Sharing the Planet - Life Science
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; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution
Central Idea: Human actions can affect the survival of living things and environments
NGSS - Earth Science = Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems: Animals, Plants, and Their Environment
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How the World Works - Physical Science
An inquiry into the 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 environment.
Central Idea: The way materials behave and interact can determine how people use them
Physical Science - Forces and Interactions: Pushes and Pulls
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Where are We in Place and Time - Life Science
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
Central Idea : Cities reflect cultural influences and local conditions.
NGSS - Earth and Space Science