RLA Units

RLA Units 2017-01-14T18:30:33-05:00

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Lesson Title Understanding Systems
Unit Title Systems Thinking
NRS Level Level 3; Level 4; 
Length of Lesson 120 minutes
Lesson Purpose

To teach students how to analyze a text to determine how to solve a problem systematically and then apply the knowledge gained to solve a new problem


Lesson Objectives

At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

  • Describe the multiple parts that comprise a system
  • Describe how to solve a problem systematically
  • Work with a partner to propose solutions to a problem
Student Target

“I can describe how to solve a problem systematically.”

CCR Standards
Reading
  • Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas. (Apply this standard to texts of appropriate complexity as outlined by Standard 10.)

  • Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words. (Apply this standard to texts of appropriate complexity as outline by Standard 10.)

Lead CCR Level Specific Standards
Supporting CCR Level Specific Standards
KYAE Employability Standards
  • E.1 Effectively contribute to a team through cooperation, leadership, and giving and accepting critical feedback to work toward a common goal.

  • E.4 Utilize and support workplace organizational structures (e.g., company departments, corporate goals, chain of command).

  • E.7 Accurately analyze information and respond appropriately.