Amistad Integrated Unit Healther Toothaker, Karissa Stolzman, Taylor Napoletano, Robert Pinsker
Goal: Create Integrated Unit Create a project based assessment (Skills/Content) Include Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies and Engineering (Content/Skills)
Constraints vs. Flexibility Constraints Math Curriculum- District Assessments (Timing) Language Arts Curriculum – District Assessment Flexibility In Science Social Studies (Aligned with Language Arts) Engineering
“Unpacking” What do they need to know and be able to do? Skills SkillsKnowledge Example Language Arts Example Language Arts
Brainstorming EQ Finding Big Ideas/Common Threads to create EQ Real World Connections (relevant)
Conceptualizing Performance Task Incorporates skills and content from each subject (LA Book/Social Studies) Real world connection- History in New Haven Speaks to Essential Question Leave with Enduring Understanding
GRASPS format Presentation to Students
Building Excitement Eli Whitney – Building A Slave Ship Physical Experience
Extension Activities Navigating Your World Choose Your Own Adventure
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