ELA

EL Module 4: Water Around the World

• This module focuses on the importance of clean freshwater around the world. In Unit 1, students read the text One Well: The Story of Water on Earth to build background knowledge about freshwater around the world and the three issues they will read more about in Unit 2: access to water, demands on water, and water pollution. In Unit 2, students continue their study of the three issues related to water, this time reading different texts about each issue and comparing the point of view of the authors to their own point of view. In the second half of the unit, they add to the research begun in Unit 1 by rereading the module texts for solutions for each issue. Students will write an opinion essay about the importance of water conservation. In Unit 3, students plan and create a video public service announcement to educate people about their chosen water issue and to encourage them to take action with specific recommendations to solve the problem. They write invitational letters to guests for the live launch of their video PSA. For the performance task, students present a live “launch” of the PSA (public service announcement) they created about a water issue.

Derived From: EL Education Curriculum - Module 4 Overview

Math

Unit 8: Using Tools to Measure Length, Weight, and Capacity

• This unit builds on student understanding of using a system of measurement. Students will work with the customary system of measurement for length, capacity, and weight. Along with measuring in these categories, students will also solve one step word problems involving the same unit.

Unit 9: Understanding Time

• This unit focuses on expanding student understanding of telling time. Within the unit, students review how to tell time and work on telling time to the nearest minute and measuring time in intervals. Students will use both clock models and number lines to solve elapsed time problems.

EOG Review

Derived From: Wake County CMapp Curriculum

Science

Earth's Land and Water Features

• Students will compare Earth’s saltwater and freshwater features asa well as compare Earth's land features. They will compare these two structures on the Earth's surface by using models or three-dimensional diagrams.

Derived From: Wake County CMapp Curriculum

Social Studies

History and Culture

• Students will read several narratives and articles about historical people and events that have influenced our region and state over time. Students will use historical context to better understand people and events in history. Students will also understand the diverse cultures that we experience in this region of North Carolina.

Derived From: Wake County CMapp Curriculum