Transdisciplinary theme:
How We Express Ourselves- An inquiry into the local and global issues. The process of identifying a need and the action that can affect the need or issue and how constant reflection and cooperation can help resolve problems.
Central Idea:
Humans can help solve worldwide issues locally and globally.
What lines of inquiry will define the scope of the inquiry into the central idea?
There are problems that we can address.
I can take action that will affect local or global issues.
There are reliable research sources.
Key Concepts
• Causation – What is causing the problem?
• Perspective – Why is it a problem?
• Reflection – What can we do about it?
Here is a quick link to the California Standards for the different academic subjects
As you can see, if you go to the site, our fifth graders have much to learn this year.
Thank you for your support.
All About Water
Desalination Project
National Geographic Water Issue
Science News for Kids
Water – Use it Wisely
Water Conservation Around The House
Water for All
Water Science & Technology
Water Use in the United States
Water Use in the USA – National Atlas
Some fifth grade programs and activities to check out:
Dance PE