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CHS425 – Curriculum Approaches in ECE

Thematic Unit Template

Due	Thematic Lesson Plan
U2	Age/Grade: Preschool/ Kindergarten	Theme:
U3	Skills:  Science and Technology	Concepts:   Discovering our world
U3	Thematic Goals: (Provide 5 goals. See example on page 375)  1. Developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
	2. Understanding basic technological and scientific concepts
	3. Developing love and curiosity for learning
	4. To foster a connection of natural world
	5. Exposing the students to the outdoor activities
U3	Rationale for theme selection:   Developing a connection with the outside environment is essential to students who are still under the process of early childhood education. This enables them to develop curiosity about the environment and to a great extent the skills highlighted above as the goal of the lesson. Children will also be able to interact and understand the world around them better.
U3	Key Vocabulary Words (children may not be familiar with, 5-7 words)  Experiment, predict, observation, technology, discovery, environment and hypothesis

Curriculum Web

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Curricular Areas/Topic Selection and Early Learning Standards: Complete the chart.

	10 Curricular Areas/Topics	Topic Selection	Which state standards are you using? (State, preschool or kindergarten)	Domains/Standards Website

U3	Science or Technology	Science	Scientific Inquiry, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
U5	Math or Engineering/Construction
U5	Language & Literacy or Social Studies/Dramatic Play
U7	Art or Music
U7	Fine Motor or Gross Motor

Curricular Activity Ideas: Provide 5 ideas for each topic in the Monday-Friday sections for each topic. See sample on page 66 (Be sure to include songs, books, fingerplays, and a variety of activities.)

	Centers & Activities	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
U3	Science	Sink or float experiment	Properties of magnets	Observe and record plant growth over time	Nature walks and bring some collections	Use food coloring, vinegar or baking soda to create a volcano eruption
U3	Technology	Explore coding	Building structures	Using a digital microscope	Using a tablet or digital camera	Create a simple circuit
U5	Math
U5	Engineering/  Construction
U5	Language   & Literacy
U5	Social Studies/  Dramatic Play
U7	Art
U7	Music
U7	Fine Motor
U7	Gross Motor

U7 Theme-Related Children’s Books: Title	Author /Illustrator	Summary (3-4 sentences for each)





U7 Family Involvement	How does it connect to the theme?	Description
1.
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U7 Community Involvement	How does it connect to the theme?	Description
1.
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Curricular Activity Descriptions: Plan one activity for each curricular area. Provide: 1) the name of the activity, 2) a description in your own words, and 3) a bulleted list of procedures. If you found the idea on the internet, then you will need to include the website. The bulleted list can be directly from the source. 

Due	Activity
U3	Curricular Area:	Science
	Activity Name	Sink or Float Experiment
	Description (1-2 sentences)	Students will explore different materials’ properties through a floating or sinking experiment. They will record whether materials are floating or sinking during this experiment.
	Procedures (# or bullets)	1.  Gathering different materials 2. Children will then predict the answer 3. They will now put or drop the materials in the water 4. After the observation, they will record the results
	Website (If idea is not your own)

Due	Activity
U3	Curricular Area:	Technology
	Activity Name	Bee-Bot Coding
	Description (1-2 sentences)	Bee-Bots will be used to help students with how to code. This will help in developing logical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
	Procedures (# or bullets)	1.   Bee-Bots introduction and explanation of whom they work. 2. Providing challenge; like navigating a maze 3. Offering guidance 4. Reflecting on the exercise and coming up with ways in which it can be improved.
	Website (If idea is not your own)

Due	Activity
U5	Curricular Area:	Math
	Activity Name
	Description (1-2 sentences)
	Procedures (# or bullets)	1.
	Website (If idea is not your own)

Due	Activity
U5	Curricular Area:	Engineering/Construction
	Activity Name
	Description (1-2 sentences)
	Procedures (# or bullets)	1.
	Website (If idea is not your own)

Due	Activity
U5	Curricular Area:	Language & Literacy
	Activity Name
	Description (1-2 sentences)
	Procedures (# or bullets)	1.
	Website (If idea is not your own)

Due	Activity
U5	Curricular Area:	Social Studies/ Dramatic Play
	Activity Name
	Description (1-2 sentences)
	Procedures (# or bullets)	1.
	Website (If idea is not your own)

Due	Activity
U7	Curricular Area:	Art
	Activity Name
	Description (1-2 sentences)
	Procedures (# or bullets)	1.
	Website (If idea is not your own)

Due	Activity
U7	Curricular Area:	Music
	Activity Name
	Description (1-2 sentences)
	Procedures (# or bullets)	1.
	Website (If idea is not your own)

Due: Unit 7: Activity Plans:  

· 2 activity plans are required from 2 different curricular areas. 

· 1 activity plan must promote diversity.

· 1 activity plan must incorporate technology in the classroom.

· Each activity plan must address one unique disability category. Explain the modifications/adaptations you will make to support children with the identified need.

Please see here for a full list of disabilities: https://www.understood.org/articles/en/conditions-covered-under-idea

Activity Plan  #1
Curricular Area
Large group/Small group or center
Name of Activity
Materials
Description
Location of Activity
Objectives
Early Learning Standard (one minimum)
Procedures
Does this activity plan support diversity of children or incorporate technology? Demonstrate how.
State disability category. Demonstrate how you will support children diagnosed with this disability. What accommodations/ modifications are necessary.
Assistive Technology: Explain the technology. How will this help children? How will it be used in the early childhood setting?
Assessment: Create and share an assessment tool tied to objective/ standard. Unit 2 provides tools and samples.	Please submit as attached document or include it at the end of the template.

Activity Plan  #2
Curricular Area
Large group/Small group or center
Name of Activity
Materials
Description
Location/Materials
Objective
Early Learning Standard (one minimum)
Procedures
Does this activity support diversity of children or incorporate technology? Demonstrate how.
State Disability Category. Demonstrate how you will support children diagnosed with this disability. What accommodations/ modifications are necessary.
Assistive Technology: Explain the technology. How will this help children? How will it be used in the early childhood setting?
Assessment: Create and share an assessment tool tied to objective/ standard. Unit 2 provides tools and samples.	Please submit as attached document or include it at the end of the template.

Newsletter

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Overall Thematic Reflection:

Answer the following questions with 3-4 sentences per bullet minimally:

· Why is it important to use early learning standards to plan curriculum experiences?

· Are the activities developmentally and culturally appropriate based on chronological age, individual abilities and needs, and diversity of families?

· How did you determine appropriate activities for preschool or kindergarten children?

· Does your theme unit effectively address multiculturalism? If so, how? If not, how could it be improved?

· How well does your thematic unit provide opportunities for children’s active exploration and learning? Explain how it could be improved.

· If you had implemented this thematic unit, how would you have utilized observation and assessment to determine mastery of your standards listed in your theme? How and when would you share this information with families?

· What have you learned about the importance and value of engaging families and communities in young children’s learning experiences?

Thematic Part C

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