EED 435 Wk 5 – Summative Assessment: Thematic Unit Planning

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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.