Children’s Comprehensive Curriculum

In this Assignment, you will create two lesson plans that address the integration of content areas and learning domains through a theme based approach.

This Assignment has two parts. The first is the selection of an age appropriate, meaningful topic: one that represents both the interests of the children and the educational goals of the curriculum. Consider that long-term engagement in multi-sensory experiences is essential to a good topic selection. Please use the Unit 8 APA Template found in Course Documents.

The second is writing two lesson plans for the identified topic, each plan representing a different domain of the Children’s Comprehensive Curriculum model.

Part 1:

Select a topic to use as the focus of your lesson plans. The topic should be one that is of interest to children: something in their everyday experience that invites exploration. It should also be a topic that fits with learning standards created by government or professional organizations.

Part 2:

Write 2 Lesson Plans each based on a different domain from the Children’s Comprehensive Curriculum model. Each lesson plan, though from a separate domain, will be focused on the same topic. The domains are:

• The Aesthetic Domain
• The Affective Domain
• The Cognitive Domain
• The Language Domain
• The Physical Domain
• The Social Domain

Your lesson plan must be presented in the template provided. Two plans from two different domains; both focused on the same topic. Note: There are examples in Appendix A of your text Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum, 5th ed., pp. 488–494, however they are not presented in the same template form you will be using.

Your project should include a one page introduction (150–300 words) in your project naming and supporting the topic as a good selection. Then, integrate the topic into two separate lesson plans presented in the provided template (1 page each), written in Standard American English, in a 12-point font size (Arial or Times New Roman) with one-inch margins and APA style citations. Include a title page and a reference page (but these are not included in the three page requirement). Be sure to do a spelling and grammar check of your work. For help with citations/references please refer to the APA Quick Reference Guide under Course Resources and also visit the Writing Center.

Writing Requirements and Guidelines:

Your Assignment should include:

• Cover page
  • Provide your name, title of Assignment, course and unit number, and date
• Body
  • Complete the Unit 8 Template, including at least 2–3 sentences addressing each topic
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• Reference list
  • Sources in APA format
  • You must use your text and two additional sources

Assignment Guidelines:

• Complete Unit 8 Template
• Times New Roman 12 point font, Double-spaced
• Written adhering to the guidelines of Standard American English. This means that your thoughts should be well-organized, logical, and unified as well as original with the viewpoint and purpose clearly established and sustained. Standard American English guidelines also include the use of correct grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure.
• Written in APA Formatting and Citation style