Elementary Secondary Education Act Title III; ESEA Title III

This unit, intended for primary grades K-3, covers various aspects of communication through the use of environmental resources at the school site and in the surrounding community. Among the concepts discussed are the definition of communication, ways animals and humans communicate and receive communication, the development of communication, the impact of modern means of communication on our way of life, various skills needed to communicate successfully, and occupations involved in this area. The unit includes the behavioral objectives and the e-Eected student criteria for evaluation, pretests and posttests, teacher background information, a suggested instructional sequence, a bibliography of student resources, lists of appropriate records and films to use with the unit and student data sheets. (MLB