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This Architecture: It's Elementary!—Fifth Grade unit plan also includes:
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Young citizens construct an understanding of urban planning in this cross-curricular unit. Covering every aspect of city development from the political, economic, and social influences to sustainable building practices, this 10-lesson series will give your class a new appreciation for the communities they live in.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
NGSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Include this unit in an elementary STEAM program
- Integrate these lessons into a social studies unit on the architecture of different civilizations
- Give children the choice of completing the various activities independently or with a partner
Classroom Considerations
- Resource includes images of architecture from the state of Michigan, but you can supplement images of buildings characteristic of your own region
- Though designed for the fifth grade, these lessons can be used across the upper-elementary and middle school grades
Pros
- Background information is provided that supports teachers with implementing these lessons
- Includes a script for a short play that models the urban planning process
- Engages learners with hands-on design and construction activities
- Key vocabulary is included with each lesson
Cons
- None