Sharing the Planet

We are starting our new unit under the transdisciplinary theme of Sharing the Planet. This is an inquiry into natural resources in our planet and how humans and animals use the resources. Please find below details of the unit an outline of how Language Arts and Mathematics will be integrated.
Central Idea Key Concepts

Natural resources play a central role in human and animal life.

Form what is a natural resource? Reflection - What can I do to sustain natural resources? ResponsibilityWhat is my responsibility in regards to natural resources? Related concepts: wants and needs

Lines of Inquiry

The forms of natural resources in our world Our responsibilities when sharing resources What can be done to sustain resources

Integrated Maths

Measurement In measurement we are focusing on:

Estimating and measuring objects using non-standard and standard units of measurement

Integrated Language Arts

Speaking and Listening: Asking and responding to questions Reading: Features of non-fiction texts Comprehension strategies QuestioningGood readers generate questions before, during and after they read Writing : Non-fiction writing Formulating questions: Asking questions to gain information and respond to inquiries

Key Vocabulary

Natural resources, living things, abiotic and biotic resources, adaptation, conservation. Cause and effect, essential. estimate, measurement, length, non-standard and standard units of measurement, identify, compare, attributes, object, accuracy