Unit Plan Template

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Unit Author

First and Last Name

Caroline Jasper
Kelly Hackenbracht
Jordy Spitale

Authors E-mail Address

cjaspe3@tigers.lsu.edu
khacke3@tigers.lsu.edu
Jspita2@tigers.lsu.edu

Course Name(s)

ELRC

Course Number(s)

4500

Course Section(s)

001

Instructor(s) Name(s)

Debbie Heroman

Unit Overview
Unit Plan Title

The Fifty States

Curriculum-Framing Questions

Goals

What are the broad goals of your unit?

Content Questions

Be familiar with the states zip codes.

Be able to list the first 13 states in alphabetical orders.

Unit Summary

In this unit the students will study the fifty states in the subjects of language arts, history, and
math.
Subject Area(s) (List all subjects that apply)

Language Arts
Math
History
Grade Level [Click box(es) of all grade level(s) that your Unit targets]

K-2
6-8
ESL
Gifted and Talented

3-5
9-12
Resource
Other:

Targeted State Frameworks/Content Standards/Benchmarks

Language Arts:
1. Describe the characteristics, functions, and applications of various types of maps.
2. Compare the uses of different types of maps, including two different types of maps of the
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3. Translate a mental map into sketch form to illustrate relative location, size, and
distances between places
Math:
1.Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
2.Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
3.Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
History:
1. Compare the 13 states in alphabetical order
2. Try to identify the difference between the states.
Student Objectives/Learning Outcomes

Your objectives should be listed on your daily plan.

Procedures

Link your daily plan here link in your group unit folder..
Eg. Lesson 1 Weather Math Debbie Heroman
Approximate Time Needed

Three 45-minute class periods

Prerequisite Skills

Language Arts:
1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of basic understanding of the states
2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard engligh capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Math:
1. Represent and solve problems involving addition and subtraction
2. Work with equal groups of objects to gain foundations for multiplication
History:
1. Demonstrate the 13 states on an inspiration map.
2. Identify your favorite state out of the 13.
3. List the states in alphabetical order.

Materials and Resources

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Technology Hardware (Click boxes of all equipment needed)

Camera
Laser Disk
Computer(s)
Printer
Digital Camera
Projection System
DVD Player
Scanner
Internet Connection
Television

VCR
Video Camera
Video Conferencing Equip.
Other:

Technology Software (Click boxes of all software needed.)

Database/Spreadsheet
Image Processing
Desktop Publishing
Internet Web Browser
E-mail Software
Multimedia
Encyclopedia on CD-ROM

Web Page Development

Word Processing
Other:

Printed Materials

Map of 50 states, Slips of paper labeled by state, Zip Code

Math Worksheet

Supplies

Zip Code Resource, pencils, black markers

Internet Resources

Fifty Nifty States song

Others
Accommodations for Differentiated Instruction

Resource Student

Special needs students will be paired with a regular education

student to assist them in their illustration

Non-Native English
Speaker

Non- Native students will be pulled into a smaller group after

the stduents have broke off to further reinforce directions.

Gifted Student

Gifted students will be encouraged to attempt to make the

instructions.

Student Assessment

How are you going to assess the whole unit? I am including a unit plan rubric for you to use.

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