1. 1 Kindergarten Restaurant Study August 14, 2011 Islandwood, Bainbridge Island Curriculum Planning – The Martinez Foundation

2. How do neighborhoods meet our needs? 1.How do restaurants meet our needs? What unique features do they have? 2.How do restaurants reflect languages and traditions of people who live in the neighborhood? 3.Why do people show restaurant workers respect and understanding? 4. What are the roles and responsibilities of restaurant workers? Curriculum Planning – The Martinez Foundation

3. 1.Interest based unit of study 2.Connected to common core standards 3.Essential questions that guide the unit (exploring) 4.Define goals for unit…students will be able to… 5. Hands-on experiential 6.Fun! Curriculum Planning – The Martinez Foundation

4. 4 NYC Standards Evaluate and use information Identify one or two key words about a topic, problem or question Formulate questions Demonstrate simple organizational skills Present facts and simple answers Read a variety of fiction and non-fiction Participate in discussions and listen well Work collaboratively Curriculum Planning – The Martinez Foundation

5. 5 Lesson Plans Essential Elements of Curriculum Planning Home Extensions Essential Questions Common Core Standards Project Based Hands on Experiential Curriculum Planning – The Martinez Foundation