Unit Theme Sub-Themes

Literacy 2010-2011 Unit Theme Sub-Themes

Unit Theme 1: I’m in School! Science Sub-Themes Social Studies Sub-Themes Body parts Rules and procedures Five senses Getting to know the classroom environment Jobs at School and Home Multiculturalism connections

Unit Theme 2: Fall Fun with Friends Science Sub-Themes Social Studies Sub-Themes Fall seasonal changes/weather Friends around the world Leaves, apples, and pumpkins Fall Changes Fall preparations (e.g., animals bury food for winter) Fall Places (Maps) Fall activities (e.g., harvesting) Multiculturalism connections

Unit Theme 3: Families Everywhere Science Sub-Themes Social Studies Sub-Themes Cooking Family members and their roles Family traits/genetics Thanksgiving celebrations Pets School family Multiculturalism connections

Unit Theme 4: Winter Around the World Science Sub-Themes Social Studies Sub-Themes Winter seasonal changes Winter Holidays Water and ice Adapting to Winter Winter preparations (e.g., hibernation) Changes over time Winter activities Multiculturalism connections

Unit Theme 5: Healthy Habits, Healthy Minds! Science Sub-Themes Social Studies Sub-Themes Nutrition and hygiene Foods from around the World Food pyramid and healthy foods Where does food come from? Exercise Dental health Multiculturalism connections Literacy 2010-2011 Unit theme Sub-Themes

Unit Theme 6: Hero’s and Helpers Science Sub-Themes Social Studies Sub-Themes Dental health continued Community helpers Inventions Black history Astronomy (e.g., Benjamin Banneker) Heroes in our world Volcanoes Multiculturalism connections

Unit Theme 7: On the Move! Science Sub-Themes Social Studies Sub-Themes Wheels What is transportation? Motion and force (e.g., magnets) Where can we go? Sink and float History of transportation and technology Water/air/land Multiculturalism connections

Unit Theme 8: Spring is in the Air! Science Sub-Themes Social Studies Sub-Themes Spring seasonal changes Spring holidays (Easter) Spring preparations/activities (e.g., gardening) Spring Changes Earth day (e.g., recycling and pollution) Going to the market Life cycles (e.g., plant, butterfly) Multiculturalism connections

Unit Theme 9: Animals Around Us Science Sub-Themes Social Studies Sub-Themes Animals and offspring Animals at Work Animals on land Animal Habitats around the world (geography) Animals in water Animal habitats Multiculturalism connections

Unit Theme 10: School’s Out for Summer Science Sub-Themes Social Studies Sub-Themes Summer season changes Closing ceremonies Summer preparations Getting ready for Kindergarten/1st grade Summer activities Multiculturalism connections