Differentiated Unit Plan the Great

Differentiated Unit Plan The Great Depression: The Great Depression was a major economic slump in North America, Europe and other industrialized areas of the world. It lasted from 1929 until about 1939. It was the worst economic depression that the Western world has every experienced. Description of the class: A fourth grade class made up of 19 students. Two of the students have learning disabilities - one mild and one severe. There is one student who speaks Spanish as a first language and is struggling with English.

Virginia Standards of Learning: Mathematics 5.3 / Reading 4.6 b. Mathematics Standard 5.3 (addition, estimation, mental computation, calculators) This "Fun with Estimation" (HCISD 2010) game, using calculators, timers, and empty packaging grocery store items, will b.

Grade level: 3rd -- 5th a) allow students to practice their estimation skills in a real life situation after a unit on estimation has been taught; allow students to use mental computation for estimation and addition; allow students to work in cooperative groups in competition with one another learning to be considerate of others, able to resolve conflict, how to be polite and courteous, and what it means to be reliable; allow self-esteem to be built by giving each student a chance to excel in the game (this will also help with instilling a sense of equality of opportunity).

Character Principles: Cooperativeness -- "Do all things without murmurings or disputings" (Philippians 2:14). Courtesy - "And as you would that men should do to you, do you also them likewise" (Luke 6:31). These characteristics can be learned through the Fun with Estimation game as everyone has to cooperate and rely on others to estimate numbers and decide what needs to be purchased. It also teaches courtesy, to be respectful of another person's choices and to wait one's turn.

These character traits are so important in life and they will help the children become people who respect others and work well with others. a. Reading 4.6 b.(collecting information, using resources from media centers online, print and other media resources) Using the media center, the children will find information on the Great Depression -- what caused it, how it affected the people of the United States and in other places of the world. b.

Grade level: 4th a) allow students to learn skills to help them find information about topics that they need to research. This will help them immensely as they go through school. So much information is found online these days, giving students the tools to answer their own questions is a very important aspect of learning. Character Principles: Discipline -- "And that you study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as commanded you" (I Thessalonians 4:11).

Work ethic -- "But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another" (Gal. 6:4). This exercise will be a challenge for students.