1st and 2nd nine weeks curriculum:
4th grade: "Systems"- What would happen if we had automobiles, but no roads? Light bulbs, but no electricity? Our world functions smoothly when systems are in place. Transportation, health care, and education are all organized into systems we depend upon daily. Students will discover the importance of systems and the consequences when on part of a system is removed or does not function properly.
5th grade: "Structures"- When students consider the concept of structures, they will discover that the word has multiple meanings. By studying different cultural influences have structured society, how architecture is a visual form of structures and how the forms of energy have definite structures, students will appreciate the way people can construct new knowledge.
6th grade: "Frontiers"- What is a frontier? What are the frontiers of the future? What frontiers are being explored today? These and other questions are presented in this series on frontiers that help make this concept come alive to all students.
7th grade: "Leadership"- Leaders are needed in all segments of society- schools, communities, religious groups, business and industry, government, political groups and arts- and in all types of people-women, men, children, teenagers, young adults, adults, and senior citizens. Who are great leaders today? How has leadership changed?
Because of current circumstances facing our nation and world, it is clear and more serious attention should be given to developing young leaders. In this unit, students will find what it takes to become a leader.
5th grade: "Structures"- When students consider the concept of structures, they will discover that the word has multiple meanings. By studying different cultural influences have structured society, how architecture is a visual form of structures and how the forms of energy have definite structures, students will appreciate the way people can construct new knowledge.
6th grade: "Frontiers"- What is a frontier? What are the frontiers of the future? What frontiers are being explored today? These and other questions are presented in this series on frontiers that help make this concept come alive to all students.
7th grade: "Leadership"- Leaders are needed in all segments of society- schools, communities, religious groups, business and industry, government, political groups and arts- and in all types of people-women, men, children, teenagers, young adults, adults, and senior citizens. Who are great leaders today? How has leadership changed?
Because of current circumstances facing our nation and world, it is clear and more serious attention should be given to developing young leaders. In this unit, students will find what it takes to become a leader.