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Grade 3 Unit 3 The Wonder of Shelters
Immerse your child in an exciting exploration of human history and culture with The Wonder of Shelters unit!
This engaging curriculum takes students on a journey through time, delving into the fascinating world of shelters in different climates and regions. From ancient dwellings to modern structures, students will gain a deep understanding of how human shelter has evolved over time.
Through captivating stories and hands-on activities, your child will develop a profound appreciation for the ways in which shelter reflects the needs, resources, and creativity of diverse communities around the world. The unit places a strong emphasis on literacy skills, ensuring that your child's reading and writing abilities continue to flourish. With a focus on the Syllable Phase of Literacy, students will participate in fun games and activities designed to strengthen their foundational skills.
Moreover, The Wonder of Shelters unit seamlessly integrates various subjects, offering a holistic learning experience. From understanding the impact of thermal energy on shelter design to exploring how natural forces shape the land and influence shelter requirements, students will gain valuable insights into science, social studies, and math concepts.
By creating diorama versions of historical shelters and engaging in storytelling activities, your child will not only enhance their knowledge but also develop key skills such as creativity, critical thinking, and multicultural awareness.
Take advantage of this opportunity to ignite your child's curiosity and wonder with The Wonder of Shelters unit.
This purchase includes one digital curriculum unit with 15 days of lesson plans and 5 days of flexible projects. This unit will inspire you with beautiful images, clear instructions and exciting project ideas.
And that's not all. You will also gain access to the Wonder Hub, which includes supporting documents, videos, resources, and community.
The Wonder of Shelters
Learning Standards
Concept 1: Stories and other texts help us learn about ourselves, our families, and our communities.
Connection: You will bring the world to your child as you tell about climate, resources and how people connect to these aspects of the world and create shelter for themselves and their community.
Concept 2: Curiosity and wonder lead us to new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us.
Connection: Through creating models of some of the shelters they hear about, your child will have a direct experience of the idea phase of building shelter.
In this unit, you will tell stories about shelters. Have stories ready to tell, or use a chapter book about shelter. There are many suggestions for you to choose from in this unit. You can continue using the Jakob Streit books as well since the Hebrew people in the books are searching for the homeland. If you finished 'And There Was Light' last month, you could go on to 'Journey to the Promised Land.' The theme of shelters and the stories to match will be the backdrop for all skill-building this month. There will be practical work as well as a focus on literacy. Your child will have opportunities to create diorama versions of each shelter; see the Appendix for a schedule and suggested materials.
Social Studies:
Concept 1: Learning about Indigenous peoples nurtures multicultural awareness and respect for diversity.
Connection: Your child will hear stories about people in diverse climates and locations to help them understand the needs of people in possibly unfamiliar places.
Concept 2: People from diverse cultures and societies share some common experiences and aspects of life.
Connection: Everyone needs shelter! You'll first make the connection through your story of the Hebrew people in their search for the homeland. You'll continue the theme of creating home as you tell of people from around the world.
Science:
Concept 1: Thermal energy can be produced and transferred.
Connection: In many climates worldwide, a shelter's primary purpose is to stay warm. Your child will begin to understand how the choice of materials and the use of fire supports a warm and safe shelter.
Concept 2: Wind, water, and ice change the shape of the land.
Connection: The shape of the land can impact the climate, the resources available and the resulting shelter needs. Your child will hear descriptions of diverse lands as they discover traditional shelters.
Math:
Concept: Regular increases and decreases in patterns can be identified and used to make generalizations.
Connection: Recognizing patterns can support the craft of making shelter such as the use of ice blocks for making igloos.