"A Light in the Storm" is one of a series of books about America and American history published by Scholastic. The book has been adapted for the stage by the Kennedy Center. The story, which takes place during the Civil War, inspired this 5-lesson curriculum unit that complements the play and allows students to study different aspects of lighthouses in depth: the actual Fenwick Island Lighthouse (or, A Suitable Job for a Woman), Civil War Music, Structures on a Light Station, and Historical Timelines. The unit is intended for elementary students in grades 3 and above and is interdisciplinary in approach. Each lesson offers an overview; suggests length and grade level; lists subjects and subtopics; cites dimensions of learning and intelligence being addressed; notes equipment and materials needed; lists teacher resources; and addresses National Standards for Arts Education and other standards. Each lesson also identifies instructional objectives and strategies; provides a detailed, step-by-step instructional plan; suggests assessment and extension activities; and lists teacher references. Among the materials attached are several handouts with relevant background information. (NKA)