0 Who We Are nature / -/ Exhibition TBD All Key Concepts, but particularly: change, and journeys; the discoveries, then s. /7 - /8 Challenges and opportunities drive immigration and migration. Reflection,, causation Exploration, consequences, impact *Conflict between groups of people *Reasons and ways people relocate * Effects of immigration and migration on communities, cultures, and individuals ways in 8/8-0/ Cultural beliefs and values are expressed through literature. Form, connection, causation Culture, Values, Beliefs, Traditions, Diversity * The difference between literature forms * The way literature details support theme * Comparing texts from various cultures natural 0/9 - /7 People respond to the shaping and reshaping of the Earth s surface. Change, causation, Erosion, geography, plate movement *Patterns of landforms on the planet * The processes that shape and reshape the Earth s surface *How changes on the Earth are measured and addressed / - /8 Decisions promote or deny justice. Function, change, Related Concepts : Justice, roles, responsibilities *Purposes of government *How democracy works *The impact of decision making on societies /-/9 Resources drive production and consumption. Causation,, form Natural resources, wealth distribution, production, charity *How resources drive production *Innovation through entrepreneurship *Economic decision making S, SS, ELA, A, Mu ELA, SS, MML, Mu, A S, ELA, M, MML SS, ELA, MML, A SS, ELA, M, MML Fernway School Shaker Heights, OH Planners are numbered in the order they will be done POI August, 07
nature journeys; the discoveries, then s. ways in natural / - / Cooperative innovation solves problems. Causation,, Behavior, sequencing the action cycle, interpretation *Collaboration and problem solving * How significant people have engaged in collaborative innovation *Taking action on local, national or global issues 0/9 - /7 Cultures exhibit change and continuity. Perspective, change, form Opinion, beliefs, differences, values, change *Cultural elements * Comparing and contrasting cultural elements across time and place *Locating different cultures /7 - /8 Digital media connects people and ideas. Function, connection, evidence, initiative * Purposes and uses of various digital media platforms and tools *Sharing stories * The etiquette and responsibilities of responding to others online / - / Traits and behaviors optimize survival. Key concepts : Function, causation, connection CHANGE! Related concepts: Prediction, interpretation, genetics *Physical traits and adaptive behaviors * How living things change in various periods in their lives * Inheritance of attributes and actions between generations 8/8-0/ Collaborative systems strengthen communities. Function,, connection Citizenship, values, roles, systems * Organization of systems and roles within a community *Function and structure of government *Use of power and authority / -/0 Renewable energy promotes sustainable living. Change, form, causation Transformation, structure, evidence * The formation and uses of rocks and soil *Ways people convert Earth s resources to energy *Preservation of natural resources S, SS, LA, M, PE, A Mu ELA, SS, MML, A, Mu S, ELA, MML S, Fernway School Shaker Heights, OH Planners are numbered in the order they will be done POI August, 07
nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures ; rights and responsibilities ; what it means to be human. Where We Are In Place & An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and then individuals and civilizations, from local and global s. 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 How The World Works natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the human-made systems and structure and function of organizations; societal economic activities and 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 ; opportunities; peace and 8/8-0/ Actions create consequences. Reflection, connection,. Behavior, consequences, citizenship, initiative *How rules and laws affect who we are and what we do * Rights and responsibilities in various contexts *Consequences for actions / - / Innovative thinkers shape society. Change,, causation Initiative, identity, contributions * Action of significant individuals and groups * Documenting personal histories * Impact of innovation on daily living / -/0 The arts inspire response and opinion. Form,, Self-expression, diversity, freedom *How artists express themselves *Determining and defending a personal opinion *How effective writing can influence an audience /7 - /8 Observing and experimenting help people understand how the world works. Form, causation, Patterns, sequences *How and why forces work in people's lives *Forms and causes of weather *How all learners use experimentation and observation 0/9 - /7 Economic choices create consequences. Causation, connection, Consumption, production, interdependence *How producers and consumer depend on each other *The chain of events that occur before and after spending money *Using money and resources to take action / - / Living things interact with their environments.. Function, connection, change Interdependence, locality, impact *Similarities between life forms past and present *How animals meet needs through food chains and food webs *Changing habitats SS, ELA, MML, A, A PE Fernway School Shaker Heights, OH Planners are numbered in the order they will be done POI August, 07
nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures ; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human. Where We Are In Place & An inquiry into orientation in place and time ; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and then individuals and civilizations, from local and global s. 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 How The World Works natural world and its laws ; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies ; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the human-made systems and structure and function of organizations; societal economic activities and 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; opportunities; peace and 8/8-0/ Learner profile attributes help people build relationships. Function,, Citizenship, interdependence *Understanding and showing learner profile attributes *Building relationships by using learner profile attributes *Interviewing others to gain information /7 - /8 Mapping directs people to locations. Form, function, connection Geography, locality, borders, landforms * Using mapping tools and techniques to design and understand spaces *Ways to represent places *Relationship of a location to other places in the world / - / Writers write for readers. Form,, change Related Concept: Interpretation, Sequencing * Using elements to write and understand stories * How and why authors write *How the editing process helps readers understand and enjoy stories / -/0 Living things survive only in environments that meet their needs. Function, causation, Animals, habitat, conservation Lines of Inquiry : *Needs of living things *Ways that habitats provide needs *Protecting habitats 0/9 - /7 Each person gets his/her needs and wants by choosing different goods and services. Perspective, causation, Choice, consumption *Ways that goods and services help meet needs and want *How different people meet basic needs *How place and time influences needs and wants / - / Water is a crucial resource. Form, change, Changes of state, properties and uses of materials, conservation *Properties of water * How water and filter cycles provide water across the planet * What people can do to conserve water LA, SS, Mu, MML, A SS, M, MML, A ELA, M, MML S, ELA, A, MML SS, ELA, MML S, ELA, SS, M, MML Fernway School Shaker Heights, OH Planners are numbered in the order they will be done POI August, 07
nature journeys ; the discoveries, then s. ways in aesthetic. natural 8/8-0/ / -/0 / - / / - / 0/9 - /7 /7 - /8 K People learn by trying new things and making new friends. Form,, citizenship, decision making *Individual uniqueness *The qualities of a learner *Risk-taking and making choices Living things move in different ways for many reasons. Function, causation, Related Concepts : Animals, shelter, location *How homes provide shelter *Why living things move *How living things move Central Idea Feelings inspire creativity. Perspective, connection, interpretation *Color and shape in art and nature *Symmetry and balance * How art and music express feeling * Responses to sounds Sky objects affect daily living. Form, change, Observations, transformations, sequences, patterns *Objects in the sky * Patterns in weather *Impact of sky changes on daily life Communities are organized for safety. Form, function, Citizenship, relationships, systems * Purposes for rules and routines * How symbols and signs help all living things stay safe *How and why leaders and helpers serve a community Conflicts can be solved peacefully. Reflection, causation, consequences, cooperation * Expressing needs and wants *Identifying choices in order to make decisions * Ways to cooperate and share SS, ELA, MML,PE S, ELA, MML, A, PE ELA, MML, Mu, A S, ELA, MML SS, ELA, MML ELA, SS, MML,PE Fernway School Shaker Heights, OH Planners are numbered in the order they will be done POI August, 07