Learn to design exemplary Parallel Curriculum Units from the experts—classroom teachers! What is the best way to incorporate the four parallels into your Parallel Curriculum Unit? How do teachers using the Parallel Curriculum Model (PCM) craft units based on the PCM and why do they utilize certain elements and downplay others? What does a complete Parallel Curriculum Unit look like? This compilation of Parallel Curriculum Units provides a close-up look into the development of PCM units and how those units work in actual classroom settings. The Parallel Curriculum in the Classroom, Book 2 reflects a variety of Parallel Curriculum units spanning primary, elementary, middle, and high school levels of instruction and encompassing the disciplines of social studies, science, art, math, and language arts. Across each unit, the authors present a framework of three essential components in an effective Parallel Curriculum Unit: The big picture of grade level, subject, goals, and standards The unpacking, or step-by-step explanation of the unit The reasoning behind the unit design Whether using each parallel independently or combining all four parallels into curriculum design, teachers will find the units included here are exemplary models for creating their own parallel curriculum units. Use them as professional development tools to help plan thoughtful curriculum based upon the Parallel Curriculum Model!

Table of Contents:
Introducing the Parallel Curriculum Model in the Classroom by Carol Ann Tomlinson and Sandra Kaplan About the Book Using the Model and Units for Professional Development Acknowledgments I. Your Story, My Story, History: A Unit for Kindergarten Students by Deborah Burns Background for Unit Content Framework Making Sure the Parallels Remain Central in Teaching and Learning Unit Sequence, Description, and Teacher Reflections II. Wind - The Unequal Heating of the Earth’s Surface: A Core Unit on Weather for Elementary Students by Jeanne Purcell Background for Unit Content Framework Making Sure the Core Parallel Remains Central in Teaching and Learning Unit Sequence, Description, and Teacher Reflections III. Adaptation: A Social Studies Unit on Cultures for Elementary Students by Sandra N. Kaplan Background for Unit Content Framework Making Sure the Parallels Remain Central in Teaching and Learning Unit Sequence, Description, and Teacher Reflections IV. Open Your Eyes: A Unit on Visual Art History and Artistry for Middle School Students by Meg Eason Hines Background for Unit Content Framework Making Sure the Parallel of Practice Remains Central in Teaching and Learning Unit Sequence, Description and Teacher Reflections V. Historical Sleuthing: A Parallel of Practice Unit for Middle School Students by Carol Horn and Janice Strauss Background for Unit Content Framework Making Sure the Parallel of Practice Remains Central in Teaching and Learning Unit Sequence, Description, and Teacher Reflections Unit Resources Unit References VI. The Power of Exponents: A Middle or High School Math Unit Incorporating All Four Parallels by Kristen Wogman Baron Background for Unit Content Framework Making Sure the Parallels Remain Central in Teaching and Learning Unit Sequence, Description, and Teacher Reflections Core Curriculum Lessons Curriculum of Connections Curriculum of Practice Lessons Curriculum of Identity Lessons VII. With Liberty and Justice for All: A U.S. Government Unit Based on the Core and Identity Parallels for Middle or High School Students by Cindy Strickland Background of Unit Content Framework Making Sure the Core and Identity Parallels Remain Central in Teaching and Learning Unit Sequence, Description, and Teacher Reflections Unit Resources VIII. Using Biography and Autobiography to Understand Challenge, Choice, and Chance: A Unit for High School Students Incorporating All Four Parallels by Jann H. Leppien and Curt Bobbitt Background for Unit Content Framework Making Sure the Parallels Remain Central in Teaching and Learning Unit Sequence, Description, and Teacher Reflections Core Curriculum Lessons Curriculum of Practice Lessons Curriculum of Connections Lessons Curriculum of Identity Lessons Index