Extra Learning Links:
https://www.raz-kids.com/
https://www.ixl.com/ela/
http://allaboutexplorers.com/explorers/drake/
https://prezi.com/overview/
https://www.powtoon.com/
http://www2.asd.wednet.edu/pioneer/barnard/sites/Science/bodsys/bodysys.htm
http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/center/htbw-main-page.html
http://www.biology4kids.com/files/systems_main.html
https://www.brainpop.com/
Inquiry Unit 1: Explorations
Summary
Subject Focus: Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies. Year: Grade 4 Start Date: W3 August Duration: 7 weeks
Transdisciplinary Theme
Where we are in place and time
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
Central Idea
Exploration leads to discovery and develops new understandings.
Lines of Inquiry
The impact of explorations.
Reasons for exploration (historical and personal).
What we learn through exploration.
The forms of exploration.
Inquiry Unit 2: Mindset
Central Idea: One's mindset affects physical and mental growth.
Concepts: Function, Change and Reflection
An inquiry into:
Social Studies:
Summary
Subject Focus: English Language Arts, Social Studies, Science. Year: Grade 4 Start Date: W4 November Duration: 5 weeks
Transdisciplinary Theme
Sharing the planet
An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.
Central Idea
Living things share and impact the environment.
Lines of Inquiry
The components of different ecosystems
The ways in which living things within an ecosystem are interdependent
The consequences of imbalance within ecosystems
Human impact on ecosystems
Unit of Inquiry 4: Heroes Transdisciplinary Theme:How we express ourselves
An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.Central IdeaCharacteristics of heroes provide a window into the beliefs and values of cultures. Lines of Inquiry: *The qualities that make a hero *Similarities of hero stories across cultures and archetypes*How heroes and myths symbolize beliefs and values
https://www.raz-kids.com/
https://www.ixl.com/ela/
http://allaboutexplorers.com/explorers/drake/
https://prezi.com/overview/
https://www.powtoon.com/
http://www2.asd.wednet.edu/pioneer/barnard/sites/Science/bodsys/bodysys.htm
http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/center/htbw-main-page.html
http://www.biology4kids.com/files/systems_main.html
https://www.brainpop.com/
Inquiry Unit 1: Explorations
Summary
Subject Focus: Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies. Year: Grade 4 Start Date: W3 August Duration: 7 weeks
Transdisciplinary Theme
Where we are in place and time
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
Central Idea
Exploration leads to discovery and develops new understandings.
Lines of Inquiry
The impact of explorations.
Reasons for exploration (historical and personal).
What we learn through exploration.
The forms of exploration.
Inquiry Unit 2: Mindset
Central Idea: One's mindset affects physical and mental growth.
Concepts: Function, Change and Reflection
An inquiry into:
- How the brain functions
- How to grow a mindset
- The effects of different mindsets on physical, mental, and social-emotional achievement
Social Studies:
- 2.5.b Explain varied causes and effects of conflict and cooperation among individuals, groups, societies and nations in the following categories: politics, economics, geography, ethnicity/race/gender, and culture.
- 4.5.d Describe how cultural contributions from various groups have formed a national identity.
Summary
Subject Focus: English Language Arts, Social Studies, Science. Year: Grade 4 Start Date: W4 November Duration: 5 weeks
Transdisciplinary Theme
Sharing the planet
An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.
Central Idea
Living things share and impact the environment.
Lines of Inquiry
The components of different ecosystems
The ways in which living things within an ecosystem are interdependent
The consequences of imbalance within ecosystems
Human impact on ecosystems
Unit of Inquiry 4: Heroes Transdisciplinary Theme:How we express ourselves
An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.Central IdeaCharacteristics of heroes provide a window into the beliefs and values of cultures. Lines of Inquiry: *The qualities that make a hero *Similarities of hero stories across cultures and archetypes*How heroes and myths symbolize beliefs and values