1. 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

2. 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.