5th Grade

in progress ... updating Unit of Inquiry 

 

(peace and conflict resolution)

Central Idea: Perceived social injustices lead to action

 

Lines of Inquiry:

Social injustices

Taking action 

The results of action taken

 

Key Concepts: perspective, responsibility, connection

 

Related Concepts: Conflict, Inequalities, Cultures

in progress... updating Unit of Inquiry 

(beliefs and values)

Central Idea: Beliefs and values influence societies

Lines of Inquiry:

Beliefs and values

How societies form

Earth systems

 

Key Concepts: perspective, causation, form

 

Related Concepts: Settlements, Systems, Structures

(societal decision making)

Central Idea: Organized society consists of structure and cooperation

 

Lines of Inquiry:

Structures of government

roles of cooperation

past experiences shape change

 

Key Concepts: function, responsibility, form

 

Related: Government, Systems

(an inquiry in the natural world and its laws)

Central Idea: Human actions may influence the process of change

 

Lines of Inquiry:

The flow of energy

Interdependent relationships within ecosystems

Human impact on earth systems

 

Key Concepts: connection, responsibility, function

 

Related: Interdependence, Ecosystems