Who We Are Fifth Grade KEY CONCEPTS Connection

Who We Are Fifth Grade KEY CONCEPTS: Connection Responsibility Function September 24– November 10 An inquiry into… • Interconnectedness of body systems in living organisms • How the structure of expository text can influence societal systems • Rights and responsibilities of being human WHAT’S HAPPENING… Central Idea Who We Are Approaches to Learning Humans influence and shape the systems in the world around them. An inquiry into the nature of self; rights and responsibilities; and what it means to be human. Research Skills and Self Management Skills

What You Can Do With Your Child at Home Talk about the Learner Profile Attributes and Attitudes Students will strive to be: Caring – We care about each other and the world in which we live. Knowledgeable- We explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance Balanced – We understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance. Students should demonstrate: Empathy- Having the ability to understand share in the feelings of another. Cooperation- Working together successfully to accomplish a goal. Reflect-Thinking deeply about our actions and work and how we can improve them. Success Criteria for This Unit Students will be able to explain the many ways that humans influence and shape the world around them, and explain the responsibilities that power to influence the world entails. Students will create a visual representation of a genetically modified organism and its impacts on the environment and write an essay explaining how the organisms impacts the environment.