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The real voyage of discovery consists not
in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.
Marcel Proust
As humans, we all crave to be seen, understood, and appreciated for who and what we are — in short, to be recognized. But recognition is much more complex than it might seem at first blush. The word itself comes from Latin — “re-” (“again”) combined with “cognoscere” (“to know”) — and it actually means “to know again.” At its core, recognition isn’t just about seeing and being seen; rather, it’s about detecting the deeper patterns that allow us to have true sight. True recognition, then, is an act that requires us to look with fresh eyes — to know again — those very same things we had thought we understood: ourselves, each other, and our shared world.
Unit 1: Braving New Worlds
Grades 5 and 6 | 5 Weeks | GW-REC-U1
Unit 1: Braving New Worlds
Grades 5 and 6 | 5 Weeks | GW-REC-U1
Throughout history, the quest for survival and a better life has driven people to explore new frontiers, whether it's migrating to different lands, adapting to challenging climates, or seeking freedom from societal constraints. In this unit, students explore the themes of survival, adaptation, and personal choice as they explore two vastly different worlds: the Arctic tundra and a dystopian future society.
Books
WORLD
STEAM
Unit 2: Universal Truths
Grades 5 and 6 | 7 Weeks | GW-REC-U2
Unit 2: Universal Truths
Grades 5 and 6 | 7 Weeks | GW-REC-U2
The search for understanding can lead to significant discoveries; it can also be the inspiration for systems of beliefs, new inventions, and complex mythologies. This unit will invite students to explore some significant historical and scientific truths — and to trace their trajectories.
Books
WORLD
STEAM
Unit 3: On the Move
Grades 5 and 6 | 3 Weeks | GW-REC-U3
Unit 3: On the Move
Grades 5 and 6 | 3 Weeks | GW-REC-U3
A Long Walk to Water and The Circuit both highlight the personal and social impacts of movement, whether it’s Nya’s daily journey for water in rural Sudan or the Jiménez family’s migration to and throughout California for work. With much of the movement in the world reshaping urban areas — cities are now home to more than 50 percent of the world’s population, with that figure expected to rise — the texts raise important questions about increasing demands for essential resources and the challenges of adapting to new environments.
Books
WORLD
STEAM
Unit 4: Taking the Lead
Grades 5 and 6 | 7 Weeks | GW-REC-U4
Unit 4: Taking the Lead
Grades 5 and 6 | 7 Weeks | GW-REC-U4
Human ambition has shaped the course of history — sometimes in positive ways, sometimes in tragic ones. In this unit, students look at both the triumphs of our ambition, such as the creation of the periodic table, and the tragedies: specifically, Julius Caesar’s downfall and the effects of political power on individual lives.
Books
WORLD
STEAM
Unit 5: Facing History
Grades 5 and 6 | 5 Weeks | GW-REC-U5
Unit 5: Facing History
Grades 5 and 6 | 5 Weeks | GW-REC-U5
When we see history clearly, we gain a greater understanding of the present moment. In this unit, students confront the complicated and often devastating history of Native Americans and also investigate early innovations in science. In both World and STEAM, they explore how the past formed today’s realities.
Books
WORLD
STEAM
Unit 6: Guiding Principles
Grades 5 and 6 | 5 Weeks | GW-REC-U6
Unit 6: Guiding Principles
Grades 5 and 6 | 5 Weeks | GW-REC-U6
The stories that comprise this unit feature a drive to unearth the past and establish principles for moving into the future. As students read the texts and complete the projects, they consider how buried truths must be grappled with in order to recognize historical wrongs, right those wrongs, and foster growth.
Books
WORLD
STEAM
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