Are you looking for some cross-curricular Transportation thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Transportation across all the curricular areas.
From literature list to art projects, have your students explore the theme about the season of Transportation. Check this list to explore some wonderful Transportation unit ideas that can be used in any season.
1. Transportation Themed Literature Lists
A Transportation thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Transportation themed stories. Here are just a few Transportation books.
Transportation Themed Literature List
- Transportation Literature List
- Little Blue Truck: Alice Schertle
- Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site: Sherri Duskey Rinker
- Things That Go: Amy Pixton
- Cars and Trucks and Things That Go: Richard Scarry
- Go, Dog, Go!: P. D. Eastman
- The Little Engine That Could: Watty Piper
- Pete the Cat Go, Pete, Go!: James Dean
- Goodnight Tractor: Michelle Robinson
- Mouse and the Motorcycle: Beverly Cleary
- Where Do Diggers Sleep At Night: Brianna Caplan Sayres
- The Nice Dream Truck: Beth Ferry
2. Transportation Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Transportation thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Transportation. Check out this list!
Transportation Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- Transportation Writing Word Bank
- “Our Transportation Book” Classroom Book
- “Transportation Senses” Student Booklet
- Transportation Student Story
- Transportation Story Elements Graphic Organizers
- Transportation Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Transportation Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Transportation Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Transportation Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Transportation Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Transportation Rhyming Word Games
- Transportation Build a Word Game
3. Transportation Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Transportation mathematics centers and activities that you could use with your students. These activities could be used with lower elementary students, along with special education students depending on their skill level. Try one of these Transportation thematic unit math activities with your students!
Transportation Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Transportation Counting Student Booklet
- Transportation Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Transportation & Bins Number & Number Word Match Game
- Transportation Counting Games
- Transportation Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Transportation Roll & Cover Math Games
- Transportation Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Transportation Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Transportation Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Transportation Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Transportation 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Transportation Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Transportation Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Transportation units of study are a great way to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Transportation activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Transportation Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Transportation Writing Word Bank
- “Transportation Senses” Student Booklet
- “Our Transportation” Classroom Book
- The History of Transportation: Informational Writing Text
- Transportation Around the World
- Alka-Seltzer Rockets
- Baking Soda Powered Boats
- Magnet Powered Cars
- Classification of Transportation Types
- Research Transportation Types
5. Transportation Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Who does not love to see beautiful Transportation art projects? Students will love to create Transportation themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look of these ideas for you!
Transportation Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Paper Plate Car Art Project
- Hot Air Balloon Art Project
- Popsicle Stick Tractor
- Handprint Fire Truck
- Clothespin Card
- Transportation Letter & Sound Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Transportation Counting Google Slides
- Transportation Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Transportation Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Transportation Patterns BOOM Cards
In summary, there are many engaging cross-curricular Transportation thematic unit ideas. You and your children can explore the unit with books, centers, and activities. Whatever theme you choose, your students will have a wonderful time discovering with the literature and activities you choose.
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To read more topics about thematic units check out my blog, “Why Use Thematic Units In Your Classroom or Home School?”
