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=Unit Planner=

Critical Content/Concept Web

 * Unit Theme**: **The Rhythm of the World**
 * Conceptual Lens:** **Patterns**
 * Unit Length:** 4 weeks


 * ===Unit Overview=== ||
 * Through this unit students will not only be able to find and identify patterns they will also be able to extend patterns, name and find errors in patterns. By the end of this unit students will be able to create own patterns and connect patterns to all learning. There are patterns in every aspect of our world being able to find and identify patterns is very important to their success in early learning. ||

consonant sounds, patterns in language and books || patterns, adding, shapes, number sense, real world patterns || cycles life cycles seasons, weather, water cycle || gross motor skills ||  || create art using patterns such as tesselations || songs, chants, rhythm ||
 * English || Mathematics || Science || Physical Education ||  || Art || Music ||
 * nursery rhymes,

MSAD #21 envisions itself as a collaborative learning community, continually striving for excellence, by providing a curriculum that is coordinated, diverse, and adaptive and by providing its students with skills, knowledge and aspirations to make productive choices. To achieve its vision, the district will:


 * Deliver a diverse curriculum to meet the learning styles and intelligences of all students.
 * Provide challenging instruction and assessment so that students not only master basic skills, but also achieve academic standards as set out in the State of Maine Learning Results.
 * Maintain a safe, nurturing environment where all are treated with dignity and respect so that each student may become a healthy, self-confident, tolerant citizen.
 * Promote enthusiasm and curiosity for lifelong learning and teach the methodology to gather, interpret, analyze, and integrate new ideas and skills.
 * Teach a knowledge of human civilization and culture so that students may understand and accept their roles as global stewards and citizens.
 * Foster a work ethic which stresses diligence, respect, pride, excellence, adaptability, and tolerance.