Layered Curriculum Possibilities:

Level C Foundational learning from collecting information

Tactile
Computer Programs/Apps
Work on interactive/manipulative
(touch screen if available) content
lead computer program/app and fill
out worksheet.
Work on interactive/manipulative
(touch screen if available) content
lead computer program/app and take
a quiz at the end.
Work on interactive/manipulative
(touch screen if available) content
lead computer program/app for 30
minutes and be prepared to tell
instructor 10 new ideas generated.
Create a website or media based
blog using visuals to represent
themes and main ideas from units.
Flash Cards
Make flash cards on a vocabulary
ring with terms from SAW unit.
Include part of speech, synonym,
and your own definition. Review and
learn for 10 minutes each day of
unit.
Make flash cards on a vocabulary
ring with any 10 terms from the SAW
unit. Include part of speech,
synonym, and your own definition.
Review and learn for 10 minutes
each day of unit.
Bulletin board construction
With a partner, design and display a
bulletin board showing (an action,
process, demonstration of an idea
from content area).
Posters
On a poster board, make a full color

Auditory
Taped textbook reading
Listen to the textbook
reading and follow long
in the book. Do the end
of the chapter
questions on paper.
Listen and follow along
with the reading. Do
activities as indicated
on the tape.
Listen and follow along
with the reading. Be
prepared to orally
answer the end of the
chapter questions.
Lectures
Listen to the lecture
and take notes.
Listen to the lecture
and fill out an outline.
Debates
In a group of four, plan
a debate. Use at least 3
sources of information
for your point and
document it. Be
prepared to debate on
day 4.
Read the magazine
article with a friend.
Each of you take a side
and debate it. Be
prepared to summarize
the points of the
debate.
Song Writing
Write a song on

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demonstration of an idea from
content area).
Dioramas
Construct a diorama for any scene in
the text.
Working with 3 classmates, each
construct a diorama depicting
different points of view,
characteristics of subject, etc. Be
prepared to discuss differences.
Constructing books/booklets
Make a booklet persuading (an idea).
Design a booklet as( a person or
character from content area).
Design and illustrate a childrens
book on (how to prevent something
from cause and effect.)
Collages
Make a collage using 3 different
mediums showing ( a type of
propaganda for content area.)
Work with a partner to make a
collage (debating a controversial
topic in the content area). Each
person take an opposing side.
Mobiles
Make a mobile of (an idea showing
order or classification).
Models
Build an edible model of (an object in
content area). Ex. A cell
Build a 3-dimesnional model of (an
object in content area) using
material other than paper.
Board Game
Construct a board game teaching
(subject from content area). The
game must teach all stages. Have 2
classmates play the game.

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least 10 new facts in
the song. Perform it for
me or 3 classmates.

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Level B Applying, discovering, hypothesizing, and problem solving through

different labs
Tactile
Labs:
Complete a lab to determine how
fast a worm moves in m.p.h.

Who jumps farther, you or a

cricket?

What holds more water, a paper

towel or a sponge?

Gallery walks and movement

Complete galleries walk of
photographs from Ralph Ellisons
Invisible Man collection at the
Chicago Art Institute. Create a
frozen tableau demonstrating
themes and ideas observed.

Answer 5 questions:
What are they trying to find out?
What did they think would happen?
What did they do?
What happened?
Where they correct?

Auditory
Speeches and Sounds:
Listen to President Obamas
inauguration speech and
explain the purpose behind his
use of repeated words or
phrases.
Identifying 2 different versions
of (a speech or song). What
discovery can make about how
artists use their voice and tone
to create or emphasize
meaning?
Listen to the sound of thunder
and determine how far away a
lightning storm may be. Explain
your process for calculating.
Debate
Listen to a debate between
Hilary Clinton and Donald
Trump. Who do you think made
valid points about immigration
reform and what is your
solution for immigration policy?
Answer 5 questions:
What are they trying to find out?
What did they think would happen?
What did they do?
What happened?
Where they correct?

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Level A Critical Subjective and Objective Analysis of an idea

Tactile
Research and Inquiry

Auditory
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: All levels require writing to learn

about a topic of interest. Summarizing,
paraphrasing, interviewing, citation
and exploring 3 sources. 3-5
paragraphs with editing procedures.
After playing Nintendo or Xbox one?
Which is better?
Basketball or swimming, which is
better cardio for overall longevity of
health?
Is there a flesh eating bacteria?
Create a 5-10 minute skit with 3
students expressing 3 different points
of view on a theme or idea from a
content area.

: All levels require writing to learn

about a topic of interest. Summarizing,
paraphrasing, interviewing, citation
and exploring 3 sources. 3-5
paragraphs with editing procedures.
Listen to three versions of the star
spangled banner. Rate the
performances closely explain the
artists tone and expression in voice.

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