Systems Have Parts That Work Together: A 4-Book Thematic Unit
Explore the universal theme “Systems have parts that work together for a purpose” through four engaging trade books: “Galimoto”, “Going Places”, “Violet the Pilot”, and “How the Balloon Was Launched” (from The Wizard of Oz). This cross-curricular unit is perfect for gifted and high-level learners in grades 2–3.
What’s Included:
Depth & Complexity comprehension questions
Creative writing and thinking tasks
Math logic puzzles
Cross Curricular Lessons (analogies, and attribute analysis)
Story-to-story literary connection activity
Generalization task
Socratic seminar guide
Hands-on STEAM system-building challenge
Use this unit to spark deep thinking, creativity, and connections across literature, STEM, and real-world systems. Great for enrichment, thematic learning, or project-based instruction.
Explore the universal theme “Systems have parts that work together for a purpose” through four engaging trade books: “Galimoto”, “Going Places”, “Violet the Pilot”, and “How the Balloon Was Launched” (from The Wizard of Oz). This cross-curricular unit is perfect for gifted and high-level learners in grades 2–3.
What’s Included:
Depth & Complexity comprehension questions
Creative writing and thinking tasks
Math logic puzzles
Cross Curricular Lessons (analogies, and attribute analysis)
Story-to-story literary connection activity
Generalization task
Socratic seminar guide
Hands-on STEAM system-building challenge
Use this unit to spark deep thinking, creativity, and connections across literature, STEM, and real-world systems. Great for enrichment, thematic learning, or project-based instruction.
Explore the universal theme “Systems have parts that work together for a purpose” through four engaging trade books: “Galimoto”, “Going Places”, “Violet the Pilot”, and “How the Balloon Was Launched” (from The Wizard of Oz). This cross-curricular unit is perfect for gifted and high-level learners in grades 2–3.
What’s Included:
Depth & Complexity comprehension questions
Creative writing and thinking tasks
Math logic puzzles
Cross Curricular Lessons (analogies, and attribute analysis)
Story-to-story literary connection activity
Generalization task
Socratic seminar guide
Hands-on STEAM system-building challenge
Use this unit to spark deep thinking, creativity, and connections across literature, STEM, and real-world systems. Great for enrichment, thematic learning, or project-based instruction.
