Develop a project based, integrated social studies unit that includes the following:

A 350-700 word unit overview in which you describe the unit
A minimum of five lessons
Your collective lessons must include literature, technology, and community resources. Each lesson does not need to incorporate all of these components.
Your collective lessons must integrate with at least two other curriculum areas, such as language arts, math, science, or the arts. Each lesson does not need to integrate with other subject areas.
You may include your lesson plan created in week two in the individual assignment: Social Studies lesson plan with the unit.

Include the following in your lesson plans:

Artifacts, such as historical or cultural items, maps, or primary resources
Active learning opportunities or activities
Inquiry based learning methods
A set up of the learning environment
Relevant literature
Web links or other technology resources
Community resources, such as guest speakers, possible field trips, and materials
A project based cummulative assessment and an assessment tool, such as a rubric or checklist