G5_18-19_Understanding Ourselves

SuperUnit Launch: Field Trip: Buu Long (risk-taking, self-discovery, goal-setting, and team-building) Guest Speaker(s): TBD-parents and other community members willing to share their passions and expertise. Project: The 20 Hour Project: Learners will set a goal in an area of interest and then design and follow a plan to improve in their chosen area. They will reflect throughout the journey and document the process. They were then share their learning with peers Core Values Sense of Self: My strengths, weaknesses, and passions Academic Excellence : What I need to learn to help me meet my goals, make a plan to start Balance in Life: Balancing school/career, family, interests and hobbies, and physical and mental wellness SuperUnit Celebration: Students will present their 20 hour Project to their parents during a student-led conference Science: Using science knowledge to stay healthy and safe (nutrition, rest, stress relief, first aid, puberty) SS: Learning about passions, goal-setting and planning, working collaboratively with others, dealing with peer pressure, personal safety, digital citizenship English: Getting to know myself as a reader and writer, setting goals as a reader and writer, building an independent reading and writing life, planning oral and written communication--purpose and audience Math: How math can help me pursue my goals, recording and displaying data about progress toward my goals, setting goals as a math student Art: Advanced drawing skills (1 point perspective, shading, color theory), students will use these skills to develop their own learning goals for a final drawing. Drama: Improvisation skills; role-playing school and life situations Music: Playing music, learning songs and dances from different cultures . PE: Teamwork and good sportsmanship, collaboration, planning fitness routines and plays Vietnamese: Improve Vietnamese language in hobbies, choices,future career ideas, and strengths. Students also will learn how to handle emergencies in Vietnamese. Focus on Learning by Subject Effective planning involves Highlights of Learning Experiences