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
· Objective(s) for each lesson
· Activities that support academic subject and the arts being integrated
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ALL lessons must integrate the arts
· 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.
