Related concepts English- audience, connection, expression Science and Technology- behavior, ecosystem, process Social Studies- citizenship , Community, differences, similarities Connection- cultures, Interdependence, relationships Function- Behaviour, Communication , Pattern, Role , Systems Responsibility- behaviour, decision making
Line of inquiry 1. Systems are dependent on each other 2. Impacts of citizens on the community 3. Systems depend on rules and laws
Where We Are in Place and Time
5 weeks
Central idea Physical and social environment influence people.
Key concepts Form, Causation, Function
Related concepts Causation- Balance Form- Adaptation Function- Interdependence
Line of inquiry 1. Inhabitants adapt to their surroundings 2. Indigenous people influence present day 3. Cultural diversity of indigenous people
How We Express Ourselves
7 weeks
Central idea Holidays and symbols reflect traditions and culture.
Key concepts Perspective, Connection, Form
Related concepts Connection- communication
Line of inquiry 1. The origins of national symbols 2. Communicating universal themes and values 3. How we remember influential leaders
Line of inquiry 1. Characteristics of forces 2. Societies are affected by the water cycle 3. Impact of matter on the environment
How We Organize Ourselves
8 weeks
Central idea People create and use systems based upon their available resources.
Key concepts Change, Causation, Responsibility
Related concepts N/A
Line of inquiry 1. Resources impact humans and the environment. 2. Choices people make to get what they need and want. 3. How scarcity affects economic choices
Sharing the Planet
5 weeks
Central idea Ecosystems are affected by surrounding factors.
Key concepts Change, Function, Connection
Related concepts English- communication Science and Technology- conservation, impact, interdependence Change- Impact Connection- Conservation Function- Interdependence
Line of inquiry 1. Habitats change over time 2. Weather affects ecosystems 3. Living and nonliving things depend on each other
