Online Class: Unit Studies 101

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11Lessons
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14Exams &
Assignments -
4Hours
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0.4CEUs
Course Description
Mastering the Art of Unit Studies: An Engaging Two-Part Journey
Are you passionate about crafting enriching learning experiences for your students? Whether you're a homeschooling parent or an innovative educator, the technique of creating unit studies is a powerful tool to engage young minds deeply and meaningfully. Our two-part course provides an extensive guide on how to master this dynamic teaching approach, with an exciting deep dive into baseball as a captivating subject.
Understanding the Unit Study Approach:
Unit studies, at their core, are cross-curricular explorations of singular topics, connecting multiple subjects around one central theme. This holistic approach ensures learning is contextual, relevant, and deeply engaging. For instance, a topic like "Rainforests" could encompass biology, geography, conservation ethics, indigenous cultures, and even art.
Part 1: Crafting Comprehensive Unit Studies
This segment delves into the nuts and bolts of creating a unit study:
- Lesson 1: Grasp the foundational techniques to formulate impactful unit studies, ensuring that each lesson is engaging and effective.
- Lesson 2: Understand the nuances of tailoring unit studies to cater to individual learner's interests and academic needs. For instance, if a student is fascinated by ancient Egypt, how can we turn this passion into an expansive learning experience?
- Lesson 3: Delve into aligning your central topic with various academic disciplines, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience.
- Lesson 4: With the vast expanse of resources available, both online and offline, this lesson guides you in curating and compiling the most effective materials for your chosen topic.
Part 2: A Home Run with Baseball:
Using the foundational knowledge from Part 1, we dive into the world of baseball as our chosen topic. But why baseball? This sport, beyond its obvious athletic components, has been deeply intertwined with American history, society, and culture.
- Lesson 5: Understand the broader connections of baseball, from its roots to its significance in modern culture.
- Lesson 6: Explore the artistry within baseball, from stadium designs to iconic sports photography and memorabilia.
- Lesson 7: Dive into the science behind baseball - the physics of a curveball or the biology of a player's reflexes.
- Lesson 8: Appreciate the music inspired by the sport, from classic anthems to contemporary hits that capture the essence of the game.
- Lesson 9: Decode the mathematics behind baseball stats, understanding averages, projections, and more.
- Lesson 10: Engage with baseball in literature, exploring memoirs of legendary players or fiction inspired by poignant moments on the field.
Concluding our course, Lesson 11 is all about cementing knowledge through real-world experiences. Field trips provide hands-on learning opportunities, making abstract concepts tangible. Whether it's a visit to a historic baseball stadium or a meeting with a local player, the world becomes a vibrant classroom.
Why Choose This Course?
Educational trends, as per recent statistics, show a rising preference for holistic, interest-driven learning approaches. Unit studies perfectly fit this mold, making learning memorable and impactful. By the end of our course, not only will you be equipped to craft your own unit studies on diverse topics, but you'll also have a meticulously detailed blueprint on baseball as an interdisciplinary subject.
Enroll now and transform your teaching approach, making every lesson a grand slam!
Course Lessons
Lesson 1. Crafting Dynamic Unit Studies: Engaging and Integrative Learning Experiences
Lesson 1 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-1-WordSearch-10867.pdf
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: An Introduction
Assessment: Lesson 1 Exam
Lesson 2. Crafting Unit Studies: Aligning with State Standards and Child's Learning Style
Lesson 2 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-2-Downloadable-10868.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam
Lesson 3. Exploring the Past: Integrating Social Studies into Unit Studies
Lesson 3 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-3-Activity-10869.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam
Lesson 4. Harnessing Diverse Resources for In-Depth Learning
Lesson 4 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-4-WorkSheet-10870.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 4 Exam
Lesson 5. Baseball as a Bridge: Connecting History, Economics, and Culture in Education
Lesson 5 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-5-Activity-10871.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam
Lesson 6. The Artistry Behind Baseball Cards
Lesson 6 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-6-WorkSheet-10872.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 6 Exam
Lesson 7. The Anatomy of a Perfect Pitch
Lesson 7 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-7-HomeWork-10873.pdf
Complete: Lesson 7 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 7 Exam
Lesson 8. Harmonizing America's Pastime
Lesson 8 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-8-WorkSheet-10874.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 8 Exam
Lesson 9.
Lesson 9 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-9-WorkSheet-10875.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 9 Exam
Lesson 10. Poetry in Motion: 'Casey at the Bat' and its Literary Devices
Lesson 10 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-10-Downloadable-10876.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 10 Exam
Lesson 11. Engaging the Senses at a Baseball Game: A Multi-faceted Exploration
Lesson 11 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-11-HomeWork-10877.pdf
Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments
Complete: Lesson 11 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 11 Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Design a customized unit study plan that incorporates individual learning preferences and aligns with state educational standards.
- Identify the interdisciplinary connections within a unit study topic and explain how these connections enhance overall learning.
- Determine your child's learning style using identified models (visual, auditory, kinesthetic) to tailor the unit study for effective learning.
- Identify the state's learning standards relevant to your curriculum design to ensure all required topics are covered.
- Define the historical and cultural impact of lacrosse, including its origins and shift in social significance post-European contact.
- Demonstrate the ability to integrate art theory and practical skills by creating an original piece inspired by cell-level details in biology.
- Demonstrate the ability to create an annotated bibliography by compiling a list of at least five reliable sources, including detailed notes on their relevance.
- Identify and evaluate the credibility of at least three diverse online sources by analyzing their authorship and reliability in the context of your research topic.
- Analyze the effects of race relations within baseball, specifically through the examination of the Negro League and its significance in U.S. history, by explaining historical shifts and societal impacts.
- Demonstrate the ability to integrate the principles of baseball history into broader social and economic contexts by giving examples of key developments and their impacts on American culture.
- Analyze and explain the emotional impact of sports photography by evaluating lighting, color, and composition in selected images.
- Create a visual representation of baseball by applying learned techniques in photography, painting, or digital art based on analyzed examples.
- Define the concept of force by illustrating how it applies when a baseball is pitched and hit using simple examples.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
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