G5_UnderstandingOurWorld_20-21

SuperUnit Launch: Students will be introduced to their project program through an interactive presentation in the Auditorium. Field Trip(s): N/A Guest Speaker(s): Space Conference with various guest speakers from across divisions at SSIS. Project(s): Students will complete a Mars Rover Mission by coding Lego Mindstorms to complete specific missions. They will also work to convince others to come and visit their newly formed Mars Colony. Core Values (describe the key concepts) *Academic Excellence (fundamental knowledge) *Sense of Self (our place in the universe) SuperUnit Celebration: Students will show their Mars Rover Mission. They will also work to convince you to come and visit their newly formed Mars Colony. Science: Systems found on Earth, our Solar System and the Universe Social Studies: Geography - Apply concepts such as location, distance, direction, scale, movement and region. English: Reading and analyzing non-fiction texts. Using information to create infographics about our Universe. Refining expository and persuasive writing skills. Math: Coordinate plane, 2D Geometry, multiplication and division of fractions and decimals Art: Capstone: Students will complete their independent artworks and curate a personal exhibit. Drama: Students will rehearse and perform monologue plays. Music: Students will work on songs for the moving up ceremony and study music from around the world. PE: Students will look at the different roles players on a volleyball team assume and the system a team develops to maximise success. Students will understand that all parts and are required to function and complete their task or the whole system fails. Vietnamese: Students will learn vocabulary regarding space, weather and some folktales to explain the natural phenomenal in Vietnam. How do system Highlights of Learning Experiences Focus on Learning by Subject