Thematic
THEMATIC UNIT GUIDELINES
Elementary PTEP – EDEL 470 / 490 – Block II
Thematic Units should:
• Have an attractive and informative “Title Page” and "Table of Contents". Expectations for these and all other unit components are described below under “Thematic Unit Components”. Also, be sure to review the "Thematic Unit Assessment Rubric". Do not use 3-ring binders or plastic sleeves please.
• Integrate no more than three subject areas for which there are relevant content standards – one of these subject areas must involve mathematics or social studies education. Integrating both subject areas is preferable but not mandatory.
• Teach and assess a clearly defined theme or topic that will enable elementary students to meet their local school district curriculum standards or the Colorado Model Content Standards.
Planning for Student Learning: Review your school district 's curriculum standards or Colorado Model Content Standards and think about what you want your students to learn, know and be able to do as a result of this unit. Begin gathering student and teacher resources and start thinking about how you will teach and assess students ' learning relative to the content standards you select. Ask yourself:
• What do I need to learn myself in order to teach this unit well? • What kinds of resources will I need to teach this unit? • What types and genres of children’s literature are available? • Are there artifacts, simulations, songs, photographs, etc. I could use? • What human and material resources are available in my community?
Thematic Unit Components
Title Page and Table of Contents - The “Title Page” should feature the title of your unit, grade level(s), the semester you taught the unit, and your program – Elementary PTEP or Post Baccalaureate Licensure Program. Also include your name, your cooperating teacher’s name, and the name of the elementary school and school district in
Elementary PTEP – EDEL 470 / 490 – Block II
Thematic Units should:
• Have an attractive and informative “Title Page” and "Table of Contents". Expectations for these and all other unit components are described below under “Thematic Unit Components”. Also, be sure to review the "Thematic Unit Assessment Rubric". Do not use 3-ring binders or plastic sleeves please.
• Integrate no more than three subject areas for which there are relevant content standards – one of these subject areas must involve mathematics or social studies education. Integrating both subject areas is preferable but not mandatory.
• Teach and assess a clearly defined theme or topic that will enable elementary students to meet their local school district curriculum standards or the Colorado Model Content Standards.
Planning for Student Learning: Review your school district 's curriculum standards or Colorado Model Content Standards and think about what you want your students to learn, know and be able to do as a result of this unit. Begin gathering student and teacher resources and start thinking about how you will teach and assess students ' learning relative to the content standards you select. Ask yourself:
• What do I need to learn myself in order to teach this unit well? • What kinds of resources will I need to teach this unit? • What types and genres of children’s literature are available? • Are there artifacts, simulations, songs, photographs, etc. I could use? • What human and material resources are available in my community?
Thematic Unit Components
Title Page and Table of Contents - The “Title Page” should feature the title of your unit, grade level(s), the semester you taught the unit, and your program – Elementary PTEP or Post Baccalaureate Licensure Program. Also include your name, your cooperating teacher’s name, and the name of the elementary school and school district in