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This guide explores the concept of educational units, focusing on their structure, purpose, and components. We will define what a unit is and analyze examples to understand how lesson plans fit into the broader curriculum. Participants will collaborate in groups to create unit plan titles, learning how to "chunk" information effectively and draw parallels between educational planning and dressing appropriately. Key components, such as objectives, assessments, and materials needed for each lesson, will be discussed to ensure comprehensive and cohesive units.
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Creating Units Aligning lessons together Chunking information
Oh, what to wear! What goes with what?
Today we will… • Define the term “unit” • Analyze example units • Create unit plan lesson titles in a group • Describe the typical components of a unit
What is a Unit? Collection of lesson plans • Aimed at teaching one general concept or theme • A “Chunk” of information • How is it like dressing appropriately?
How should you think about a Unit? • About a week’s worth of material • Where a test is needed on topics • Breaks in the material being taught
Key points of a Unit • Unit title is written with an action verb • Lesson titles are written with action verbs • Lesson titles describe the lesson
Some Unit Examples • Define Equine Nutrition • Identify Breeds of Beef Cattle • Describe the Principles of Design
Unit: Define Equine Nutrition • Identifying the digestive system • Describe functions of the digestive system • Identifying nutrients and their value • Computing rations
Identifying breeds of beef cattle • Describe the importance of beef cattle to agriculture • Discuss characteristics of beef cattle • Identify Bos Taurus breeds of beef cattle • Identify Bos Indicus breeds of beef cattle
Describe the principles of design • Describe what constitutes a “good” design • Developing a focal point • Using rhythm and line • Using symmetrical and asymmetrical balance
So we see how to “chunk,” now what does it involve? • Lesson plans – what you will need each day • Handouts – to help explain content • Visual Aids – pictures, PowerPoint, computer, TV/DVD, etc.. • Laboratory and Activity Sheets – student opportunity to learn • Everything needed to teach the lessons!!
Group Unit Planning What lessons would you teach for each unit? • Group 1 – Describe the basic principles of food sanitation • Group 2 – Identify soils and their importance • Group 3 – Describe animal nutrition • Group 4 – Identify plant propagation techniques • Group 5– Marketing agricultural products • Group 6– Describe the importance and impact of wildlife on the environment
Review of Unit Planning What is a Unit? • Collection of lesson plans • Aimed at teaching one general concept or theme • A “Chunk” of information What does a Unit plan consist of? • About a week’s worth of material • Where a test is needed on topics – unit test • Breaks in the material being taught • All materials needed to teach each lesson!! Evaluated using the grading rubric Make sure everything “fits” just like our clothing model!
Today we… • Defined the term “unit” • Analyzed example units • Created unit plan lesson titles in a group • Described the typical components of a unit • You will use this information when you create a unit you will teach at your student teaching center—Due the last week of class this semester
On the Horizon… Next Monday: • Lesson Plan is due (posted to your website) with the discussion paper Wednesday: • Creating a unit exam End of Semester: • Your unit is due (based on visit to your student teaching center)
