Unit Description:
                 In this unit students will be introduced to the four seasons.  The
                        students will be engaged in various activities that will encourage the
                        development of their knowledge of the four seasons.
                Lesson Description:
                 This unit will include five lessons which will introduce the students to
                        each of the four seasons.  There will be a culminating activity in which
                        the students will share their work with other classes.
                            The lesson outline is as follows:
                            *Winter
                            *Spring
                            *Summer
                            *Fall
                            *Culminating activity and Web Quest
                Intended Audience:
                 This unit was developed for use with kindergarten students.  The
                        students should have a general knowledge of the computer, the mouse
                        and how to work and move cooperatively through centers.  Teacher 
                        modeling and supervision is required.
                Duration:
                 This unit should take approximately one week (1 hour 20 minutes per
                        day) to complete.
                Unit Goals:
                 The goal of this unit is to integrate science, language arts, technology
                        and math while providing activities from which the students gain
                        information and knowledge about the four seasons.  The purpose is to
                        provide a basic foundation for the students to build upon as they
                        continue through school.
                Unit Outcomes:
                 Students should have a basic understanding of the four seasons.
                        They will develop a book about the seasons, develop several Thinking
                        Maps, complete a web quest activity, play several computer based games,
                        listen to several stories about the seasons and complete various math
                        activities.
                Distant Learning Strategies:
                 The Web Quest develops an understanding about the types of clothing
                        needed for each season.
                        The Web posted digital video - introduces the seasons at the
                        beginning of each lesson.