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Hatchet Unit Study - Surviving the Unknown (Middle School)
Hatchet Unit Study - Surviving the Unknown (Middle School)
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Engaging Learning: Dive into the captivating story of Brian, a young boy who survives a plane crash and has nothing but his hatchet to help him navigate the wilderness. This unit not only follows Brian's gripping journey but also teaches vital survival lessons.
Comprehensive Survival Skills: Students will practice essential survival skills such as building a fire, using a hatchet, the 10 essentials, and constructing a shelter. Hands-on activities ensure practical learning and application of these survival techniques.
Critical Thinking & Perseverance: The unit emphasizes the importance of mindset, instinct, and luck in survival situations. Students will develop their problem-solving abilities and perseverance through interactive exercises and real-life applications.
Cross-Curricular Connections: Beyond Brian’s adventure, students will apply survival concepts to historical figures, real-life explorers, fictional characters, and their own lives, making the learning experience both diverse and relatable.
Culminating Research Project: Students will culminate their learning with a research project, applying their newfound knowledge and survival skills to a wilderness area of their choice. This project enhances their research, presentation skills, and deepens their understanding of survival.
Lasting Knowledge & Confidence: This unit is designed to build students' confidence and critical thinking skills, equipping them with knowledge that extends well beyond the classroom and prepares them for a variety of challenges.
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Included Activities
At Prairie & Pine Curriculum, each unit study incorporates a variety of activities designed to engage students with literature and critical thinking. Here's a breakdown of the typical activities found across their unit studies:
- Annotation guides to enhance comprehension
- Journal prompts for reflection before and after reading each chapter
- Reading logs to develop close reading and analytical skills. These are customized to each unit study and include grading rubrics.
- Research projects such as mini-research tasks on relevant themes
- Film, music, art, and poetry pairings with assignments that encourage deeper analysis
- Hands-on activities like creating collages, designing market stands, building shelters, or working on botany projects (depending on the unit)
- Vocabulary building exercises to expand academic language
- Essay prompts (analytical, argumentative, and creative) with step-by-step instructions, graphic organizers, and grading rubrics included
These activities offer a mix of creative and academic approaches that cater to diverse learning styles, ensuring a rich, multifaceted educational experience
Bonus Resources
- Informational text graphic organizers, designed to support student comprehension of nonfiction texts.
- Original recipes related to the content of the unit, adding a fun, cultural element that engages multiple senses.
- Exclusive access to a private Facebook group for purchasers, where parents can connect and ask questions directly to the creators for additional support.
These extras offer both enrichment and practical tools for making the curriculum more interactive and enjoyable for students and parents
Parent/Teacher Guide
At Prairie & Pine Curriculum, the Parent Guide is a key component of every unit study, designed to empower parents and help them feel confident in providing a high-quality education to their children. Each guide offers the following:
- Comprehensive Overview: The guide lays out the structure of the unit, including pacing suggestions, key concepts, and how to integrate the material smoothly into your homeschool schedule.
- Step-by-Step Instructions: Whether you’re familiar with the subject matter or new to the content, the guide walks you through each lesson with clear, detailed instructions.
- Grading Rubrics: For assignments like essays, projects, and reading logs, rubrics are included to make assessment straightforward, giving you peace of mind when evaluating your child’s work.
- Supplemental Tips: From how to spark meaningful discussions to ways of enriching your child’s experience with hands-on activities, the guide includes practical advice to enhance learning.
The Parent Guide ensures that parents of all experience levels can feel confident guiding their child through rich, meaningful lessons that foster both academic growth and personal connection