Unit
So, I’m doing my unit on democracy for my 3rd graders… Sounds good, right? Lots of information… ways to make it relevant… and we just came out of an historic election year! But after writing lesson plans and thinking through unit goals and such, I realize that my main goal, my hope for them is that they get it. I want these kids to get this idea — empower them to realize that THEY can impact their government, city, community… THEY can impact their world…
I’ve watched so many of my friends from high school and earlier say they wanted to do this or that…and then choose different paths. Nothing’s wrong with that — life happens and life changes things. But what if these kids can understand now that they have a role, a place, a purpose? What if they get it now….and hold on to it throughout adulthood? I’m not going to define “it” for them — “it’s” different for everyone and that’s what makes “it” so beautiful. But what if…. What if “it” is possible?
Honestly, I’m a little intimidated — no, more like incredibly intimidated — seems like too big of a topic to teach in 3 weeks and do the material justice… So hopefully, I’ll just fade away and the inner passions that do exist in them will surface. It’s all about them anyway. And for that, I’m grateful for this chance.
