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Candace Chandler
Kindergarten
Table of Contents
1. Title Page
2. Table of Contents
3. Introduction and Rationale
4. Letter to Parents
5. Unit Sequence Grid
(Teacher Content Knowledge)
6. Integration Planning Web
7. Lesson Plans
8. References
Introduction and Rationale
Teaching children about autumn is important, because it helps them to
develop a deeper understanding of change around them. Standard 9 of the Alabama
Course of Study (ALCOS) Science is relevant to my unit on autumn. Seeing that
this topic is very broad, Standard 9 allows you as a teacher to incorporate effective
objectives that will allow your students to explore all the characteristics and
symbols of autumn. Learning about these characteristics and symbols teaches
children to be more aware of the different changes that occur during autumn.
I selected the goals and objectives for my unit based on my CT’s curriculum
guide on my specific dates, the theme, content subject, skills that I want to work on
with my students, and grade level. I also want to prepare my students to be able to
collaborate in small group setting with their peers. This social skill will help them
as they transition to the 1st grade.
Dear Parents,
This week our class will be focusing on autumn!
We will be learning all about the characteristics,
symbols, and changes that are associated with this
great season. Learning about autumn will help your
children develop a deeper understanding of change
around them. Here is a list of the activities that we will
be doing:
Math: Students will create pumpkin number strips
(Skip counting by 10)
Science: Students will learn about the many changes
animals make during autumn. (Autumn Animal Fact
Booklets)
Social Studies: Students will learn all about the effects
that autumn has on them. (Autumn pamphlets)
Art: Students will create leaf rubbings using real
leaves.
Language Arts: Students create autumn acrostic
poetry.
Unit Sequence Grid
Day/Date
Content Topic
Corresponding
Goal(s)
Corresponding
Performance
Objective(s)
Corresponding AL
Course of Study
Standards & NETS
(technology benchmarks)
Monday
(October
31, 2011)
Science/ K
TSW understand the
changes that animals
make in order to
prepare themselves
for the fall season.
TSW
demonstrate
his/her
understanding
about the
changes that
animals make in
order to prepare
themselves for
the fall season.
ALCOS 6.) Compare
size, shape, structure, and
basic needs of living
things.
The students
should have a
general
understanding
of how things
change as the
season
changes.
NSES- Life Science
TSW create
“Autumn
Animal” fact
booklets to
demonstrate their
understanding
about the
changes that
animals make to
prepare
themselves for
the fall season.
Tuesday
(Novemb
er 1,
2011)
Mathematics/
K
The students
should have a
general
TSW understand how
to count in sequence
to 100 without
starting with the
number 1.
TSW
demonstrate
his/her concepts
of number sense
by using one-toone
ALCOS 2.) Count
forward beginning from a
given number within the
known sequence (instead
of having to begin at 1).
understanding
about having
number sense
in order to
count in
sequence
from 0 to 100
Wednesd
ay
Social
Studies/ K
(Novemb
er 2,
2011)
TSW have
limited prior
knowledge
about the
changes that
the seasons
bring upon
family and
themselves
Thursday
(Novemb
er 3,
2011)
Language
Arts/ K
The students
should have a
general
understanding
of writing
about a
specific topic.
correspondence.
(10-100)
NCTM- Number and
Operations
TSW create
pumpkin number
strips to
demonstrate their
understanding
about skip
counting by 10.
TSW understand the
effects that the
seasons have on
them.
TSW create
autumn
pamphlets
ALCOS 8.) Describe
effects of different
seasons on self and
family.

Needing to wear a
coat in winter.
Self and Family
TSW be able to read
and write basic facts
about the fall season.
TSW
demonstrate
his/her
understanding of
being able to
write about the
fall season.
ALCOS 8.) Use
brainstorming, drawing,
and discussion as
elements of prewriting in
the writing process
National Standards:
Standard 5: Students
employ a wide range of
TSW create
strategies as they write
acrostic poems to and use different writing
demonstrate their process elements
understanding
appropriately to
about the many
communicate with
changes that
different audiences for a
occur when the
Friday
Art/ K
Novembe
r 4, 2011)
The students
should have a
general
understanding
about artwork
being used to
express a
certain topic.
