Where We Are in Place and Time 5th Grade November 6-December 15 An inquiry into… - Forces that shape our world -the impact of the decisions that people make -How people over time have had made sense of the forces that change our world KEY CONCEPTS: Form Change Causation WHAT’S HAPPENING… Central Idea Where We Are in Place and Time Approaches to Learning Related concepts: Forces and decisions shape the world in which we live. The discoveries, explorations, and migrations of humankind. Research Skills and Self-Management Skills

Students will strive to be: What You Can Do With Your Child at Home Talk about the Learner Profile Attributes and Attitudes Students will strive to be: Inquirers - We ask questions about the world around us. Knowledgeable-We know about the world around us. Principled-We strive to do the right thing. Curiosity- Being curious about the nature of the world Appreciation-Appreciate the wonder and beauty of the world Respect- Respect the ideas of others Students should demonstrate: Success Criteria for This Unit Students will be able to make a physical model of a landform and explain the forces that shaped it. Students will be able to write a folktale telling the story of the creation of a landform.