Integrated Literature Unit

Your Unit 9 Project is an opportunity for you to apply the knowledge and strategies that you explored this term by (1) developing an integrated literature unit that focuses on math, science, and social studies skills, and (2) writing a lesson plan reflection. 

As you know from the material covered in this class, an integrated curriculum is beneficial to teachers and students. When you use a theme (or in the case of this project, a book) you can more effectively teach many concepts and skills. The second part of this project will give you an opportunity to discuss the lesson plans and share why inclusive and anti-bias learning environments are essential. 

Part 1: Integrated Literature Unit 

Step 1: Choose a children’s book that incorporates special needs, diversity, and multicultural education. 

Example: Sign Language ABC by Linda Bove 

Step 2: Using what you have learned throughout this course, you are going to develop math, science, and social studies centers that incorporate the book you chose. These centers should meet the needs of all learners, including diverse learners and cultures. 

Example: Math Center: Students will play a game that matches numbers 1-10 with sign language numbers. Step 3: Complete each math, science, and social studies lesson plan using the template provided. 

Part 2: Lesson Plan Analysis 

After completing Part 1 and using the Part 2-Lesson Plan Reflection portion of the template, write a 2-page reflection that includes answers to the questions below: 1. What math, science, and social studies concepts were addressed in the Integrated Literature Unit? 2. Why is an integrated curriculum unit beneficial for teachers and students? 3. Why is it necessary to create inclusive and anti-bias learning environments? 4. How do behavioral and social-cognitive theories explain the development of social skills? 5. What factors affect social development in learning environments? 

Your writing should be organized, logical and unified, as well as original and insightful. Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics while demonstrating the ability to apply critical thinking skills to illustrate sound reasoning. Be sure to include citations for quotations and paraphrases with references in APA format and style. There should be no plagiarism. Use the project rubric as your guide to ensure that you include all the required contents. 

Your reflection should be approximately 2 pages long, typed, double-spaced and in a 12point font size (Arial or Times New Roman) with one-inch margins. You must include a title page and a reference page (but these do not count in the 2-page guideline).