TSW create works of
art using a variety of
materials.
fall season
approaches.
variety of purposes.
TSW
demonstrate
his/her concept
of understanding
that created
imagery stands
as a work of art.
ALCOS 1.) Use selected
materials to produce
works of art.
TSW create leaf
sketches to
demonstrate their
understanding
about creating
works of art
using a variety of
materials.
NSAE- Visual Arts
Teacher Content Knowledge
I selected the goals and objectives for my unit based on my CT’s curriculum guide on my
specific dates, the theme, content subject, skills that I want to work on with my students, and
grade level. I also want to prepare my students to be able to collaborate in small group setting
with their peers. This social skill will help them as they transition to the 1st grade.
The role of a pre-assessment is to guide the teachers’ instructional practices within the
classroom, in order to meet all learners where they are. The role of the Alabama Course of Study
is to make sure the teacher follows a specific curriculum that the state department has written.
More specifically, it serves as a curriculum guide for classroom teachers within the state of
Alabama. It also serves as a plan for teachers as they differentiate instruction across content
areas. Although, teachers may use other tools, the ALCOS is the primary guide for instruction.
Lesson Plans (Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, Language Arts, and Art)
The following resources were used during instructional planning of my unit: internet websites,
Alabama Course of Study, children’s literature, and research- based strategies I learned during
literacy and content block.
(Sources cites in Bibliography)
Integration Planning Web
Science
Language Arts
TSW be able to read
and write basic facts
about the fall season.
Art
TSW create works of
art using a variety of
materials.
Autumn
Social Studies
TSW understand the
effects that the
seasons have on
them.
TSW understand the
changes that animals
make in order to
prepare themselves
for the fall season.
Math
TSW understand how
to count in sequence
to 100 without
starting with the
number 1.
Culminating Activity
 TSW turn the classroom into a Fall Festival!
 TSW will present all the work that they have done over the week during
“Show and Tell”
 TSW be set up at different stations
 Popcorn and hot chocolate
 Educational fall games
 Face painting
 Administrators, other teachers, and parents will be able to attend
References
Content Sources:
CD’s
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Autumn (Or What It Feels Like Fall) (Audio CD 2010)
Autumn Breeze (Audio CD 1998)
Autumn Leaves (Audio CD 1998)
Autumn Action Songs (Audio CD 2010)
A Sunday in Autumn (Audio CD 1995)
Teacher Resources:
 Alabama Course of Study
DVD’s
 Let’s Explore… Autumn and Winter (2011)
 Tractor Ted in Autumn Time (2011)
 Weather for Children: All About Climate and Seasons (2011)
Technology Resources:
Computer Software:
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http://www.primarygames.com/seasons/fall/games.htm
http://www.starfall.com
http://www.theteachersguide.com/falllessonplans.htm
http://www.scholastic.com/kids/stacks/games
Websites:
Fall. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.kidsknowit.com
This website brings your students on a fun and interactive journey through the autumn season.
This website offers free educational movies, games, and quizzes. If students do not obtain 80%
comprehension will be instructed to watch this movie a second time, and then try to answer the
quiz questions.
Fall. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.TheTeacher’sGuide.com
This website is an excellent resource for teachers. This website offers: lesson plans and ideas,
themes, printouts, songs, book activities, technology, whiteboards, interactive links, virtual field
trips, educational software, magazines, and professional development all about autumn!
Fall. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.primarygames.com
This interactive website allows students to learn all about autumn in a fun way! Students can
create fall coloring books, fall crafts, and have lots of fun playing games. This website also
provides PGTV (Primary Games Television) where students can watch short videos about
autumn.
Fall. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.abcya.com
ABCya.com is the leading website in free educational kids computer games and activities for
elementary-aged students to learn on the web. All children’s educational computer activities
were created and approved by certified school teachers. For fall, students can play games, do fall
activities, and make and carve a virtual pumpkin online and save and share it after they print it
off.
