ELE 4770: Integrated Thematic UnitThematic Unit PresentationsScience KitActivity File Instructions (See attached Sample)ELE 4770: LiveText Requirements for Thematic Unit due March 23, 2011.Name: ELE 4770: Integrated Thematic Unit RubricLetter to Families (15) Due March 23, 2011 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Salutation has no errors in capitalization and punctuation (2) Theme is explained (2) All activities in subject area are clearly outlined (2) Sentences are well constructed (no fragments) (no run-ons) (3) Closing has no errors in capitalization and punctuation (2) No errors in spelling (2) Format- Complies with all the requirements for a friendly letter (2)Resources (15) Due January 26, 2011 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Topic is well researched for optimum student learning. List of resources are APA format All lines after the first line of each entry in your reference list should be indented one-half inch from the left margin. (2) Authors' names are inverted (last name first); give the last name and initials for all authors (2) Entries should be alphabetized by the last name (2) Capitalize the first letter of the first word of a title/ subtitle, the first word after a colon or a dash in the title, and proper nouns. (2) Separate page from unit labeled and centered at the top of the page (2) All text should be double-spaced (2) No errors in spelling (1) Punctuation is correct throughout (2)Lesson Plans (10points each, total of 120 pts. Due WeeklyPointInitiatingMathMathMathScienceScienceScienceSSSSSSCreativeCulminating1Name of Lesson/ Content-area stated1Illinois State Standards and Goals2Objective clearly stated for student learning1Materials list is accurate and comprehensive11Adaptation stated ininstructional sequence1Extension1Evaluation1Technology2/2/112/9/112/9/112/16/112/16/112/23/112/23/113/9/113/9/113/23/113/2/112/2/11Assessment Activity (15) Due March 30, 2011 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Binder attached bound (3) Includes cover sheet (3) Includes table of contents including page numbers of unit (3) Neatly labeled tabs (3) Professional appearance (3) No ErrorsEarly Childhood, Elementary, and Middle Level Education Department ELE 4770: Methods and Curriculum in the Primary GradesInstructor: Dana StoddenOffice: Buzzard Building 2210 Email: [email protected] Hours: Monday/Wednesday 12:30-3:00 p.m. or by appointment.Phone: Office: 581-7900Class Meetings: Wednesday 4:30- 7:00 p.m. Buzzard Hall 2430Unit Theme: Educators as creators of effective educational environments, integrating diverse students, subjects, strategies, societies, and technologiesCourse Description: Study of curriculum and techniques for teaching mathematics, science, and social studies in the primary grades, as well as planning lessons and units of instruction. Prerequisites & Concurrent Enrollment: ELE 3250. University Teacher Education requirements apply and department requirementsfor enrollment must be met, including an expectation of second semester Junior standing.Course Purpose: Building on knowledge of human growth and development, as well as an awareness of learning and the means of facilitating and stimulating learning, this course addresses three major areas of the primary curriculum: mathematics, science, and social studies. This course will focus on students' involvement in planning lessons and activities appropriate for mathematics, science, and social studies in the primary grades. Course Textbooks: Charlesworth, R. & Lind, K.K. (2007). Math & science for young children. NY: Thompson-Delmar Learning. Wallace, M. (2006). Social studies: All day, every day in early childhood classroom. NY: Thompson- Delmar Learning. Supplemental Material: Live Text Teaching Model: The Information-Processing Models- Information-processing models emphasize ways of enhancing the human being’s innate drive to make sense of the world by acquiring and organizing data, sensing problems and generating solutions to them, and developing concepts and language for conveying them.Joyce, B., Weil, M., & Calhoun, E. (2009). Models of teaching. (8th ed.). Boston: Pearson.Dispositions: Teacher candidates in the department of EC/ELE/MLE will exhibit professional ethical practices, effective communication, sensitivity to diversity, the ability to provide varied teaching practices evidenced in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere for learning. Live Text Assessment Requirement: For those classes with Live Text or Practicum- If the portfolio or Live Text requirements are rated, by the instructor, to have been completed in less than a satisfactory manner then no more than a "D" may be earned in the class regardless of the number of points earned.StandardsCourse Requirements & demonstrated competencies with the following standards:- Illinois Professional Teaching Standards (IPTS): http://www.isbe.net/profprep/standards.htm - Illinois Core Technology Standards (ICTS): www.isbe.state.il/profprep/standards.htm - Illinois Core Language Arts Standards (ICLAS): http:// www.isbe.NET/profprep/CASDvr/pdfs/24110_corelangarts_sts.pdf - National Association of Education for Young Children Standards (NAEYC): http://www.naeyc.org/accreditation/nextera.asp Outcomes specific to ELE 4770:Students will:- Provide: a contextual base for helping children construct fundamental concepts in math and science through experiences thatare designed to meet each child’s developmental needs. - Demonstrate mathematical skills, concepts, and procedures and how to promote young children’s mathematical understanding and their ability to apply mathematical skills in varied context. - Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental scientific concepts and processes and how to promote young children’s development of scientific knowledge and skills, including their use of scientific thinking, reasoning, and inquiry. - Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental concepts, skills, and modes of inquiry in social studies and how to promote young children’s development of knowledge and skills in this area. - Develop competence in planning, teaching and assessing themed learning activities that meet state goals and standards. Revised Fall, 2009/May 2010- Demonstrate alternative methods of achieving similar learning outcomes including constructivist methods and higher order and critical thinking skills. - Provide for the uniqueness of individuals, recognizing the