Also here are the Unique topics for this school year so we can start planning (especially for alternative assessment):
School Year 2009-2010
| Subject | K-2 | 3-4 | 5-7 | 8-12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September: Government | This is My School | We Have Leaders | We Live in the United States | I Am a US Citizen |
| October: Life Science | Animals in Their Homes | Animals and Plants Around Us | What is an Ecosystem? | Knowing our Ecosystem |
| November: Geography | City and Country | Traveling Around | Getting to Know the United States | Places to Live and Work |
| January: Physical Science | See It, Feel It, Describe It | Sorting for Recycling | Combining and Cooking | Everyday Energy |
| February: People In Society | I Live in a Community | Communities Near and Far | It's a Big World | Who are the People In the USA? |
| March: Science and Technology | Tools at School | Technology in the Community | Technology in Our Lives | Tools That Help Us Every Day |
| April: Citizenship | We All Work Together | I Can Make Good Choices | What is a Good Citizen? | I Work in My Community |
| May: Earth Science | I Can Help the Earth | Water, Water, Everywhere | Caring for Our Good Earth | Recycle and Reuse Our Resources |
While I've not used the Unique curriculum for the regular school year, I've been adapting it for summer school use. I only have a couple of students, but it's been a great resource for both reading and science curriculum. I find the lessons are differentiated well. I'm not sure that I would use it for my entire school curriculum.
ReplyDeleteAs far as sharing materials, I'm torn on that issue. I like the concept of the NING but it turns into just another thing I have to check so usually falls to the wayside. I think probably a google group would be the the best idea, and share materials to the group (I don't know if you can do that with Google Groups) or to Adapted Learning.
I agree with Patrick. A Google group is the way to go.
ReplyDeleteOne of our schools for Severe/Profound is using Unique for the alternative curriculum. It is a wonderful, well thought out product for the classroom. Some teachers have felt that a few of the activities were at a higher level than the students needed, so they are in the process of adapting the materials further. I think it is a nice framework for the teacher to bounce off of when teaching a specific concept. It is not intended to be the only materials used. Staff need to bring in other sources of materials for the students to use.
Bottom line, Unique fills a hole in the curriculum for those students who need more support. The company is wonderful to work with, welcomes your suggestions and provided excellent customer service.
Sandra Callahan
AIMEE Solutions, inc.