G4_UnderstandingOurWorld_18-19

SuperUnit Launch: Energy loss scenario Field Trip(s): Caravelle Hotel to look at efficient energy use of a large organization Guest Speaker(s): SKYPE 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 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 Fair, Friday, May 31, 1-2 pm 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. Learning objectives are the art elements and principles of pattern, repetition, unity and color. Drama: Working on presentation skills and create a promo for their energy prototype. Music and PE: Students will be learning to hip hop dance. There will be a performance the last week of school. 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