- Description
EED 435 Wk 5 – Summative Assessment: Thematic Unit Planning
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 assignment, you will plan a 1-week 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 1: Unit Outline
Create a 2-page outline for your unit that includes the following:
- Unit summary:
- Grade level and overarching theme for unit
- Academic subject of focus:
- Language Arts
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
- Arts integrated (minimum of 2):
- Visual Arts
- Performing Arts (drama)
- Dance and/or Movement
- Music
- Selected academic content and arts content standards
- Lesson summaries for 3 lessons:
- Topic and brief description
- Objectives
- Activities that support academic subject and the arts being integrated
- Accommodations and/or modifications for diverse learners
- Materials needed
- Assessment summary:
- Formative assessment options for each lesson (must vary in delivery)
- Summative assessment options for unit
Part 2: Unit Overview
Write a 2-page overview for your unit that includes the following:
- Unit statement that describes the following:
- Connection between the academic subject and the arts integrated
- Relevance of each lesson to the overarching unit theme
- Unit plan for incorporating the following:
- Online, technology, and community resources
- Opportunities for display or performance
- Unit justification that explains the following:
- How the arts integration enhances or deepens student understanding and learning
- Why this is an elementary grade-level appropriate unit of study
- Compile the following for submission:
- Unit Outline
- Unit Overview
Cite your sources in APA format.
Submit your assignment.