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Unit 1: Beginnings
First Impressions
Unit 1: Beginnings
First Impressions
Grades 4 and 5 | 4 Weeks | GW-5-BEG
Grades 4 and 5 | 4 Weeks | GW-5-BEG
Learning about differences in others promotes empathy and understanding, helping to build stronger and more inclusive communities. In this unit, students learn to appreciate diverse perspectives and experiences that might be different from their own.
Books
WORLD
NOTE: no second WORLD book
STEAM
Unit 2: Elements
What You're Made Of
Unit 2: Elements
What You're Made Of
Grades 4 and 5 | 4 Weeks | GW-5-ELE
Grades 4 and 5 | 4 Weeks | GW-5-ELE
Individuals are made of so many things, from basic chemical and elemental ingredients, to the foods we eat, to the cultural and familial connections that sustain us. In this unit, students explore the things we’re made of, focusing especially on the science behind who we are. In the process, they learn about experimentation and scientific inquiry.
Books
WORLD
STEAM
Unit 3: Time
Moving Forward
Unit 3: Time
Moving Forward
Grades 4 and 5 | 4 Weeks | GW-5-TIME
Grades 4 and 5 | 4 Weeks | GW-5-TIME
In order to survive and reproduce, living things have to be able to eat, drink, and find shelter in their environments. Over time, they evolve traits that enable them to survive and thrive in the world. However, human impact on the environment is forcing adaptation in new and unexpected ways.
Books
WORLD
STEAM
Unit 4: Cycles
The Long and Winding Road
Unit 4: Cycles
The Long and Winding Road
Grades 4 and 5 | 3 Weeks | GW-5-CYC
Grades 4 and 5 | 3 Weeks | GW-5-CYC
War can be a difficult topic to study, but understanding why, when, how, and where specific wars happened is crucial to gaining a sense of history — and to start contemplating ways to create peace. In this unit, students study the history of the Vietnam War and learn about the symbolism of memorials, both the ones that exist in solid form and the ones that exist in poetry. Along the way, they pick up a deeper understanding of the workings of poetry, the contributions women have made to scientific and artistic fields, and what it means to feel a sense of belonging.
Books
WORLD
NOTE: no second WORLD book
STEAM
NOTE: no second STEAM book
Unit 5: Lives
Leading the Struggle
Unit 5: Lives
Leading the Struggle
Grades 4 and 5 | 4 Weeks | GW-5-LIV
Grades 4 and 5 | 4 Weeks | GW-5-LIV
Through their trans-generational messages of inclusion and peace, social justice activists have led the way in building a global community and in teaching others how to contribute to the wellbeing of their local communities. In this unit, students examine the history of activism, identifying role models and recognizing their own power to create change.
Books
WORLD
STEAM
Unit 6: Resources
Save the Reefs
Unit 6: Resources
Save the Reefs
Grades 4 and 5 | 4 Weeks | GW-5-RES
Grades 4 and 5 | 4 Weeks | GW-5-RES
Coral reefs provide an intricate, interconnected ecosystem for underwater life but require significant resources to sustain their own fragile existence. In this unit, students take a close look at coral reefs, identifying both their positive contributions to their environments and the global threats that contribute to their destruction.
Books
WORLD
STEAM
Unit 7: Today
Across the Universe
Unit 7: Today
Across the Universe
Grades 4 and 5 | 4 Weeks | GW-5-TOD
Grades 4 and 5 | 4 Weeks | GW-5-TOD
The universe is a vast and complex system that is constantly evolving. In this unit, students take a closer look at the study of cosmology, astrophysics, and astronomy to learn more about that system, its intricacies, and the wonders of our planet.
Books
WORLD
STEAM
Unit 7: Tomorrow
Future Forward
Unit 7: Tomorrow
Future Forward
Grades 4 and 5 | 4 Weeks | GW-5-TOM
Grades 4 and 5 | 4 Weeks | GW-5-TOM
The study of projections about the possible advances and challenges of the future helps to inform how we act now and how we’ll solve future problems. In this unit, students take a closer look at how technology has evolved over the years and what technological advances we can expect to see in the future.
Books
WORLD
A Sound of Thunder by Ray Bradbury (SHORT STORY, PDF PROVIDED)
STEAM
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