Kathy+B.


 * Supporting Literacy Skills Using Technology Tools - Unit Design**

(What are the “big ideas” students should know at the end of the unit?) 1. Students will recognize that communities are unique and have different geographies, histories and jobs. 2. Students can explain how communities and nations communicate with and depend on one another. || (Assessments and activities that integrate technology) 1. Teacher will assess prior knowledge with Vocab. word sort in Kidspiration 2. Students will Pull Apart the text of leveled readers about communities (complete graphic organizer with partner to compare & contrast 2 communities) 3. Students will complete one activity from website [|Communities activities] [|Famous people] ||
 * Teacher Name: Kathy B. ||
 * Unit Name: communities ||
 * Topics: Discovering the uniqueness of our community through investigation of other communities ||
 * Content Area Standard(s):16.D.1 (US) Describe key figures and organizations (e.g., fraternal/civic organizations, public service groups, community leaders) in the social history of the local community.16.B.1a (US) Identify key individuals and events in the development of the local community (e.g., Founders days, names of parks, streets, public buildings). ||
 * Enduring Understanding(s)
 * Assessments and/or Learning Activities