G4_UnderstandingOurWorld_20-21

SuperUnit Launch: Energy loss scenario Field Trip(s): Caravelle Hotel to look at efficient energy use of a large organization Guest Speaker(s): Video call with Judy and Tad Crawford on Sustainable Green Living Project(s): Students will try to help our world by using innovative thinking to solve energy problems that improve energy systems. They will use their knowledge of energy systems and computer programming to design and develop a working prototype. Core Values (describe the key concepts): Academic Excellence - Collaboration, Sense of Self: Tenacity - Resilience, Dedicated service - Organizational social responsibility SuperUnit Celebration: G4 Energy Fair, Thursday, May 27, 1-2 pm Science: Where does the energy come from? Different types of energy and energy transformation. Learn coding using Scratch. SS: Mini-research on energy, renewable and non-renewable energy, impact of global issues. Literacy: Fantasy genre (reading and writing). Math: Unit 5: Decimals, Unit 6: Geometry, Unit 7: Measurement Art: Artists Abstract: Artists will explore and create in the world of Abstract Art - including fantasy! Drama: Students will be working on presentation skills and create a promo for their energy prototype. Music: Students are composing music on GarageBand that relates to their fantasy stories. PE: Students will be learning and performing a Hip Hop dance. Vietnamese: Students will learn how to save electricity and water, and basic vocabulary to communicate. Solving energy problems requires an under Highlights of Learning Experiences Focus on Learning by Subject