The goals and objectives of this curricular unit are multi modal. First, science is used as a springboard to expand and build upon the third grade unit on rocks and minerals. Second, the multiple new district mandates are integrated in regards to the different components of a balanced literacy program such as shared reading, keys to comprehension, and response to text, among others. Third, my unit is formatted to meet the aligning and balancing the curriculum format that the New Haven Public School District is following using the current framework and curricular standards adopted by the district.
