4th grade ib units 2016-17
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How We Express Ourselves
Central Idea: Effective techniques empower writers. Lines of Inquiry: 1. Techniques of quality writing used by published writers 2. Organization patterns- sequential, chronological, events, comparative, main ideas with supporting details 3. Purpose of writing (inform, persuade, entertain) |
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Sharing the Planet
Central Idea: Limited water resources lead to interdependence of populations. Lines of Inquiry: 1. Where our water comes from 2. Distribution and availability of usable water. 3. How human activity has affected the availability of water/water conservation |
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How the World Works
Central Idea: Matter exists in changing states Lines of Inquiry: 1. The states and properties of matter 2. How matter changes 3. Changes over time |
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Where We are in Place and Time
Central Idea: Cultures share common elements Lines of Inquiry: 1. Change affects the continuity of culture 2. Factors cause a culture to change or stay the same 3. Different factors contribute to the making of a culture |
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How We Organize Ourselves
Central Idea: People migrate to meet a variety of needs Lines of Inquiry: 1. The interaction of geography and culture 2. How people adapt to and modify their environment 3. How climatic regions affect settlement |
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Who We Are
Central Idea: Risk takers cause lasting change in society Lines of Inquiry: 1. Characteristic of a risk taker 2. Risk takers affect social, political, and scientific change 3. People's lives are affected by taking risks |