This culminating unit lays a foundation for civics in subsequent grades, especially regarding concepts relating to citizenship. The unit reinforces the idea that children are a part of many different groups making it very important that they learn to get along with others. Students expand on their understanding of the concept of responsibility by reviewing a class book they wrote in a prior unit. The next lesson focuses fairness as students explore why it is important to be fair. Students focus on working together to solve classroom problems by applying a problem solving method. An all day kindergarten option focuses on civic involvement and involves students designing and carrying out a simple school-based project aimed at improving the environment.
Stage One - Desired Results
How do we help each other get what we need?
citizenshipcommon goodfairnessproblem solvingresponsibilityrights
Analyzing Data
Comparing/Contrasting
Generating Hypothesis
Non-Linguistic Representations
Stage Two - Assessment Evidence
Stage Three - Learning Plan
