Today in class, we mostly discussed what would be included in the design section of a thematic unit. The design section appears to be the blueprint for the entire unit. It is where we lay out our objectives using clear, descriptive verbs, while also planning classroom activities that fit those objectives.
My thematic unit is coming along well. I have been excited to plan a social studies unit called, "Events Leading to the American Revolution." My biggest hang-up has been trying to time this unit well because I am currently a little behind schedule in social studies.
One of the biggest strengths of this class has been my new found passion for finding and creating engaging lessons and materials to fit the needs of my class. I've been able to find neat video clips, interactive PowerPoints, and applicable worksheets online. Today, a coworker commented that she doesn't spend her nights researching and googling for worksheets and activities. Well, I do! I'm excited to teach the lesson I have designed for my students, and I hope my analysis will be thorough enough to make my lesson applicable and fun for my students.
I spent a lot of time on my work, but I think in the future I'd find this mapping very beneficial for my entire social studies core. I'm eager to see what the Evaluation section of the document will contain.
My thematic unit is coming along well. I have been excited to plan a social studies unit called, "Events Leading to the American Revolution." My biggest hang-up has been trying to time this unit well because I am currently a little behind schedule in social studies.
One of the biggest strengths of this class has been my new found passion for finding and creating engaging lessons and materials to fit the needs of my class. I've been able to find neat video clips, interactive PowerPoints, and applicable worksheets online. Today, a coworker commented that she doesn't spend her nights researching and googling for worksheets and activities. Well, I do! I'm excited to teach the lesson I have designed for my students, and I hope my analysis will be thorough enough to make my lesson applicable and fun for my students.
I spent a lot of time on my work, but I think in the future I'd find this mapping very beneficial for my entire social studies core. I'm eager to see what the Evaluation section of the document will contain.