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Science Chemistry, Properties of matter, cause and effect Social Studies Issues surrounding access to basic needs, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, cause and effect English Nonfiction reading and writing (NF writing; persuasive writing, research and citation, media presentation) Math metric measurement of volume and mass, analyzing and interpreting data Art Artists Advocate Drama Presentation skills, vocal characterization, Creating skits for performance. Music World Music, Connections to basic human needs PE Drinking water and exercise, sports drinks Vietnamese SSIS community and the theme “Thương Người Như Thể Thương Thân". Focus on Learning by Subject Purposeful action can m How can we raise wareness ab Highlights of Learning Experiences SuperUnit Launch “A Long Walk to Water” field trip to Crescent Park Field Trip(s) “A Long Walk to Water”, TBA Guest Speaker(s) Internal speakers from SSIS Project(s) Partner project : Students will design and build a water purification system. Individual project : Students will research and write a persuasive nonfiction extended text Team project Media Piece : Students collaborate on a media piece to raise awareness about access to basic human needs. Core Values Academic Excellence - Foundational Science Knowledge, Critical Thinking, Collaboration Respect for All - Understanding common human needs Dedicated Service - Social and Environmental Responsibility SuperUnit Celebration Students will share their water purification systems with families via SeeSaw and their media projects around the school.