Students will be able to recognize that dinosaurs have unique characteristicts and basic needs that can be observed and studied by the end of this unit.

How could it connect to your students specifically?

I am currently working with 4 year olds in a preschool classroom. Most students were in the 3 year old preschool program together and now are in the 4 year old Pre-K classroom. We have 16 students currently. They have a strong community and friendship and they all absolutly love dinosaurs!

How would you assess it?

In ECE students are assesed using TS Gold standards. Assesment measurability can be done such as draw and tell, vocabulary books, or picture walks.

How does the goal connect to language demands?

I have students who speak vietmanese, spanish, and sign language so for important vocab words we will learn how to say it in a variety of ways.

cognitive demand?

Dinosaur unit will be included throughout science, math, crafts, and literacy components.

Standards?

CO Academic Pre-K Science Standards:

Physical Science
Students recognize that the physical properties of objects and/or materials help us understand the world. SC.P.1.2

Students recognize there are cause-and-effect relationships related to matter and energy. SC.P.1.2

Life Science
Students recognize that living things have unique characteristics and basic needs that can be observed and studied. SC.P.2.1

What is the most important thing you've needed to consider about unit planning? I have needed to consider the specific topics i will be covering over the specific amount of time that the lesson will be taught.