Fall. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.dltk-holidays.com
This interactive website is an excellent resource for students and teachers. Students can create
and print coloring pages, create fall crafts, play games, complete puzzles, create poems and
songs, and complete fall worksheets. Teachers can get fall bulletin board ideas and links to other
websites and fall classroom activities.
Children’s Books
1. Brown, M. (1982). Arthur’s Halloween. New York, NY: Little, Brown and Company.
Bright color images and the famous Arthur will capture the attention of all students.
Students will enjoy learning all about Arthur’s Halloween experience. The book teaches
that you shouldn't judge somebody by what other people tell you. This book is good for
kids 4-8.
2. Brown, M. (2006). Arthur Jumps into Fall. New York, NY: Little, Brown and Company.
Students will enjoy learning all about fall in a fun way with the famous Arthur. In Arthur
Jumps into Fall, Arthur's dad gives him a special job to do-raking the leaves in the
backyard. After gathering a big pile of leaves, Arthur decides to take a break and ends up
jumping in the pile of leaves with Pal, scattering them everywhere. Just then, Arthur's
friends show up to help and they each take turns raking. Soon the job is done . . . until
they all jump in for a leaf party!
3. DePaola, T. (1989). The Art Lesson. New York, NY: The Trumpet Club.
Students will enjoy reading all about Tommy wanting to be an artist when he grows up
in, The Art Lesson. Although, students will also learn that if you follow the rules in
school, that maybe the teacher will be nice enough to compromise with you if you want
to do something different than the rest of the class. This book is an excellent resource
when teaching an art lesson to elementary aged students.
4. Fowler, A. (1992). How Do You Know It’s Fall? Danbury, CT: Children’s Press Inc.
Students will enjoy learning all about how they will know when the fall season is
approaching. This book explains to students in a simplistic manner the many changes
that occur in animals, nature, weather, school, sports, and most importantly in
themselves. Students will also enjoy looking at the bright images as you read the story.
5. Hallinan, P. (1992). Today Is Halloween! Lake Forest, IL: Forest House Publishing
Company, Inc.
Students will enjoy learning all about Halloween with this fun-filled book! The images
are bright and very colorful. Students will love hearing the silly riddles that the children
tell in this book. This book is great to read for Halloween.
6. Harris, C. (2008). Apple Harvest. Mankato, MN: Capstone Press.
Fall is full of change! Leaves change colors, squirrels gather nuts, and even the clothes
we wear are different. Students will love learning all about the best season of the year
with this book. Also, the bright color images will grasp the students’ attention more and
more as you turn the page. Students will want make this their all time favorite book
during the fall season.
7. Klingel, C. (2001). Fall. Chanhassen, MN: The Child’s World, Inc.
Students will enjoy learning all about the fall season. This book also explains to students
in a simplistic manner the many changes that occur in animals, farming, nature, weather,
school, and most importantly in themselves. Students will also enjoy using the glossary in
the back of the book to create their own fall stories and/or acrostic poetry.
8. Rustad, M. (2008). Animals in Fall. Mankato, MN: Capstone Press.
In fall, animals are busy getting ready for winter. The students will learn and visually see
how hard animals work to make sure they have enough food and shelter for the cold
winter ahead. Student and teachers will enjoy the glossary, doing research on the fun-fill
internet websites given, and the read more sections of this book. This is a great resource
for teachers when doing a unit on the fall season.
9. Stein, D. (2007). Leaves. New, NY: Penguin Young Readers Group.
Whimsical images and delightful portrayal of the wonders of nature will definitely
capture the attention of all students. This is a very cute story about a young bear whose
never seen leaves fall off of a tree before. He’s questioning should he put the leaves back
or should he take a nap in them. Students will enjoy reading this book to find out what
decision the young bear makes.
10. Woodworth, V. (1998). Do Cows Turn Colors In The Fall? Chanhassen, MN: The
Child’s World, Inc.
Students will enjoy reading this fun-filled book! In the book are simple, humorous
rhymes that ask a series of questions about things that appear in the fall. Bright images
and familiar animals will keep students wanting to know, “What’s next?” This book is a
big hit for students during the fall season.