KellyIPP

=Unit Planner=

Critical Content/Concept Web

 * Unit Theme**: Maps
 * Conceptual Lens:** Relationships
 * Unit Length:** 4 weeks


 * ===Unit Overview=== ||
 * Maps are important tools in our world today. Maps are pictures and students will be using them to communicate information about many different things. From these maps, students must be ready to collect and share a wealth of information about the world they live in. They will explore their communities through various activities that will reinforce key map concepts. Students will understand map symbols, read maps, and feel comfortable using maps. This unit will be a fantastic way for students to connect themselves with their world. Students will build upon their knowledge of map skills through books, games, technology, art, music, writing, and hands-on activities. Let’s get ready to learn and have fun with these marvelous map activities! ||

vocabulary map reading skills write directions || estimating time and distance map scales/grid measure distance map coordinates spatial awareness || geography ||  ||   ||   ||   || = = MSAD #21 Vision and Mission 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: Designer(s): Kelly, Jayne, Debbie
 * English/Language Arts || Mathematics || Social Studies ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * read fiction/nonfiction selections about maps w/ follow-up activities
 * 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.