Unit Studies for Teachers
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Get the basic facts in a nutshell about unit studies: definition, advantages, disadvantages, types, and how to use unit studies. 1-1...
1-1 Introduction 1-2 The Unit Study Concept: What It Is, What It Isn't 1-3 Pre-Planned Unit Studies 1-4 How Do You Use a Unit Study? 1-5 Some Final Thoughts 1-6 ResourcesLesson 2: How We Learn, Teach, and Tailor a Unit Study to Fit
Here you'll get a brief overview of the various methods of teaching and learning to see where unit studies may fit into your educational...
2-1 Introduction 2-2 Styles of Learning: Determining Your Children's Favorites 2-3 Basic Styles of Teaching 2-4 Tailoring a Unit Study to Their Learning Styles 2-5 ResourcesLesson 3: Thematic Springboards Part I: Subject Unit Study Ideas
For inspiration before digging into the nuts and bolts of constructing a unit study, here's where we delve into the many types of unit studies....
3-1 Introduction 3-2 Language Arts 3-3 Social Studies 3-4 Science/Technology 3-5 Math 3-6 Fine Arts 3-7 Bible/Spiritual 3-8 ResourcesLesson 4: Thematic Springboards Part II: Topical Unit Study Ideas
In this second part we delve into the many types of unit studies based around a particular topic. The examples include hints on devising your own...
4-1 Introduction 4-2 Careers 4-3 Calendar 4-4 Activity/Kinesthetic 4-5 A Potpourri of Themes 4-6 Umbrella Studies 4-7 ResourcesLesson 5: Building Blocks & Boilerplates: Tools for Creating Unit Studies Part I
Consider this lesson and the next your shopping mall for building your unit studies. From handy kitchen items to the best all-purpose...
5-1 Introduction 5-2 Simple Gifts 5-3 Basic Learning Tools Worth the Investment 5-4 ResourcesLesson 6: Building Blocks & Boilerplates: Tools for Creating Unit Studies Part II
This is the second course of the meat & potatoes feast from the last lesson. Consider these two lessons your mall for building top rate unit...
6-1 Introduction 6-2 Games & Simulations 6-3 High-tech Techniques -- or -- Betcha Didn't Think Your PC Could Do That! 6-4 A Plethora of Pretty Papers 6-5 ResourcesLesson 7: Putting it All Together on an Ocean Cruise: Build Your Own Study Now!
Step by step you'll watch a completed case study take shape -- one which you can adapt easily for your own use! Following examples and...
7-1 Introduction 7-2 Planning the Framework: Developing Objectives to Match Your Vision 7-3 The Research: Gathering What You Need 7-4 Weeding, Trimming, and Reaping the Harvest 7-5 ResourcesLesson 8: Wrapping Up Your Unit Studies
This lesson covers some of the types of records you may wish to keep as you do your unit studies which involve a minimum of extra work. It also...
8-1 Introduction 8-2 Assessment Materials 8-3 Organizing Your Material 8-4 Resources
