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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
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
How We Organize Ourselves
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
Where We are in Place and Time
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
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)
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