s)

Printer

Video Camera

Digital Camera

Projection System

Video Conferencing Equip.

DVD Player

Scanner

Other:

Internet Connection

Television

Technology Software (Click boxes of all software needed.)

Database/Spreadsheet

Image Processing

Web Page Development

Desktop Publishing

Internet Web Browser

Word Processing

E-mail Software

Multimedia

Other:

Encyclopedia on CD-ROM
Printed Materials

Textbooks, maps, paper, and storybooks

Supplies

Internet. Coloring untensils, pencils, and Microsoft word

Internet Resources

Provided in each lesson plan

Others

N/A

Accommodations for Differentiated Instruction

Resource Student
Non-Native English
Speaker
Gifted Student

Students will receive extra time and individual assistance with

activities.
A bilingual assistance will be available.
Children will be given extra work to enhance their critical
thinking skills.

Student Assessment

Rubric attached in each lesson plan.

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