Identify a Theme That Would Be Appropriate to Use with Children

question 9

Essay

Identify a theme that would be appropriate to use with children in a Pre-K or K classroom who live in a rural area.Identify the major concepts (objectives) to be gained in this unit and include how this theme will be integrated into the classroom and learning centers.Suggest activities and books that may support the theme for this group of children.In addition, state what will be observed to determine how the theme is working and what children are learning.Make sure the arts are included in the theme you have described.Drawing a web of the theme study will provide organization for your thinking and clarify your discussion.

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Definitions:

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an individual, company, or country to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than competitors, enabling beneficial trade.

Absolute Advantage

The capacity of a nation, individual, organization, or area to generate a product or offer a service at a cost per unit that is less than what any other party can produce that same good or service for.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of foregoing the next best alternative when making a decision, representing the benefits an individual, investor, or business misses out on when choosing one option over another.

Bushel

A measure of volume that is used primarily in agriculture, equal to about 35.24 liters in the USA.