2 / 4
SuperUnit Launch:
Energy loss scenario (April 3)
Field Trip(s):
Caravelle Hotel to look at efficient energy use of a large organization (April 19)
Guest Speaker(s):
TBA
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 develop a working model (diagrams/ schematic of design), and then prototype.
Core Values (describe the key concepts):
Academic Excellence - Collaboration
Sense of Self: Tenacity - Resilience
Dedicated service - Organizational social responsibility
SuperUnit Celebration:
G4 Energy Faire (May 29)
Science:
Where does the energy come from? Different types of energy. Transformation of energy.
SS:
Mini-research on energy, renewable and non-renewable energy, impact of global issues.
English:
Fantasy genre (reading and writing), learning how to program/code using Scratch.
Math:
Unit 6: Geometry and Unit 7: Measurement
Art:
Students will design and create a wearable art piece that will conclude in a fashion show at their
end of unit celebration. Learning objectives are the art elements and principles of pattern,
repetition, unity and color.
Drama:
Students will work on their presentation skills and create a promo for their energy prototype.
Music:
Composing music to go with a video game/fantasy story on ipad app GarageBand.
PE:
Learning about kinetic energy. Food and exercise tracking.
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