UNITS+OF+INQUIRY

Last but not least our 6th Unit for this year is :

HOW THE WORLD WORKS HAVE A LOOK AT OUR NEWSLETTER FOR ALL THE DETAILS:



= = = = = = = = Our fifth UOI is WHERE WE ARE IN PLACE AND TIME = = = = =Suggested readings:=

Our fourth UOI is WHO WE ARE

THIS IS OUR NEWSLETTER: Coming Up! CENTRAL IDEA: ﻿ Understanding our bodies helps us make responsible health choices. LINES OF INQUIRY: 1- the body is made up of different systems that work together to create living, working humans. 2- people must learn about good health to help them make positive and intelligent choices that promote healthy bodies and a fulfilling life. CONCEPTS: Connection & Responsibility Related Concepts: System SKILLS: Self Management Skills ATTITUDES & PROFILE WORDS: Enthusiasm & Independence- Balanced & Inquirer

= Our Third Unit of Inquiry this year is under the Transdisciplinary Theme of How We Express Ourselves. = = HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES! = =**Central Idea:** = =**Lines of Inquiry:** =
 * Being open-minded resolves different situations **

-Different perspectives and misconceptions

-How one’s attitude can either resolve or escalate situations.

How reflecting on our attitudes allows us to become more accepting of others =** Key concepts: Perspective, Reflection ** = Related concepts: conflict, communication, prejudice = Attitudes and Profile: Tolerance, empathy, and respect =

=Suggested readings:= = = = Our Second Unit of Inquiry is under the Transdisciplinary Theme of SHARING THE PLANET. =



== Our Second Unit of Inquiry is under the Transdisciplinary Theme of SHARING THE PLANET.-The central idea is: Human actions can EITHER PRESERVE OR ENDANGER WILDLIFE**The central idea is: Human actions can EITHER PRESERVE OR ENDANGER WILDLIFE ** == =THE LINES OF INQUIRY ARE:= =**-The human actions that endanger animals ** = ** -The actions that preserve & protect animals. ** ==**Our responsibility in changing our daily habits to preserve animals. ** == ==**Here are some suggested readings: ** ==

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 * BUILDING YOUR VOCABULARY/LIST OF KEYWORDS WE USE IN SHARING THE PLANET **

=**EXTINCTION-ENDANGERED SPECIES-MASS EXTINCTION-CAUSE/EFFECT-HUMAN ACTIONS-AFFECT-WILD LIFE-RESPONSIBILITY-POLLUTION-RESEARCH-INFORMATION-HUMAN BEHAVIOR-**= = THE CONCEPTS FOR THIS UNIT ARE : CAUSATION AND RESPONSIBILITY= = THE ATTITUDES ARE: APPRECIATION AND CURIOSITY= = LEARNER PROFILE : KNOWLEDGEABLE AND INQUIRER=

TEAMWORK, COOPERATION,COMMITMENT,CARING, TOGETHERNESS, PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED, MENTALLY CHALLENGED, AND THE WORDS YOU WILL FIND BELOW ARE KEYWORDS THAT WE USED THROUGHOUT OUR UNIT OF INQUIRY. || **SOCIETY ** SOCIAL ORGANIZATION SOCIAL NEEDS POOR COUNTRIES <span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: green; display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black','sans-serif'; font-size: 22pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;">IN NEED <span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: red; display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black','sans-serif'; font-size: 22pt; margin: 0in -43.7pt 0pt -63pt; text-align: center; text-indent: 43.7pt;">SERVICES <span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: aqua; display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black','sans-serif'; font-size: 22pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt -63pt; text-align: center;">MEDICAL CARE <span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: green; display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black','sans-serif'; font-size: 22pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt -63pt; text-align: center;">HOMELESS <span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: #4f6228; display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black','sans-serif'; font-size: 22pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;">TAKING ACTION <span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: red; display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black','sans-serif'; font-size: 22pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; tabstops: 398.0pt; text-align: center;">Communication <span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: #984806; display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black','sans-serif'; font-size: 22pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; tabstops: 398.0pt; text-align: center;">Rights and Needs <span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: #31849b; display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black','sans-serif'; font-size: 22pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; tabstops: 398.0pt; text-align: center;">CARING <span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: maroon; display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black','sans-serif'; font-size: 22pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; tabstops: 398.0pt; text-align: center;">JOB OPPORTUNITIES || Click here to watch this video clip about 'Teamwork' @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oz8RfU4GQZo On this page, you will find information needed for the Units of Inquiry. =

Our first UOI this year is titled "We Are Social Beings". It comes under the Transdisciplinary Theme "How We Organize Ourselves" September 27-October 29

In this unit we will focus on the attitudes:

Cooperation and Commitment and the Profile word: Caring. Here some suggested readings: Commitment Being committed to their own learning, persevering and showing selfdiscipline and responsibility. Brown, Marc. ** Arthur’s Pet Business **. Scholastic Inc.,1990. Arthur has his heart set on a puppy of his own, but his parents insist that he first prove that he is capable and responsible for the care of a pet. Opening his own pet care business Arthur quickly understands the commitment necessary but performs well with all the responsibility he has taken on and is rewarded with a new puppy in the end. Buehner, Caralyn. ** Superdog: The Heart of a Hero **. [New York] : HarperCollins, c2004. Tired of being overlooked because he is so small, a big-hearted dog named Dexter transforms himself into a superhero. Bunting, Eve. ** The Wednesday Surprise **. Clarion, 1989. Anna and her paternal grandmother share a close relationship and have planned a special surprise for her Dad’s birthday. On Wednesday evenings when her grandma comes for dinner and taking care of the grandchildren, seven-year old Anna patiently and proudly teaches her grandma to read. Burton, Virginia Lee. ** Katy and the Big Snow **. Houghton Mifflin, 1971. Katy the snow plow helps the city of Geopolis cope with a huge snowstorm. Thoennes Keller, Kristin. ** Responsibility ** Piper, Watty. ** Little Engine That Could **. Platt & Munk, 1993. All kinds of toys are traveling by train over the mountain to be delivered to the children. Encountering engine problems the little train seeks help from others but is denied until the little blue engine comes along demonstrating determination and kindness. Polacco, Patricia. ** Thank you, Mr. Falker **. New York : Philomel Books, c1998 At first, Trisha loves school, but her difficulty learning to read makes her feel dumb, until, in the fifth grade, a new teacher helps her understand and overcome her problem. Roop, Peter. ** Keep the Lights Burning **. Abbie. Carolrhoda Books, 1985. In the winter of 1856, a storm delays the lighthouse keeper's return to an island off the coast of Maine an dhis daughter Abbie must keep the lights burning by herself. Silverstein, Shel. ** A Light in the Attic **. “Homework Machine”, “Overdues”, “Somebody Has To” Cape, 1981. Each of these poems reflects a theme of completing a task or making the “right” decision. Humor is nicely incorporated into the text and the black and white illustrations highlight the mood of the verse. Steig, William. ** Brave Irene **. Farrar, Straus, Giroux, 1986. Plucky Irene, a dressmaker's daughter, braves a fierce snowstorm to deliver a new gown to the duchess in time for the ball. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Click here for Books that teach Cooperation || || || || || || |||||| Help · About · Blog · Terms · Privacy · [|**Support**] · [|**Upgrade**]|| =